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Descanso Gardens

August 12, 2025

La Cañada Flintridge – A 150-acre urban retreat featuring nine different garden areas, including a five-acre Rose Garden, Japanese Garden with koi-filled stream, an Ancient Forest with plants from the days of dinosaurs, and more. Read More

Dig It

July 23, 2025

Torrance – Construction-themed play space where activities include mini tractors, build-your-own cars, brick chutes, mega building blocks, brick conveyors, driving track, soft play, and more. Read More

Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum

August 6, 2025

Rancho Dominguez – Learn about early California history, as it relates to the Dominguez family, homestead adobe, and the Rancho San Pedro, the first Spanish land grant in California. Enjoy guided tours of the Adobe museum and 17 acres of lush gardens and green space. Special events are held throughout the year, including historical reenactments. Read More

DropZone Waterpark

February 6, 2025

Perris | June 1 – September 1, 2025 – DropZone Waterpark features 2 velocity slides, 2 mat racers, sand volleyball courts, lazy river, FlowRider surf machine, activity play structure, ground geysers, and a 50-meter competition pool. Read More

Drum Barracks Civil War Museum

January 29, 2025

Wilmington – The Drum Barracks served as the main staging, training, and supply base for the Union Army and military operation in the Southwest. Visitors can tour the courtyard, parlor, armory, barracks room and more. Public tours are offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. All visitors must accompany a guided tour. Read More

El Dorado Frontier

January 22, 2025

Long Beach – Located inside El Dorado Park, take a mile-and-a-half train ride on a vintage locomotive, plus enjoy panning for treasure, riding a hand car mining buggy, or taking a spin on the Crystal Corral Carousel. Read More

El Dorado Nature Center

August 12, 2025

Long Beach – Located inside El Dorado Regional Park, the Nature Center covers 105 acres with two miles of dirt trails and a 1/4-mile paved trail that wind around two lakes, a stream and forested areas.Read More

Environmental Nature Center

August 12, 2025

Newport Beach – The center features 15 native California ecosystems, a Nature Museum, seasonal butterfly habitat, Mini and Little Naturalist programs, after-school and vacation-break camps, plus a Nature Preschool, Scout and homeschool programs and “bearthday” parties. Read More

Farm + Food Lab

August 20, 2025

Irvine – A unique and interactive outdoor classroom for visitors of all ages, filled with themed gardens and interesting plants. Read More

Flight Path Museum LAX

July 31, 2025

Los Angeles – Located adjacent to the LAX airfield. See an extensive collection of airline artifacts and flight crew uniforms from around the world. Learn about space exploration history, Flying Tigers airline, and fire fighting vehicles used at LAX. Read More

Fullerton Arboretum

February 12, 2025

Fullerton – A 26-acre botanical garden that features plants from around the world, as well as a waterfall, streams, a lake and pond, plus a Children’s Garden. Read More

Fullerton Train Museum

August 20, 2025

Fullerton – The museum features three historical cabooses, two 1940s Union Pacific Lounge cars and a 1951 sleeping car. Guided tours are available. Admission is free. Read More

Fun Parx

July 23, 2025

Santa Ana – Challenge your ninja skills with climbing, jumping, and obstacle courses for all ages. New attractions like a retro arcade, Air Park, and Slide Zone coming soon. Read More

Get Air Trampoline Park

July 23, 2025

Huntington Beach & Pomona – Wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dodgeball, slamball, ninja activities, and Kiddie Court area for younger kids. Birthday party packages, Toddler Time, and sessions for those with special needs available. Read More

Getty Center & Getty Villa

February 12, 2025

Los Angeles – The Getty Center showcases art from the Middle Ages to today and offers birds-eye views of Los Angeles. The Getty Villa displays ancient Greek and Roman art in a recreated Roman country home. Read More

Gilchrist Farm

January 29, 2025

Santa Clarita – Open year round for weekend farm visits, including pony and horse rides, wagon and train rides, archery and axe throwing, farm crafts, slide, maze, animal visits and more. Holiday camps and events, goat yoga, plus a variety of kids’ classes are also offered. Read More

Go Kart World

July 17, 2025

Carson – Enjoy outdoor go-karting with six dynamic tracks catering to all ages, from toddlers to adults. Tracks include the Kiddy Track, Mini Indy, Slick Track, Turbo Road Course, Bumper Cars, and Super Track Children’s and teen party packages available. Read More

Great Wolf Lodge

February 6, 2025

Garden Grove | Year-Round – An indoor water park resort with themed suites, bowling alley, arcade, glowing mini golf, Build-a-Bear Workshop, and MagiQuest. The indoor water park is set at 84-degrees and includes attractions for all thrill levels. Read More

Griffith Observatory

July 24, 2025

Los Angeles – Visitors can look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign. Telescopes are free to the public every day and night the building is open and the sky is clear. Admission to the building and grounds is free. Read More

Griffith Park Train Rides

August 20, 2025

Los Angeles – Travel over one mile of track, across a bridge, through a forest and the Old Western Town.  Five different trains are operating, plus a T-6 simulator ride. Read More

Heritage Hill Historical Park

August 6, 2025

Lake Forest – The park’s 4.1 acres include four fully-restored and furnished historic buildings that span the early history of the Saddleback Valley and El Toro area: Serrano Adobe, El Toro Grammar School, St. George’s Episcopal Mission and the Harvey Bennett Ranch House. The buildings are open for public access only during a tour. Read More

Heritage Park Railroad Exhibit

January 22, 2025

Sante Fe Springs – Learn about Santa Fe Spring’s railroad history through restoration of the Santa Fe Railway depot, tracks, signals, and a restored steam locomotive. Read More

Heritage Square Museum

August 6, 2025

Los Angeles – A living history museum that explores the settlement and development of Southern California from the Civil War to early 20th Century. On weekends, guided tours take visitors on an exploration of the history, architecture and culture of the eight historic structures on site. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the grounds. Read More

Homestead Museum

January 29, 2025

City of Industry – Homestead Museum is located in the heart of a former Mexican rancho and offers two historic houses, cemetery, and gardens. The museum is open for free guided tours of the historic houses, Friday to Sunday at 12, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. They are closed the fourth weekend of the month. Read More

International Printing Museum

August 20, 2025

Carson – See one of the largest working collections of antique printing machines in the world. Visitors can experience the history of the printed word and letterpress through guided tours, demonstrations, and family-friendly events throughout the year. Read More

Irvine Park Railroad

January 22, 2025

Irvine – Irvine Park Railroad is a ⅓-scale train that takes visitors on a ride through the historic Irvine Regional Park. Read More

Japanese Friendship Garden

August 8, 2024

San Diego – An expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama. Showcasing plants and florae native to Japan and San Diego. Offers educational programs, festivals, and exhibits.Read More

Joe Davies Heritage Airpark

July 31, 2025

Palmdale – A collection of aircraft from the United States Air Force Plant 42. The airpark includes 21 retired military aircraft. Check their website for guided tour availability. Read More

Kids Empire

July 23, 2025

Various Locations – Kids can explore climbing walls, slides, block-building arena, and obstacle courses. The tots area includes a ball pit, trampoline, soft slides, and bicycles. Party packages available. Read More

Knott’s Soak City

February 6, 2025

Buena Park | Select Days May 18 – Sept 8, 2024 – A 15-acre water adventure park adjacent to Knott’s Berry Farm. Attractions include 23 water slides and a 750,000 gallon wave pool! Read More

La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

February 12, 2025

Los Angeles – The La Brea Tar Pits is the world’s only consistently-active, urban Ice Age excavation site. Visitors can watch excavators unearth remains right outside the park then watch fossils be prepared, researched, and put on display. Read More

La Mirada Community Services Summer Day Camps (2026)

March 9, 2026

La Mirada – Camp Tiny Tots (ages 3.5-5) includes water play, arts and crafts, STEM activities and more. Neff Sumer Day Camp (ages 6-12) Campers participate in outdoor games, activities, crafts, sports, and water play. One fun excursion is included in the weekly fee. June 8 – August 7, 2026. Read More

Laguna Art Museum

August 20, 2025

Laguna Beach – Tour the current exhibitions and join in drop-in art-making in the education space: STUDIO/LAB, a space for exploration and play for all ages. Read More

Laser Land

July 17, 2025

Mission Viejo & West Covina – Laser arena with attractions that include laser tag, a laser maze, virtual reality games, and interactive trampolines. Read More

Legoland

May 2, 2023

Carlsbad- The world’s first LEGO City of San Diego is now open in MINILAND USA featuring the best landmarks, iconic structures, and historical buildings in “America’s Finest City,” created in LEGO form. Read More

LEGOLAND Water Park

March 5, 2025

Carlsbad | March – October 2025 LEGOLAND Water Park is located inside LEGOLAND California and features more than seven slides, sandy beaches, Surfer’s Cove, and CHIMA Water Park comprising 10 acres of water fun. Read More

Little Elephants Kids Place

January 15, 2025

Brea & Walnut – An eco-friendly indoor playground featuring a large play structure with a ball pit, sensory play areas, a toddler zone, and various pretend play sections. Other amenities include ride-on cars, a multilingual children’s library, a climbing wall, a toy car track, and an infant-only zone. Read More

Little Parrot Farm

August 13, 2024

Rowland Heights – A quaint little farm offering hour-long tours where visitors can learn about agriculture and interact with animals, including pigs, rabbits, roosters, ducks, and alpacas. Read More

Lomita Railroad Museum

January 22, 2025

Lomita – Dedicated to the era of the steam engine, the Museum offers a collection of locomotives, cabooses, oil tenders, box cars and more. Free admission. Read More

Long Beach Firefighter’s Museum

August 20, 2025

Long Beach – View a collection of 100+ items, vintage LBFD tools, equipment, and vehicles, including a 1955 Cadillac ambulance. Open the second Saturday of every month and every Wednesday morning.
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Looma Space

July 23, 2025

Lomita – Indoor play center featuring a custom-designed play structure, an interactive toddler area, and a mini town with themed spaces, and on-site coffee bar and café. Read More

Los Angeles County Fire Museum

August 20, 2025

Bellflower – See 40+ antique fire engines, steamers, and artifacts dating back to the 1800s. Their large collection of rigs include apparatus from the hand drawn, horse drawn, and early 20th century to the modern era. Read More

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

August 20, 2025

Los Angeles – LACMA features ancient to contemporary artwork from across the globe. Sign up your kids (under 17) for NexGenLA, a free membership for LA County kids and teens. Members can visit for free anytime and bring in one guest for free too! Read More

Lyon Air Museum

July 31, 2025

Santa Ana – Located on the west side of John Wayne Airport. Exhibits feature authentic aircraft, rare vehicles and related memorabilia from the World War II era. Special exhibits and events, such as Open Cockpit Days, are held throughout the year. Read More

Manassero Farms

August 20, 2025

Irvine – Their flagship location in Irvine features a fresh farm market, seasonal strawberry picking, and gift store. There’s also a small children’s play yard with tractor swings, tractors to ride, pretend play area, and more. Read More

Marconi Automotive Museum

August 12, 2025

Tustin – Home to a collection of over 100 vehicles including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, muscle cars, race, cars, motorcycles, memorabilia, and the Batmobile. Read More

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