Free things to do with kids in Los Angeles

228 events listed as free by their source over the next 4 weekends. Some may still need venue admission or registration; we note those when the source says so.

Weekend of Oct 16–18

Library storytimes & programs (75, free)

From LA County Library and Los Angeles Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 16

9:30amSmarty Pants Storytime · Hermosa Beach Library, Hermosa Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amAdopt a Shelter Pet and Read to Rover · Sorensen Library, Sorensen 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amSmarty Pants Storytime · West Covina Library, West Covina 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amSmarty Pants Storytime · Wiseburn Library, Wiseburn 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amSmarty Pants Storytime · Gardena Mayme Dear Library, Gardena Mayme Dear 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amSmarty Pants Storytime · George Nye, Jr. Library, George Nye, Jr. 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Storytime · Lancaster Library, Lancaster 0-2 · Free

10:30amBaby Storytime · Baldwin Park Library, Baldwin Park 0-2 · Free

10:30amPochacco™'s Tissue Art · Woodcrest Library, Woodcrest 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amSensory Pick and Play Stations · Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amSmarty Pants Storytime · La Cañada Flintridge Library, La Cañada Flintridge 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amSmarty Pants Storytime · South El Monte Library, South El Monte 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amSmarty Pants Storytime · Hawaiian Gardens Library, Hawaiian Gardens 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amSmarty Pants Storytime · Lawndale Library, Lawndale 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amSmarty Pants Storytime · Sunkist Library, Sunkist 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amCinnamoroll™'s Pom-Pom Cafe · Artesia Library, Artesia 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amFun with Playdough · Masao W. Satow Library, Masao W. Satow 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amPlay & Explore · Rosemead Library, Rosemead 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amSmarty Pants Storytime · Pico Rivera Library, Pico Rivera 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amSmarty Pants Storytime · Lynwood Library, Lynwood 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amSmarty Pants Storytime · Bell Express Library, Bell 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amWelcome to the Library: Parents and Babies · Avalon Library, Avalon 0-2 · Free

11:15amPochacco™'s Tissue Art · La Cañada Flintridge Library, La Cañada Flintridge 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:30amRead With STAR Volunteer Megha · Fairfax Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmAdopt a Shelter Pet and Read to Rover · Carson Library, Carson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmRead With STAR Volunteer Beverly · Van Nuys Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3:30pmBuild with your Imagination · Lennox Library, Lennox 6-10 · Free

4pmArt Social · South Whittier Library, South Whittier 11+ · Free

4pmBuild & Explore · Leland R. Weaver Library, Leland R. Weaver 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmCreation Station · Avalon Library, Avalon 6-10 · Free

4pmDIY Bag Charm Craze · Manhattan Beach Library, Manhattan Beach 11+ · Free

4pmIn the Loop: Teen Crochet Club · El Monte Library, El Monte 11+ · Free

4pmKuromi™'s Pixel Studio · La Puente Library, La Puente 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmTeen Study Hall · Masao W. Satow Library, Masao W. Satow 11+ · Free

4:30pmBeginning Ukulele for Teens · San Gabriel Library, San Gabriel 11+ · Free

4:30pmKuromi™'s Pixel Studio · Angelo M. Iacoboni Library, Angelo M. Iacoboni 11+ · Free

4:30pmTeen Fridays · Baldwin Park Library, Baldwin Park 11+ · Free

4:30pmTeen Read Month: Fantasy Figurines · Hollydale Library, Hollydale 11+ · Free

4:30pmVideo Game NightVideo Game Night · Florence Library, Florence 11+ · Free

5pmDaddy & Me Storytime · West Hollywood Library, West Hollywood 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Oct 17

10amCreate, Connect and Celebrate with Hello Kitty® and Friends · Lawndale Library, Lawndale 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amRead With STAR Volunteer Jim · Mid-Valley Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:05amRead With STAR Reader Denise · Brentwood Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:15amBaby Storytime · Claremont Helen Renwick Library, Claremont Helen Renwick 0-2 · Free

10:30amCircle Time · Carson Library, Carson 0-2 · Free

10:30amPochacco™'s Tissue Art · Westlake Village Library, Westlake Village 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amSensory Play for Babies · South El Monte Library, South El Monte 0-2 · Free

10:30amToddler Art Time · Hermosa Beach Library, Hermosa Beach 0-2 · Free

11amDungeons and Dragons Afternoon · Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library, Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey 11+ · Free

11amGetty Podcasts and the Microscopic World · Culver City Julian Dixon Library, Culver City Julian Dixon 6-10 · Free

11amHello Kitty® and Friends: Friendship Bracelets · La Cañada Flintridge Library, La Cañada Flintridge 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amJapanese Storytime · Little Tokyo Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amLittle Artists · Live Oak Library, Live Oak 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amPlay & Explore · Lennox Library, Lennox 0-2 · Free

11amSmarty Pants Storytime · Avalon Library, Avalon 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amSmarty Pants Storytime · Temple City Library, Temple City 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12pmCinnamoroll™'s Charm Cafe · San Gabriel Library, San Gabriel 6-10 · Free

1pmCinnamoroll™'s Charm Cafe · Baldwin Park Library, Baldwin Park 6-10 · Free

1pmDIY Book Journal · La Verne Library, La Verne 11+ · Free

1pmRead With a STAR: Jeffrey · Arroyo Seco Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmSTEM: Light-Up Wand · Lancaster Library, Lancaster 6-10 · Free

2pmCinnamoroll™'s Charm Cafe · Artesia Library, Artesia 6-10 · Free

2pmCommunity Puzzle Exchange · West Hollywood Library, West Hollywood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmDungeons and Dragons Afternoon · Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library, Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey 11+ · Free

2pmHello Kitty® and Friends: Friendship Bracelets · El Camino Real Library, El Camino Real 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmRead With Star Volunteer Terri · West Los Angeles Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmUkelele Workshop for Kids: Session 1 · Diamond Bar Library, Diamond Bar 6-10 · Free

2pmYouth Chess Club · Bell Gardens Library, Bell Gardens 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:45pmUkelele Workshop for Kids: Session 2 · Diamond Bar Library, Diamond Bar 6-10 · Free

3pmBlack Samurai · San Gabriel Library, San Gabriel 11+ · Free

3pmFilipino Inspiration through Watercolors · Gardena Mayme Dear Library, Gardena Mayme Dear 11+ · Free

3pmKeroppi™'s Origami Corner · Lawndale Library, Lawndale 11+ · Free

3pmPlanetarium Night: Space Dome Adventure · La Puente Library, La Puente 6-10 · Free

3pmWow! That's STEM: Microbots · Temple City Library, Temple City 6-10 · Free

4pmHello Kitty® and Friends Embroidery Workshop · Artesia Library, Artesia 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 23–25

Library storytimes & programs (63, free)

From LA County Library and Los Angeles Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 23

9:30amSmarty Pants Storytime · Hermosa Beach Library, Hermosa Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amSmarty Pants Storytime · West Covina Library, West Covina 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amSmarty Pants Storytime · Wiseburn Library, Wiseburn 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amSmarty Pants Storytime · Gardena Mayme Dear Library, Gardena Mayme Dear 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amSmarty Pants Storytime · George Nye, Jr. Library, George Nye, Jr. 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Storytime · Baldwin Park Library, Baldwin Park 0-2 · Free

10:30amBaby Toddler Storytime · Westlake Village Library, Westlake Village 0-2 · Free

10:30amPlay & Explore · Woodcrest Library, Woodcrest 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amSensory Pick and Play Stations · Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amSmarty Pants Storytime · South El Monte Library, South El Monte 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amSmarty Pants Storytime · Sunkist Library, Sunkist 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amSmarty Pants Storytime · Hawaiian Gardens Library, Hawaiian Gardens 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amSmarty Pants Storytime · Lawndale Library, Lawndale 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amSmarty Pants Storytime · Pico Rivera Library, Pico Rivera 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amSmarty Pants Storytime · Lynwood Library, Lynwood 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amSmarty Pants Storytime · Paramount Library, Paramount 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amWelcome to the Library: For Parents and Babies · Bell Express Library, Bell 0-2 · Free

11amWelcome to the Library: Parents and Babies · Avalon Library, Avalon 0-2 · Free

11:30amMake Your Own Animal Pal · Topanga Library, Topanga 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:30amRainbow Parenting & Family Program: Rainbow Parenting Storytime · Rosemead Library, Rosemead 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:30amRead With STAR Volunteer Megha · Fairfax Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11:30amSmarty Pants Storytime · Westlake Village Library, Westlake Village 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

2pmAdopt a Shelter Pet and Read to Rover · Lawndale Library, Lawndale 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmRead With STAR Volunteer Beverly · Van Nuys Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3:30pmRead to a Dog · La Mirada Library, La Mirada 6-10 · Free

3:30pmTeen Craft: Spooky Bag Charm · Claremont Helen Renwick Library, Claremont Helen Renwick 11+ · Free

4pmCreation Station · Avalon Library, Avalon 6-10 · Free

4pmSpooky Family Board Game Night · San Fernando Library, San Fernando 6-10 · Free

4pmTeen Advisory Board · El Monte Library, El Monte 11+ · Free

4:15pmTeen Book Club: Heartless by Marissa Meyer · Live Oak Library, Live Oak 11+ · Free

4:30pmBeginning Ukulele for Teens · San Gabriel Library, San Gabriel 11+ · Free

4:30pmTeen Advisory Board · Claremont Helen Renwick Library, Claremont Helen Renwick 11+ · Free

5pmDaddy & Me Storytime · West Hollywood Library, West Hollywood 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Oct 24

10amPlay and Explore · View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library, View Park Bebe Moore Campbell 0-2 · Free

10amRead With STAR Volunteer Jim · Mid-Valley Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:05amRead With STAR Reader Denise · Brentwood Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:15amSaturday in the Sandbox · Diamond Bar Library, Diamond Bar 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Storytime · Bell Gardens Library, Bell Gardens 0-2 · Free

10:30amLibrary for All : Junior Edition · Sunkist Library, Sunkist 6-10 · Free

10:30amPlay and Explore · Carson Library, Carson 0-2 · Free

10:30amPochacco™'s Tissue Art · Westlake Village Library, Westlake Village 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amSaturday Morning Cartoons · Lawndale Library, Lawndale 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amLibrary for All : Teen Edition · Sunkist Library, Sunkist 11+ · Free

11amRock, Roll, and Shine! · Culver City Julian Dixon Library, Culver City Julian Dixon 6-10 · Free

11amSmarty Pants Storytime · Avalon Library, Avalon 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amSmarty Pants Storytime · Temple City Library, Temple City 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amSTAR Reader Miss Liz · Valley Plaza Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amWelcome to the Library: For Parents and Babies · Castaic Library, Castaic 0-2 · Free

11amWelcome to the Library: For Parents and Babies · Cudahy Library, Cudahy 0-2 · Free

11amWest Hollywood Library 15th Anniversary Celebration! · West Hollywood Library, West Hollywood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amMusic and Movement for Babies and Toddlers · Agoura Hills Library, Agoura Hills 0-2 · Free

12pmFriends of the View Park Library Book & Plant Sale · View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library, View Park Bebe Moore Campbell 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmDía de los Muertos Celebration · Baldwin Park Library, Baldwin Park 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmFall Family Festival · Rowland Heights Library, Rowland Heights 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmHoliday Hijinks: A Puppet Musical · Duarte Library, Duarte 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmRead With a STAR: Jeffrey · Arroyo Seco Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmAerospace Engineering! · Hawthorne Library, Hawthorne 6-10 · Free

2pmRead With Star Volunteer Terri · West Los Angeles Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmSign & Groove: ASL Music Workshop · Diamond Bar Library, Diamond Bar 6-10 · Free

2pmTeen Read Month: Book Bedazzling · Masao W. Satow Library, Masao W. Satow 11+ · Free

2pmYouth Chess Club · Bell Gardens Library, Bell Gardens 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmCreepy Crawlies With The Bug Gals · Memorial Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmTeen Advisory Board · Artesia Library, Artesia 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Library storytimes & programs (57, free)

From LA County Library and Los Angeles Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 30