The Huntington Library and Gardens in Pasadena has one of the best children's gardens around. Kids can run through a 30 foot tunnel, make music by dropping pebbles, experience mist and rain, see a rainbow, splash in the stream and play with water fountains. Beautifully set-up, the Huntington has done a spectacular job in making a very child-friendly garden. Be warned, however, you kids will get wet! So, bring an extra set of clothes and plan a picnic for a full experience.
One a month on the first Thursday, admission is free to the public. Otherwise, there's an entrance fee for non-members.
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