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Things to do with kids in Santa Monica

Family-friendly things to do in Santa Monica in 2026: 3 kid-friendly events plus 25 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

24 places 3 events mostly Outdoors Plan a day with FamHop

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  1. Virginia Avenue ParkOutdoors · Free
  2. Schader ParkOutdoors · Free
  3. Tongva ParkOutdoors · Free
  4. ScoopsFood · $
  5. KreationFood · $
  6. South PromontoryOutdoors · Free
  7. On LA & MalibuOutdoors · Free
  8. Red Barn HillOutdoors · Free
  9. Sandbox VRWellness · $
  10. Stunt Road ViewpointOutdoors · Free
  11. Airport ParkOutdoors · Free
  12. Ashland ParkOutdoors · Free
  13. Marine Park Community GardenOutdoors · Free
  14. Museum of FlyingCulture · $$
  15. California Heritage MuseumCulture · $$
  16. Bergamot StationCulture · $$
  17. Arclight Santa MonicaCulture · $$
  18. AMC Broadway 4Culture · $$
  19. AMC Santa Monica 7Culture · $$
  20. Pacific ParkCulture · $$
  21. Santa Monica PierCulture · $$
  22. Laemmle Town Center 5Culture · $$
  23. Formation EnergetixWellness · $
  24. Rip City SkatesShopping · 13.2 mi
  25. Financial Education for Families: Funding Your Child’s College EducationWednesday, October 14, 2026 · Fairview Branch
  26. Not-So-Haunted HouseSaturday, October 24, 2026 · Main Library
  27. Library PlaydateMonday, November 2, 2026 · Main Library

Family-friendly spots in Santa Monica

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Upcoming family events in Santa Monica

WedOct 14
  1. 2 PMFinancial Education for Families: Funding Your Child’s College EducationFairview Branch · Library · Ages 5–13
SatOct 24
  1. 2 PMNot-So-Haunted HouseMain Library · Library · Ages 5–12
MonNov 2
  1. 10 AMLibrary PlaydateMain Library · Library · Ages 1–12