Enjoy free family programs at Bayou Bend and Rienzi. Photo courtesy of MFAH.
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Keep costs down with a party at a local playground. Photo courtesy of Levy Park, Facebook
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Discovery Green hosts free events like Arte en el Parque, where kids learn Spanish while making art. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green
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Cheap, delicious, and good for leftovers. Photo of Buffalo Grille by Jessica Stautberg
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Play Street Museum West U is perfect for toddlers. Photo by Jessica Stautberg.
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Tomfoolery is packed with toys. Photo by Jessica Stautberg
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Free alligator education at Brazos Bend State Park. Photo by Sarah Banks.
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Visit the Hall of Paleontology at the Museum of Natural Science. Photo courtesy of Visit Sugar Land.
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Help your Scout rack up the badges at these programs in Houston. Photo courtesy of Canva.
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Our favorite gymnastics gyms in Houston. Photo courtesy of Canva
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Ready Go Amusement Arcade photo by author Elizabeth R.
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Go for a nature walk in on of Houston's huge parks. Photo by Anthony Rathbun, courtesy of the Houston Arboretum.
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Levy Park in Houston has one of our favorite playgrounds. Photo courtesy of OJB Landscape Architecture
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Firetruck Park in West University. Photo by Jessica Stautberg
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John P. McGovern's state-of-the art playground is perfect for both younger and older children. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green.
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Baywatch Dolphin Tours are a fun, kid-friendly tour near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
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Urban Air has quite a few trampoline parks near Houston. Photo courtesy of Urban Air Adventure Park
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Hooray LA!, AMA Motorcross, and More Top Things To Do in Los Angeles This Weekend

Hooray LA! is coming to Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Photo courtesy Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Hooray LA! is coming to Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Photo courtesy Bob Baker Marionette Theater
1/21/26 - By Toby B

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of our favorite events and activities to add to your list this weekend

The forecasts are predicting sunny weather for this weekend in Los Angeles, and with that, America's weathercaster Al Roker brings his new PBS Kids series, Weather Hunters, to the Natural History Museum. The Year of the Horse has arrived at Disney California Adventure, so prepare to fill your belly with Disney spins on bao, tteokbokki, japchae noodles, phở dip, milk tea, and more. Don't forget to pose with Minnie and Mickey in their Asian-inspired outfits!

Kids can be entertained by Bob Baker's latest show, Hooray LA, dance up a storm at Debbie Allen Dance Academy's Dance Free Day, or watch AMA Motocross riders race for the finish line at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. 

Want even more fun things to do this weekend? Our Los Angeles Events Calendar is packed with great family activities every day of the week— and you can filter by age, location, or even free events!

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Monster Energy AMA Supercross comes to Anaheim. Photo courtesy of the event
Monster Energy AMA Supercross comes to Anaheim. Photo courtesy of the event

Best Things To Do This Weekend in Los Angeles

Lunar New Year at Disneyland Resort

Anaheim
Starts Friday January 23
The Mouse celebrates Year of the Horse, as Disneyland Resort puts its trademark spin on Lunar New Year festivities. This limited-time, multicultural celebration at Disney California Adventure Park commemorates Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean traditions with a touch of Disney magic. READ MORE

SFY: Symphonies for Youth

DTLA
Saturday, January 24
The LA Philharmonic is back with another season of its Symphonies for Youth series, designed for kids ages five to 11. In January, it's a symphony for the senses, as kids are invited use all their senses, feeling the music in their bones, their breath, and their heart. READ MORE

PBS Kids' Weather Hunters featuring Al Roker

Exposition Park
Saturday, January 24
PBS SoCal is bringing its new animated series to life at the Natural History Museum with the help of America’s favorite weather caster, Al Roker. Guests can explore the science of weather through fun activities and special screenings of Weather Hunters featuring 8-year old weather detective, Lily Hunter, and her dog, Cumulus.  READ MORE

Astronaut Commemoration Day

Downey
Saturday, January 24
The Columbia Memorial Space Center honors and remembers the lives of the astronauts who lost their lives during the Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia tragedies. The day celebrates all these astronauts did for science and discovery. READ MORE

My PlayClub: Play with Heart

Panorama City - FREE
Saturday, January 24
My PlayClub hosts a special Valentine’s-themed play date at Sepulveda Recreation Center in Panorama City. Every child is invited to play, create, and connect in a welcoming, supportive space. READ MORE

Hooray LA

Highland Park
Starts Saturday, January 24
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater says it’s time for celebration, for pride and wonder; it’s time to say Hooray LA! READ MORE

Monster Energy AMA Supercross

Anaheim
Saturday, January 24
Monster Energy AMA Supercross brings indoor motocross to Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Riders from across the globe seek to outrace each other on the sport's most challenging courses, featuring tight corners, fast straightaways, challenging rhythm sections, and vertigo-inducing jumps. READ MORE

Griffith Observatory Public Star Party

Griffith Park - FREE
Saturday, January 24
The sky... it's full of stars! The lawn... it's full of telescopes!   ​The Observatory's free public star party offers a chance for the whole family to look at the sun, moon, planets, and other objects with the assistance of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society, the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers, and the Planetary Society. READ MORE

Maddi's Fridge

Hollywood
Saturday - Sunday, January 24-25
With humor and warmth, this children’s theatre production raises awareness about poverty and hunger. About the story: Best friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school, and play in the same park, but while Sofia’s fridge at home is full of nutritious food, the fridge at Maddi’s house is empty. READ MORE

Festival of Human Abilities

Long Beach
Saturday - Sunday, January 24-25
Aquarium of the Pacific presents its 23rd annual Festival of Human Abilities, a two-day celebration highlighting the creative talents and abilities of people with disabilities. READ MORE

The Broad Family Weekend Workshops

DTLA - FREE
Sunday, January 25
This weekend's family workshop at the Broad is really taking shape! Finding inspiration in The Broad’s special exhibition, Robert Therrien: This is a Story, participants build objects from shapes created using stencils, wire, cardboard, pipe cleaners, and more. READ MORE

A Chance to Dance by the Los Angeles Ballet Company

Sawtelle - FREE
Sunday, January 25
On select Sundays during Los Angeles Ballet's season, LAB dancers offer free ballet classes and more. The day's classes are usually centered around a theme. Some classes are specifically geared towards children, like Children's Creative Movement, so make sure to check the schedule to find specific times. READ MORE

Dance Free Day

Harvard Heights - FREE
Sunday, January 25
Students ages 9 and up can register for a fun-filled day of free classes across multiple styles of dance. DADA welcomes dancers from the community of all abilities and experience.  READ MORE

A Faery Hunt and Their Animal Friends

Chatsworth
Sunday, January 25
The gentle faery folk of A Faery Hunt visit Kindred Spirits Care Animal Farm, sharing whimsical musical stories to inspire creativity and imagination.  The day starts with a captivating outdoor interactive performance that transports the audience to a world of enchantment and delight. READ MORE

Happy Birthday Marion

Santa Monica - FREE
Sunday, January 25
Santa Monica Conservancy docents turn the spotlight on Marion Davies—actress, philanthropist, famed party hostess, and mistress of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst—in honor of her birthday. Festivities in the courtyard include live music with Janet Klein and her Parlor Boys. Guests can learn quick 'n easy 1920s dance steps with James Zimmer & Cynthia Harper of the Historical Ballroom Dance Club and enjoy a Makers Group fashion show from Art Deco Society of Los Angeles. READ MORE

MOLAA Free Children's Workshops

Long Beach - FREE
Sunday, January 25
In January, kids can get creative with chromatography, inspired by the works of artist Marcela Armas. READ MORE
The Griffith Observatory is always a great place to take kids. Photo courtesy Amy Steinberg
The Griffith Observatory is always a great place to take kids. Photo courtesy Amy Steinberg

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Places featured in this article:

Disney California Adventure Park
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Broadwater Theatre Second Stage
Annenberg Community Beach House

About the Author

Toby B

Toby is our uber-busy events editor for Mommy Poppins LA. Feel free to email Toby about events for our LA area calendar.

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