A brand new spot for glamping near Los Angeles has just opened, and it's a piece of heaven right here in the SoCal mountains: it provides a haven for both hardcore camping enthusiasts as well as camping-hesitant newbies. Embrace the peace of camping in the outdoors at Huttopia Paradise Springs with giant pines, a babbling fresh spring running through the grounds, exquisite tents with all the amenities, and a grand pool in the middle of it all. Sleep in fresh mountain air without having to tote all the gear, pitch a tent, and then spend days unpacking and cleaning when you get home. Huttopia Paradise Springs has so much to offer to every kind of camper—and it's just waiting for your family to discover it!

Looking for more ideas for local camping and glamping? Check our Hiking and Camping Guide for Los Angeles Families. We've got loads of suggestions for family camping trips and other Weekend Getaways and Day Trips from Los Angeles.

If your little one adores technology, peel them away from their Playstation and get them into a coding class! Coding is the wave of the future, and that beloved screen time can lead to a career when kids learn valuable coding skills at a young age. These coding classes for kids near Los Angeles allow beginner through advanced coders to use their creativity and problem-solving skills to build apps, video games, and more. Popular games like Minecraft and Roblox are often integrated into these coding classes.

While we've found a handful of in-person coding classes in Los Angeles, many great online coding classes for kids are available for kids to take at home. You can also check out these free coding programs for kids. And for kids who want to get physical with sports classes or dance classes, check out our guide to all the Best Kids' Classes and Activities in Los Angeles.

It’s time to brush up your Shakespeare! Shakespeare is set free in Griffith Park this summer once again, as the Independent Shakespeare Company’s production of The Tempest is now playing. Think Shakespeare is too high falutin for your wee one? Fear not! ISCLA goes back to Shakespeare’s roots as entertainment for the common folk, which translates to lots of slapstick humor and music. While the show is still fabulous and free, many things have changed for this summer’s production. Read on for a quick overview of the show and what’s new (for brevity is the soul of wit).

Visiting Joshua Tree National Park is an otherworldly experience: groves of twisted trees and giant boulders create enchanting settings so unique, you might think you have stepped into a fairy tale—or landed on an alien planet. Approximately a two-hour drive from Los Angeles and a stone's throw from Palm Springs, this park is great for a family camping adventure or just a day hike because it captures everyone’s imagination. Stroller-friendly trails make it a great option for little trekkers, as do several walks easy enough for young kids (or tired grown-ups) to maneuver. But teens and tweens who never tire won't run out of rocks and boulders to climb over.

Read on to get the latest information on what's open, what to see, and how to explore this spectacular local national park. Spending the night? Check out our 10 Favorite Joshua Tree Airbnbs, Hotels, and Campgrounds for Families.

Los Angeles parents are blessed with the widest range of summer camps choices imaginable (just check our camp guide and directory!). Kids who are driven to spend their summers focusing on musical theater, art, surfing, science, horseback riding, or even making movies have all the day camp options in the world, right in our backyard. But sometimes, summer needs to just be about being a kid and having fun. Kids need to let loose and play, play, play. At these traditional outdoor summer camps from Santa Monica to Altadena, that's exactly what they can do.

For more summer camps in Los Angeles, including picks for preschool summer camps in LA and the best free and cheap day camps in town, be sure to bookmark our Los Angeles Summer Camp Guide and our Camp Directory, where you can search for camps by type, age, and town.

The Autry Museum offers an immersive exploration of the American West's rich heritage. With interactive exhibits that kids will enjoy, young visitors can journey through time, discovering the diverse cultures, adventures, and stories that shaped the Los Angeles region. There are plenty of things young cowpokes will love at the Autry Museum of the American West, LA's "Cowboy Museum" in Griffith Park. 

With its blend of education and entertainment, the Autry Museum offers an enriching experience for families looking to delve into the spirit of the American West. The Autry boasts several hands-on exhibits, a kid-friendly movie studio, and a lovely outdoor garden. 

Discover more adventures to do in Griffith Park with kids, bookmark these free museum days in Los Angeles, and check out our Museum Guide for Kids in Los Angeles and Orange County. 

Hear ye, hear ye! There's more to Ye Olde Renaissance Faire than turkey legs, men in tights, and replacing all thy "yous" with thees and thous. So if you—or thou—art wondering whether or not it's worth venturing 45 minutes inland in search of a park full of people pretending wholeheartedly that Queen Elizabeth I is still on the throne, the answer is an unmitigated, "Huzzah!"

The Renaissance Pleasure Faire runs Saturdays and Sundays, April 15 through May 21, 2023.