wkndFri Oct 9 2026, 10am to 1pmAutry Museum of the American WestThe Autry's Family Play Space offers rotating hands-on activities for families with children ages 2 to 10, from building and art-making to imaginative play about the American West.
Thu Oct 8 2026, 12 to 2pmFreeWoodland HillsSTAR volunteers read stories with children every Thursday; take home a free book to keep after attending three sessions.
Wed Oct 7 2026, 2:30 to 4pmFreeStudio CityChildren read to Vida, a certified therapy dog, to build confidence and practice reading skills; early through advanced readers are welcome, no sign-up is required, and sessions run first come, first served.
Tue Oct 6 2026, 2:30 to 4:30pmFreeNorthridgeChildren share the joy of storytelling and reading with the STAR volunteer every Tuesday; come three times and take home a free book.
Tue Oct 6 2026, 2 to 3pmFreeWoodland HillsAll children are invited to read stories with the STAR volunteer every Tuesday; sharing the joy of reading one-on-one or in small groups.
Tue Oct 6 2026, 10:15 to 11amLos AngelesAutry educators lead weekly curriculum-based music, movement, and art workshops for the museum's smallest visitors, with sensory-rich activities designed for toddlers; free for members and with paid adult museum admission.
Mon Oct 5 2026, 3:30 to 4:30pmFreeStudio CitySTAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups; no sign-up is required, and kids take home a free book after attending three storytimes at the branch.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 10am to 1pmLa Cañada FlintridgeEcological educator Kristy Brauch leads an interactive workshop where participants become citizen scientists, exploring monarch ecology, life cycles, migration, and the relationships between monarchs, milkweed, and other garden wildlife; RSVP required, included with garden admission.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 9:30am to 1pmFreeWoodland HillsSTAR volunteers read stories with children one-on-one or in small groups every Saturday; kids take home a free book after attending three sessions.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 11am to 12pmPasadenaHastings Branch Library and Day One kick off a month-long Storywalk with a storytime on the move, reading The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything while walking around Sunnyslope Park, followed by Halloween crafts and games.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 10am to 12pmFreeNorthridgeChildren share the joy of reading with a STAR volunteer every Saturday; come three times and take home a free book.
Fri Oct 2 2026, 2 to 5pmFreePasadenaKidspace Children's Museum opens its hands-on exhibits to families free of charge on the first Friday evening of the month.
Tue Sep 29 2026, 3 to 4:30pmFreeStudio CityDrop in anytime during the window to make a new craft each month, with all materials supplied; the program is designed for children and their families or caregivers.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 10am to 6pmFreeLos AngelesThe 49th annual Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival brings live jazz to the Watts Towers Arts Center campus, with performances throughout the day, guided tours of the towers, gallery access, and family-friendly activities; free admission.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 9:30am to 12:30pmFreeLos AngelesBob Baker Marionette Theater brings free outdoor puppet shows and hands-on family art activities to Barnsdall Art Park for a Sunday morning of entertainment.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10am to 6pmFreeLos AngelesThe 44th annual Day of the Drum Festival celebrates rhythm and community with live drumming performances, dancing, guided tours of the historic Watts Towers, arts and crafts vendors, and family activities; free admission.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10am to 5pm$4.75Los AngelesThe Autry's annual block party fills the museum and grounds with live music, dance performances, a carnival with Ferris wheel and bounce houses, a classic car show, a film screening, food trucks, and hands-on family activities, plus the new Dino Land experience for kids; admission is priced at 1988 levels with children 12 and under at $2.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10am to 4pmFreeLos AngelesLos Angeles Public Library's annual bilingual book festival celebrates storytelling with music, authors, workshops, and hands-on activities for the whole family at the Central Library.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 9:30am to 12:30pmStudio CityThe Friends of the Studio City Library sell gently used books, CDs, and DVDs, with all proceeds supporting programming and collection development at the Studio City Branch Library; members get early access at 8:30 a.m., general admission at 9:30 a.m.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 12:30pmFreeNorthridgeArtist-in-Residence Debra Disman leads a monthly bookmaking program where participants learn to make a different book each session, with all materials provided and no experience required; children 12 and under must attend with an adult.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 9 to 11amFreeLa Cañada FlintridgeStudents can earn service hours caring for Descanso Gardens in this volunteer opportunity, with instruction provided; RSVP to volunteer@descansogardens.org is required and a signed waiver is needed to participate.
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