We know how to keep cool: around the corner, on an excursion, or on a weekend getaway! Photo courtesy of Alpine Slide Big Bear

Heat Wave Hot List: 77 Cool Things to Do in Los Angeles with Kids

Everything at the Cayton has been carefully crafted with one goal in mind: to help create a better world through the power of play.

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Launch into August with Rocket Fever. Photo courtesy of the Columbia Memorial Space Center

21 Best Things to Do in Los Angeles August 2023 with Kids

Go swimming at Malibu Creek State Park. Photo by Meghan Rose

The Best Swimming Lakes near Los Angeles You Need to Discover

Imaginative play for preschoolers is music to our ears. Photo courtesy of Pretend City

39 Things To Do with Preschoolers in Los Angeles Before They Turn 5

Malibu is swell! Photo courtesy of Malibu Makos Surf Club

Malibu with Kids: 25 Best Things To Do in Malibu, CA

It might be called mini-golf, but it's enormous fun. Photo courtesy of MB2 Entertainment

Best Mini-Golf in Los Angeles

LA's Best Ice Cream and Frozen Treats

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The Ultimate Road Trip Guide for Families

Visit LACMA's Levitated Mass. Photo by Joey Zanetti

100 Things To Do in Los Angeles Before Kids Grow Up

Train-obsessed kids will love this Griffith Park gem. Photo courtesy of Travel Town

71 Free Things To Do in Los Angeles This Summer with Kids

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SoCal Theme and Water Parks Guide

Enjoy family movies in the moonlight. Photo courtesy of 2nd & PCH

Free Outdoor Movies in Los Angeles this Summer for Kids

You'll want s'more glamping adventures! Photo courtesy of Waypoint Ventura

Best Glamping Near Los Angeles for Family Fun

A pool party is the best summer birthday party. Photo courtesy of Rose Bowl Aquatic Center

Swimming Spots to Host a Pool Party for Your Los Angeles Kid

LevittLA Concert Series in MacArthur Park hosts musicians from LA and around the world. Photo courtesy of Levitt Foundation

Los Angeles's Free Concerts and Outdoor Music Festivals for Families This Summer

Newport Beach is literally home to the fun zone. Photo courtesy of Visit Newport Beach

35 Things To Do in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa with Kids

There are endless activities at Ventura Harbor Village. Photo by Kylie Williams

Ventura with Kids: 39 Great Things To Do in Ventura County

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Los Angeles Summer Camp Guide

Kick off summer fun with carnival rides. Photo courtesy of the Fountain Valley Summerfest

31 Summer Festivals and Fairs in Los Angeles for Families

Who knew there was so much nature to see in the Las Vegas area? Photo courtesy of Springs Preserve

25 Road Trips From Los Angeles for a Weekend Family Getaway

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75 Things To Do with Orange County Kids Before They Grow Up

Slide on in, the water's fine. Photo courtesy of Legoland Water Park

Best Outdoor Water Parks in Los Angeles for Family Fun

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Birthday Party Ideas Guide for Los Angeles Kids

There's something to explore in every season at Kidspace. Photo courtesy of Kidspace Children's Museum

33 Things To Do with Los Angeles Babies Before They Turn 1

Look for whales and dolphins right from your table at Malibu Farm. Photo by Meghan Rose

Best Outdoor Dining in Los Angeles at Family-Friendly Restaurants

Put your young helpers to work and you can all sleep under the stars this weekend.

Camping near Los Angeles: 17 Great Campgrounds for Tent Camping with Kids

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Los Angeles Visitors' Guide for Families

This 3 day itinerary will make you fall in love with LA. Photo by Roberto Nickson, via Pexels

3 Days in Los Angeles with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom

Vincent Lugo Park, also called Dinosaur or Monster Park, was nominated to the California Register of Historic Places. Photo courtesy of the City of San Gabriel

The Best Playgrounds in Los Angeles: They’re Even Worth Crossing the 405

The carnival comes to Culver. Photo courtesy of Fiesta La Ballona

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, Fiesta La Ballona, and More Top Things To Do in Los Angeles This Weekend

Best Fall Festivals in Los Angeles for Families: Pumpkin Festivals, Harvest Festivals, and More!

Pick a peck of pumpkins at the Annual Pumpkin Festival Cal Poly Pomona. Photo courtesy of the Cal Poly Pomona Facebook page

9/4/22 - By Toby B

Fall festivals in Los Angeles do exist, even if the weather says otherwise. While other places have a season called fall, LA has something more like summer with back-to-school fun and a pumpkin aisle at Trader Joe's. Of course, the beauty of an endless summer that fades gently into Halloween or Thanksgiving—usually right up until that guy in the red suit arrives—is that family-friendly festivals keep right on going, all the way through September and October. Check out some of our favorite annual faux fall festivals in Los Angeles, from Labor Day through Day of the Dead.

For more fall fun, check out our Fall Activities Guide for Los Angeles Kids, which includes the best apple picking in Los Angeles and all our favorite fall day trips from LA.