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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: Monday, October 26, 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. Rainbow Parenting & Family Program: Play and ExploreMonday, October 26, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  11. Smarty Pants StorytimeWednesday, October 28, 2026 · South Whittier Library
  12. Smarty Pants StorytimeWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Sorensen Library
  13. Smarty Pants StorytimeThursday, October 29, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Study Room
  14. DIY PapermakingThursday, October 29, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  15. Rainbow Parenting & Family Program: Rainbow Parenting StorytimeMonday, November 2, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  16. Smarty Pants StorytimeWednesday, November 4, 2026 · South Whittier Library
  17. Smarty Pants StorytimeWednesday, November 4, 2026 · Sorensen Library
  18. Fall Neon Acrylic ClassWednesday, November 4, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  19. Smarty Pants StorytimeThursday, November 5, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Study Room
  20. Rainbow Parenting & Family Program: Decorate a RainbowMonday, November 9, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  21. Native American Heritage Month: Pueblo Coil PotteryMonday, November 9, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  22. Teen Advisory BoardMonday, November 9, 2026 · Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
  23. Smarty Pants StorytimeThursday, November 12, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  24. Smart Start: Play and ExploreThursday, November 12, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  25. Painting the Yucca Way: Yucca Paintbrush and Ochre PaintingThursday, November 12, 2026 · Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
  26. Teen Gaming AfternoonFriday, November 13, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  27. Friends of the Library Book SaleSaturday, November 14, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  28. College Application BootcampSaturday, November 14, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  29. DIY Book JournalMonday, November 16, 2026 · Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
  30. Native American Heritage Month: Mary Sully, Yankton Dakota ArtistMonday, November 16, 2026 · Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
  31. Sewing for Kids 1: Machine BasicsMonday, November 16, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  32. Sewing for Kids 2 Projects: Quilted OrnamentsTuesday, November 17, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
  33. Smarty Pants StorytimeWednesday, November 18, 2026 · South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

Family-friendly spots in Whittier

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Upcoming family events in Whittier

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!
  2. All dayDIY PapermakingLos Nietos Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13In-Person Program Join Sophia Allison in this hands-on workshop to learn the art of hand-papermaking!Free
MonNov 2
  1. 10:30 AMRainbow Parenting & Family Program: Rainbow Parenting StorytimeLos Nietos Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Enjoy a special LGBTQ+ themed storytime with books, songs, movement, and rainbows.
WedNov 4
  1. 10 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeSouth Whittier Library · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
  2. 10 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeSorensen Library · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
  3. All dayFall Neon Acrylic ClassLos Nietos Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 5–12In-Person Program Light up your creativity in this fun acrylic neon painting class!Free
ThuNov 5
  1. 10 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeLos Nietos Library - Study Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
MonNov 9
  1. 10:30 AMRainbow Parenting & Family Program: Decorate a RainbowLos Nietos Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Join us and help your child create a self-portrait using chipboard people cut outs.
  2. 3 PMNative American Heritage Month: Pueblo Coil PotterySouth Whittier Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 5–12In-Person Program Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about Pueblo pottery.Free
  3. 3 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
ThuNov 12
  1. 10 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeLos Nietos Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
  2. All daySmart Start: Play and ExploreSouth Whittier Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5In-Person Program Come join us for a time of play, curiosity, and creativity!Free
  3. 5 PMPainting the Yucca Way: Yucca Paintbrush and Ochre PaintingSorensen Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 5–12In-Person Event In honor of Native American Heritage Month, join us as Lazaro Arvizu tells us the story of foothill Yucca.Free
FriNov 13
  1. 3 PMTeen Gaming AfternoonSouth Whittier Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13In-Person Program Join us for an afternoon of gaming.Free
SatNov 14
  1. 9 AMFriends of the Library Book SaleLos Nietos Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 3–12In-Person Program Join us as our Friends of the Library sells a wide selection of children's, teen, adult, and foreign language books, as…Free
  2. 10 AMCollege Application BootcampSouth Whittier Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13 · $Navigating college applications can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone.
MonNov 16
  1. 2 PMDIY Book JournalLos Nietos Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13In-Person Program Do you love to tell all your friends about the book you just read?Free
  2. 3 PMNative American Heritage Month: Mary Sully, Yankton Dakota ArtistSorensen Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13In-Person Program Native American Heritage Month celebrates the culture, contributions, and heritage of Native Americans.Free
  3. 3 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
TueNov 17
  1. 3 PMSewing for Kids 2 Projects: Quilted OrnamentsSouth 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
WedNov 18
  1. 10 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeSouth Whittier Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!