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Things to do with kids in Whittier

Family-friendly things to do in Whittier in 2026: 36 kid-friendly events plus 9 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, October 8, 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. Smarty Pants StorytimeThursday, October 8, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  11. Filipino Inspiration through WatercolorsThursday, October 8, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  12. Children's Bilingual Book ClubThursday, October 8, 2026 · Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
  13. Tie Dye WorkshopFriday, October 9, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  14. Wild Man Dan Show: Poisonous vs. VenomousSaturday, October 10, 2026 · Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
  15. Hispanic Heritage Month: AlebrijesTuesday, October 13, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  16. Smarty Pants StorytimeWednesday, October 14, 2026 · Sorensen Library
  17. Teen Study HallWednesday, October 14, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  18. Smart Start Art: Jumbo StampsThursday, October 15, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  19. Smarty Pants StorytimeThursday, October 15, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  20. Adopt a Shelter Pet and Read to RoverFriday, October 16, 2026 · Sorensen Library
  21. Art SocialFriday, October 16, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  22. Rainbow Parenting & Family Program: Rainbow Parenting StorytimeMonday, October 19, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Study Room
  23. Sewing for Kids 1 : Machine BasicsMonday, October 19, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  24. Teen Read Month: Winged BookmarksMonday, October 19, 2026 · Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
  25. Sewing for Kids 2 Projects: Tote BagTuesday, October 20, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  26. Smarty Pants StorytimeWednesday, October 21, 2026 · Sorensen Library
  27. Smarty Pants StorytimeWednesday, October 21, 2026 · South Whittier Library
  28. Smarty Pants StorytimeThursday, October 22, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  29. Calaveras & IllusionThursday, October 22, 2026 · South Whittier Library
  30. Rainbow Parenting & Family Program: Play and ExploreMonday, October 26, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  31. Smarty Pants StorytimeWednesday, October 28, 2026 · South Whittier Library
  32. Smarty Pants StorytimeWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Sorensen Library
  33. Smarty Pants StorytimeThursday, October 29, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Study Room

Family-friendly spots in Whittier

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Upcoming family events in Whittier

ThuOct 8
  1. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeLos Nietos Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
  2. 4 PMFilipino Inspiration through WatercolorsSouth Whittier Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13In-Person Program Get inspired during Filipino American History Month by joining us to celebrate Filipino American artists and discover how…Free
  3. 6:30 PMChildren's Bilingual Book ClubSorensen Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 5–12In-Person Program Join us for a bilingual (English/Spanish) book club that will allow you to practice reading aloud and improve your reading comprehension skills.
FriOct 9
  1. 4 PMTie Dye WorkshopSouth Whittier Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13In-Person Program Celebrate summer vibes by exploring the art of tie dye!Free
SatOct 10
  1. 2 PMWild Man Dan Show: Poisonous vs. VenomousSorensen Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 5–12In-Person Program Join us for a creepy-crawly, slithering animal adventure!Free
TueOct 13
  1. All dayHispanic Heritage Month: AlebrijesLos Nietos Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 5–12In-Person Program Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the fantastical alebrije creations of Pedro Linares.Free
WedOct 14
  1. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeSorensen Library · 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
ThuOct 15
  1. 11 AMSmart Start Art: Jumbo StampsSouth 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!
FriOct 16
  1. 10 AMAdopt a Shelter Pet and Read to RoverSorensen Library · Library · Ages 3–12Pet Adoption Shelter Pet Adoption and Read to Rover LA County Library has partnered with Animal Care & Control to host pet adoptions in…Free
  2. 4 PMArt SocialSouth Whittier Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13In-Person Program Whether you’re a seasoned painter or art novice, we’ve got something creative for you to enjoy.Free
MonOct 19
  1. 11:30 AMRainbow Parenting & Family Program: Rainbow Parenting StorytimeLos Nietos Library - Study Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Enjoy a special LGBTQ+ themed storytime with books, songs, movement, and rainbows.
  2. 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
  3. 4 PMTeen Read Month: Winged BookmarksSorensen Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13In-Person Program Celebrate Teen Read Month and design your own Winged Bookmark!Free
TueOct 20
  1. 4 PMSewing for Kids 2 Projects: Tote BagSouth 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
WedOct 21
  1. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeSorensen Library · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
  2. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeSouth Whittier Library · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
ThuOct 22
  1. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeLos Nietos Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
  2. All dayCalaveras & IllusionSouth Whittier Library · Library · Ages 10–13Teen SFX & Día de los Muertos Workshop Join us for a hands-on makeup workshop designed specifically for teens!
MonOct 26
  1. 11:30 AMRainbow Parenting & Family Program: Play and ExploreLos Nietos Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity!
WedOct 28
  1. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeSouth Whittier Library · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
  2. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeSorensen Library · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
ThuOct 29
  1. 11 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeLos Nietos Library - Study Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!