There is always so much to do with kids in Los Angeles, and at Fun With Kids in LA, we are dedicated to bring you the best of them. Our list of fun things to do in Los Angeles this weekend includes Springtime Easter Festival at Underwood Family Farms, Big Bunny's Spring Fling at LA Zoo, Bubblefest XXIII at Discovery Cube OC, and many more!
Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
March 29th - Apr 21st
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Celebrate all things spring at the newly expanded eco-event at the Los Angeles Zoo. Learn about pollinators, their role in the ecosystem, and what you can do to help with special performances, demos, and crafts that will inspire as well as entertain.
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
March 28th - April 21st
10am-7pm
Meet The Easter Bunny in his Bungalow at the Grove for meet-and-greet, photos with the Easter Bunny, an exclusive Bunny Bag for purchase and more. A variety of photo packages are available starting at $35. Walk-ups are welcome but online reservations are encouraged. (Click here for all locations to see the Easter Bunny this weekend)
Thumbelina a Magical Mini-Musical
The Pico
10508 Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
March 30th – March 31st
2:00 – 3:00PM
This is your last chance to see Thumbelina at The Pico. Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale comes alive in this magical musical adaptation. After growing from a seed into a miniature person, Thumbelina is worried that she’s too different to ever fit in. But when a fairy prince flying on a bee suddenly appears on her window ledge one day, Thumbelina’s entire world opens up. Filled with pop songs that kids are bound to love, this one-hour, immersive-interactive musical is perfect for the entire family.
Pantages Theater Hollywood
6233 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Mar 27th - Apr 14th
Various Times
Proving to be a monster hit with audiences, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is coming to Pantages Theatre in Hollywood this weekend. Willy Wonka is the most famous candy maker in the world, an eccentric confectioner whose sugary treats are works of genius. Yet he is a total recluse, and no one else in the world has ever stepped foot inside his famous chocolate factory. That is until a contest is announced - five golden tickets have been hidden away inside five Wonka chocolate bars, and whoever finds them will be led on a tour of the factory by the mysterious Mr. Wonka himself.
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 W Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Now – Sept 2nd
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Butterflies are taking flight at NHM! Get up close to beautiful butterflies in the new Butterfly Pavilion. This seasonal exhibit features more flight space, more resting spots, and more natural light. There will be hundreds of free-flying butterflies inside, and the awesome Gallery Interpreters who can explain why these animals are so special.
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Nine O'Clock Players
1367 North Saint Andrews Place
Los Angeles, CA 90028
March 17, 2019
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Roald Dahl's fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the Tony Award-nominated team of Pasek and Paul and a delightfully quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka), critics rave: James and the Giant Peach is a "master peach! A magical production for the whole family to enjoy.
The International Printing Museum
315 W Torrance Blvd
Carson, CA 90745
Mar 30th
10:00am - 4:00pm
The International Printing Museum is hosting Krazy Krafts Day for kids and the “kids-at-heart”. All day activities include unique crafts like Letterpress Printing, Typing on Typewriters, Paper Making, Paper Marbling, Foil Stamping, Cartooning and more. Make sure to bring a blank t-shirt to screen print your very own shirt!
Discovery Cube Orange County
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
March 30th - April 21st
Join Discovery Cube OC this weekend for their annual Bubblefest. Bubblefest XXIII features hands-on bubble science and the amazing Mega Bubblefest Laser Show. Interactive spaces include the Mega Bubble Courtyard, Water Spheres, and the Bubblefest Zone where the whole family can learn bubble science from surface tension, elasticity, air pressure, and geometric properties. (worth the drive)
Easter Springtime Festival
Underwood Family Farms
3370 Sunset Valley Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
March 30th – April 22nd
Underwood Family Farms hosts its annual Easter Springtime Festival this weekend. Easter activities will take place in the grass field behind the Animal Center. The activities that are included with your admission are Tractor Drawn Wagon Ride, Easter Bunny Photo Opportunity, Giant Easter Basket Photo Opportunity, Antique Tractor Photo Opportunity, Easter Storyboard Labyrinth, Finger Funnies Game, and many more. (worth the drive)
Columbia Park
4045 190th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
March 31st
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Cherry Blossom Festival features a variety of live performances as well as arts and crafts activities, demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, and more. Pack a picnic, bring your beach chairs, and enjoy a day spent among the blossoming cherry trees.
El Capitan Theatre Hollywood
6838 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
Mar 29, 2019 - Apr 21, 2019
Various times
Disney’s DUMBO takes moviegoers on a grand live-action adventure, where differences are celebrated, family is cherished & dreams take flight. Experience the magic under the Big Top with photo ops, costumes from the film and a live performance of circus arts before the movie starts!
Franklin Canyon
2600 Franklin Canyon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Mar 30, 2019
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join Franklin Canyon Docent for a nature-themed storytime followed by a guided nature walk around the lake at Franklin Canyon. Recommended ages are 4-10.
Santa Anita Park - INFIELD
285 Huntington Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
March 30th – March 31st
The BBQ masters of So-Cal return for the 8th Annual Winner’s Circle BBQ Championship at Santa Anita Park, and now there’s even more fun for the whole family! It’s a smoky showdown of epic proportions! Sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society, enjoy delicious BBQ and help choose a new People’s Champion at this yearly Infield event. Don’t miss all the BBQ, live music and world-class Thoroughbred racing.
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