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Chirp Along With Elsa
when: every Friday at 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
where: Chirp, 2302 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, Ca
cost: $12/kid, $8/sibling
ages: 2-13
the Whaddup:
Sick of Frozen yet? Me too. Mostly. But if your little princess is anything like mine, “Let It Go” is still at the top of her charts. She’ll love to go to Chirp, where she can sing and dance along with all the other Elsas and Annas to her favorite songs from Frozen.
Vroom Over to the Hot Wheels Garage
when: Jan 10 at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
where: Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo, Ca
cost: $5-$10 donation
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Love Hot Wheels? Me too. I mean, oh heck… yes I do. The Automobile Driving Museum (ADM) will be hosting a Hot Wheels® Garage with a Hot Wheels® display of life-size cars and many Hot Wheels® tracks and cars to race on and play with. The museum will be hosting a children’s book drive to support South Bay schools. Guests can donate an appropriate children’s book and receive a free raffle ticket to the drawing for cool toys. In addition, a face painter and balloon artist will be on hand.
For more info: Website
Monster Trucks!
when: Jan 10 at 7 p.m.
where: Angel Stadium, 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, Ca
cost: $10-$60
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
BIG! LOUD! BIG! LOUD!
Get the point? These things are big and they’re loud. And they’re awesome! Kids love trucks. Big trucks. Monster trucks. So take them to see a massive collection of the world’s best monster trucks as they battle in the ultimate event of high-octane speed, racing and destruction! Lots of destruction! One of the most popular touring family entertainment sporting events in the world, the Monster Jam is a high-flying, car-crushing explosive event of demolition, speed and powerful stunts with the world’s best monster trucks and drivers whose skills provide an awesome spectacle dirt-flying, high-energy fun.
More info: Website
“The Queen of Colors”
when: Jan 9 at Various times
where: Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, Ca
cost: $25-$35
ages: 4-7
the Whaddup:
The Queen of Colors, based on the renowned children’s book by Jutta Bauer uses ingenious puppetry to weave a simple story about kindness and originality. The Court Painter (accompanied by a Court Musician) creates vivid backdrops for the feisty little puppet queen who ventures into her kingdom to experience the personalities of each color of the rainbow. However, while fun comes in all colors, too much of a good thing can turn into a mucky yucky mess. Full of kaleidoscopic wonder and vivid imagination, The Queen of Colors is a whimsical story about unleashing creativity and choosing not to color within the lines (recommended for ages 4-7).
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Birdwatching with Audubon for Families and Beginners
Where: Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Preserve, 6339 Woodley Ave., Sherman Oaks
When:
Saturday, January 10 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Repeats 2/14 and 3/14
Who: Everyone
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
the Whaddup:
Birdwatching is the most fun you can have for free! You don’t have to be an expert — your first bird is as rewarding as your 100th. Come on out for a fun bird walk at Sepulveda Basin. These popular walks, designed for beginning birders and school-age children, have resumed for the current cool season. Come try out a hobby that will last a lifetime.
For more info: More Info
Kids Club @ Fresh Brother’s Encino
Saturday, January 10
Where: 16060 Ventura Blvd., Encino
When: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: Just show up
Cost: Entertainment is free
For more info: Call 818.528.2100 or More Info
the Whaddup:
It’s free and it’s fun! Kids get to play with pizza dough, have their faces painted, get a tattoo and create some art. You? You get a minute or two to breathe and perhaps enjoy lunch.
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CHILL @ The Queen Mary
Thursday, January 8 through Sunday, January 11
Where: 1126 Queens Highway • Long Beach, CA 90802
When: jan 2-4, Jan 8-11
Who: The whole family
How: Buy tickets ONLINE
Cost: Get a free child’s ticket tithe the purchase of an adult ticket
For more info: More Info
the Whaddup:
This is it, the LAST WEEKEND! CHILL transforms over two million pounds of sparkling ice into larger than life hand carved colorful ice sculptures in the 14,000 square-foot Igloo called The Ice Kingdom, located inside the Queen Mary’s Dome, formerly home to the legendary Spruce Goose. The Ice Kingdom will feature a California holiday theme complete with breaking waves, dancing dolphins and a Surfing Santa. Get lost in the life size candy cane forest, explore the penguin village and slip down three ice slides off of a 30’ high replica of The Queen Mary.
Nature Photo Op
(not for young kids)
Franklyn Canyon Park
Sunday, January 11 at 3pm
Capture a Nature Moment
Sooky Goldman Nature Center.
2 hours.
the Whaddup:
Nature offers the best photo opportunities, but can be a difficult model. Learn the tricks of nature
photography on an easy walk. Bring your camera!