There is always so much to do with kids in Los Angeles, and at Fun With Kids in LA, we are we are dedicated to bring you the best of them. Our list of fun things to do in Los Angeles this weekend includes Big Boy Car Night, Whale Fiesta, The Magic Dram by LA Opera, Touch a Truck, and much more.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M. White Drive
San Pedro, CA
Sun Jan 27, 2019
10:00am to 3:00pm
It is that time of the year again when giant creatures of the sea are migrating. Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium as they celebrate the migration of the Pacific gray whale and the beginning of whalewatching season! It's a family day filled with activities and exhibits for all. Activities include games, arts and crafts, puppet shows, marine awareness organizations, expert guest lecturers and festive music. For those with a competitive edge, enter the Duct Tape Whale Sculpture Contest! Whale Fiesta is a FREE event.
4211 W Riverside Dr
Burbank, CA 91505
Jan 25th4:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday nights, drop in for nostalgia in the back parking lot at Bob’s Big Boy with your burger, shake and fries, as the classic car show rolls in. Also, be sure to show the kids the “Beatles Booth” where the Beatles grabbed a bite on a visit during their 1965 tour.
LA Opera
135 N Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Sat Jan 26, 2019 - Sat May 11, 2019
9:30am to 5:00pm
You're never too young to enjoy the classics! LA Opera is presenting an hour-long, interactive performance, THE MAGIC DREAM, for everyone in the family to enjoy. Delight in familiar arias and wander through enchanting tales of adventure in both original works and beloved favorites adapted for children. Fun and creative workshops for children before each performance add to the excitement and prepare the audience with art and music-making activities. (Ages: 4 and up)
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777 N. Front Street
Burbank, CA 91007
Fri Jan 25th - Sun Feb 3rd
Various times
Circus Vargas is back with “The Greatest of Ease’ bringing acrobats, daredevils and flying trapeze! Run away with the circus, for two unforgettable hours of nonstop action and adventure, as you get transported back through the ages of circus history and tradition! A magnificent, mega-hit production guaranteed to thrill and enchant adults and children of all ages. (Tickets start at $27/person)
Bowers Museum
2002 N Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Jan 25th - Feb 18th
Bowers Kidseum will play host to Kings, Queens & Castles, a children’s chess exhibit co-created by The World Chess Hall of Fame and The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum. This innovative, nationally traveling exhibit brings the game of chess to life and provides an engaging introduction to individual chess pieces and game strategy. Kings, Queens & Castles invites children to learn more about this classic game as well as to pique the interest for those who already play. Designed for children ages 3 to 11, Kings, Queens & Castles features an array of interactive elements.
Malibu City Hall
23825 Stuart Ranch Rd.
Malibu, CA 90265
Jan 26th
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
You are invited to the Malibu City Hall this Saturday for Touch-A-Truck Event! See, touch, explore, and honk trucks as you learn about a variety of different vehicles. There will be a story time with the Malibu Public Library librarians, and art activities. Your kids would love to get up close to emergency vehicles, construction trucks, and more.
Hands on History
Santa Monica History Museum
1350 7th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Jan 26th
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Santa Monica History Museum will focus on the Trolleys of Santa Monica this month. During this free workshop, kids ages 5 through 11 can participate in a short, age-appropriate history lesson in the galleries followed by a related craft or activity. The workshop is free, but you need to RSVP online or by calling 310-395-2290.
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Jan 27th
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
You are invited to participate in the Hammer’s special event, Pop-Up Studio: Every Plant Has a Story this Sunday to celebrate and learn about plants, both native and non-native to Los Angeles, then use your imagination to create your own plant. This drop-in program is designed for kids 5 & up.
Fowler Museum at UCLA
308 Charles E. Young Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Jan 27th
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This Sunday discover the elaborately carved doors featured in the special exhibition “World on the Horizon: Swahili Arts Across the Indian Ocean” at Fowler Museum. A Fowler educator will read David Weale’s short story “Doors in the Air” at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm.
6233 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Fri Jan 18 - Sun Jan 27th
Various Times
Wicked was the smash hit of the new millennium that still continues to break records over 15 years later. Back by Popular demand at Pantages Theatre Hollywood, Wicked is a show you won't want to miss. Wicked is the story of two magically inclined women, one blonde, and one green of skin, and their coming-of-age as the forces of good and 'wicked'.
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Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts
9390 N Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 9021
Sun Jan 27th
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Three-time Emmy Award-winner Debbie Allen leads a salsa dance class as part of The Wallis’s wildly popular Dance Sundays, an exhilarating series of complimentary, monthly, outdoor, dance events for the whole family on The Wallis’ Promenade Terrace. All ages and dance levels are welcome. (Free)
Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Jan 26th – Jan 27th
Various times
Join Santa Monica Playhouse as they put a twist on the classic story of Cinderella for today's generation: A handsome prince (who yearns to be loved for himself, not his royal position), vain stepsisters (who ultimately realize looks really aren't everything), a controlling (but genuinely well-meaning) stepmother and a refreshingly independent feisty Cinderella.
Pop Up Store in Northridge
18425 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91325,
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
All Weekend
It's time for Valley Kids Consignment Huge Kids Sale Now through February 1st, selling items from newborn to teens. There are items for all ages, and with constant additions, there’s always something new to shop.
Smorgasburg LA
ROW DTLA
777 Alameda St
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Sun Jan 27th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
ROW DTLA is a great new location for LA families to hang out, eat, shop, and mingle. Many exciting vendors gather at Smorgasburg LA this Sunday. From Middle Eastern food, to Mexican, and seafood, you can find them at Smorgasburg LA. You can also expect sophisticated boutiques, cultural events, pop-ups, and other surprises every Sunday. The events are rain or shine.
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