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Things to do with kids in Whittier

Family-friendly things to do in Whittier in 2026: 30 kid-friendly events plus 9 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, August 13, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Grizly View PointOutdoors · Free
  2. Pío Pico State Historic ParkOutdoors · Free
  3. Redwood Creek Challenge TrailCulture · $$
  4. Studio Movie Grill DowneyCulture · $$
  5. Whittier Village CinemasCulture · $$
  6. Regency Norwalk 8Culture · $$
  7. Planet FitnessWellness · $
  8. EōS Fitness (Gym)Wellness · $
  9. iTennisShopping · 17.6 mi
  10. Smart Start Art: Tissue Paper FishThursday, August 13, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  11. Smarty Pants StorytimeThursday, August 13, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  12. Back to School: Storytime and Art ActivityThursday, August 13, 2026 · Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
  13. Sewing for Kids 1: Machine BasicsMonday, August 17, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  14. Sewing for Kids 2 Projects: PillowcaseTuesday, August 18, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  15. Animals in ArtTuesday, August 18, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  16. Smarty Pants StorytimeWednesday, August 19, 2026 · Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
  17. Teen Study HallWednesday, August 19, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  18. Smarty Pants StorytimeThursday, August 20, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  19. Adult 101: Mindfulness with Infinity CubesThursday, August 20, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  20. Printmaking WorkshopFriday, August 21, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  21. Teen Advisory BoardMonday, August 24, 2026 · Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
  22. Adult 101: Nutrition -- Microgreens for TeensMonday, August 24, 2026 · Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
  23. Smarty Pants StorytimeWednesday, August 26, 2026 · Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
  24. Smarty Pants StorytimeWednesday, August 26, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  25. Smarty Pants StorytimeThursday, August 27, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  26. Teen Advisory Board & Adult 101: Public SpeakingThursday, August 27, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  27. Smarty Pants StorytimeWednesday, September 2, 2026 · Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
  28. Smarty Pants StorytimeThursday, September 3, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  29. Smarty Pants StorytimeWednesday, September 9, 2026 · Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
  30. Smarty Pants StorytimeThursday, September 10, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  31. Hispanic Heritage Month: Storytime and Art ActivityThursday, September 10, 2026 · Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
  32. Welcome to the Library: For Parents and BabiesTuesday, September 15, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  33. Smarty Pants StorytimeWednesday, September 16, 2026 · Sorensen Library

Family-friendly spots in Whittier

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Upcoming family events in Whittier

ThuAug 13
  1. 11 AMSmart Start Art: Tissue Paper FishSouth Whittier Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5In-Person Program Bring your little artist to explore and create art!Free
  2. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeLos Nietos Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
  3. 6:30 PMBack to School: Storytime and Art ActivitySorensen Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 5–12In-Person Program Join us to learn about library resources that will help make school less stressful.Free
MonAug 17
  1. 4 PMSewing for Kids 1: Machine BasicsSouth Whittier Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 5–12In-Person Program Do you want to learn to sew with a sewing machine?Free
TueAug 18
  1. 4 PMSewing for Kids 2 Projects: PillowcaseSouth Whittier Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 5–12in-Person Program Have you taken Sewing 1 for Kids Machine Basics and want to expand your sewing skills?Free
  2. All dayAnimals in ArtLos Nietos Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 5–12In-Person Program Did you know that images of dogs, pigs, and fish can all be found in ancient cave paintings or sculptures?Free
WedAug 19
  1. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeSorensen Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
  2. 4 PMTeen Study HallSouth Whittier Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13Need a place to focus or just hang out? Join our teen Study Hall—a quiet space to catch up on homework, read, or relax. No studying? No…Free
ThuAug 20
  1. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeLos Nietos Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
  2. 4 PMAdult 101: Mindfulness with Infinity CubesSouth Whittier Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13In-Person Program Practice mindfulness as you build and decorate your own infinity fidget cube and learn ways to stay focused, reduce…Free
FriAug 21
  1. 4 PMPrintmaking WorkshopSouth Whittier Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13In-Person Program Try your hand at printmaking with an introduction to dry-point etching and learn a bit about this centuries-old art form.Free
MonAug 24
  1. 3:30 PMTeen Advisory BoardSorensen Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13In-Person Program Help the library brainstorm and create new teen programming while playing games and having some afterschool snacks.Free
  2. 4 PMAdult 101: Nutrition -- Microgreens for TeensSorensen Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13In-Person Program Join us to make your own microgreens!Free
WedAug 26
  1. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeSorensen Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
  2. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeSouth Whittier Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
ThuAug 27
  1. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeLos Nietos Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
  2. 4 PMTeen Advisory Board & Adult 101: Public SpeakingSouth Whittier Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13Join the Teen Advisory Board! You will have the opportunity to voice your opinion and provide suggestions for new programs and services.…Free
WedSep 2
  1. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeSorensen Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
ThuSep 3
  1. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeLos Nietos Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
WedSep 9
  1. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeSorensen Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!Free
ThuSep 10
  1. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeLos Nietos Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
  2. 6:30 PMHispanic Heritage Month: Storytime and Art ActivitySorensen Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 5–12In-Person Program Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about Escaramuza, an exclusively female event in Charrería, Mexican rodeo.Free
TueSep 15
  1. All dayWelcome to the Library: For Parents and BabiesLos Nietos Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5In-Person Program New parents, join us at a special program designed for you.Free
WedSep 16
  1. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeSorensen Library · Library · Ages 1–5In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!Free