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Things to Do in La Cañada Flintridge with Kids

Your local guide to La Cañada Flintridge: family attractions, independent eats, local shops, and farmers markets — all in one place.

Curated by Punita Patel

Things to do in La Cañada Flintridge

Animals & Nature

Descanso Gardens

150-acre garden with a kids' enchanted railroad, oak forest, and seasonal blooms.

~$15 adult / $11 child

Parks & Hiking

Descanso Gardens

Camellia and oak-forest gardens with a seasonal enchanted forest and railroad. Cool and shady on a hot day.

~$15 adult / ~$5 child

Farmers markets in La Cañada Flintridge

Saturday · 9am–1pm

La Cañada Flintridge Farmers Market

Saturday foothills market on Foothill Blvd across from Memorial Park with produce, prepared food, and an easy, family-friendly feel.

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Local restaurants in La Cañada Flintridge

Comfort & BBQ

Taylor's Steakhouse

An old-school, family-owned steakhouse pouring since 1953 (this La Cañada room opened in 1996) — aged Angus cuts, jumbo prawns, and a clubby, special-occasion feel.

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Seasonal & outdoors near La Cañada Flintridge

The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from La Cañada Flintridge.

Christmas lights · 1 miEnchanted Forest of Light Toddler spot · 3 miKidspace Children's Museum July 4th fireworks · 3 miRose Bowl July 4th Birthday venue · 4 miKidspace Children's Museum Splash pad · 5 miMaple Park Splash Pad Dog-friendly · 5 miOld Pasadena Photo spot · 8 miGriffith Observatory Pumpkin patch · 16 miForneris Farms

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