Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Los Angeles This Weekend
Friday, October 9 -- Sunday, October 11
Looking for events and activities in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of the best things to add to your list this weekend.
ArtNight Pasadena
Pasadena - FREE
Friday, October 9
Select museums and institutions in Pasadena open their doors for ArtNight, a free semi-annual event. Website
Hocus Pocus (PG)
Hollywood
Starts Friday, October 9
Amok! Amok! Amok! Hocus Pocus returns for its annual spellbinding engagement at the El Capitan, starting with a special opening night Fan Event. Website
CatCon 2026
Pasadena
Saturday - Sunday, October 10- 11
Imagine Comic-Con... but for cats. Or, more accurately, cat lovers (since your pet felines are not invited). The weekend features celebrity cats, adoptable cats, cat photo ops, cat products, cat experts, and anything else with "cat" in the title. Website
Opening Notes: Discover the Magic of Music featuring the 12 String Trio
DTLA
Saturday, October 10
The whole family can enjoy a morning of music, storytelling, and imagination! Led by Colburn Conservatory students, this lively 40-minute performance weaves music and theatrical adventure into one engaging story. No prior musical experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to listen and explore. Website
A Faery Hunt Enchantment in Simi Valley
Simi Valley
Saturday, October 10
A Faery Hunt shows are interactive, immersive performances designed for young audiences. Families can enjoy an enchanting morning outdoors in nature while enjoying a show that inspires creativity, imagination and fun. Say "I believe in Faeries" and get a set of fairy wings at check-in! Website
Annual Pumpkin Festival Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona
Saturday - Sunday, October 10 - 31
The Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Fest is returning on weekends October 10 - 31! Favorite fall activities include the huge pumpkin patch, a petting farm, hayrides, corn and sunflower mazes, a cow train, and themed entertainment. Website
Culver City Arts Festival 2026
Culver City - FREE
Saturday, October 10
Culver City Arts Festival offers a free day of creativity, culture, and community The festival features live artmaking, live music, eclectic food trucks and beer gardens, fun kid’s activities, and interactive art experiences. Website
Explore JPL 2026
Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL), La Canada Flintridge - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, October 10 -11
The wildly-popular JPL Open House allows guests to explore the wonders of space. Those lucky enough to reserve tickets get to visit JPL’s legendary Space Flight Operations Facility, the Spacecraft Assembly Facility, and the JPL Machine Shop; see cutting-edge innovations in robotics research, full-size models of the Mars Perseverance rover, Voyager, and Galileo, and the miniature technologies of the Microdevices Laboratory; and meet the scientists and engineers who make it all happen. Website
Day Of The Girl Summit for Aspiring Storytellers
DTLA - FREE
Saturday, October 10
Every young woman has a powerful story to tell, and the right tools can turn that story into a movement. This free event aims to empower the next generation of changemakers to find, develop, and use their creative voices for social good while opening real pathways into creative industries. Day of the Girl Summit is a full-day, hands-on experience designed to help young women navigate every corner of modern storytelling. Beyond traditional media, this summit emphasizes how to unlock ones fullest creativity. Website
12th Annual I Matter Girls Empowerment Conference 2026
Monterey Park - FREE
Saturday, October 10
Girls with dreams become women with vision. The 12th Annual I Matter-Girls Empowerment Conference inspires teen girls at this free event, with powerful speakers, interactive sessions, and live music. Website
Shakespeare Bridge 100 Year Celebration
Los Feliz - FREE
Saturday, October 10
The Shakespeare Bridge is turning 100! The community is invited to a free celebration with a parade and block party. The parade steps off at 12noon starting at Tracy St. and Saint George St, then climbs up the hill and right onto Franklin Ave, leading to the main event: a grand crossing of the Shakespeare Bridge. Website
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Theatricum Botanicum)
Topanga
Closes Saturday, October 10
Theatricum returns with its signature production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream that infuses Shakespeare’s beautiful language with music and song to heighten the pleasure. Website
CicLAvia - Heart of LA
Echo Park to Boyle Heights - FREE
Sunday, October 11
CicLAvia returns to the Heart of LA, with a 6.5 miles route that connects several historic Los Angeles neighborhoods, welcoming everyone of all ages and abilities to enjoy a day of open streets. Participants can jog, ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, and play, and may show up anywhere along the route to enjoy the open streets and explore the ‘Heart of LA.’ Website
Depot Day 2026
Griffith Park - FREE
Sunday, October 11
Depot Day is Travel Town's annual celebration and open house. Train lovers of all ages can enjoy performances by local high school bands, giant indoor and outdoor train displays, tours of historic railway passenger cars, and more. Website
Crafting Memories: Family Day at The Gamble House x Pasadena Museum of History
Pasadena- FREE
Sunday, October 11
The Gamble House and Pasadena Museum of History welcome guests of all ages for a free day of architecture, art, and exploration. A variety of activities are offered at each location, such as self-guided tours, crafts, storytimes, and silent film screenings. Website
Celebrating Indigenous People with Journeys to the Past
Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine
Sunday, October 11
Pretend City celebrates Indigenous People's Day with Journeys to the Past, presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Through storytelling, songs, traditional instruments, and hands-on cultural objects, families can learn about Native American history, traditions, and the importance of preserving Indigenous cultures. Website
Continuum: Honoring Belmar History & Black Santa Monica
Santa Monica - FREE
Sunday, October 11
The City of Santa Monica and GV Black present a free, all-ages cultural activation honoring the history of Belmar and the Black experience in Santa Monica. The event will include conversations with award-winning journalist and radio host Sam Sanders, DJ sets by KCRW’s Tyler “Boogie” Boudreaux, live music performances from Katalyst Collective, Songs With Strings featuring Adanna Duru, My Favorite Color, NoMBe, Ramir, Robyn L, Vans, and NPR Tiny Desk Concert Winner Cure For Paranoia, fusing live strings, hip-hop, and jazz. Website