Family Entertainment and Recreational Activities
Jessica Adachi, Denise Cervantes, Zyania Morales, Colleen Perez, Emmy Newton
There are many family activities in Whittier, including seasonal and year-round events. It is important for a family to bond together and discover their community.
Seasonal Events and Activities
Regal Summer Movie Express
Phone: 1-(844)-462–7342 ext.145
This summer movie program is on Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and runs for nine weeks. Admission is $1, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Will Rogers Institute. Stay out of the heat this summer and enjoy a film at your nearest location:
Regal La Habra Stadium 16
1351 W. Imperial Highway, La Habra CA 90631
Year-Round Activities
The Children’s Museum at La Habra
Location: 301 Euclid Street, La Habra, CA 90631
Phone: 562–383–4236
http://www.lhcm.org/349/Childrens-Museum
About: This museum located in the neighboring city of La Habra is made for family fun. Together your family can explore the different exhibits including a Science Station, a Family Art Center, and a Theater Gallery. It is a very fun and hands-on educational center.
Groupon discount:
Click this link for a trending offer
https://www.groupon.com/deals/the-children-s-museum-la-habra-2
- 2 general admission tickets — $10
- 4 general admission tickets — $20
- One-year Caboose Pass Museum Membership (admission for cardholder and 3 guests) — $49
Golf N’ Stuff Family Fun Center
Location: 10555 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Phone: 562–868–9956
http://golfnstuff.com/norwalk/info.html
About: Located in the city of Norwalk, Golf N’ Stuff offers multiple activities to do with the family. Whether it is playing a round of mini-golf or doing laps in Go-Karts or Bumper Boats, you can spark some friendly competition amongst the family, ensuring a day filled of fun. Don’t forget to visit the snack bar and arcade as well!
Prices vary depending on the activities you want to partake in, however, throughout the month of November, Golf N’ Stuff is offering a 4 Pack — Miniature Golf and Ride Family Four Pack Coupon. Each person is allotted one round of mini-golf and one ride ticket.
Magical Playground
Location: 7013 Greenleaf Ave Whittier, CA 90602
Phone: 562-360–1950
About: This business helps parents with young children entertainment; such as play dates or possible a birthday party location!
Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatic Center
Location: 13806 La Mirada Blvd La Mirada, CA 90638
Phone: 562-902–3191
About: Year round water activities from swimming lessons to exercise water activities!!
Membership included year round and HOT deals!
Chuck E. Cheese
Pico Rivera Location : 6005 Rosemead Boulevard, Pico Rivera, CA 90660
Phone: 562-942–7443
La Mirada Location: 15100 Rosecrans Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90638
Phone: 714-562–0717
Chuck E. Cheese Rewards Calendars: Reward your kids for great behavior, daily chores, reading etc. with the Chuck E. Cheese Rewards Calendars. Using the link download and print the calendar of your choice and once all the tasks are completed on the calendar bring it to your local Chuck E. Cheese to be rewarded with 10 FREE tokens.
Starlight Whittier Village Cinemas
Location: 7038 Greenleaf Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602
Phone: 562–907–3300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhittierVillageCinemas/?fref=ts
http://starlightcinemas.com/location/1583/Starlight-Whittier-Village-Cinemas-Showtimes
About: This theatre features a special on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when movies are $5. This is offered year-round which is a great and cost-efficient place to spend time with the entire family, regardless of age! Your family can also collect points through their reward system. You can earn one point per ticket, and collect points to receive free concessions and movies!
Beyond the House Activities
List of Parks in Whittier
There are many parks located throughout the city of Whittier. Click the link below for more info on the various parks and how to rent the park out for an event. Whether it is a barbecue or a play date, the park is a great place for your family to spend some time outside together.
Website: http://www.cityofwhittier.org/depts/prcs/parks/prentals.asp
Map: http://www.cityofwhittier.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=13244
Greenway Trail in Whittier
Website: http://www.cityofwhittier.org/depts/prcs/parks/greenway_trail.asp
Map: http://www.cityofwhittier.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=9420
The Greenway Trail stretches across 4.5 miles of the city. This trail is both a bike path and pedestrian walkway. Other benefits include the trail being connected to local and regional bus systems. There are several stations located along the trail that focuses on different pieces of Whittier’s history.
Whittier Dog Park
Location: 12206 Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA 90601
http://www.cityofwhittier.org/depts/prcs/parks/dogpark.asp
If your family owns a dogs, this dog park is a safe place for you and your furry friends to mingle with others. If you live close to the park, you may even consider walking there to get in your own exercise! Don’t forget to check the set of Dog Park Rules posted on their website before you visit!
Stay Connected:
To stay up to date with upcoming events in the community visit the Uptown Whittier Association website or follow them on Facebook!
Contact:
Marilyn or Vanessa at Whittier Uptown Association office (562) 696–2662 or info@whittieruptown.org
Patty at Greenleaf Events, Inc. (626) 386–5306 or patty@greenleafevents.net
Or visit Whittier events:
Ways to Save:
What is better than spending time with your family? Spending time with your family while saving money! Visit Groupon to learn more about trending deals offered in Whittier and neighboring cities.
