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Take advantage of your kids’ World Cup excitement with these family-friendly LA activities
Soccer Shots, a kids soccer program, is hosting a Game Day at the Americana.
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The World Cup already is a massive undertaking for organizers. So imagine what it would take for families to brave the traffic, parking and crowds for one of the eight tournament matches at SoFi Stadium this summer.
But don’t worry: There are plenty of World Cup-related things to do with kids and a bunch of activities around L.A. to help you get in on the tournament action.
L.A. County Library's Summer of Soccer starts now
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LA County Library Summer of Soccer
LA County Library is celebrating the World Cup being in town with a “Summer of Soccer” at its branches. Activities include storytimes, movie nights and craft-making activities for kids of varying ages.
When: May 20 to July 9
Cost: Free
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California Science Center's new exhibition celebrates the transformative power of play and the joy of the human body in motion.
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California Science Center ‘GAME ON!’ exhibit
The California Science Center has a new 17,000-square-foot exhibit, “GAME ON! Science, Sports & Play,” full of interactive activities to explore the science behind sports. The exhibit includes a practice batting area and a mini-field to practice soccer kicks.
When: Now, through the LA 2028 Olympics
Cost: Admission is free, but groups of 15 or more require a timed reservation.
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Union Station hosts a World Cup fan zone.
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City of Los Angeles’ ‘Kick it in the Park’
The city is hosting a series of family-friendly watch parties across the city during the World Cup. The parties will have youth soccer clinics and “family fun zones” with interactive activities and arts. Other cities, like West Hollywood and Pasadena, are also hosting local family-friendly watch parties.
When: June 11 to July 19
Cost: Free
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Soccer Shots, a kids soccer program, is hosting a Game Day at the Americana.
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Soccer Shots Game Day
Soccer Shots, a kids soccer program, is hosting a Game Day at the Americana on June 27 for children 5-8 years old. Players will be split into teams to play round-robin style games.
When: 2 to 4 p.m. June 27
Cost: Tickets are $20
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The Torrance Historical Society & Museum
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Torrance Historical Society & Museum
Did you know that the American Youth Soccer Organization, or more commonly known as AYSO, was founded in Torrance? Well, the museum there is hosting a curated collection of soccer memorabilia to celebrate the World Cup.
When: The exhibit is open until Aug. 31
Cost: Free
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