Spring Break is around the corner for Burbank Unified School District which means 9 full days of keeping those little ones busy. If you’re looking for something local to do during March 16-24, here are 12 places to take your kids while staying in Burbank.
1. Pickwick Ice
Pickwick Ice is the perfect place for kids of all ages. General admission is just $10 a person and children 3 and under are free. At the rink, you can rent a bobby which are those cute blue seals that kids can push or sit on to help them around the rink. For public session, hours check their website.
Pickwick Ice 1001 Riverside Dr. Burbank, CA 91506 818-845-5300
2. Pickwick Bowl
Bowlers of all ages will have a blast at Pickwick Bowl with their recently updated scoring system, L.C.D. monitors, and amazing graphics. Bumpers and dragon ramps are available for your little bowlers and games start at just $5/person.
Pickwick Bowl 921 Riverside Dr. Burbank, CA 91506 818-845-5300
Have a need for speed? Riders above 50 inches can speed around in this indoor karting facility right in the heart of Burbank. Zip and zoom around the fun and challenging track which is set for all skill levels, and walk away with your very own customized race results.
Racers Edge Karting 960 Chestnut St. Burbank, CA 91506 818-861-7223
4. Stough Canyon Nature Center
Enjoy a day outdoors hiking Stough Canyon and visiting Burbank’s very own nature center. Tucked away in the Verdugo mountains you’ll find the Stough Canyon Nature Center filled with hands-on tools for learning about wildlife and life sciences. Explore rocks with a magnifying glass, peek into the habitat of some real-life reptiles, and study the species of animals found right here in our very own mountains.
Stough Canyon Nature Center 2300 Walnut Ave Burbank, CA 91501 818-238-5440
5. Gorilla Art
Create and craft your little hearts out at this drop-in art studio right here in Burbank. Filled with supplies and crafting material, Gorilla Art is a great place to spark your little one’s imagination and let them experiment with new textures and ideas. The possibilities are endless.
Gorilla Art 1719 W Verdugo Ave Burbank, CA 91502 818-861-7525
6. Prestige Kids Spa
Gather the girls and head over to Prestige Kids Spa for a mini spa party! Parties of 4 kids from ages 3-10 can enjoy an hour and a half of pampering with a mini mani and pedi, face mask, bow updo, glitter makeup, gemstone bracelet, and a lemonade toast. For more kids, check out their other spa party packages.
Prestige Kids Spa 4100 W Magnolia Blvd Burbank, CA 91505 818-277-2605
7. AMC Theatre
Burbank is home to not one, not two, but three AMC theaters. During Spring break is a great time to catch up on some new releases like Captain Marvel, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, and The Lego Movie: The Second Part. Fortunately, all three locations are home to a MacGuffins Bar so parents can enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, beer, and wine during the show.
AMC Burbank 16 125 E Palm Ave (818) 953-2932
AMC Burbank Town Center 8 Burbank Town Center 201 E Magnolia Blvd #345 (818) 563-4901
AMC Burbank Town Center 6 Burbank Town Center 770 N 1st St (818) 562-1401
8. WB Studio Tour
Experience where Hollywood is made during a 3-hour behind-the-scenes studio tour of WB studios. Kids as young as 8 years old can enjoy the tour with their parents where you’ll visit backlots and soundstages, explore the DC Universe exhibit, enter the Batcave: Batmobile collection, and so much more. Tickets for SoCal residents start at $54.
WB Studio Tour 3400 Warner Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 977-8687
9. Martial Arts History Museum
Dive into the educational, cultural, and artistic experience of martial arts in many different countries at the Martial Arts History Museum, located in the Magnolia Park district of Burbank. Learn how martial arts played a role in history and traditions as well as in films and television and check out these amazing weapons and tools up close and in person.
Martial Arts History Museum 2319 W Magnolia Blvd Burbank, CA 91506 (818) 478-1722
10. Verdigo Boulders
With over 15-foot high bouldering walls and 7000 square feet of climbing terrain, Verdigo Boulders is Burbank’s new climbing gym for both kids and adults alike. Stretch, maneuver, and problem solve multiple courses all while burning off that Spring Break energy.
Verdigo Boulders 266 E Magnolia Blvd Burbank, CA 91502 (818) 962-2377
11. Color Me Mine
Stamp, stencil, sponge, trace, or tape! No matter what technique you use, you’ll be walking out of Color Me Mine with a masterpiece. This ceramic painting studio gives kids the chance to create anything from plates and mugs to piggy banks and keepsake boxes.
Color Me Mine 100 N San Fernando Blvd. Burbank, CA 91502 (818) 566-9990
12. Burbank Certified Farmers Market
End the week of Spring break fun with Burbank’s very own farmers market, which is held every Saturday from 8:00am-12: 30 pm in the parking lot at Olive & Glenoaks. Enjoy food from local farms in Southern California from award-winning organic olive oil to hydroponic herbs. Kids will love sampling some of the healthiest food in town.
Burbank Farmers Market 101 N Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA 91501 (818) 847-4774