Los Angeles family weekend planner
Things to do with kids in Manhattan Beach
Family-friendly things to do in Manhattan Beach in 2026: 23 kid-friendly events plus 3 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, October 8, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.
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- 8th Street Park
- Polliwog Park
- Manhattan Beach Historical Society
- Smarty Pants Storytime
- Block Printing and the Art of José Posada
- Play and Explore
- Circle Time
- Fire and Ice with Mad Science
- Smarty Pants Storytime
- DIY Bag Charm Craze
- Play and Explore
- Circle Time
- Bug-a-BOO! Boxes
- Cubing Club
- Smarty Pants Storytime
- Teen Advisory Board Meeting
- Teen Services Librarian Open Hour
- Play and Explore
- Smarty Pants Storytime
- Financial Savvy for Teens
- Play and Explore
- Welcome to the Library: For Parents and Babies
- Circle Time
- The Art of Wendy Red Star
- Smarty Pants Storytime
- Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Family-friendly spots in Manhattan Beach
Outdoors8th Street Park
OutdoorsPolliwog Park
CultureManhattan Beach Historical Society
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Upcoming family events in Manhattan Beach
ThuOct 8
- 10:15 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeIn-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!Free
- 4 PMBlock Printing and the Art of José PosadaIn-Person Program Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the Mexican artist and printmaker José Posada.Free
WedOct 14
- 10:15 AMCircle TimeIn-Person Program Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0…Free
- 3:30 PMFire and Ice with Mad ScienceIn-Person Program Join us for a highly interactive show that features fascinating science demonstrations with air pressure, fire, and bubbling potions.Free
ThuOct 15
- 10:15 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeIn-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!Free
TueOct 20
- 10:15 AMPlay and ExploreIn-Person Program Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity!Free
WedOct 21
- 10:15 AMCircle TimeIn-Person Program Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0…Free
- 3:30 PMBug-a-BOO! BoxesIn-Person Program Learn about the creepiest of crawlers while making your own spring loaded, bug-filled, box.Free
- 5:30 PMCubing ClubIn-Person Program If you’re an expert cuber or simply a puzzle enthusiast, join us to learn cubing strategies, practice cubing, and have fun!Free
ThuOct 22
- 10:15 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeIn-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!Free
- 4 PMTeen Advisory Board MeetingIn-Person Program Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community?Free
ThuNov 5
TueNov 10
- 9:15 AMPlay and ExploreIn-Person Program Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity!Free
ThuNov 12
- 9:15 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeIn-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!Free
- 3 PMFinancial Savvy for TeensIn-Person Program Want to spend money effectively and track where it comes from and where it goes?Free
TueNov 17
- 9:15 AMPlay and ExploreIn-Person Program Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity!Free
- 3 PMWelcome to the Library: For Parents and BabiesIn-Person Program New parents, join us at a special program designed for you.Free
WedNov 18
- 9:15 AMCircle TimeIn-Person Program Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0…Free
- 2:30 PMThe Art of Wendy Red StarIn-Person Program It's Native American Heritage Month!Free
ThuNov 19
- 9:15 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeIn-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!Free
- 3 PMTeen Advisory Board MeetingIn-Person Program Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community?Free