It was a big year for little people. Cool play spaces opened, new music studios flourished and trendy shops for kids clothes moved into town. Here are our picks for the 20 best things to happen to Los Angeles in 2014 that made it an even better city for raising kids. (Like that’s possible!)

 

Despicable Me at Universal Studios

Minion Mayhem, Universal Studios Hollywood’s newest ride, opened this summer so your mini Despicable Me fans can turn into rascal-y little yellow dudes for a day. With a 3-D ride, games, treats and water play in the sunshine, your kids have found a new place to play, and it’s the perfect combination of scary and nice (like Santa!).

Universal Studios
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City
Phone: 800-864-8377
Online: universalstudioshollywood.com

photo credit: Jen Arrow

Well, that was an awesome year, wasn’t it? What was your favorite brand new addition to LA for littles this year? Let us know, in the comment section.

-Meghan Rose

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