Dog Man The Musical at Fred Kavli Theatre

If your kids have a stack of Dog Man books by the bed, this one is for them. Dog Man: The Musical brings Dav Pilkey's half-dog, half-cop hero to the stage, and it lands on the list of family events Los Angeles parents can plan around in early November.

When: Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:00 PM to about 8:00 PM Where: Fred Kavli Theatre, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

What to expect

The show follows Dog Man, who has the head of a dog and the body of a police officer, as he chases crime and tries to keep the city safe. The source material is the worldwide bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, so expect the same silly, heartfelt tone that makes the books a favorite with young readers. Ticketmaster lists it as children's theatre, which fits: it is a live musical built for kids and the grown-ups who bring them.

It is a good first theater outing for a younger kid, and a fun one for a reader who already knows every character by heart. If you are collecting things to do with kids LA has to offer this fall, a school-night musical in Thousand Oaks is an easy one to slot in.

Getting there and tickets

The Fred Kavli Theatre sits inside the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, off East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, about a 45 minute drive from central Los Angeles without traffic. Plan extra time for a weekday evening drive on the 101, and arrive early enough to park and find your seats before the 6 PM curtain.

We could not confirm a ticket price from the listings, so check the Ticketmaster page for current pricing and availability before you go. The show runs roughly two hours according to the listing, and a 6 PM start means a late dinner afterward, so you may want to feed the kids first.

More ideas

Browse the rest of the family category for other shows, outings and weekend plans. Thousand Oaks is outside the city proper, so pair the trip with a stroll around the Civic Arts Plaza grounds if you arrive early.