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Things to Do in Calabasas with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
Calabasas on the map
📍 Where Calabasas is
Calabasas sits in Los Angeles, Southern California. Nearest major airport: Hollywood Burbank (~19 mi / 31 km). It's roughly 26 mi (41 km) from Downtown LA and 131 mi (211 km) from San Diego — SoCal traffic can make a drive take far longer than the distance suggests, so plan around it.
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Things to do in Calabasas
Leonis Adobe Museum
An 1880s living-history ranch in the heart of Calabasas, complete with longhorn cattle, sheep, goats, and big Percheron horses kids can visit and feed.
Suggested donation; kids welcome
The Commons at Calabasas
A pretty open-air center built around a koi pond and fountains, with a classic movie theater and ice-cream stops — a relaxed evening stroll for families.
Free to stroll
Malibu Creek State Park
Flat creekside trails lead to a scenic swimming pool, volcanic gorge, and the old M*A*S*H filming site — a wide, easy hike with a real payoff for kids.
~$12 parking
King Gillette Ranch
The gateway to the Santa Monica Mountains, with a gentle pond loop and the Anthony C. Beilenson Visitor Center full of hands-on exhibits. The first two hours of parking are free — perfect for a short nature walk with little ones, and the wide, level paths suit strollers.
Free 2-hour parking, then $7
Juan Bautista de Anza Park
A city park with three age-appropriate playgrounds, big picnic areas and a sport court for basketball, pickleball and roller hockey. In summer a splash fountain shoots water eight feet up, so pack a towel and a change of clothes. Free parking and restrooms make it an easy, low-stress outing.
Free
Calabasas Bark Park
A free off-leash dog park with separate large- and small-dog areas plus a doggie fountain, doubling as the trailhead for the Bark Park Trail. Kids who love animals enjoy watching the pups from the benches. Note it closes Thursdays 7–10am for maintenance.
Free
Wild Walnut Park
A recently renovated 28-acre park with a short half-mile loop trail through woodlands, plus play structures for ages 2–12 and a shady picnic grove. There are separate small- and large-dog areas too, so the whole family can come along. Modern restrooms and fountains make it comfortable for a longer visit.
FreeFarmers markets in Calabasas
Calabasas Farmers Market
Year-round market in Old Town Calabasas with seasonal produce, prepared foods, and a relaxed family atmosphere.
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Calabasas family FAQ
What are the best things to do in Calabasas with kids?
Family favorites in and around Calabasas include Leonis Adobe Museum, The Commons at Calabasas, Malibu Creek State Park and King Gillette Ranch, and more. Our guide lists 7 spots, sorted by distance from you with hours, prices and tips.
Are there free things to do in Calabasas?
Yes — free family spots near Calabasas include The Commons at Calabasas, Juan Bautista de Anza Park, Calabasas Bark Park and Wild Walnut Park. Use the "free only" filter in the finder above to see them all.
What does the YourSoCal Calabasas guide cover?
Our Calabasas family guide includes 7 things to do and 1 farmers market — all hand-curated, locally owned, and sorted by distance from you.
Listings are curated and may change — confirm hours and details before you go.
Where to stay in Calabasas
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