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Find Out What It’s Like to Be an Astronaut at the California Science Center

by Debi Huang

Thanks to the new Journey to Space: Exhibit and 3D Film, you and the kiddos can find out what it’s like to be an astronaut at the California Science Center.

Ever wondered what you do when you have to potty in space? Or what lunch or dinner might look like on a space ship? And what do you wear to get around while you’re up there anyway? Of the more than 7 billion people on Earth, less than 600 have left the planet to find out the answers to these questions. Until now. Thanks to the new Journey to Space: Exhibit and 3D Film, … [Read more...]

How to Camp in Downtown Los Angeles

by Debi Huang

Camping in L.A. just got super easy. In fact, you don't even need to leave the city. Here’s how to camp in downtown Los Angeles in just three simple steps.

When it comes to unique things to do, L.A. certainly has its fill. Lucky for us, many of these things take place outdoors and are perfect for families. Take camping for example. Maybe not the first thing you think of when looking for things to do in downtown Los Angeles. But guess what? You and the family can do just that if you’d like. We did! Which is really saying … [Read more...]

Fall Play Trip Ideas for Los Angeles Families

by Debi Huang

If you're looking for family friendly activities in L.A. this fall, our top fall play trip ideas for Los Angeles families are just what you need.

If you don’t have your family calendar in front of you right now, go get it. I’ll wait ... Great! Now if the next couple of months look anything like ours, you’ll see some weekend sports activities, a bit of after-school fun and maybe a birthday party celebration or two sprinkled in. Where exactly are you supposed to squeeze in all that fun fall stuff you’ve been hearing … [Read more...]

La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

by Debi Huang

If you haven’t visited the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum in Los Angeles recently, things have changed. This beginner guide is designed with families in mind.

If you haven’t visited the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum recently, things have changed. The Museum still houses the largest and most diverse array of extinct Ice Age plants and animals in the world. But these days, a visit is also a chance to see history come alive. That’s because now you can do things like watch scientists prepare fossils in the Fossil Lab or visit an excavation … [Read more...]

Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

by Debi Huang

Every spring and summer, the Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles plays host to hundreds of live butterflies. Don't miss a visit!

Every summer, the Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles comes to life with hundreds of live butterflies in a walk-through open-air setting. It's worth a visit because it offers kids a chance to get up close views of more than 30 species of butterflies native to California, including the fan favorite orange and black Monarch. The outdoor … [Read more...]

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Los Angeles based family nature expert sharing family-friendly outdoor trips in LA since 2009.  Contributor at NaturePlayTrips.com.

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