Dave & Buster’s
July 17, 2025
Various Locations – Arcade games, billiards, bowling, virtual reality games, and a full restaurant. Party packages available. Read More
July 17, 2025
Various Locations – Arcade games, billiards, bowling, virtual reality games, and a full restaurant. Party packages available. Read More
February 6, 2025
San Pedro – This 123 acre park offers panoramic views of San Pedro and recreational activities including hiking trails, field trips, nature camps, and a Nature Center. Read More
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
July 24, 2025
Children's Museums Science & Space Centers
Santa Ana & Los Angeles – The Discovery Cube is filled with hands-on science exhibits and STEM activities in themed areas such as, Helicopter tours, Rainforest Adventures, Climbing Wall, Cloud Rings, Discovery Market and lots more. Read More
May 2, 2023
Anaheim – Magic Happens Parade, Wondrous Journeys Nighttime Spectacular, World of Color – One, and Mickey’s ToonTown make a comeback! Read More
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
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
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
March 5, 2026
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Chino – Campers (ages 8-16) work with actual pilots to fly in a real aircraft, plus activities including airport tour, crafts, simulator experience, and more. June 1 – August 2, 2026. Read More
August 12, 2025
Long Beach- A Japanese garden on the campus of California State University, Long Beach where you can feed koi fish from the moon bridge or visit the Zen Garden and teahouse. Read More
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
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
August 12, 2025
Silverado – ENC Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary is a 12-acre sanctuary with a natural history museum, trails, and a bird observation deck. Read More
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
March 5, 2026
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Newport Beach – Campers (ages 4-13) spend time outside observing nature. Science concepts are introduced through crafts, games, and nature activities. June 15 – August 7, 2026. Read More
January 22, 2025
Pomona – See miniature trains and trolleys pass through scenes of California with over 10,000 feet of operating track. Read More
August 20, 2025
Irvine – A unique and interactive outdoor classroom for visitors of all ages, filled with themed gardens and interesting plants. Read More
March 6, 2026
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Moorpark – Young farmers (ages 5-11) interact with farm animals and bring home fruit and vegetables picked from the fields. Activities also include educational crafts, farm games, and Open Barn. June 8 – August 7, 2026. Read More
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
August 12, 2025
Phelan – Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary is dedicated to preserving the lives of abused, neglected, and abandoned exotic animals through rescue, rehabilitation and education. They offer group events, field trips, guided tours, and animal feedings. Read More
August 12, 2025
Del Mar – Free Flight is a unique exotic bird sanctuary where you can see birds up close and even interact with several of them. Read More
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
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
July 23, 2025
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Huntington Beach – Indoor playground with jungle gym, trampolines, ball pit, claw machines, and interactive games. Offers private party rooms with customizable packages for birthdays and events. Read More
July 24, 2025
Guides Science & Space Centers
Los Angeles – The observatory houses an 8 inch refractor telescope that is available for public viewing. Open every Wednesday night from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Read More
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
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
August 12, 2025
Santa Clarita- Houses the rarest group of apes in the Western Hemisphere. Public and private tours offered. Read More
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
March 6, 2026
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Santa Clarita – Campers (ages 5-11) learn to ride and care for horses, milk goats, gather eggs, pet farm animals, grow food, create arts and crafts, and play games. Counselor in Training (ages 12-16) and Mini Camp (ages 2-5) also available. June 1 – August 7, 2026. Read More
March 6, 2026
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Various Locations – Girl Scouts summer camps are open to all—you don’t have to be a Girl Scout to join. A variety of camps offered across Long Beach, Alamitos Bay, and more. Read More
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
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
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
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
July 23, 2025
South Gate – Unique climbing center geared for kids (and adults) ages 4 and up. Attractions include climbing walls with three levels of difficulty (including a first-timer wall), vertical challenges, and snack bar. Read More
August 6, 2025
Long Beach- Whale, dolphin and sea life sightseeing tours, as well as cruising around on a 45-minute, narrated Long Beach Harbor tour. Read More
August 6, 2025
Santa Monica – Located under the Santa Monica Pier, Heal the Bay Aquarium features 100+ species of marine animals and plants found locally. Read More
May 10, 2023
Hotlines and helplines for a range of services, from child abuse prevention and resources for homeless youth to suicide prevention. Read More
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
August 6, 2025
Santa Ana – Home to the H. Clay Kellogg House and John Maag Farmhouse. The centerpiece of the museum is a historic plaza featuring several buildings from the 1890s set amid extensive floral gardens and citrus groves. Read More
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
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
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
March 6, 2026
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Huntington Beach – A fun-filled week for campers (ages 6-12), each with an exciting theme, crafts, games, and excursions. June 15 – August 21, 2026 Read More
August 12, 2025
San Marino – A 130-acre botanical garden that contains 16 garden areas including the Japanese garden, Chinese garden, Jungle garden, lily ponds, botanical conservatory, and a unique Children’s Garden. Read More
March 9, 2026
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UCI, UCLA, Caltech, UCSD – Campers (ages 7-17) experience hands-on STEM activities including coding, game development, robotics, and design on a college campus. June – August. Read More
March 9, 2026
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Huntington Beach – Campers (ages 6-12) will experience themed daily activities that are science and nature based, daily nature journaling, and take-home craft. There are leadership opportunities for campers ages 13-17. July 6 – July 31, 2026. Extended camp hours available. Read More
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
March 5, 2026
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Irvine – The City of Irvine offers hundreds of summer camps for kids (ages 4-17). From cooking, crafts, dance, music, educational, sports, recreational—there’s something for everyone. Programs run from June – August. Read More
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
August 12, 2025
Santa Ysabel – The center is home to foxes, primitive dogs, wolf-dogs, and coyotes. Animal encounters include the Fox Experience for all ages where visitors feed, pet, and watch the foxes play. Read More
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
March 21, 2024
Pasadena – JPL is a research and development lab federally funded by NASA and managed by Caltech. Visitor Day Tours are offered for individuals and families of 10 people or fewer. Read More
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
July 17, 2025
Buena Park & Carson – Arcade games, rides, laser maze, bowling alley, kiddie land, bumper cars, and more. Locations in Buena Park, Carson, Riverside, and more. Read More
March 12, 2026
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Fountain Valley – Campers (ages 5-12) enjoy educational activities covering the ecosystem, habitat, food chain, senses, and camouflage. June 15 – August 15, 2026. Read More
July 23, 2025
Norwalk – Inflatable obstacles, slides, bouncers, sports games, and more. Open play available, plus birthday parties. Read More
July 24, 2025
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Jurupa Valley – Paleontology and geology take center stage at the Museum of Discoveries and across nine acres of developed gardens. Read More
July 17, 2025
Various Locations – Indoor, all-electric go-kart racing. Adults and kids 48″ and up can arrive and drive, no reservations required. Party packages available. Read More
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
July 24, 2025
Pasadena – Explore this 3.5-acre indoor and outdoor campus with more than 40 hands-on exhibits, a live animal collection, and variety of creative play spaces and water features designed for ages 1-10. Read More
May 2, 2023
Buena Park – Knott’s summertime fun will begin with the return of Ghost Town Alive and Summer Nights!Read More
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
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
March 9, 2026
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LA & Orange County – Jr. Clippers Basketball Camp helps kids sharpen their skills, train with coaches, and score Clippers swag. Includes a ticket to a select LA Clippers home game. Read More
March 9, 2026
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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
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
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
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

August 6, 2025
Redlands – Museum and research facility dedicated to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. The memorial commemorates the life of our 16th president with artwork and exhibits. Admission is free. Read More
August 12, 2025
Alpine – A 90-acre big cat, bear, and exotic animal sanctuary home to 60+ rescued animals. Read More
January 16, 2025
Montebello – A modern indoor playground with play structure, ball pit, slides, activities and more. For parents, they offer relaxing seating and cafe. Read More
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
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
July 23, 2025
Garden Grove – Over 18,000 square feet of play space with small and big kids’ areas, a variety of slides, swings, mirror house, ninja warrior course, art area, arcade games and more. Read More
August 12, 2025
Animal Encounters & Zoos Aquariums & Marine Centers
Chula Vista – Encounter local wildlife including sea turtles, sharks, rays, raptors, reptiles, and marine animals. Plus, daily animal presentations, safari hikes, workshops, bird walks, and wildlife tours. Read More
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
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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July 23, 2025
Long Beach- An all-bouldering climbing gym and fitness facility All ages and levels welcome. Youth training, competition, and recreation teams. available. Read More
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
March 5, 2026
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Los Alamitos – Campers (ages 5-10) enjoy weekly themes and excursions to local attractions. June 8 – August 21, 2026. Read More
August 12, 2025
Arcadia – A 127-acre botanical garden and historical site, offering a Nature Club, parent/child program, family hikes, camps, and more. Read More
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
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
February 12, 2025
Hollywood & San Pedro – See firefighting equipment dating back to the early 1900s and artifacts from some of the most famous fires in the area. Read More
August 20, 2025
Los Angeles – Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum is run by one of the oldest steam clubs in the country and offers model train rides on Sundays. Read More
January 22, 2025
San Pedro – LAMI offers day programs and multi-day voyages, hands-on STEM learning, maritime skill-building and sea-time certification, boatbuilding, volunteer youth crew program, and various camp options. Read More
August 20, 2025
Los Angeles – Explore the history of LAPD, with armored cars, radios, uniforms, badges, plus interactive programs. Read More
August 12, 2025
Los Angeles – Home to more than 2,200 mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles representing more than 270 different species. Read More
March 9, 2026
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Los Angeles – Zoo Camp lets kids (Pre-K to 4th grade) explore animals, nature, and conservation in an outdoor setting, while Zoo Camp Academy gives older campers (5th-8th grade) an immersive look at conservation and restoration. Zoo Camp: June 15 – July 31, 2026. Zoo Camp Academy: August 3-7, 2026. Read More
January 23, 2025
Montclair – Provides hands-on experience creating crayons, markers, and art. Birthday parties available. Read More
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
February 12, 2025
Torrance – A 43-acre seasonal wetland that offers Tyke Hikes, Nature Storytime, and Friday Fun. Read More
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
January 23, 2025
Riverside – See over 100 historic aircraft and more than 30,000 artifacts on display spanning over 100 years of aviation history. Read More
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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