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Los Angeles, CA weekend events for kids (6–10)

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 5pm–7pm

SPARKLE DTLA Grand Debut at The Bloc

The Bloc — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA

Holiday light show debut with Santa photos, kids' face painting, crafts and live music.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free

Check-in begins 4:30pm; light show at 6:45pm. Face painting for kids 12 and under.

Details at The Bloc ↗
Nov 6 – Jan 10

Winter Frolic at Kidspace

Kidspace Children's Museum — Pasadena · Los Angeles Co. · LA County

Seasonal holiday celebration throughout the children's museum.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Included with museum admission
  • Indoors

Museum hours; museum closed Nov 26 (Thanksgiving).

Details at Kidspace Children's Museum ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (25, free)

From LA County Library and Los Angeles Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Saturday, Nov 14

10amSensory Playtime · Hyde Park Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 6 – Jan 10

Winter Frolic at Kidspace

Kidspace Children's Museum — Pasadena · Los Angeles Co. · LA County

Seasonal holiday celebration throughout the children's museum.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Included with museum admission
  • Indoors

Museum hours; museum closed Nov 26 (Thanksgiving).

Details at Kidspace Children's Museum ↗
Nov 20 – Jan 10

L.A. Zoo Lights

Los Angeles Zoo — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA

Holiday light walk through the zoo with twinkling lights and festive displays.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Tickets start at $19; members save

Select evenings Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027; box office 5:45–8:45pm on event days. Free parking.

Details at Los Angeles Zoo ↗
Nov 22 – Jan 9 · 5:30pm–10pm

Enchanted: Forest of Light

Descanso Gardens — La Cañada Flintridge · Los Angeles Co. · LA County

Nighttime walk through illuminated gardens and forest light installations.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Non-members: adults $29–52, children $19–37 (varies by date and entry time)

Closed Nov 26 (Thanksgiving) and Dec 25. Separate ticket from daytime admission.

Details at Descanso Gardens ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sun, Nov 22 · 12pm–4pm

STEAM Family Day

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA

Family science festival with shows and hands-on activities, including a Hip Hop Science Show.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Paid: See museum site
  • Indoors
Details at Natural History Museum of LA County ↗

Library storytimes & programs (26, free)

From LA County Library and Los Angeles Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

3:30pmRead to a Dog · La Mirada Library, La Mirada 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

Sunday, Nov 22

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Sun, Nov 29

Hollywood Christmas Parade

Hollywood Blvd — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA

The 94th Hollywood Christmas Parade with floats, marching bands, celebrities and Santa.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free

Start time not yet posted on the official site; route streets begin closing at 1pm. U-shaped route: Hollywood Blvd from Orange Dr to Vine, Vine to Sunset, Sunset back to Orange.

Details at The Hollywood Christmas Parade ↗
Nov 6 – Jan 10

Winter Frolic at Kidspace

Kidspace Children's Museum — Pasadena · Los Angeles Co. · LA County

Seasonal holiday celebration throughout the children's museum.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Included with museum admission
  • Indoors

Museum hours; museum closed Nov 26 (Thanksgiving).

Details at Kidspace Children's Museum ↗
Nov 20 – Jan 10

L.A. Zoo Lights

Los Angeles Zoo — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA

Holiday light walk through the zoo with twinkling lights and festive displays.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Tickets start at $19; members save

Select evenings Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027; box office 5:45–8:45pm on event days. Free parking.

Details at Los Angeles Zoo ↗
Nov 22 – Jan 9 · 5:30pm–10pm

Enchanted: Forest of Light

Descanso Gardens — La Cañada Flintridge · Los Angeles Co. · LA County

Nighttime walk through illuminated gardens and forest light installations.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Non-members: adults $29–52, children $19–37 (varies by date and entry time)

Closed Nov 26 (Thanksgiving) and Dec 25. Separate ticket from daytime admission.

Details at Descanso Gardens ↗

Library storytimes & programs (11, free)

From LA County Library and Los Angeles Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

Saturday, Nov 28

2pmOnce Upon a Greeting Card · Culver City Julian Dixon Library, Culver City Julian Dixon 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 6 – Jan 10

Winter Frolic at Kidspace

Kidspace Children's Museum — Pasadena · Los Angeles Co. · LA County

Seasonal holiday celebration throughout the children's museum.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Included with museum admission
  • Indoors

Museum hours; museum closed Nov 26 (Thanksgiving).

Details at Kidspace Children's Museum ↗
Nov 20 – Jan 10

L.A. Zoo Lights

Los Angeles Zoo — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA

Holiday light walk through the zoo with twinkling lights and festive displays.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Tickets start at $19; members save

Select evenings Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027; box office 5:45–8:45pm on event days. Free parking.

Details at Los Angeles Zoo ↗
Nov 22 – Jan 9 · 5:30pm–10pm

Enchanted: Forest of Light

Descanso Gardens — La Cañada Flintridge · Los Angeles Co. · LA County

Nighttime walk through illuminated gardens and forest light installations.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Non-members: adults $29–52, children $19–37 (varies by date and entry time)

Closed Nov 26 (Thanksgiving) and Dec 25. Separate ticket from daytime admission.

Details at Descanso Gardens ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (12, free)

From LA County Library and Los Angeles Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

Saturday, Dec 5

11amDrag Story Hour · West Hollywood Library, West Hollywood 6-10 · Free
1pmRead to a Dog · Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library, Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmArctic Trivia Night · Culver City Julian Dixon Library, Culver City Julian Dixon 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmBrick by Brick · Clifton M. Brakensiek Library, Clifton M. Brakensiek 6-10 · Free
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91 events tagged for kids (6–10) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

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