Adventure City
A small amusement park for ages 2–10. About 17 rides, shows, and attractions, with unlimited rides included in admission. Great for a child's first amusement park.
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Centennial Farm at OC Fair & Event Center
A 3-acre working farm inside the OC Fairgrounds. Meet livestock (chickens, rabbits, goats, sheep, pigs, cows), vegetable and fruit gardens, and the Millennium Barn. Free admission.
Discovery Cube Orange County
Hands-on science center in Santa Ana for ages 15 months to 12 years. Open daily, with on-site dining (Lunch Lab) and a shop.
Irvine Regional Park
A large regional park in the city of Orange. OC Zoo, pony rides, the Irvine Park Railroad, boat and bike rentals, a lake, and more.
Kidspace Children's Museum
Hands-on children's museum in Pasadena. A 3.5-acre outdoor campus plus indoor galleries.
Mile Square Regional Park
A 607-acre regional park in Fountain Valley. Fishing/boating ponds, playgrounds, nature areas, sports facilities, an archery range, and more.
Mission Viejo Library
Mission Viejo City Library. Children's services and other kids' programs. Free admission.
Newport Beach Public Library (Central)
Newport Beach City Library, central branch. Children's services, story time, and other kids' programs. Free admission.
Orange County Great Park
A large park in Irvine. Hot-air balloon, a farm, sports facilities, galleries, and more. Admission and parking generally free.
PlayPie Kids Indoor Playground (Buena Park)
A large indoor playground of about 15,000 sq ft. Three-story play structures and slides, plus a Little Ones area for infants and toddlers. Great for rainy or scorching days.
Pretend City Children's Museum
Children's museum in Irvine. Pretend play and hands-on experiences in a kid-sized 'city.' For infants through elementary (Baby Steps, Toddler Town, etc.).
Tanaka Farms
A pick-your-own farm in Irvine. A farm stand (free admission) plus harvest tours like strawberry picking, a barnyard (animal petting), and seasonal festivals.
Heritage Park Library (City of Irvine Public Library)
Irvine City Library, Heritage Park branch. Transferred from OC Public Libraries to the city in July 2025. Children's programs such as story time. Free admission.
Cayton Children's Museum
A large hands-on facility (21,000 sq ft) for ages 0–8. Art studio and theater space.
Columbia Memorial Space Center
A hands-on STEM, space, and science center. Various programs available.
South Coast Botanic Garden
An 87-acre botanical garden. Nature walks, seasonal displays, and a butterfly pavilion.
Santa Ana Zoo
Zoo plus rides and a playground. Story time and an ECO center too.
Skirball Cultural Center / Noah's Ark
The hands-on 'Noah's Ark' exhibit (especially for ages 2–9), a Family Art Studio, and gardens.
Discovery Cube Los Angeles
Over 50 hands-on science exhibits. Climbing wall, carousel, and more.
Descanso Gardens
Garden walks, a Japanese garden, a rose garden, and a mini railroad. Family events too.
Children's Museum at La Habra
Children's exhibits for play and exploration. Field trips and birthday parties too.
Little Tokyo Branch Library (LAPL)
Little Tokyo branch of the Los Angeles Public Library. Children's events and a Japanese-language collection. Free admission.
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Dinosaur and natural-history exhibits, Nature Gardens, 3D films, and more.
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Botanical garden, garden walks, and wildlife watching. Kids & Families programs (famous for peacocks).
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Animal exhibits, a botanical garden, and a safari shuttle. Camps and classes too.