Andell Family Sundays: Textile Alchemy

If you are hunting for family events los angeles offers on a Sunday afternoon, LACMA's Andell Family Sundays series is about as reliable as it gets, and this installment leans into fiber art in a way kids rarely get their hands on anywhere else. The workshop, "Textile Alchemy," ties directly into the museum's current exhibition on Reiko Sudō and NUNO, and it turns that gallery experience into something a five-year-old can touch, fold, and take home.

What's happening

Artists Gloria Westcott and Julianna Ostrovsky lead a drop-in art-making session inspired by Textile Alchemy: The Art of Reiko Sudō & NUNO, the exhibition exploring innovative Japanese textile design. Expect simple, guided projects that let kids experiment with fabric, texture, and pattern the way the featured artists do professionally. No registration, no fee, and no prior art experience required. The session repeats on four consecutive Sundays: October 4, 11, 18, and 25, so if this weekend doesn't work, there's another chance next week.

The workshop sets up outside the W.M. Keck Education Center, and it's genuinely one of the better kids activities LA offers for families who want something more hands-on than a museum walkthrough. Younger children can jump in for ten minutes or stay the full window; there's no set start time within the block, just show up and join.

More for families

Beyond the workshop table, families can join a free 30-minute docent-led tour of the David Geffen Galleries, meeting at the W.M. Keck Plaza at 12, 1, and 2 p.m. General museum admission applies to the tour (the workshop itself stays free), and NexGenLA members can pick up tickets at the welcome table. Tours are volunteer-led and occasionally get canceled, so it's worth checking in with staff on arrival.

Practical info and getting there

When: Sunday, October 4, 2026, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. (repeats October 11, 18, and 25) Where: LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 Price: Free Age range: All ages welcome

Metro's D Line now runs directly to the Wilshire/Fairfax station, a short walk from the museum entrance, which makes this an easy add to a list of things to do near me for anyone already in the Miracle Mile area. Parking is available on-site for a fee if you're driving in from elsewhere in the city.

This corner of Wilshire Boulevard sits in the los-angeles neighborhood zone on our map, close enough to the La Brea Tar Pits and the Petersen Automotive Museum that a family could easily stretch this into a full afternoon. If you're mapping out LA events this weekend, pairing the workshop with a stroll through LACMA's sculpture garden or a stop at one of the neighboring museums rounds out a full day without spending much beyond parking and lunch.

Andell Family Sundays runs year-round with a new theme most weekends, so if Textile Alchemy doesn't line up with your schedule, check LACMA's own calendar for what's coming next. The series is underwritten by the Hauptman Family Foundation, which is part of why it stays free indefinitely rather than rotating into a ticketed format.