Just For Kids & Families

The Arboretum has a wonderful variety of activities and learning experiences for families and kids of all ages. You and your children can take adventure hikes, learn about the creatures that make The Arboretum their home, plants and gardening, and have a chance to express your artistic side! All of this set within the beautiful Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden!

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Arboretum Adventures

Join your adventure guide as we explore The Arboretum.  Each Saturday is new and exciting, and will have a different theme relating to nature. Come early as space is limited to 25.  Children of all ages are welcome!  This program is free with admission.  Check the Education calendar for dates and times.

Bookworms Story Time

Bookworms is a free storytelling program. Come explore The Arboretum Library and our great story trees! Enjoy plant & nature stories and a take home craft. Join us for The Arboretum Bookworms Story Time, check the calendar for times and dates. This program will go rain or shine. It is an indoor/ outdoor program; please dress appropriately. Meet your bookworm guide at The Arboretum Main Entrance!

KidsArt at the The Arboretum

Help develop attention, ability, and self-confidence. KidsArt teaches drawing so that students have the opportunity to learn fundamental skills. Students learn how to “see” in a new way. KidsArt teaches students how to measure with the eye,how to break something into its parts and put it back together again to make a whole picture. Students are shown that what may look difficult to draw at first glance, is really simple once they learn to see it piece by piece.

For more information or to register, please call KidsArt at 818.248.2764

Events & Classes

Check out Events & Classes for Kids & Families for upcoming activities.

Los Angeles Environmental Education Fair

Planting the seeds for a greener future!

Young people, their families and those who educate them will discover the latest hands-on activities, ready-to-use lesson ideas, and useful resources that are easily incorporated into everyday life from leading organizations that promote environmental education and awareness. 

Live entertainment with music, crafts and hands-on activities will make this a fun-filled day for all. Visit wild animals, pick-up a free pine seedling, participate in environmental challenges, and take an “Eco-Tour” to some of the unique areas of The Arboretum. Join us for free workshops designed to teach families and children ways they can make the world a little greener!

The Ecological Treasure Hunt is open to students in grades 4 through 12. Using a map and compass, teams will explore the ecological treasures of The Arboretum. Participants are challenged to answer questions about the world of nature. The Eco Hunt is also open to the public.


For more information head to www.laeef.org