Best Kid-Friendly Activities in California

Tuesday Night Art Club with Lellobird

In 2 days · Wed, Nov 18, 2:00 AM–3:30 AM UTC · Montclair Branch Branch Library · 1687 Mountain Boulevard, Oakland, CA

California Writers Club - South Bay Writers Open Mic

In 5 days · Sat, Nov 21, 3:30 AM–5:30 AM UTC · Willow Glen Branch Library · 1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA

Joshua Tree Certified Farmers’ Market

Joshua Tree Certified Farmers’ Market · 61651 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA

Farmers Market in Joshua Tree, CA

Family Discovery Walk - Trees & Shrubs

In 6 days · Sat, Nov 21, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park · 1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA · Ages 5–12

Peninsula Origami Group monthly meeting

In 6 days · Sat, Nov 21, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Malaga Cove Library · 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, CA

African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library

African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library · 659 14th Street, Oakland, CA

Library Program in Oakland, CA

San Carlos Friends of the Library Book Sale

Starts in 2 hrs · Sun, Nov 15, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · San Carlos Library · 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA

We Read Wednesdays with Empowering Readers OC

In 2 days · Wed, Nov 18, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA · Ages 55+

Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Branch Library

Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Branch Library · 6833 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA

Library Program in Oakland, CA

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

In 3 days · Thu, Nov 19, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Burbank Central Library · 110 North Glenoaks Boulevard, Burbank, CA

Baby Story Time

In 2 days · Wed, Nov 18, 6:00 PM–6:40 PM UTC · Northwest Branch Library · 3323 West Victory Boulevard, Burbank, CA · Ages Up to 5

West Oakland Branch Branch Library

West Oakland Branch Branch Library · 1801 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA

Library Program in Oakland, CA

Friends of the Library Book Sale

In 5 days · Sat, Nov 21, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 828 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, Sacramento, CA

Unraveled: Fiber Arts Circle

Mon, Nov 16, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Miraleste Library · 29089 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Asian Branch Branch Library

Asian Branch Branch Library · 388 Ninth Street, Suite 190, Oakland, CA

Library Program in Oakland, CA

Fairgrounds Bingo

Happening now · Jan 2 – Dec 21 · Santa Clara County Fairgrounds · 344 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA

Book Buddies

In 6 days · Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Buena Vista Branch Library · 300 North Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA · Ages 10–17

Expo Center - Ralph M. Parsons Preschool (Child Care)

Expo Center - Ralph M. Parsons Preschool (Child Care) · 841 Martin Luther King Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Community Meetup in Los Angeles, CA

Sewing Circle

In 2 days · Tue, Nov 17, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Burbank Central Library · 110 North Glenoaks Boulevard, Burbank, CA

Little Seedlings Story Time

In 4 days · Fri, Nov 20, 6:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Sherman Library & Gardens · 2647 East Coast Hwy, Corona del Mar, CA 92625, Corona del Mar, CA · Ages Up to 5

Newport Beach Certified Farmers' Market By Farmer Mark

Newport Beach Certified Farmers' Market By Farmer Mark · 1 Mcfadden Pl, Newport Beach, CA

Outdoor Space in Newport Beach, CA

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Nov 16, 5:30 PM–6:15 PM UTC · Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center · 2659 Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA · Ages 3–5

Whale and Marine Life Tour

Happening now · Sun, Nov 15, 5:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Ocean Institute · 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, Dana Point, CA · Ages Up to 5

Rio De Los Angeles State Park (a.k.a. Taylor Yard) (Splash Pads)

Rio De Los Angeles State Park (a.k.a. Taylor Yard) (Splash Pads) · 1900 N. San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, CA

Outdoor Space in Los Angeles, CA

Sea Star Feeding

Starts in 50 min · Sun, Nov 15, 8:00 PM–8:35 PM UTC · Ocean Institute · 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, Dana Point, CA

Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike

In 6 days · Sun, Nov 22, 4:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Berns Amphitheatre · Laguna Beach, CA · Ages 8+

Robert Egger, Sr. - South Bay Community Park

Robert Egger, Sr. - South Bay Community Park · 1885 Coronado Av, San Diego, CA

Outdoor Space in San Diego, CA

Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike

In 5 days · Sat, Nov 21, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Education Commons · 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, 92657, Laguna Beach, CA · Ages 5+

Squid Dissections

In 5 days · Sat, Nov 21, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Ocean Institute · 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, Dana Point, CA

Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market

Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market · Harvard Ave, Claremont, CA

Farmers Market in Claremont, CA

General Admission

In 5 days · Sat, Nov 21, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Ocean Institute · 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, Dana Point, CA · Ages Up to 5

GoBike Australia: Virtual Kids E-Bike Demo & Safety Workshop

Happening now · Mar 2 – Dec 31 · Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows · 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA

Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library

Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library · 3900 S. Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Library Program in Los Angeles, CA

Story Owl Hour

In 3 days · Thu, Nov 19, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Offsite · Unknown, CA · Ages 2–5

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club @ Chávez

Sat, Dec 26, 8:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library · 3301 East 12th Street, Suite 271, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library

Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library · 1623 N. Ivar Avenue, Hollywood, CA

Library Program in Hollywood, CA

Dungeons & Dragons: Dragon Heist

Wed, Mar 31, 12:00 AM–1:45 AM UTC · El Cajon Library · 201 E. Douglas, El Cajon, CA · Ages 14+

HMOC & RedBoy Productions Powwow celebrating Native American Heritage Month 2027

Sat, Nov 13, 6:00 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Heritage Museum of Orange County · 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704, Santa Ana, CA

Bascom Community Center and Library

Bascom Community Center and Library · 1000 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA

Community Meetup in San Jose, CA

Neurodivergent Family Night

In 1 week · Fri, Nov 27, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA

Brand Associates Docent Tour of Brand Library & Art Center

In 3 weeks · Sat, Dec 5, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Brand Library & Art Center · 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale, CA

Almaden Community Center and Library

Almaden Community Center and Library · 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA

Community Meetup in San Jose, CA

HMOC & VTS 2026 Holly Berry Victorian Kellogg House Tea

In 3 weeks · Sat, Dec 5, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Heritage Museum of Orange County · 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704, Santa Ana, CA · Ages 10+

HMOC’s From Dinosaurs to People 2027

Sat, Jun 12, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Heritage Museum of Orange County · 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704, Santa Ana, CA

John C. Fremont Branch Library

John C. Fremont Branch Library · 6121 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Library Program in Los Angeles, CA

Way to Play Day

In 4 weeks · Fri, Dec 11, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA

Baby Steps

In 2 weeks · Tue, Dec 1, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA · Ages Up to 5

Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library

Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library · 4504 S. Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Library Program in Los Angeles, CA

TeensTeach

In 1 week · Sun, Nov 22, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA

First Friday Nights

Sat, Feb 6, 1:00 AM–4:00 AM UTC · CuriOdyssey · 1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA, 94401, San Mateo, CA