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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Fri, Nov 13 · 4pm–8pm

Holiday Magic Tree Lighting at Plaza West Covina

Plaza West Covina — West Covina · Los Angeles Co. · LA County

Help Santa light the tree with live holiday performances, a holiday market and photos with Santa.

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

Food Court and Center Court.

Details at Plaza West Covina ↗

Sat, Nov 14 · 10am–4pm

East LA Youth Mariachi Festival

East LA Civic Center — East Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · LA County

Free community festival of young mariachi performers with vendors, food and family activities.

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

Details at The Goddess Mercado ↗

Sat, Nov 14 · 1pm–7pm

Kinder Fest (World Children's Day celebration)

Grand Central Collective — Santa Clarita · Los Angeles Co. · LA County

Free indoor family festival with music, crafts, games, train rides and face painting.

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

Free registration required.

Details at Angels of Ukraine ↗

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 13 – Nov 15

Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center opening weekend (space shuttle Endeavour)

California Science Center — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA

The new Air and Space Center opens with space shuttle Endeavour in launch position, 100 artifacts and 100 hands-on exhibits.

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

Opens to the public Nov 13, 2026 and stays open after; reserve a timed entry in advance due to high demand.

Details at California Science Center ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sun, Nov 15 · 12:30pm–3:30pm

Andell Family Sundays: Home of the Future at LACMA

LACMA, W.M. Keck Plaza — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA

Free drop-in family art workshop inspired by the Home of the Future exhibition.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free

Details at LACMA ↗

Library storytimes & programs (44, free)

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

Friday, Nov 13

9:30amStories and Crafts at the Venice Farmer's Market · Venice Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varySmarty Pants Storytime · At 20 LA County and LA Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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West Covina Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Wiseburn Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Lawndale Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Carson Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Hawaiian Gardens Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
La Cañada Flintridge Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
South El Monte Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Artesia Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Duarte Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Pico Rivera Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
San Gabriel Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Lynwood Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Paramount Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Bell Express Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Westlake Village Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:30am
Bell Gardens Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:30am
Temple City Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am
Avalon Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am
Maywood Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11:30am
Compton Library Sat, Nov 14 · 12pm

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10:15amMoving and Grooving · Quartz Hill Library, Quartz Hill 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amSmart Start: Baby Band · Diamond Bar Library, Diamond Bar 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyBaby Storytime · At 4 LA County and LA Public Library branches 0-2 · Free

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Lancaster Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Baldwin Park Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Claremont Helen Renwick Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
La Puente Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am

Library event page →

10:30amBaby Toddler Storytime · Westlake Village Library, Westlake Village 0-2 · Free

10:30amPlay & Explore · Woodcrest Library, Woodcrest 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyWelcome to the Library: For Parents and Babies · At 3 LA County and LA Public Library branches 0-2 · Free

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Clifton M. Brakensiek Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Avalon Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Masao W. Satow Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am

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Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyBaby Band Practice · At 2 LA County and LA Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Leland R. Weaver Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
South El Monte Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am

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11:30amRainbow Parenting & Family Program: Self-Portrait Art Activity · Rosemead Library, Rosemead 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:30amRead With STAR Volunteer Megha · Fairfax Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmRead With STAR Volunteer Beverly · Van Nuys Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyCreation Station · At 2 LA County and LA Public Library branches 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Avalon Library Fri, Nov 13 · 3pm
Lawndale Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am

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4pmFun Family Movie and Art · La Mirada Library, La Mirada 6-10 · Free

4pmMākMō: Pumpkin Catapult Challenge · Leland R. Weaver Library, Leland R. Weaver 6-10 · Free

4pmNative American Heritage Month: Rock Your Mocs · Compton Library, Compton 11+ · Free

4pmNative American Heritage Month: Water Warriors · Rowland Heights Library, Rowland Heights 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amRead With STAR Volunteer Jim · Mid-Valley Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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

10:05amRead With STAR Reader Denise · Brentwood Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amNoteworthy Puppets · Hermosa Beach Library, Hermosa Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Sat, Nov 14 · times varyPlay and Explore · At 3 LA County and LA Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Carson Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
El Camino Real Library Sat, Nov 14 · 2pm
La Mirada Library Sat, Nov 14 · 3pm

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10:30amSweet Potato Music · Venice Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amBook Party: Turkey Trouble · Acton Agua Dulce Library, Acton Agua Dulce 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amCollege Application Bootcamp · South Whittier Library, South Whittier 11+ · Free

11amLittle Artists · Live Oak Library, Live Oak 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amTongva Legends: The Seven Sisters · Culver City Julian Dixon Library, Culver City Julian Dixon 6-10 · Free

11:30amBaby Band · Florence Library, Florence 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

1pmDino West Adventure · Woodcrest Library, Woodcrest 6-10 · Free

1pmNative American Heritage Month: The Science Of Microbes · Baldwin Park Library, Baldwin Park 6-10 · Free

1pmRead With a STAR: Jeffrey · Arroyo Seco Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmArt Adventures for Toddlers · East Los Angeles Library, East Los Angeles 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

2pmKids Art Studio · Walnut Library, Walnut 6-10 · Free

2pmMeet the Author, Wendelin Van Draanen · Diamond Bar Library, Diamond Bar 11+ · Free

2pmNative American Heritage Month: Pueblo Storytelling Dolls · Artesia Library, Artesia 6-10 · Free

2pmRead With Star Volunteer Terri · West Los Angeles Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmSaturday Art Surprise · Duarte Library, Duarte 6-10 · Free

2pmSTEM Saturday: Brick Building Challenge! · Hawthorne Library, Hawthorne 6-10 · Free

2pmWood Slice Sunset Art · Clifton M. Brakensiek Library, Clifton M. Brakensiek 11+ · Free

2pmWow! That's STEM: Hydraulic Crane · Temple City Library, Temple City 6-10 · Free

2pmYouth Chess Club · Bell Gardens Library, Bell Gardens 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmKuromi™'s Pixel Studio · Lancaster Library, Lancaster 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmPainting the Way: Yucca Paintbrush and Ochre Painting Workshop · Diamond Bar Library, Diamond Bar 6-10 · Free

4pmWOW! That's STEM: Propeller Powered Helicopter · El Monte Library, El Monte 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Sat, Nov 21 · 4pm–8pm

Light Up Main Street in Old Town Newhall

Main Street, Old Town Newhall — Santa Clarita · Los Angeles Co. · LA County

Santa Clarita's holiday kickoff with a tree lighting, live music, food trucks and snow.

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

Tree lighting about 5:30pm. Road closures on Main Street.

Details at Old Town Newhall / City of Santa Clarita ↗

Library storytimes & programs (47, free)

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

Friday, Nov 20

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varySmarty Pants Storytime · At 18 LA County and LA Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

See all 18 branches

West Covina Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10am
Wiseburn Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Carson Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Hawaiian Gardens Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Sunkist Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
La Cañada Flintridge Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
South El Monte Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Artesia Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
Duarte Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
San Gabriel Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
Lynwood Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
Paramount Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
Bell Express Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
Westlake Village Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:30am
Bell Gardens Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:30am
Avalon Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am
Maywood Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11:30am
Compton Library Sat, Nov 21 · 12pm

Library event page →

10:30amArtist's Playground · Walnut Library, Walnut 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyBaby Storytime · At 3 LA County and LA Public Library branches 0-2 · Free

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Lancaster Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Baldwin Park Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
La Puente Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am

Library event page →

10:30amBaby Toddler Storytime · Westlake Village Library, Westlake Village 0-2 · Free

10:30amSensory Pick and Play Stations · Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amPlay and Explore · Masao W. Satow Library, Masao W. Satow 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amThe Source: Resource Event for the Unhoused and Housing Insecure · San Fernando Library, San Fernando 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20 · times varyWelcome to the Library: For Parents and Babies · At 2 LA County and LA Public Library branches 0-2 · Free

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Avalon Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
Culver City Julian Dixon Library Fri, Nov 20 · 1pm

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11:30amRead With STAR Volunteer Megha · Fairfax Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12pmAdopt A Shleter Pet and Read to Rover · Topanga Library, Topanga 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmRead With STAR Volunteer Beverly · Van Nuys Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmCreation Station · Avalon Library, Avalon 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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

4pmArt Deco Bookmark · Westlake Village Library, Westlake Village 11+ · Free

4pmCelebrating Native American Heritage Month · Bell Express Library, Bell 6-10 · Free

4pmCubelets with MākMō · Rowland Heights Library, Rowland Heights 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyDino West Adventure · At 2 LA County and LA Public Library branches 6-10 · 3-5 · Free

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View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library Fri, Nov 20 · 4pm
Diamond Bar Library Sat, Nov 21 · 2pm

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4pmDriver's License 101 · Live Oak Library, Live Oak 11+ · Free

4pmNative American Heritage Month: Make Your Own Storyteller Dolls · Agoura Hills Library, Agoura Hills 6-10 · Free

4:30pmNative American Heritage Month: Rock Art · Hollydale Library, Hollydale 11+ · Free

4:30pmVideo Game Night · Florence Library, Florence 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10amRead With STAR Volunteer Jim · Mid-Valley Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:05amRead With STAR Reader Denise · Brentwood Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amCircle Time · Carson Library, Carson 0-2 · Free

Sat, Nov 21 · times varyPlay & Explore · At 2 LA County and LA Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Claremont Helen Renwick Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Rosemead Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am

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10:30amSensory Play for Babies · South El Monte Library, South El Monte 0-2 · Free

10:30amToddler Art · Hermosa Beach Library, Hermosa Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amDungeons and Dragons Afternoon · Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library, Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey 11+ · Free

11amJapanese Storytime · Little Tokyo Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amSaturday Storytime · Manhattan Beach Library, Manhattan Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:30amAutumn Art for Toddlers and Preschoolers · Graham Library, Graham 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:30amMusic and Movement for Babies · Agoura Hills Library, Agoura Hills 0-2 · Free

12:30pmDINOvember: T-Rex, Tea Party · Compton Library, Compton 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmEarn-Shop-Create at the Art Market · Artesia Library, Artesia 6-10 · Free

1pmNative American Heritage Month: Corn Husk Fireflies · La Verne Library, La Verne 6-10 · Free

1pmRead With a STAR: Jeffrey · Arroyo Seco Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmDungeons and Dragons Afternoon · Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library, Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey 11+ · Free

2pmFamily Movie: Harold and the Purple Crayon · A C Bilbrew Library, A C Bilbrew 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmFiber Arts Club · Carson Library, Carson 11+ · Free

2pmHello Kitty® and Friends: Friendship Bracelets · Charter Oak Library, Charter Oak 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmNative American Heritage Month: Clay Pottery Art · Hawthorne Library, Hawthorne 6-10 · Free

2pmNative American Heritage Month: Stories, Songs & Instruments · El Camino Real Library, El Camino Real 6-10 · Free

2pmRead With Star Volunteer Terri · West Los Angeles Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmSTEM Saturday - Build a Birdhouse · Clifton M. Brakensiek Library, Clifton M. Brakensiek 6-10 · Free

2pmYouth Chess Club · Bell Gardens Library, Bell Gardens 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmLearn Dungeons and Dragons! · Avalon Library, Avalon 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

1pmCommunity Puzzle Exchange · West Hollywood Library, West Hollywood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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 ↗

Library storytimes & programs (16, free)

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

Friday, Nov 27

2pmRead With STAR Volunteer Beverly · Van Nuys Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

10amPlay & Explore · View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library, View Park Bebe Moore Campbell 0-2 · Free

10amRead With STAR Volunteer Jim · Mid-Valley Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:05amRead With STAR Reader Denise · Brentwood Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amPlay and Explore · Carson Library, Carson 0-2 · Free

10:30amSaturday Morning Cartoons · Lawndale Library, Lawndale 6-10 · Free

Sat, Nov 28 · times varySmarty Pants Storytime · At 3 LA County and LA Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

See all 3 branches

Avalon Library Sat, Nov 28 · 11am
Maywood Library Sat, Nov 28 · 11:30am
Compton Library Sat, Nov 28 · 12pm

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11amWelcome to the Library: For Parents and Babies · Woodcrest Library, Woodcrest 0-2 · Free

12pmSTEM: Paper Circuit Cards · Lancaster Library, Lancaster 6-10 · Free

1pmRead With a STAR: Jeffrey · Arroyo Seco Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmRock Your Mocs · Live Oak Library, Live Oak 6-10 · Free

2pmFamily Film Afternoon - PAW PATROL: The Dino Movie · Artesia Library, Artesia 6-10 · Free

2pmNative American Heritage Month: Baseball Greats · Pico Rivera Library, Pico Rivera 11+ · Free

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

2pmRead With Star Volunteer Terri · West Los Angeles Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmYouth Chess Club · Bell Gardens Library, Bell Gardens 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Library storytimes & programs (24, free)

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

Friday, Dec 4

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varySmarty Pants Storytime · At 13 LA County and LA Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Hermosa Beach Library Fri, Dec 4 · 9:30am
George Nye, Jr. Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
Gardena Mayme Dear Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
La Cañada Flintridge Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Lawndale Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Carson Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Pico Rivera Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11am
Duarte Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11am
Bell Express Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11am
San Gabriel Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11am
Bell Gardens Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11:30am
Maywood Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11:30am
Compton Library Sat, Dec 5 · 12pm

Library event page →

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyBaby Storytime · At 2 LA County and LA Public Library branches 0-2 · Free

See all 2 branches

Lancaster Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
La Puente Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am

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11amPlay and Explore · Masao W. Satow Library, Masao W. Satow 0-2 · Free

3pmThe Source: Resource Event for the Unhoused and Housing Insecure · Lennox Library, Lennox 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

5pmDaddy & Me Storytime · Culver City Julian Dixon Library, Culver City Julian Dixon 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10amPlay & Explore · View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library, View Park Bebe Moore Campbell 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amMoving and Grooving · Quartz Hill Library, Quartz Hill 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Band Practice · Bell Gardens Library, Bell Gardens 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amCheryl Lev Family Concert · Hermosa Beach Library, Hermosa Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amCircle Time · Carson Library, Carson 0-2 · Free

10:30amEnglish/Mandarin Bilingual Storytime 中英雙語故事時間 · Rowland Heights Library, Rowland Heights 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amSaturday Morning Cartoons · Lawndale Library, Lawndale 6-10 · Free

11amDrag Story Hour · West Hollywood Library, West Hollywood 6-10 · Free

11amMiddle School Book Club · Agoura Hills Library, Agoura Hills 11+ · Free

11amNewton's Balloon Blast-off · Culver City Julian Dixon Library, Culver City Julian Dixon 6-10 · Free

11amToddler Paint: Ice Cube Painting · Rosemead Library, Rosemead 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:30amMake Your Own Holiday Pillow · Norwalk Library, Norwalk 11+ · Free

12:30pmImagination Station · Lancaster Library, Lancaster 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmGingerbread House Challenge · Acton Agua Dulce Library, Acton Agua Dulce 6-10 · Free

1pmRead to a Dog · Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library, Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmInternational Holiday Dance Show · Lomita Library, Lomita 6-10 · 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

2pmFamily Movie: Toy Story 5 · A C Bilbrew Library, A C Bilbrew 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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204 events listed as free by their source over the next 4 weekends. Some may still need venue admission or registration; we note those when the source says so.

Updated November 12, 2026