FAMILY FUN

Kidspace Children’s Museum

If you’re traveling with kids in tow, you’ll find Pasadena to be very accommodating when it comes to entertaining (and feeding!) the whole family. From hiking along easy-going nature trails and interactive art exhibits to ice skating and arcades, there’s fun to be had for kids of all ages. The following activities are all kid-approved and sure to keep the smiles and laughs flowing.

THEME PARKS WITHIN REACH Pasadena is centrally located to all of the region’s major theme parks such as ...

Universal Studios Hollywood (14 miles west) Six Flags Magic Mountain (36 miles northeast)

Disneyland (35 miles south) Knott’s Berry Farm (30 miles south)

Southern California Children’s Museum

Kidspace Children’s Museum

Kidspace Children’s Museum is committed to serving the needs and interests of children and families. Kidspace hosts nearly 380,000 guests each year on a beautiful 3.5-acre outdoor campus with more than 40 hands-on exhibits, a live animal collection, and a variety of creative play spaces and water features. 480 N. Arroyo Blvd. (626) 449-9144 kidspacemuseum.org

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

The Huntington caters to kids with their Children’s Garden and robust array of workshops, camps, drop-in activities, tours, and events. 1151 Oxford Rd. San Marino (626) 405-2100 huntington.org

Neon Retro Arcade

The Neon Retro Arcade is a blast from the 1980s and 1990s past— essentially, it’s an old school spin on “screen time.” Even the grown-ups will want to get in on the action, be it playing classic arcade games like Donkey Kong and Pac-Man or teaching the next generation how to play pinball. 28 S. Raymond Ave. (626) 568-2924 neonretroarcade.com

Southern California Children’s Museum

Recommended for children 8 years of age and under, the Southern California Children’s Museum is a great place for playbased activities and interactive exhibits. Check the online calendar of events to plan a visit around sing-along, story and craft, or bilingual story time that is included with admission. 459 E. Colorado Blvd. (626) 657-0357 socalkids.org

Whistle Stop

Founded in 1951, Whistle Stop is a classic model train and hobby shop that will wow young and old alike with its vast selection and displays. 2490 E. Colorado Blvd (626) 796-7791 thewhistlestop.com

Pasadena Ice Skating Center

The Pasadena Ice Skating Center is the perfect place to cool down during the public skate sessions o ered daily. 300 E. Green St. (626) 578-0800 skatepasadena.com

Eaton Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center

“Family Fun Saturdays” at the 190-acre Eaton Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center entail a family nature walk, story time, an animal presentation and crafting. 1750 N. Altadena Dr. (626) 398-5420 ecnca.org