Los Angeles family guide

Things to Do in Monrovia with Kids

Monrovia's walkable Old Town Myrtle Avenue is the heart of family life, with the movie theater, candy and toy shops, and the beloved Friday Night Street Fair packed with kid rides and food. Up the hill, Canyon Park offers shaded creekside trails and picnic spots, while Library Park anchors weekend afternoons downtown.

Curated by Simir Shah

Reviewed & updated June 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.

📍 Where Monrovia is

Monrovia sits in Los Angeles, Southern California. Nearest major airport: Hollywood Burbank (~21 mi / 34 km). It's roughly 15 mi (25 km) from Downtown LA and 110 mi (177 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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💡 Local tip: The Friday Night Street Fair runs year-round on Myrtle Avenue and draws crowds, so park a few blocks out and walk in.

Farmers markets in Monrovia

Friday · 5pm–9pm

Monrovia Street Fair & Market

Big family street fair in Old Town with a certified farmers market, live music, food vendors, and kids' bounce houses.

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Local shops in Monrovia

Books & Stationery

Underdog Bookstore

Nonprofit Old Town bookstore with diverse titles, indie publishers, and local-vendor gifts.

Makers & Local Goods

Family Affair Music

Mom-and-pop Old Town record and instrument shop operating since 1972.

Vintage & Thrift

Kaleidoscope Antiques

Old Town Monrovia antiques destination for one-of-a-kind vintage treasures.

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Seasonal & outdoors near Monrovia

The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Monrovia.

Splash pad · 2 miPamela County Park Splash Pad Christmas lights · 5 miUpper Hastings Ranch Birthday venue · 8 miKidspace Children's Museum Dog-friendly · 9 miOld Pasadena Toddler spot · 10 miKidspace Children's Museum July 4th fireworks · 10 miRose Bowl July 4th Pumpkin patch · 12 miCal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival Photo spot · 16 miThe Broad & Walt Disney Concert Hall

Monrovia is part of the San Gabriel Valley family guide — see the region's best things to do, local eats and events.

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