La Brea Tar Pits
Jet Propulsion Lab
Adults must present an official, government issued photo id for entry. Tour is approximately two hours.
Kids Free San Diego
San Diego extends an invitation to all little explorers to enjoy Kids Free San Diego in October. During the month-long celebration, your little ones will be treated like royalty with…
Kids Rock Playground
Kids Rock is inspired by and focused around educating young guests about conservation ecology and the water cycle. A group of misting shade structures, climbing rocks, “underground tunnels,” a seating…
Interpretive Center at Clark Regional Park Paleontology Museum
Ralph B. Clark Regional Park includes a beautiful interpretive center with an extensive fossil collection. These specimens were recovered inside the boundaries of Clark Park, and from the development of…
Japanese American National Museum
JANM is the largest museum in the U.S. focusing on the experiences of Japanese-Americans. Visit their website for free days/times.
Imaginology at Orange County Fairgrounds
Visit their website for specific dates and times this event will be hosted in the spring.
International Surfing Museum
The museum has a huge, cataloged collection of surfboards and local history that is on rotation. Tourists and locals can visit this surfing museum for a very small fee.
Homeschool Day at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Visit their website for details on how homeschoolers can receive special pricing!
Hollywood Bowl
Bring breakfast and coffee and come to the Bowl Tuesday and Thursday mornings to hear the L.A. Philharmonic rehearse for their weekend performances through the whole summer. Call ahead to…
Hammer Museum
The Hammer Museum is always free. Check out their programs and events page to see when they are hosting special events for kids that include movie screenings, poetry readings, and…
Heritage Hill
Heritage Hill Historical Park’s 4.1 acres includes four fully restored and furnished historic buildings that span the early history of the Saddleback Valley and El Toro area from the Mexican…
Griffith Observatory
Visit southern California’s gateway to the cosmos! Visitors can look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and…
Halloween Spooktacular at Great Wolf Lodge
Each October, Great Wolf Lodge offers discounted rooms for their Halloween Spooktacular.
Grand Park Los Angeles
Grand Park hosts various free community events, cultural experiences, festivals, holiday celebrations and many other activities throughout the year.
Grand Avenue at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Visit their website for days/times you can visit for free!
Getty Villa
To learn about programs, events, and activities offered for families, visit the Family Events and Activities section on their website. Admission is always FREE! Reservations needed.
Gilchrist Farm
Enjoy the straw bale maze, straw slide & petting zoo open all day. Pony rides and wagon rides are also available.