THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride returns to the Southern California Railway Museum in Perris, Nov. 11–Dec. 31, 2026. Here are the dates, showtimes, ticket prices and tips LA families need.

Plan December holidays in 2027 with one fun idea for every day, from Las Posadas and the winter solstice to Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.

Like Nastya brings her family-friendly live show to The Wiltern on November 23, 2026. Get verified times, ticket guidance, parking tips and more.

Updated for 2026 I was invited to The Original Farmers Market to explore the market and learn about its history. I had been to the Market so many times before, and even though I always felt the uniqueness of the Original Farmers Market, I didn't know much about the history behind it. During a full tour of the market, visiting every eatery and shop and learning about its history, I was completely intrigued. Let me start with the fascinating history of The Original Farmers Mar

Dune: The Experience opens in downtown Los Angeles in late November 2026. See what families can expect, ages, tickets on sale Oct. 7, and parent tips.

Where to go cherry picking near Los Angeles: 10 U-pick farms in Leona Valley, Littlerock and Cherry Valley, what happened to the 2026 crop, season timing, festivals and parent tips.

Want Halloween thrills without the nightmares? Here are 14 family friendly haunted houses, glowing trails, and mini mazes around LA for 2026, plus our easy scare-level scale.

Dust off the tiny witch hat. Here are the 2026 dog Halloween parades and pet costume contests around LA, plus easy family costume ideas and the pet safety tips every household needs this October.

Explore the La Brea Tar Pits Insider Tour with 2026 prices, ages, schedules, parking, waivers, fossil activities and practical family tips.

Candy trails through Ghost Town, Snoopy in costume, and a puppet show that's more giggle than gasp. Here's how to plan a stress-free day at Knott's Spooky Farm 2026 with toddlers and preschoolers.

Manual Cinema’s Leonardo! brings Mo Willems’ monsters to The Wallis November 20–21, 2026. See showtimes, prices, age guidance and parent tips.

Fizzing pumpkins, glowing potions, dancing ghosts, and monster foam: 18 easy Halloween science experiments for kids you can do at home with everyday supplies, plus the kid-friendly science behind each one.