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Coronavirus Guide for Parents: 100s of Activities and Resources

Indoor activities, games, and online classes to keep kids busy during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Best Virtual Events: Concerts, Storytimes, and Classes To Stream from Home this Week

Kids stuck at home are loving these virtual events and activities from all over the world.

17 Super Easy April Fools' Day Pranks To Play on Your Kids

Pull a fast one on your kids with these safe and simple pranks.

Best Podcasts for Kids Staying In: Funny, Smart, and Scientific Podcasts

There's never been a better time for podcasts. Prepare to download.

Here Comes the Milkman! Dairy Delivery in LA and OC

Guess what? There actually are still milkmen in LA!

Spring Wildflower Hikes: Don't Miss this Season's Bloom!

Grab your cameras, because the payoff for those winter showers has already begun.

School Start & End Dates: 2020-2021 Academic Year Calendars for LA County Schools

Wondering when vacation starts or ends, and how much time you'll have for family travel?

Coronavirus FAQs for Parents: Expert Tips on Playgrounds, Playdates, Coughs

Hear from a pediatric infectious disease specialist on how to navigate coronavirus.

What’s Open in Coronavirus Shutdown: Parks, Beaches, Hikes You Can Do While Social Distancing

There are places it's OK to stretch your limbs and feel normal for a spell.

20+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids

Homeschool during the coronavirus crisis with these online lessons, apps, and more.

Coronavirus School Closings in LA: Plus Museums, Libraries, Theaters, Parks, & More Closed

Here's a running list of LA schools closed by the COVID-19 / coronavirus pandemic.

Disneyland, Disney World, California Adventure, Disney Cruises, Universal Studios Close for COVID-19 Crisis

The Coronavirus just shut down Disneyland. Read on for the details.

Life as a Mom in New York's Coronavirus Containment Zone

We live in the epicenter of New York's coronavirus outbreak. Here's how we're coping.

100 Things To Do with LA Kids Before They Grow Up

We can't stop them from growing up so fast, but we can try not to miss the bucket list items.

The Best Los Angeles Area Hiking Trails for Families

Kids climbing the walls? Sounds like it's time to take a hike.

10 Waterfall Hikes Every LA Family Should Know

A hike to one of these Southland waterfalls is the stuff that family memories (and Facebook posts)...

Visit Rescued Seals and Sea Lions for Free at LA's Marine Mammal Care Center

Visit seals and sea lions rescued from local beaches at this San Pedro facility.

30 Things To Do in Hollywood with Kids: Don't Miss these Iconic Spots!

Every day can be a staycation when you live in the entertainment capitol of the world!

Free Admission for Kids at Southern California's Best Family Attractions, Museums, & Theme Parks

Childhood goes so fast, and there are things that if we blink we miss—like free admission to...

Musical Theater and Performing Arts Summer Camps in LA and OC

Singing, dancing, acting kids need summer to have a creative outlet—and a really big show!

13 Family Memberships Worth Having As You Raise Your LA Kid

Get members-only benefits and perks with memberships to these key family-friendly spots.

35 Birthday Freebies for Kids in Los Angeles: Free Stuff on the Big Day

So many SoCal spots have deals to celebrate your kid's next birthday!

Snow Sledding or Tubing Spots near Los Angeles for SoCal Kids To Play Winter

Sometimes there's nothing quite like good, old-fashioned sledding.

Skyslide: The Thrill Ride High Above Downtown LA at Oue Skyspace

When I first saw the Skyslide, my heart skipped a beat.

The Autry: A City Slicker's Guide to LA's Cowboy Museum

Giddy-on-up over to the Autry Museum of the American West!

100 Things To Do in California with Kids Before They Leave The Nest

There are at least 100 things in California worthy of any family's bucket list. How many have your...

The Reagan Presidential Library: 10 Reasons My Kids Love this Place

It turns out there are plenty of hands-on activities for kids at Simi Valley's Presidential Library.

7 Best Zoos near Los Angeles: the LA Zoo Is Just the Beginning

Zoos are all around SoCal, so grab the kids and go wild.

The Proud Bird's Aviation Park: a New Airplane Playground by LAX

A new playground lands near LAX.

25 Road Trips From Los Angeles for a Weekend Family Getaway

Eager to hit the road and put Los Angeles in your rear view mirror for a while?

10 Great LA Restaurants Where Kids Can Play While Parents Eat

Don't get a babysitter for date night—eat at these delicious restaurants and bring the kids.

25 Things To Do in Venice Beach with Kids

Explore the relaxed, hippy capital of the US with your kids.

Family-Friendly Beer Gardens: 9 Spots for LA Kids and Parents To Chill Together

Who says kids can't join you at the pub? Here are fun places for kids where you can get a great...

20 Free Indoor Activities When It's Rainy or Cold in LA

Wouldn't it be handy to have a list of totally free things to do with kids indoors? We thought so...

Secret LA: How To Visit Hollywood's Famous Magic Castle

This exclusive, invitation-only clubhouse is for magicians and their guests, but can you go, too?

Drive-In Movie Theaters near LA for a Classic Family Movie Night

Remember staying up late watching double features in your jammies under the stars?

Shane's Inspiration Re-Opens: What's New at LA's Most Famous Playground

LA's original universal access playground has had an exciting make-over.

Perfect Spots for Your LA Baby's First Birthday

Here are 12 party ideas, from pricey to free, with one surprise at the end.

Zipline Courses and Treetop Adventures for SoCal Kids

If you're raising a kid who loves a good adrenaline rush, it's time for a family outing in the tree...

25 Things To Do in Pacific Palisades with Kids

Experience some of the Palisades' small-town vibe right next to the big city.

Why Legoland Is My Favorite SoCal Theme Park

This family park in Carlsbad offers at least as much as the mouse and the wizard.

15 Best Campgrounds for Tent Camping with Kids Near LA

Perhaps the best thing about raising kids in SoCal is so much camping, so close by, so much of the...

These 8 Trampoline Parks Offer LA & OC Kids Wall-to-wall Jumping

Bounce and repeat. What more do we need to say?

10 LA Libraries with Great Play Spaces You Have To Try

When is a library more than just a library? When it has a playspace, for a start...

The Best Los Angeles Area Hiking Trails for Families

Kids climbing the walls? Sounds like it's time to take a hike.

35 Birthday Freebies for Kids in Los Angeles: Free Stuff on the Big Day

So many SoCal spots have deals to celebrate your kid's next birthday!

Kids Eat Free: 21 LA Restaurants with Free Meal Deals for Families

Those three little words—kids eat free—make dining out so much sweeter.

Best Petting Zoos around LA Where Kids Can Get Their Animal Fix

Kids of all ages love a chance to get up close and personal with cuddly critters.

Magicians to Puppies: 12 Great LA Party Entertainers Who Make the Party

Want your kid's birthday party to pop? Consider one of these fab LA entertainers.

Best Kid-Friendly Hotels for a Los Angeles Family Vacation

These LA hotels offer getaways with perks kids and parents will love.

7 Best Train Ride Day Trips To Take from Los Angeles

Want someone else to do the driving for your weekend getaway? Take the train and relax.

Harry Potter Heaven: Warner Brothers Studio Tour Is a London Must

The true center of the Potter universe is in London, where all of Harry’s adventures began.

The Last Bookstore Is LA's Reading Playground for Kids Who Love Books

Visit DTLA's Instagrammable playground for book lovers.

Noah’s Ark at the Skirball: Is LA's Best Indoor Playground at a Museum?

This one-of-a-kind art installation is every LA kid's favorite play space.

14 Reasons To Visit the Getty Center with a Preschooler

Should you brave LA's iconic Getty Museum with the under-five set? Short answer? You definitely...

10 Stroller-friendly Hiking Trails for LA Parents To Hike with Toddlers

Some of us prefer hiking without someone on our back—and that's OK.

10 Special Libraries in LA & OC Worth a Drive Beyond Your Branch

Look beyond your local branch to some of these amazing SoCal libraries.

Joshua Tree: 12 Things Not To Miss with Kids in this Desert National Park

Easy hikes, fairy tale flora, and stunning vistas await at this national park

Jury Duty: How Can an LA Parent Cope with Jury Duty and Kids?

Because parents of school-age kids are not really the free agents that the system seems to assume...

Dragon's Breath: Liquid Nitrogen Is Cool, But Is It OK To Eat?

Ready to be the coolest parent on the block? You can't get much cooler than liquid nitrogen.

Top 10 Kids' Resale and Consignment Stores around Los Angeles

These second-hand boutiques make growth spurts less painful.

San Diego with Kids: 50 Best Things To Do Besides the San Diego Zoo

It will take a while to do all the things on this list, but chances are the weather will be great!

Roller Skating Rinks Are Still Great Spots for SoCal Family Fun

Get your big hair on and show the kids how it's done at Family Night at the rink.

30 Things To Do with Kids in Downtown Los Angeles

Tourists and natives alike are often unsure whether to tackle Downtown with kids. It's worth it.

Los Angeles Visitor's Guide for Families

Southern California is so full of things to do with kids—where do you start?

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Restaurants Guide for Los Angeles and Orange County Families

Los Angeles area restaurants that are great for kids and families, with play areas, happy hours...

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Museum Guide for Kids in Los Angeles and Orange County

Like everything else, LA's museums are some of the best—and most unusual—in the world.

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Hiking and Camping Guide for Los Angeles Families

Let other states boast about their cheese; we know they envy our weather. LA's hiking season starts...

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10 Things Not To Miss in Hermosa Beach with the Kids

Sneaking away to the South Bay: they don't call this place Hermosa for nothing.

13 Family Memberships Worth Having As You Raise Your LA Kid

Get members-only benefits and perks with memberships to these key family-friendly spots.

Adventure Playground: Orange County's Park for Free-range Kids

It's the closest thing to playing in a vacant lot until the street lights come on.

Best Spots for Tea Parties or High Tea with Los Angeles Kids

Here's a toast (with pinkies raised) to the best afternoon tea spots in the Southland.

A Family Day Out in Chinatown: 10 Things To Do with Kids

Think you know Chinatown? Think again—then pack the kids and head downtown.

Vienna with Kids: 35 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do in Austria's Capital

Vienna packs in museums, palaces, & sweet treats the way Mary Poppins packs surprises in her bag.

Disneyland with Baby? All You Need Is This Game Plan

Babies go free to the happiest place on earth, and these 12 tips make it easy, too!

25 Things To Do in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa with Kids

There is more to this community than just a pretty beach.

25 Top Palm Springs Resorts, Attractions, & Things To Do for Families

The desert resort with 350 days of sunshine per year is a great starting point for fun.

Olvera Street: a Day Trip to Mexico in the Heart of Downtown LA

DTLA's Calle Olvera is our oldest street, rich in history, shopping, and great eats.

25 Things To Do in Beverly Hills with Kids

There is more to Beverly Hills than swimming pools and movie stars—like these 25 kid-pleasers for a...

Little Damage in DTLA: Want Some Charcoal in Your Ice Cream?

This summer, LA's ice cream with the most likes is charcoal flavored.

Orange County Fun: 30 Things To Do in Irvine with Kids

Right in the heart of Orange County, there's a train, a zoo, a hot air balloon, and a secret room...

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