Adventure Playground will have you reminiscing and nostalgic for summer camp. This hidden outdoor recreational experience in the center of a Huntington Beach park is like nothing else. Kids will get to channel Tom Sawyer as they float in tubes and slide into muddy waters. If your kids are anything like mine, they'll have their best day ever at Adventure Playground. 

After a long-time closure through the pandemic, Adventure Playground reopened in 2023. It's as wholesome as the Andy Griffith Show, with a mudslide, innertubes, a rope bridge, and tree forts packed with larger-than-life LEGO bricks. Read on for all the details on where to go, how to get there, and what to expect. 

For more adventure, there's the Adventure Playground in Irvine, or you can discover the best playgrounds in Los Angeles and explore more places to climb and slides to conquer in our Guide to the Best Parks and Playgrounds of Los Angeles & OC.  

Preschoolers in Los Angeles will be awed by all there is to do in Southern California. With its vast size and endless diversity, it’s almost hard to know where to start. After working your way through these great things to do with babies in LA, it’s time to move up the age ladder. 

It's easy to get stuck in your neighborhood bubble. These awesome activities for toddlers and preschoolers in Los Angeles are a mix of well-known Southern California favorites and under-the-radar experiences, and they’ll take your family to every corner of the city.

Keep preschoolers in Los Angeles entertained at home with these toddler activities to entertain little ones, and explore our Los Angeles Preschools, Public Schools, and Private Schools Guide. 

Boney Island is back this Halloween season! One of the Los Angeles area's most popular family-friendly haunts for decades, the former lawn haunt from Sherman Oaks has joined forces with the Natural History Museum to stage a spookily exciting comeback. After 5 long years, there are lots of kids who have never experienced this LA Halloween tradition, and we're so excited that this is the year a whole new generation can experience the not-too-spooky thrills.

For more Halloween news, reviews, and events, be sure to check back frequently for updates on our Halloween Events and Activities Guide for Los Angeles Families. And while you're at the Natural History Museum, you'll want to spend the whole day, armed with this Insider Tips for Visiting the Natural History Museum with Kids.

Malibu with kids is as breezy as the ocean air sweeping over the picturesque shores and breathtaking cliffs. From movie-famous beaches to wildlife encounters and museums to fantastic playgrounds, Malibu has loads of things to do for kids of all ages. Hit the beach, go surfing, visit the Getty Villa, eat at the end of the pier, go hiking—Malibu’s not just for movie stars, it's easy to enjoy Malibu with kids. Though, if you want to see movie stars, there are plenty of them around!

Here are the coolest places to visit in Malibu with kids for a day (or weekend). Once you’re in the neighborhood, check out our local mom’s guide to Santa Monica, and tips for visiting the Santa Monica Pier with kids, as they’re right down the PCH. 

The Santa Barbara Zoo will entertain kids of all ages with captivating attractions and unforgettable animal encounters. It’s also a picturesque outing not far from the waterfront. It’s so close to the waterfront that you can see the sandy shore and ocean when visiting the giraffes. 

My family and I recently went to this beloved “zoo with a view” for the first time, and we found it spectacular. It’s considered a smaller zoo, yet brims with extraordinary animal sightings. I loved that I didn’t have to walk miles between exhibits. They were close to one another, making it simple and pleasant to stroll around with a small child. Keep reading below for the not-to-miss sights and tips for the Santa Barbara Zoo. 

While in Santa Barbara, explore the best things to do in Santa Barbara with kids. If more zoos are in your future, discover the secrets of the LA Zoo, and our guide to Zoos and Gardens for Los Angeles Kids.

Kids' birthday parties in Los Angeles can be limitless, with an overwhelming amount of places to choose from. Luckily, our near-perfect climate allows kids' birthday parties to take place outdoors any time of year!

From rustic to scenic to unique playgrounds, LA's bounty of incredible parks in LA can be ideal locations for kids' birthday parties. And the best part is that you won't have to scrub sticky residue off your floors and windows after the party ends. Read on for some of our favorite party parks, with all the details you need about popular first-come, first-served spots and where you can make reservations (and even set up a bounce house).

Now all you need is to order one of LA's best birthday cakes for kids and hire an incredible party entertainer, and your work is done... for now. When it's time to start party planning for the next birthday, check out our Birthday Parties Ideas Guide for Los Angeles Kids. 

You know what else a birthday needs? Gifts! Get tried-and-tested favorite gift suggestions the Best First Birthday Gifts, and more in our Guide to Top Toys and Gear for Kids.

Bubble World is the newest immersive experience in Los Angeles that is bursting with fun. 

"Hop in the car. We're going to Bubble World!" These are words I never thought I'd say. Disneyland, maybe. But Bubble World?

My kids and I are always up for an adventure, so we recently checked out LA's new immersive Fever experience. To sum it up, my boys (ages seven and four) haven't stopped talking about this experience since. They ask every day when we are going back. Bubble World pops with a maze of technicolor rooms filled with dazzling lights and irresistible photo ops. Read more about our experience below.  

Looking for other immersive experiences? Check out World of Barbie in Santa Monica, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, or one of the CAMP Store immersive exhibits on rotation at Westfield Century City.  

Check out these iconic things to do in Los Angeles with kids—including attractions, events, activities, museums, and more—that every native Angeleno really must experience!

Kids. We can't stop them from growing up so fast, but we can try not to miss any of the best, most memorable things to do in their hometown. Los Angeles is the best city in the country for raising kids, and that means there are so many things to do before little chickens spring the coop. 

Being phenomenal LA parents, you've certainly already done several of these; but which of these 100 not-to-be-missed, family-fun outings have you not yet done? There's always this weekend!