Are you on a budget ? Here are some free or low cost places to take kids.....

1.  Chuckie Cheese, Mcdonalds, Burger King, etc. Many of these places have free toy structures to play in. You don't have to buy the meal or pay for the tokens, just walk in grab a seat and let them go. I highly recommend hand washing and sanitizer though. Haha or do what my mom does take a sandwich and snack to give them over there lol....

2. The park: Playgrounds are always fun especially if you join the fun.


3.  Library's and city community centers in some areas set up a room full of toys and games for young children during the morning hours. Most libraries offer story time.


4. Go to the museum. Sometimes there are programs just for the youngest kids that are free or cheap. Art museums sometimes have arts and crafts for younger kids on certain days before noon.


5.  Pet stores are almost as good as the zoo to younger kids. Let them watch the birds, fish, reptiles, and other animals to their hearts content. My daughters love going to the pet store.


6. Head to the mall, I know you might have to resist from shopping though, but Malls often have kids   activities going on for free.


7. Go on a play date to your friends house or invite them to yours.


8. Head to the beach for treasure finding. Watch carefully what they pick up. If seashells are available great, but sometimes finding the soft, smooth, shiny rocks that can be just as entertaining.
  
Here is some free and low cost events going on in Los Angeles for those who live in the area:


 Click the link or copy and paste: http://losangeles.parenthood.com/directory/event/