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Laser tag is perfect for birthday parties or just a fun family afternoon. Photo courtesy of Ultrazone Laser Tag
20 Things To Do in Sherman Oaks with Kids
Discover mini golf, laser tag, sensory classes, hiking, shopping, sweets, and more!
25 (plus one) Things To Do in Studio City with Kids
There truly are hundreds of things to do in the L.A. Basin, and many of our neighborhoods have at...
Discovery Cube: San Fernando Valley's Science Museum for LA Kids
The San Fernando Valley gets its own science museum this week, and boy is it a good one. In fact...
25 Things To Do around Thousand Oaks with Kids
There are nearly as many things to do here as oaks; we've covered the top 25 for you.
Arroyo Adventure. Photo courtesy of Kidspace Children’s Museum
35 Fun Things To Do with Kids around Pasadena
Pasadena: a city so bursting with kid and family-friendly activities that we couldn't stop at just...
The Children's Garden has interactive sculptural elements like this prism tunnel. Photo courtesy of The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
The Huntington Botanical Gardens: One of LA's Best Gardens for Kids
Back in my carefree, pre-child days The Huntington was a favorite weekend destination. I would tour...
Giddyup and head to Burbank for family fun.
25 Things To Do with Kids in Burbank
Some days you just want to stick around beautiful downtown Burbank.
Neon Retro Arcade: Pasadena's New Spot for Old Video Games & Pinball
Sometimes that which is old becomes new again. While our kids certainly have their own video games...
Gated Playgrounds: Valley Parks with Fences for LA Kids
The idea of a gated playground is quite appealing. Sometimes we need the boundaries we set to be...
Co-Op Preschools and Nursery Schools in The Valley
I spent many moments marveling at our coop preschool teacher's magical (and at times...
10 Great Parks for Birthday Parties in the Valley
Every kid loves a birthday party! And we have a whole lot of information on different theme...
Photo courtesy of Underwood Family Farms
Underwood Family Farm in Moorpark: Pick-Your-Own Plus a Whole Lot More
Your kids can pick fruit, pet critters, and look forward to eating fresh veggies when they get home.
Brunch at the 94th Aero Squadron in Van Nuys - LA Fathers' Day Fun
We all know Mom loves brunch, but does Dad? Well, we've got a hunch Dad will love brunch in the...
America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College: Up-Close Animal Encounters for LA Kids
Visit the home of 150 rescued exotic animals and their zoologists-in-training.
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Kids have a blast in the ocean at Catalina Island. Photograph courtesy of Catalina Sea Camps
Amazing Overnight Summer Camps in California for Kids and Teens
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Hop is an Easter movie even tweens and teens will enjoy. Photo courtesy of Relativity Media and Netflix
20 Awesome Easter Movies to Get the Whole Family Hoppin'
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Celebrate our ocean planet this Earth Day. Photo courtesy of the Aquarium of the Pacific.
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With lush reefs, and crystal-clear waters, Xcaret is fabulous place to snorkel. Photo courtesy of Xcaret Parks
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There are Easter eggs everywhere we hunt! Photo courtesy of Irvine Park Railroad
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