-Weekend-Whaddup-
It’s pretty springy out there!
With all this nice weather, you’re thinking about what sort of weekend fun is available between the t-ball games and birthday parties… So let’s get to it, here is your official Studio City Dad Weekend-Whaddup!
The Muppets Take Over the El Capitan for “Muppets Most Wanted”
when: Mar 21 – Apr 17 at Various times
where: El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: $12-$35
ages: 5 and up
Whaddup:
Travel with the Muppets to Berlin, Madrid and London as they find themselves entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine—the World’s Number One Criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit—and his dastardly sidekick Dominic “Number Two” Badguy. The kids will love it, you’ll adore it (seriously, if you can watch the trailer with Tina Fey, Ty Burrell and Ricky Gervais without snorting, you’ve had your funny bone removed!) and the El Capitan is the place to see it, because before every show they’ve got Miss Piggy & Kermit singing live on stage, as well as costumes and props from the movie and a “Most Sensational Muppet Workshop” after select 1:10 p.m. shows (call 818-845-3110 for details and tickets).
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American Girl® Celebrates Native American Culture
(Glendale)
when: Mar 23 at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
where: Griffith Park, Autry Museum, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, Ca
cost: $4-$36
ages: 5 and up
Whaddup:
Kaya’s American Girl stories explore what it was like to grow up as a Nez Perce girl before America became a country. This special excursion helps girls understand even more about Native American culture and teaches them authentic arts and crafts. Join a basket-weaving workshop with Jacque Nunez of the Acjachemen Nation, make your own Kaya Parfleche Bag, and enjoy performances of Native American dancing. Complimentary parking at The Grove, free parking at the Autry.
This program is included with standard museum admission. However, if you really want to treat your kids, there’s a pre-program lunch, (at 11:00 am) at American Girl at The Grove. Tickets for the lunch, which includes admission to all afternoon activities at the Autry, are $36 each. Space is limited. For tickets and additional information, visit americangirl.com/losangeles or call (877) 247-5223.
Details:
Mini-Riders Love Horse Tales
(Newbury Park)
when: Mar 22 at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
where: Rancho Sierra Vist, Via Goleta and Potrero Road, Newbury Park, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
Whaddup?
Bring the kids for an afternoon at the Rancho to see the ranch buildings and restored old carriages. You can take a hike (1.5 miles), or not, and then meet the rangers and volunteers who patrol the area on horseback. They’ll also be showing off for the kids in a horse riding demo in the ranch arena.
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Sew Your Own Friend
(Eagle Rock)
when: Mar 22 at 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
where: Purple Twig, 2038 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles , Ca
cost: $30
ages: 5-9
Whaddup:
Kids can create their own soft creatures. They’ll learn a variety of lessons today as they first make a pattern from a drawing of their own, then cut out, decorate and finally hand-sew the creature. Kids will work with a variety of fabric, yarn, buttons and beads.
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Cherry Blossom Festival
(Pasadena)
when: Mar 22 – Mar 23 at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
where: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada Flintridge, Ca
cost: $3-$8
ages: All Ages
Whaddup:
Descanso is spectacular this weekend, if you’re going to go-go now! Spring arrives in Japan on drifts of pink and white cherry blossoms. Descanso Gardens celebrates this season of promise and a longtime friendship with the Japanese community at the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
Highlights Include:
Cherry Blossom Walks
Meet the nine types of flowering cherries in the Descanso landscape.
Koto Music Concset
A concert with June Kuramoto on the koto, the national instrument of Japan.
Origami Folding with a Master
Learn to create simple and beautiful paper treasures while practicing an ancient Japanese handicraft.
Kids under 5 are free.
Catch A Movie in the Outfield: “The Sandlot”
(South Pasadena)
when: Mar 21 at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
where: All-Star Baseball School, 660 Stoney Dr., South Pasadena, Ca
cost: $5
ages: 5 and up
Whaddup:
Bring your picnic blanket and spread out on the grass for an outdoor movie night on the beautiful baseball field. The show for the evening is, of course, the baseball classic: “The Sandlot.” You can bring your own food and drinks. Hot chocolate, chips, popcorn, candy and other snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
Note: cancel in the event of rain, as this is an outdoor facility.
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Calling All Little Truckers Who Love BIG Trucks
(Arcadia)
when: Mar 22 at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
where: Santa Anita Park, 285 West Huntington Dr., Arcadia, Ca
cost: $15
ages: All Ages
Whaddup:
If your little wheeler likes big trucks, this is the event you can’t miss. Truck Adventures is a unique opportunity for kids to get up close and personal with over 50 trucks and other vehicles that they see every day on the road. Fire trucks, police cars, construction vehicles (in other words – all the tot favorites!) and many other vehicles will be on display for children to see, touch, explore, sit in the driver’s seat and talk to the people who drive these vehicles each and every day.
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| When | Saturday, March 22, 2014, 9am – 12pm |
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| Where | Van Nuys California Army National Guard Armory 17330 Victory Blvd. Lake Balboa, CA |
| Event type | Neighborhood Event |
| Note | Operation Gratitudeis a 501(c)(3), non-profit, volunteer-based organization that annually sends 100,000 care packages filled with snacks, entertainment items and personal letters of appreciation addressed to individually named U.S. Service Members deployed in hostile regions, to their children left behind and to Veterans, First Responders, Wounded Warriors and their Care Givers.Saturday, March 22 9:00 am – 12:00 pmVan Nuys California Army National Guard Armory 17330 Victory Blvd. Lake Balboa, CAFor more information please contact Penny at opgratvolunteer1@yahoo.com |