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Deals and freebies tagged for kids and families. 17 sources, linked on each listing.
Los Angeles · Academy Museum · 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Entertainment
General admission is free for visitors 17 and under and for EBT cardholders. Adults are $25, seniors 62 and over are $19, and students 18 and over with ID are $15.
When: Wednesday–Monday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Tuesday
Source: Academy MuseumLast verified:
Los Angeles · Travel Town Museum · 5200 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Kids & Family
City-run railroad museum in Griffith Park with a collection of locomotives, freight cars, cabooses and passenger cars; no reservation needed, and the exhibit hall, gallery and depot are open.
When: Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Listed on LA Recreation and ParksLast verified:
Los Angeles · La Serenata · 10924 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064 · Kids & Family
Per the Everyone Knows in LA 2026 kids-eat-free guide, La Serenata's West LA location gives one free kid's meal per adult entrée on Mondays when two drinks are purchased.
When: Mondays
Listed on Everyone Knows in LA (2026 guide)Last verified:
Los Angeles · Los Toros Mexican Restaurant · 21743 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, CA 91311 · Kids & Family
Per the Everyone Knows in LA 2026 kids-eat-free guide, Los Toros in Chatsworth runs a Monday Family Night with one free kid's meal for each paying adult.
When: Mondays (Family Night)
Listed on Everyone Knows in LA (2026 guide)Last verified:
Los Angeles · Academy Museum · 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Entertainment
General admission is free for visitors 17 and under and for EBT cardholders. Adults are $25, seniors 62 and over are $19, and students 18 and over with ID are $15.
When: Wednesday–Monday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Tuesday
Source: Academy MuseumLast verified:
Los Angeles · Travel Town Museum · 5200 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Kids & Family
City-run railroad museum in Griffith Park with a collection of locomotives, freight cars, cabooses and passenger cars; no reservation needed, and the exhibit hall, gallery and depot are open.
When: Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Listed on LA Recreation and ParksLast verified:
Los Angeles · Academy Museum · 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Entertainment
General admission is free for visitors 17 and under and for EBT cardholders. Adults are $25, seniors 62 and over are $19, and students 18 and over with ID are $15.
When: Wednesday–Monday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Tuesday
Source: Academy MuseumLast verified:
Long Beach · Museum of Latin American Art · 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802 · Kids & Family
Children under 12 years old receive free admission year-round.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (closed Mon–Tue)
Source: Museum of Latin American ArtLast verified:
Los Angeles · Travel Town Museum · 5200 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Kids & Family
City-run railroad museum in Griffith Park with a collection of locomotives, freight cars, cabooses and passenger cars; no reservation needed, and the exhibit hall, gallery and depot are open.
When: Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Listed on LA Recreation and ParksLast verified:
Los Angeles · Academy Museum · 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Entertainment
General admission is free for visitors 17 and under and for EBT cardholders. Adults are $25, seniors 62 and over are $19, and students 18 and over with ID are $15.
When: Wednesday–Monday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Tuesday
Source: Academy MuseumLast verified:
Long Beach · Museum of Latin American Art · 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802 · Kids & Family
Children under 12 years old receive free admission year-round.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (closed Mon–Tue)
Source: Museum of Latin American ArtLast verified:
Los Angeles · Travel Town Museum · 5200 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Kids & Family
City-run railroad museum in Griffith Park with a collection of locomotives, freight cars, cabooses and passenger cars; no reservation needed, and the exhibit hall, gallery and depot are open.
When: Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Listed on LA Recreation and ParksLast verified:
Los Angeles · Academy Museum · 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Entertainment
General admission is free for visitors 17 and under and for EBT cardholders. Adults are $25, seniors 62 and over are $19, and students 18 and over with ID are $15.
When: Wednesday–Monday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Tuesday
Source: Academy MuseumLast verified:
Long Beach · Museum of Latin American Art · 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802 · Kids & Family
Children under 12 years old receive free admission year-round.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (closed Mon–Tue)
Source: Museum of Latin American ArtLast verified:
Los Angeles · Travel Town Museum · 5200 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Kids & Family
City-run railroad museum in Griffith Park with a collection of locomotives, freight cars, cabooses and passenger cars; no reservation needed, and the exhibit hall, gallery and depot are open.
When: Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Listed on LA Recreation and ParksLast verified:
Los Angeles · Academy Museum · 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Entertainment
General admission is free for visitors 17 and under and for EBT cardholders. Adults are $25, seniors 62 and over are $19, and students 18 and over with ID are $15.
When: Wednesday–Monday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Tuesday
Source: Academy MuseumLast verified:
Long Beach · Museum of Latin American Art · 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802 · Kids & Family
Children under 12 years old receive free admission year-round.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (closed Mon–Tue)
Source: Museum of Latin American ArtLast verified:
Los Angeles · Travel Town Museum · 5200 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Kids & Family
City-run railroad museum in Griffith Park with a collection of locomotives, freight cars, cabooses and passenger cars; no reservation needed, and the exhibit hall, gallery and depot are open.
When: Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Listed on LA Recreation and ParksLast verified:
Los Angeles · Joselito's · Los Angeles-area Joselito’s locations · Restaurants
One child's meal free per adult order of at least $8 on Sundays. Free meal from children's menu for ages 10 and under; drinks and dessert not included. Not valid on holidays.
When: Sundays
Source: Joselito'sLast verified:
Los Angeles · Academy Museum · 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Entertainment
General admission is free for visitors 17 and under and for EBT cardholders. Adults are $25, seniors 62 and over are $19, and students 18 and over with ID are $15.
When: Wednesday–Monday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Tuesday
Source: Academy MuseumLast verified:
Long Beach · Long Beach Museum of Art · 2300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803 · Kids & Family
Drop-in free artmaking projects inspired by current exhibitions. All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Complimentary gallery admission pass for participants.
When: Third Sunday of the month, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (and every Sunday in summer)
Listed on Visit Long BeachLast verified:
Long Beach · Museum of Latin American Art · 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802 · Kids & Family
Children under 12 years old receive free admission year-round.
When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (closed Mon–Tue)
Source: Museum of Latin American ArtLast verified:
Los Angeles · Travel Town Museum · 5200 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Kids & Family
City-run railroad museum in Griffith Park with a collection of locomotives, freight cars, cabooses and passenger cars; no reservation needed, and the exhibit hall, gallery and depot are open.
When: Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Listed on LA Recreation and ParksLast verified:
Los Angeles · Olvera Street Merchants Association · 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 · Events
Free nine-day festival with community altars, nightly Novenario procession with Aztec dancers and Living Muertos, Teatro del Barrio performance of La Danza de la Muerte at 6 p.m., and free sweet bread and beverages. Face painting has a charge. All ages welcome.
When: October 25–November 2, 2026, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. daily (select variations); nightly procession and 6 p.m. performance
Listed on Olvera EventsLast verified:
Los Angeles · Gloria Molina Grand Park · 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 · Events
Free, all-ages 10-day outdoor cultural exhibition of more than 16 community ofrendas curated by Consuelo G. Flores under the theme “The Power of One.” Includes live performances, sugar-skull decorating, face painting, paper weaving, a community altar for photos/mementos, and a mercado. No ticket required; open to the public.
When: October 24–November 2, 2026, exhibition daily 8 a.m.–9 p.m.; Opening Celebration Saturday, October 24, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; Noche de los Muertos Sunday, November 1, 3–7 p.m.
Source: Gloria Molina Grand ParkLast verified:
Los Angeles · California Science Center · 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037 · Entertainment
Core permanent exhibit galleries (including Ecosystems and GAME ON!) are free with no reservation required. Timed tickets needed for IMAX and certain special experiences such as the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center (opening November 13, 2026).
When: Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day)
Source: California Science CenterLast verified:
Los Angeles · Los Angeles Public Library · Multiple branch locations across Los Angeles · Entertainment
Free music, dance, theater, and conversations with local entertainers at libraries citywide. Examples include yoga, vegan sushi demos, performances, and screenings. Check the series page for specific events.
When: October 15–December 19, 2026; various dates and times by branch
Source: Los Angeles Public LibraryLast verified:
Long Beach · Aquarium of the Pacific · 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 · Kids & Family
Children under 3 enter free. Ages 3–11 and adult tickets are paid; check current prices and reservation rules before you go.
When: Daily (weekends/holidays may require reservations)
Source: Aquarium of the PacificLast verified:
Long Beach · Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine · 11 City parks · Kids & Family
Free recreation activities for youth at city parks.
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Listed on City of Long BeachLast verified:
Los Angeles · California Science Center · 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037 · Kids & Family
Always free general admission (special exhibits may cost extra).
When: Open daily
Listed on Mommy PoppinsLast verified:
Long Beach · Colorado Lagoon · 5119 E Colorado St, Long Beach · Kids & Family
Free calm waters and playground for family beach days.
When: Open daily
Listed on Visit Long BeachLast verified:
Los Angeles County · LA County Parks · Five LA County golf courses · Kids & Family
Free golf instruction for youth with little or no experience.
When: Scheduled sessions
Listed on County of Los AngelesLast verified:
Long Beach · City of Long Beach Parks · 7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815 · Kids & Family
Playgrounds in the regional park; Agents of Discovery AR missions free to play (no WiFi needed after download). Pedestrian entry free.
When: Park hours
Source: City of Long BeachLast verified:
Los Angeles · Griffith Observatory · 2800 E Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, CA (Griffith Park) · Kids & Family
Griffith Observatory is a free-admission public facility in Griffith Park. Building and grounds are free; planetarium shows have tickets.
When: Open daily (hours vary)
Source: Griffith ObservatoryLast verified:
Long Beach · Various (e.g., Loaded Cafe, The Small Cafe, Gladstone’s) · Various in Long Beach · Kids & Family
Ongoing kids-eat-free offers with adult purchase at local spots such as Loaded Cafe (daily 3–10 p.m. with coupon), The Small Cafe (after 5 p.m.), Gladstone’s (Thursday).
When: Varies (e.g., daily after 3 p.m. or after 5 p.m. with adult purchase; Thursday at some)
Listed on LA Parent Guide (Kids Eat Free 2026)Last verified:
Los Angeles County · LA County Parks · Local LA County Parks · Kids & Family
Free after-school program with games, crafts, homework support, and activities for kids.
When: After-school
Listed on County of Los AngelesLast verified:
Los Angeles · Los Angeles Public Library · Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (reserve online) · Kids & Family
Los Angeles residents 18+ with an LAPL card in good standing can reserve free or low-cost passes to participating L.A. museums and attractions through Discover & Go (e-cards not accepted).
When: Reserve online any time; passes depend on availability
Source: Los Angeles Public LibraryLast verified:
Long Beach · Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine · Various parks · Kids & Family
Free drop-in supervised activities for children ages 5-12 including sports, games, arts and crafts.
When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Listed on City of Long BeachLast verified:
Long Beach · Mother's Beach · 5839 Appian Way, Long Beach · Kids & Family
Free calm-water beach with playgrounds ideal for families.
When: Open daily
Listed on Visit Long BeachLast verified:
Los Angeles · Travel Town Museum · Griffith Park · Kids & Family
Always free locomotive and train museum for families.
When: Open daily
Listed on NBC Los AngelesLast verified: