Los Angeles family guide
Things to Do in Pomona with Kids
Curated by Punita Patel
Things to do in Pomona
Fairplex / LA County Fair
The big annual anchor — rides, livestock and fried everything each May. Go a weekday or opening week, and bring hats (little shade in the inland heat).
Fair tickets ~$20+; events vary
Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
Hot rods and dragsters at the Fairplex, next to the historic Pomona drag strip — a quick, kid-pleasing stop.
~$12 adult, ~$10 kids 6–15, under 6 freeAmerican Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)
A surprisingly hands-on art museum in the downtown Arts Colony — time it to the free Second Saturday ArtWalk outside.
~$14 adult, under 12 free; pay-what-you-can first Friday
W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center
A century-old Cal Poly Pomona tradition — kids watch students ride Arabian horses. The monthly Sunday shows are the only regular public access.
Sunday show ~$4–8Ganesha Park
One of Pomona's oldest, largest parks (60 acres) with two playgrounds, a skate park and a band shell — the summer 'Plunge' pool is a local cool-down.
Free (summer pool small fee)Pomona Public Library
A free, air-conditioned refuge with a solid youth section and toddler story times — a smart weekday stop when the heat is brutal.
FreeFarmers markets in Pomona
Pomona Valley Certified Farmers' Market
Long-running rain-or-shine market at Pearl & Garey with affordable seasonal produce.
Local shops in Pomona
En-Force Collectibles
Downtown Pomona Antique Row shop stuffed with vintage and modern toys, die-cast cars, Star Wars, LEGO, and action figures.
Seasonal & outdoors near Pomona
The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Pomona.
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