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 Ice at Santa Monica, Jack and the Giant at Nine O'clock Players Theatre, Nights of the Jack, Abbot Kinney First Friday, The Adventure of Peter Rabbit, and much more!
Assistance League Theatre
Nine O'clock Players 1367 North St. Andrews Place Los Angeles, CA 90028
Nov 3rd at 2 pm
With singing, dancing and fantastical characters, "Jack and the Giant" is another gorgeous production of Nine O'clock Players full of fun and excitement for audiences of all ages! Tickets are only $15 per person and you can purchase them online.
1324 5th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Nov 1st – Jan 20th
2 pm -10 pm
Every holiday season Downtown Santa Monica brings a little ice to our beachside community, transforming the corner of Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue into the winter wonderland known as Ice at Santa Monica, an 8,000-square-foot ice-skating rink. You can also book private or group skating lessons.
Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
Nov 1st
4 pm – 10:30 pm
Enjoy a selection of food trucks on Abbot Kinney this Friday and every first Friday of the month. Select shops will remain open late, select restaurants will have special promotions. Be on the lookout for special events in pop-up locations.
70th Floor of the U.S. Bank Tower
633 W. 5th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Nov 1st – Nov 22nd
11:00 am & 1:00 pm
To celebrate one million visitors, families can visit OUE Skyspace LA during the month of November for just $1! On Friday, November 1st, between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, take advantage of a $1 Entrance fee and $1 fee for the Skyslide Ride. And from November 2nd through Tuesday November 22nd, you can enjoy the Skyslide Ride for just $1! Check the website for details.
Monster Academy Presents the Great Haunt
Discovery Cube Los Angeles
11800 Foothill Blvd
Sylmar, CA 91342
Nov 1st - Nov 3rd
10 am – 5 pm
Creep around Discovery Cube Los Angeles, find clues, and solve riddles with your favorite friendly monsters as Spooky Science Presents: The Great Haunt featuring the Monster Academy. Discovery Cube’s Spooky Science resident monsters are teaming up to lead you on the Great Haunt – a special tour through Discovery Cube’s exhibits. The Monster Academy map of the Cube will guide you through a set of riddles and lead you to where each clue is located. If you solve the mystery, you will get your own special treat!
OC Fair and Event Center
88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Nov 1st – Nov 3rd
Jurassic Quest comes to Costa Mesa all weekend long (Friday, November 1st 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, November 2nd 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Sunday, November 3rd 9:00 am to 7:00 pm). Jurassic Quest is America’s largest and most realistic Dinosaur event. You will get up close to true-to-life-size dinosaurs. These dinosaurs roar, move, and some, walk around. There are also many hands-on activities available as well. Check the website for details. Advance tickets are available online.
King Gillette Ranch
26800 Mulholland Hwy Calabasas, CA 91302
Nov 1st - Nov 3rd
Various Times
Nights Of The Jack is an interactive, family friendly Halloween experience. Vast grounds of intricately hand-carved and illuminated jack o’lanterns will amaze you as you make your way through the half-mile trail around King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas. This Halloween wonderland is extended and features a live pumpkin carver, gift shop, top LA food trucks, and "The Spookeasy Bar", serving specially crafted Halloween cocktails, and tons of other “Instagrammable” moments for all to enjoy!
Theatre West
3333 Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Now - Apr 4th 2020
1 pm
Storybook Theatre's version of Beatrix Potter’s classic tale is hopping into Theatre West this Fall. As always at Storybook, there will be plenty of audience participation and singing and dancing. You can even expect audience members to join in a special version of “The Bunny Hop.” This funny version is specifically created to appeal to children and the whole family.
Long Beach Airport – Taxiway B
3590 E. Wardlow Road
Long Beach, CA 90802
Nov 2nd
10 am – 4 pm
The annual Festival of Flight is happening at the Long Beach Airport this Saturday featuring static aircraft and vehicle displays, live entertainment, and food trucks. This event is free for all.
Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Nov 1st – Nov 4th
Your favorite candies collide in a sweet explosion for National Candy Day weekend at Dylan’s Candy Bar. Starting Friday, join in store for candy sampling, exclusive items, activations and raffles to celebrate the joy of candy.
Grand Ave Arts Corridor
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Nov 2nd
11 am - 4 pm
Explore downtown LA’s music and arts scene with free family-friendly activities at this annual event. Kids can peek inside The Walt Disney Concert Hall, go backstage at LA Opera, play maestro and conduct a mini orchestra, decorate their own sugar skull (calavera) at Central Library and so much more.
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
Nov 1st - Nov 3rd
Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights are still on this weekend and feature the best special effects to bring pop cultures most famous movies and shows to life. Mazes include Stranger Things, Walking Dead and the new Ghostbusters experience. (Not recommended for kids under 13)
