Updated November 12, 2026 for the weekend of Nov. 13–15, 2026. Here are the best family-friendly events and things to do in Los Angeles with kids this weekend, from free festivals and story times to shows and holiday kickoffs, across the Valley, Westside, Downtown, Pasadena, the South Bay and beyond. Every listing is checked against the organizer’s own website, but plans change, so confirm before you go. We update this page every week.
Big opening: The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, the new home of Space Shuttle Endeavour, opens Friday at the California Science Center. Admission is free, but book a timed reservation for the new building before you go.
Quick picks for this weekend
- Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center opening weekend (Fri–Sun, Exposition Park): Free admission; $4 reservation fee
- CicLAvia—Pasadena (Sun, Pasadena): Free
- 3rd Annual HMOC & RedBoy Productions Powwow (Sat, Santa Ana): Free
- Tinker Bell’s Neverland: An Illuminated Adventure (opens Fri, Palos Verdes Estates): Timed tickets; under 2 free
- “A Holiday Wonderland Special” at Bob Baker Marionette Theater (Sat–Sun, Highland Park): $25; 2 and under free
Free things to do with kids this weekend
- Opening weekend of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, Fri–Sun, California Science Center
- Modern Mosaics: Family Workshop at the Getty Villa, Sat, Getty Villa
- Free Saturday Family Theatre: “The Season of Giving”, Sat, Beverly O’Neill Theater
- 3rd Annual HMOC & RedBoy Productions Powwow, Sat, Heritage Museum of Orange County
- Native Art and Acorn Festival, Sat, Oak Canyon Nature Center
- CicLAvia—Pasadena, Sun, Colorado Blvd. and Raymond Ave.; hubs at Memorial Park and on E. Colorado Blvd.
- Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn public day, Sun, Los Angeles Live Steamers area
Friday, Nov. 13
Opening weekend of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center
When: Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (opens Friday at 10 a.m.); astronaut and space talks every half hour, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: California Science Center, Exposition Park, Los Angeles (Central LA)
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free admission; timed reservations for the Air and Space Center carry a $4 per-person service fee (free for members)
Reservations: Yes: timed reservations are required for the new Air and Space Center, and entry may be limited without one; the opening-weekend talks need no reservation
Space Shuttle Endeavour goes on display in its upright launch position in the new Air and Space Center, which opens with about 100 interactive exhibits and astronaut talks all weekend. Details and tickets.
Tinker Bell’s Neverland: An Illuminated Adventure (opening night)
When: Opens Friday; nightly 5:30–8:30 p.m. (allow 60–90 minutes)
Where: South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Estates (South Bay)
Ages: All ages
Cost: Timed tickets sold through Fever (prices vary by date); under 2 free
Reservations: Yes: buy timed tickets in advance, since dates can sell out
An illuminated nighttime walk through the garden themed to Tinker Bell’s Neverland, running nightly through Jan. 3 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day). Details and tickets.
Saturday, Nov. 14
Modern Mosaics: Family Workshop at the Getty Villa
When: Saturday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (drop in)
Where: Getty Villa, Outer Peristyle, Pacific Palisades (Westside)
Ages: Families, all ages
Cost: Free; parking fee
Reservations: The workshop is drop-in, but the Villa requires a free timed-entry reservation
A drop-in family art workshop where kids and grown-ups make their own mosaics. Details and tickets.
Free Saturday Family Theatre: “The Season of Giving”
When: Saturday, 11 a.m. (about one hour)
Where: Beverly O’Neill Theater, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach (South Bay & Long Beach)
Ages: Kids of all ages
Cost: Free
Reservations: Yes: reserve through the International City Theatre box office, (562) 436-4610, Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
International City Theatre’s free family theater series presents a one-hour show for kids and their grown-ups. Details and tickets.
3rd Annual HMOC & RedBoy Productions Powwow
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Where: Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana (Orange County)
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free
Reservations: No
A free powwow with dance and song performances, fry bread and Indian tacos, arts and crafts, and vendor booths. Details and tickets.
Native Art and Acorn Festival
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Oak Canyon Nature Center, Anaheim Hills (Orange County)
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free
Reservations: Yes: free registration through the City of Anaheim
A family cultural celebration with Native food, live performances, free books and a showcase of Native art, presented with the Anaheim Public Library. Details and tickets.
An American Christmas at the Reagan Library (opening day)
When: Opens Saturday; daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. through Jan. 3
Where: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, Simi Valley (Ventura County)
Ages: All ages
Cost: Included with museum admission: $29.95 adults, $22.95 ages 11–17, $19.95 ages 3–10, 2 and under free
Reservations: Not required; online tickets carry a $2.50 fee
The library’s holiday exhibit opens for the season and is included with museum admission, which also covers the Princess Diana exhibition. Details and tickets.
“A Holiday Wonderland Special” at Bob Baker Marionette Theater
When: Saturday at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.; Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Where: Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Highland Park (Central LA)
Ages: All ages
Cost: $25; 2 and under free
Reservations: Yes: buy tickets in advance
The holiday marionette show opens its season this weekend at the historic puppet theater’s Highland Park home. Details and tickets.
Sunday, Nov. 15
CicLAvia—Pasadena
When: Sunday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Colorado Blvd. and Raymond Ave.; hubs at Memorial Park and on E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (Pasadena & SGV)
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free
Reservations: No
Nearly 3 miles of car-free streets for biking, scooting and walking along Colorado Boulevard and Raymond Avenue, with two activity hubs and no start or finish line. Details and tickets.
Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn public day
When: Sunday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Los Angeles Live Steamers area, Griffith Park, Los Angeles (Central LA)
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free admission and parking; donations welcome
Reservations: No
Walt Disney’s backyard workshop barn opens to the public on the third Sunday of the month, with volunteers sharing its railroad history. Details and tickets.
All weekend
Winter Frolic at Kidspace
When: Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena (Pasadena & SGV)
Ages: Best for kids 10 and under
Cost: Included with Kidspace admission ($17 adults and kids 1+, under 1 free); sock skating rink $5.50 extra
Reservations: Advance museum tickets recommended; sock skating capacity is limited
The museum’s winter season brings a sock skating rink, “ice fishing” on a blue sand lake and frostbite-free ice-block building. Details and tickets.
Circus Vargas: “Masquerade!”
When: Friday at 4 and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 12:30, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Promenade, Woodland Hills (Valley)
Ages: All ages
Cost: $25–$85 depending on seat; child pricing for ages 2–10; under 2 free on a lap
Reservations: Yes: buy tickets in advance
The traveling big-top circus wraps its Woodland Hills run (through Nov. 16) with its 2026 big-top production. Details and tickets.
Studio Ghibli’s “Ponyo” exhibition
When: Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Where: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Miracle Mile (Central LA)
Ages: All ages
Cost: Kids 17 and under free; $25 adults
Reservations: Timed tickets recommended
An exhibition of original drawings and production materials from Hayao Miyazaki’s “Ponyo,” on view through March 21, 2027. Details and tickets.
Weekend at Underwood Family Farms
When: Saturday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (also open Friday)
Where: Underwood Family Farms, Moorpark (Ventura County)
Ages: All ages
Cost: $12 weekend admission; under 2 and parking free
Reservations: No: pay at the gate
Weekend admission covers tractor-drawn wagon rides, the Animal Center and the weekend Animal Show. Details and tickets.
More ideas for any weekend
- Free museum days in Los Angeles: pick a date to see which museums are free
- 50+ things to do in LA with kids
- The 10 best parks in LA for kids
- 10 best hikes for kids in LA
- Best indoor activities for kids in LA
- Holiday lights and events for kids in LA
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