Newport Bay

The Newport Bay Conservancy (NBC) organizes community-based native habitat restoration and other service activities that involve the public and local businesses in the stewardship of the bay. Visit their website…

The parade’s starting and ending point is at Tip of Lido Isle. Residents and visitors will be able to view the beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes in the…

Naturalist for You offers donation-based nature programs and hikes.

The Natural History Museum is proud to offer four days each school year when homeschoolers can come free of charge. Visit their website for more information.

MOLAA has free family days that feature music, art workshops, storytelling, dance classes, or other activities. Visit their website for more information.

A strange and unusual museum, the Museum of Jurassic Technology is the “Alice In Wonderland” of southern California museums! Visit their website for admission information.

Discount packages include child admission, guided tour, audio tour, panning for gold, adobe brick making, and koi fish food. Visit their website for more information.

Enjoy a walk along the nature trail winding around the pond, spot what is currently blooming in the gardens, or enter the nature center to discover exhibits of local plants,…

The Lyon Air Museum exhibit is comprised of authentic aircraft, rare vehicles and related memorabilia, with emphasis on the defining event of the 20th century – World War II. Visit…

The library offers many free online services for kids and teens (homework help, online tutoring, foreign language courses, e-books, college prep workshops, exam study guides, test prep, etc.).

The Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival, designed specifically for fifth grade students, is an annual admission-free program at The Music Center. Students experience a live professional performance at a world-class performing…

This museum is open on Saturdays.

Visit their website for days/times you can visit for free!

This small museum has a lovely location on a coastal bluff. The collections and exhibits focus on ceramics, early 20th century European art, and California art. Visit their website for…

This arboretum offers 127 acres of plants, natural landscapes, wildlife and historic buildings.

Candy making demonstrations are open to the public and by group appointment. Taste and see the craftsmanship and care put into all of the handmade, gourmet candies!

Inspired by some of the most influential people in history, the Life Tales musical biographies present the compelling lives of amazing heroes, inventors and achievers in one-act productions. These musicals…

Visit their website for information on their homeschool days.

Visit their website for information on free Lego-building days/times.

Visit their website for more information on their free craft hour!

The Laguna Art Museum focuses on California art. Visit their website for information on days/times when admission is free.

Arts for NexGen LACMA is a free youth membership for anyone 17 years and younger. As NexGen members, kids and teens can make the museum a regular part of their…

Enjoy the assorted trails in the mountains of Los Angeles! Visit their website for more information.

Visit their website for information on homeschool days!