-Weekend-Whaddup- March 14/15
I used my ski pic again. Where is Winter? I want to ski! Who’s with me? Fine, just go to the beach… it’s going to be 90 this weekend.
9TH ANNUAL SANTA MONICA AIRPORT ARTWALK
when: Saturday 3/14/2015 12:00PM – 5:00PM
where: 3026 Airport Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405
how much: Free admission, parking and bike valet.
who: Open to all.
the Whaddup:
Explore open studios, watch art and ceramic demonstrations, participate in art and theater workshops, and enjoy live music and food trucks in the airport’s converted airplane hangars.
Santa Monica Airport, along Airport Avenue between Bundy Drive and 23rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
more info: Website
Walk into the Chumash World
when: March 14, 2015
where: King Gillette Ranch 26800 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas
how much: Program free, Parking $7
who: 6+
the Whaddup:
Families can discover how local Chumash Indians have used indigenous natural resources for thousands of years to create a sustainable way of life on an easy one-mile walk.
Meet at parking lot to left of pond.
more info: website
Disney Cinderella & Frozen Fever
when: Friday March 12, Repeats every day through April 16, 205
where: El Capitan Theatre Hollywood – 6838 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA
how much: $10-$22
who: 4+
the Whaddup:
Disney’s Cinderella is a live action version of the classic tale. Lily James stars as Ella, renamed Cinderella by her cruel stepsisters and stepmother (Cate Blanchett). Despite the cruelty inflicted upon her, Ella is determined to honor her mother’s dying words and to have courage and be kind. With a little help from a kindly beggar woman (Helena Bonham Carter), she may yet find her happily ever after.
Only at the El Capitan: Olaf appears live on stage to introduce the short “Frozen Fever”. Other exclusives at the El Capitan include an immersive light and projection show accompanied by a live organist and a display featuring the Glass Slipper and other props used in the movie.
The film has a run time of 1 hr 45 minutes and is rated PG. Daily show times are 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and 7pm, with a 9:45pm screening on Fridays and Saturdays..
On select days, El Capitan guests can join Olaf for breakfast before the 10:30am show at the Disney Studio Store/ Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop,(adjacent to the theater). Seating is limited, advance reservations required, Adults: $41, kids: $38, VIP: $50, (includes tickets to 10am show.)
The Tiny Tot screenings are at 10am on the Tuesdays of the run
Parking rates at the Hollywood & Highland Center are $2 for up to four hours with validation from El Capitan Theatre.
more info: website
Kite Party
when: March 14, 2015 at 7:00am to 7:00pm
where: Huntington Beach Pier
how much: $0
who: Everyone
the Whaddup:
Kites are flying on Huntington Beach! The Kite Party is open to both the general public and experienced advanced kite flyers, from sunrise to sunset each day.
The general public may to watch and fly in areas outside of the main flying field, which is reserved for experienced, registered kite party participants only.
Professional demonstrations are performed at random times throughout the day. Sport kite lessons are held on the south side of the pier for a couple hours on Saturday and Sunday.
more info: website
Los Angeles Environmental Education Fair
when: Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 9:00am to 3:00pm
where: Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden – 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91107
how much: free w/admission
who: Everyone
the Whaddup:
What better place to learn about green living than the Los Angeles County Arboretum? Young people, their families and educators can discover the latest hands-on activities, ready-to-use lesson ideas, and useful resources that are easily incorporated into everyday life from leading organizations that promote environmental education and awareness.
Highlights include presentations by Kidspace, Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, and TreeMap LA, as well as music, crafts, hands-on activities, and storytelling. Visitors can see wild animals, pick-up a free pine seedling, participate in environmental challenges, and take part in a BioBlitz to discover more about the organisms at the Arboretum.
more info: website
Get Your Hands on Art at the Adobe
when: Apr 11 at 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
where: Reyes Adobe Historical Site, 5464 Reyes Adobe Rd., Agoura Hills, Ca
cost: Free
ages: 3-8
the Whaddup:
On the second Saturday of every month at the Reyes Adobe Historical Site kiddos can participate in hands-on activities and make art projects.
Before your visit, have lunch in the park, enjoy the playground, or bring a soccer ball to kick around. Activities are geared towards children ages 3-8 and are free (with donations cheerfully accepted).
Docent-led tours of the historic adobe and museum are also available for all ages, if you feel a fact-finding mania come over you!
more info: website
A Seaside St. Patty’s Parade
when: Mar 14 at 11 a.m.
where: Hermosa Beach, Valley Dr. & Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
In what has become a popular annual tradition in Hermosa Beach, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, hosted by the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce, brings a touch of Ireland to Hermosa Beach each spring.
It’s a true small town parade by the beach, with school marching bands, bagpipers, floats, vintage autos, step dancers and Irish setters all taking part.
A parade, a walk on the beach, wearin’ of the green with the wee ones…What could be more fun?
more info:
Dive In! Annenberg Pool Bonus Day
when: Mar 14 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
where: Westside, Annenberg Beach House, 415 P.C.H., Santa Monica, Ca
cost: $4-$10
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
It’s gonna be hot this weekend, so it’s time to head to the pool… With spectacular views, splash pad, children’s play area, gallery, historic pool, and Marion Davies Guest House there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the Beach House, and when the weather is this fine, the Pool opens up!
more info: website
Peek Inside Walt Disney’s Barn
when: Third Sunday
where: Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn, 5202 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
The third Sunday in each month, Walt Disney’s Barn Museum, the original Santa Fe & Disneyland Combine Coach, and Ollie Johnston’s Victorian Train Depot, are open for public visiting. Often, Disney veterans and Legends drop by for chats and autographs. The Carolwood Barn was Walt Disney’s own “thinking place” and was moved from his Bel Air home to Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad. It’s a (free!) little piece of Disney magic, right in the heart of LA.
more info:
Bob Baker’s “Something To Crow About”
when: Mar 13 at 10:30 a.m.
where: Bob Baker Marionette Theatre, 1345 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: $15
ages: 2 & up
the Whaddup:
Bob Baker is an L.A. tradition! Join Mama and Papa Goat and 100 more of the world famous Bob Baker Marionettes for a musical “Day on the Farm” you will never forget. Everything from dancing scarecrows to tap dancing bullfrogs warbling “Shine On Harvest Moon”, Something To Crow About puts a smile on the faces of children of all ages.
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater has been declared an historic cultural monument by the city of Los Angeles, and performs in the nation’s oldest ongoing puppet theater. So you have a culturally significant reason to go, as well as just having a blast.
Weekends at 2:30 p.m. and weekdays at 10:30 a.m. through April 4.
more info:
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“May the Forest Be With You!” Bike Ride
Two events in one, that’s right… two for the price of one (actually they’re both free)!
Sunday, May 4
Where: Studio City Farmers’ Market (Radford and Ventura Blvd.)
Cost: Free
For more info: Event info
The Whaddup:
But wait, there’s more… a Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, May 4
“The Biggest Little Fair in the Valley”
Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4
Classic Cars and Poodle Skirts at Bob’s
when: First Saturday of the Month
where: Bob’s Big Boy, 4211 W Riverside Dr., Burbank, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Every Friday the parking lot at Bobs Big Boy in Burbank is chock full of some interesting rides from both then and now, from here and far.
But every first Saturday of the month, there’s a competition for all classic cars around Southern California. it’s also “50′s Costume Contest” night, and they award Gift Cards for adults and Big Boy prizes for kids. So step back in time in your coolest 50′s clothes and win some prizes while you check out the cars and munch on the fries and shakes.
more info:
visit website
Finding Treasures in the Canyons
when: May 4 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
where: Franklin Canyon, 2600 Franklin Canyon Dr., Beverly Hills, Ca
cost: Free
ages: 3-8
the Whaddup:
Pirates aren’t the only ones with treasures – nature has plenty, too! What treasures can you and your kids find in the canyons today?
more info:
Biggest Little Fair in the Valley
when: May 2 – May 4
where: Valley, St. Francis de Sales School , 13360 Valleyheart Dr, Sherman Oaks, Ca
cost: Free Admission
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
St. Francis de Sales School announces its weekend festival this year which will include games and family fun, live and silent auctions, food, pyrotechnics!, rides and live entertainment all weekend long. Parking and admission are free.
Festival proceeds go directly to Saint Francis de Sales School to enhance the educational programs and cover costs that are not covered by tuition.
more info:
visit website
Make a Mustang at the Petersen
when: May 3 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
where: Miracle Mile, Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: $5-$15
ages: 2-8
the Whaddup:
Discovery Days at the Petersen Automotive Museum are drop-in arts and crafts workshops for the whole family, with actors from L.A. BookPALS joining the fun to read stories at 2:00 pm. This week, kids can get celebrate Mustang Madness weekend at the Petersen by making their own paper Mustang! There’s so much here, give yourself a few hours to try to take it all in.
The 3rd floor Discovery Center is a fabulous indoor playspace for parents in the know, where you can play with a variety of blocks and cars, sets and costumes. And as a special bonus, Johnny Rockets is on the ground floor for burgers and the usual fifties fare when everyone gets hungry…
more info:
Have a Whale of a Time: Celebrate Migration
when: May 3 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
where: Leo Carillo Beach, 35000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, Ca
cost: Free Admission
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Join the rangers on the beach to search for signs of the gray whales. And seals. Dolphins, too. You can also explore the beaches and tidepools together. Don’t forget your binoculars,sunscreen, water and $12 for parking. Meet at the visitors center.
more info:
Help Clean Up the LA River
when: May 3 at 9 a.m. to 12
where: Los Angeles River, Various locations, Los Angeles, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
The Friends of the Los Angeles River (FOLAR) invites everyone to come out for a work-party down by the river! Most people have never seen the LA River, but it’s a fascinating and historical part of the city and it needs our help. 200 years ago, it was a lush and green flowing river, right through the heart of the city, and was LA’s only water source. In 1938 there was a flood that took 85 lives and caused millions in damages, and concrete channels were built to prevent that happening again. Today, efforts are underway to re-green the river, and you can help.
There are 13 sites along the river where you can help clean up, and three days of clean up. Register your family to join in the effort today.
more info:
Springtopia! And the World is Blooming
when: May 3 – May 4 at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
where: Los Angeles Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave. , Arcadia, Ca
cost: $3-$8
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Highlights of the Spring festival at the Arboretum include the Wildflowering L.A. exhibit and a host of learning opportunities and outdoor fun. There will be musical performances (Earthworm Ensemble!) and guest speakers and of course, the beautiful blooming gardens. Kid-friendly activities (seed balls, sunflower project, bugs!), music, and food will add to the festivities.
more info:
Wake Up With The Waves
when: every Saturday at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
where: Westside, Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, Ca
cost: Free
ages: 1- 8
the Whaddup:
Wake up and hit the beach! Every Saturday morning there’s a new concert at the Santa Monica Pier with the kids series “Wake Up With the Waves.” It’s a rotating cast of musicians and entertainers who get kids engaged with singing, dancing, playing and more, and there couldn’t be a more perfect way to start the day. Then stick around for family fun at the Pier afterwards. Saturday = planned!
more info:
Celebrate National Train Day With Your Little Engineers
when: May 3 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
where: Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
All aboard! Now in its 7th year, National Train Day is back to celebrate train travel and the ways trains touch the lives of people with events across America. May 10th is Train Day, but Union Station starts celebrating a week early because that’s the 75th anniversary of our beautiful depot. There will be free kids’ activities, interactive and educational exhibits, model train displays and giveaways and a chance to learn loads about the history of Union Station. Kids can tour private luxury railcars, freight and commuter trains, as well as current Amtrak equipment.
more info:
El Gigantico Cinco De Mayo Festival
when: May 3 – May 4 at Various times
where: Downtown, Placita Olvera / Olvera Street Plaza, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
First of all, you gotta hit the Kid Zone, for games, activities and entertainment. There will be music from Mariachis, Norteno, Trios, Folkloric Dancers and Marimbas, museums are open and filled with art, shops and stands. The cafes, restaurants and food trucks will be out in full force to feed your family, in short, this is the perfect place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Friday from 5-11 p.m., Saturday from 12-6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
more info:
See the Stars in the Sky at this Public Party
when: Monthly
where: Griffith Observatory, 2800 E. Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Los Angeles is the place for star gazing, and this time we don’t mean celebrities! Actual celestial bodies are ready for their close-up at this cool opportunity for the whole family to look at the sun, moon, stars and more, to try out tons of telescopes, and to talk to astronomers. With the dry winds and clear skies, it should be clear unless the smoke blows in from the inland empire.
more info:
Polo Match at Will Rogers
when: May 3 at Sat at 2 p.m., Sun at 10 a.m.
where: Westside, Will Rogers State Park, 1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd., Pacific Palisades, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Have your kids ever seen the “Game of Kings” played live? It’s majestic and relaxing to lounge on a blanket with a picnic brunch or lunch and watch horses pound up and down the field right before you. (Players often let the kids on the field between matches to meet the horses.) Learn a little bit about polo, watch a match and then hike the park or tour Will Rogers old house (he was a huge horse and polo fan).
Matches are free and open to the public all summer. Saturdays from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
more info:
Opera in the Park
when: May 1 at 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
where: Downtown, Grand Park, 227 N Spring St., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Feed your soul during lunchtime with food trucks and live music on Grand Park’s performance lawn. Bring a blanket and a change of clothes (kids are drawn to splash in the fountain like bees to honey!). Today’s (free) concert is LA Opera artists sing operas greatest hits.
more info:
TV Out of the Box
when: every Friday at 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
where: Paley Center for Media, 465 North Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, Ca
cost: $5-$10
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Everyone loves TV – even (especially!) kids, whose viewing time is so carefully monitored! They love seeing familiar faces, and you’ll love getting a peek behind the scenes. This exhibit, by Warner Brothers and The Paley Center, takes TV out of the box – letting you look inside and behind the screen…
Highlights include iconic series ranging from The Bugs Bunny Show to The Big Bang Theory, Kung Fu to Wonder Woman, Looney Tunes to The Mentalist…and more.
The exhibit features props, costumes, photos, set pieces, video clips, photo ops, and original animation. Have you ever wanted to see the alien head from V up close, or Tony Soprano’s robe? How about Daisy Duke’s actual “Daisy Dukes”? Have your kids wanted their picture taken with Bugs or Wonder Woman? Now’s your chance!
more info:
Be a Toy Tester
when: May 2
where: South Bay, Mattel Imagination Center, 333 Continential Blvd., El Segundo, Ca
cost: Free
ages: 2-14
the Whaddup:
Does your kid like toys? (We’re going to assume the answer is yes…) Do you think they’re make a fabulous “toy tester,” giving their opinions on brand new creations at the Mattel Imagination Center? Kids between the ages of 2-13 yrs. old are invited to come to this state of the art on-site toy testing/focus group facility to share their opinions on today’s newest toy ideas! You will receive a toy or a gift card for participating.
E-mail the Imagination Center (imagination.center@mattel.com) with your full name, age/gender of your kids, and a phone number where they may contact you.
Shark Lagoon Night
when: May 2 at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
where: Long Beach, Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators at the Aquarium of the Pacific for free during Shark Lagoon Night. You can have the chance to touch bamboo sharks and see large sharks such as sandtigers as well as all kinds of rays in the Aquarium’s Shark Lagoon.
more info:
Ojai Storytelling Festival
when: May 2 – May 4 at Various times
where: Downtown Ojai, 201 S Signal St., Ojai, Ca
cost: Prices Vary
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Fragrant orange blossoms fill the air. A canopy of majestic oaks reaches overhead: this is the setting for the 15th Annual Ojai Storytelling Festival. While there are captivating performances for all ages all weekend, for families, the highlight has to be the Family Fest. which features performances by The Story Pirates and Izzi Tooinsky and a variety of activities for parents and children following the performance. (A limited number of FREE tickets are available, in advance, by phone only. 805-646-8907) There will be music and picnics and storytimes all weekend long. Check the schedule for details.
more info:
17th Annual Calabasas Fine Arts Festival
Saturday, May 3 through Sunday, May 4
LACMA (free day)
I’d been wanting to get over to LACMA (Los Angeles Count Museum of Art) for years, admission was $25 per family member unit and that seemed pretty steep for a family of four. I wasn’t sure what a couple of us would get out of it. I’m not saying which couple. So I never made it a priority until I found out it was going to be free over President’s Day Weekend.
I should note that when I got there it was Target I needed to thank for the visit. There’s a program called free holiday Mondays, which is self explanatory.
The next one is:
Memorial Day
Monday, May 26, 2014 | 11 am–5 pm | *Free, tickets required
Visitors of all ages are invited to a free day at the museum, with bilingual tours, free programs, art-making activities, and live music by Mehrdad Arabi and Friends at 12:30 and 2:45 pm.
There is some great stuff for kids & families:
Art Camp
Art Classes
The Boone Children’s Gallery
Family Days
There is a mix of art, from photography and impressionism to negative space pieces and tribal art from the South Pacific.
I stumbled upon something there that many already knew about, it’s a program called Arts for NexGen LACMA.
http://www.lacma.org/arts-for-nexgen-lacma
Simply put, it lets kids under 18 into LACMA for free, along with an adult. Their goal is to introduce the arts to the next generation. See how they did that? Just sign up and you’re set, at least until they’re 18.
Arts for NexGen LACMA is supported by Andy & Carlo Brandon-Gordon and Goldman Sachs Gives, The Eisner Foundation, The Employees Community Fund of Boeing, and the Flora L. Thornton Foundation.
Security and docents are there to make sure you don’t do anything you’re not supposed to, but they give you room to play. Mine likes to run a bit and it wasn’t frowned upon, as long as you do it in the right places.
There is a lot to see and you probably will want to do it in smallish chunks, depending upon the age of your little one(s).
We broke up the day and grabbed lunch across the street at the long line of food trucks parked on Wilshire Blvd. They’re there every day.
We’ll be back!
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