Best Things to Do in Los Angeles July 2025 with Kids

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Burst into fun at Bubble Bash. Event photo courtesy of Long Beach Towne Center.

Bring on all the things to do in Los Angeles in July with kids. Kicking off with 4th of July fireworks galore, this month never slows down, so you can enjoy every minute of summer fun.

July will be dynamite! Things to do in Los Angeles are aplenty this month, starting with all the 4th of July events in Los Angeles Independence Day fireworks in LA that'll light up the sky. And this is only the beginning, as summer favorites such as Echo Park's Lotus Festival, the Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival, and the Orange County Fair return. Kids and teens can immerse themselves in their favorite fandoms at Anime Expo and the road-trip-worthy San Diego Comic-Con. New this summer, NexGen members can get a sneak peek of the David Geffen Galleries at LACMA or prowl around NHM's purr-fect new exhibit Fierce! The Story of Cats.

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in July, but there's so much more! As the month heats up, the best splash pads in Los Angeles will help cool the kiddos down. Enjoy free concerts and outdoor movies, and soak in summer with our Ultimate Los Angeles Kids Summer Vacation Guide. 

Nashville with Kids: 62 Best Things To Do in Nashville, TN

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Is Nashville the cereal capital of the US? You decide at Wanna Spoon. Photo by the author

Nashville, Tennessee—also known as Music City—is a mix of southern charm and modern hipness. Plus, there are so many things to do in Nashville with kids—outdoor adventures, interesting museums, distinct country sounds, and more. I travel to visit my brother and his family in Nashville at least once a year, and I have fallen in love with the magic of the city.

Here are 62 things to do in Nashville, TN with kids, including kid-friendly Nashville restaurants and the best Nashville hotels for families.

For even more great places to stay in Nashville in our list of the best Nashville hotels and resorts for families. And, as always, visit our Family Travel Guide for more family vacation inspiration.

SK8 the Roof Opens at Ponce City Market for a Summer of Roller Skating Fun

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SK8 the Roof makes for an awesome summer activity, where kids can enjoy rooftop roller skating! Photo by author

Roller skating in Atlanta just got a whole lot cooler this summer with the addition of the newly opened SK8 the Roof! SK8 the Roof, a 3,000-square-foot, covered outdoor roller skating rink perched 10 stories above Atlanta’s iconic Ponce City Market, debuted last week and will stay open daily throughout the summer. And when Atlanta families take the elevator ride up to SK8, they also get access to the other amazing rooftop attractions at Skyline Park. Roller skate into fun at this new summer space by reading below!

Best Outdoor Water Parks in Los Angeles for Family Fun

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Slide on in, the water's fine. Photo courtesy of Legoland Water Park

Water parks provide a wet and wild aquatic adventure on a sweltering Southern California day. Sure, our SoCal beaches are the best, and swimming in a lake is loads of fun, but you won't have to lug any gear across hot sand that stretches forever when going to a water park!

Water parks have wave pools, family raft rides, lazy rivers, mini slides for little ones, and thrilling slides for teens. Some of our favorite water parks near Los Angeles are smaller parks just for kids (like Buccaneer's Cove), and others are popular theme park extensions (like the Legoland Water Park or the water park at Sesame Place San Diego). There are so many ways to soak in all the fun. 

Start your little ones in the water early with baby and toddler swimming lessons, and test out the waters at free splash pads and water playgrounds in Los Angeles. Plus, dive into more adventures on land and in water in our SoCal Theme and Water Parks Guide.  

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