About The Family Scout

The Family Scout helps families in South Bay LA discover the best activities, events, and things to do with kids. We curate and verify local events so you can spend less time searching and more time making memories.

Our Mission

Finding family-friendly events in South Bay shouldn't require scrolling through dozens of websites, Facebook groups, and community boards. We built The Family Scout to be the single, reliable source for what's happening this week for families — from free outdoor play to birthday party venues, from toddler story times to tween workshops.

Every event we list is reviewed for accuracy and relevance. We check dates, prices, age ranges, and locations so you don't have to. If something changes, we update it. If an event isn't truly family-friendly, we skip it.

What We Cover

Ages 0–12

Baby classes, toddler play groups, kids' workshops, tween camps, and everything in between. We tag events by age range so you can find what fits your family.

Free & Paid Events

We list both free community events and paid activities. Every listing clearly shows the price so there are no surprises.

Dog-Friendly Outings

Because the family dog deserves an adventure too. We highlight events and venues where your four-legged family member is welcome.

Parents' Night Out

Date nights, happy hours, and grown-up fun in South Bay. Parents need a break too — we've got you covered.

Areas We Serve

We cover the South Bay communities of Los Angeles, including:

Manhattan BeachHermosa BeachRedondo BeachTorranceEl SegundoPalos VerdesHawthorneGardenaCarsonLawndaleLomitaSan Pedro

Get in Touch

Have a question, want to suggest an event, or interested in advertising with us? We'd love to hear from you.