-Weekend-Whaddup 27-28
Get Crafty at Michaels
when: Jun 26 at 10 a.m. to noon
where: Michaels
how much: $2-$5
who: 3 & up
the Whaddup:
Michaels will host crafty mornings this summer on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays with the Passport to Imagination series with themed crafting sessions to help entertain the littler ones in your life while school is out. ($5/session or 3 for $12) There are also Saturday morning crafts with all kinds of activities from Father’s Day gift making to book or game crafting ($2). Check the website for craft details.
more info: website
Jurassic Park at the Park (Beeman Park)
where: Beeman Park, Studio City
who: everyone
how much: Free!
when: 6:30-10:00
the Whaddup:
Guaranteed to be a great time with some very special Surprises, free handouts and gifts – all from you’re Neighborhood Council, Film LA and NBCUniversal and the Department of Rec & Parks. Come one come all this Saturday for JURASSIC PARK in the Park! Have your photo taken in front of a Green Screen, where you can appear to be chased by dinosaurs!!!!
Great American Backyard Campout
when: Jun 27 at Anytime
where: Your Backyard, Everywhere, Ca
how much: Free
who: everyone
the Whaddup:
Drop the tablets, dump the TV, it’s time to connect with the people in your lives, not via this interweb thingy. Visit with nature, family and friends! The Campout a national, overnight event sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation, encouraging families and individuals to campout overnight in their backyards or local parks and discover the fun of being in the great outdoors.
Take #Campies (Camping Selfies) and submit them to NWF’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages to share your experience. For more information, and to register, please go to: nwf.org/campout.
more info: website
Sound of Music Sing-Along
when: Jun 26 at 6:30 p.m.
where: Hollywood, Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, Ca
how much: $15-$95
who: 4 & up
the Whaddup:
If you don’t like this movie you’re a bad person. Not really. But go and join a bunch of other like-minded fans for a screening of “The Sound of Music” where you’re encouraged to sing along! The 1965 Rogers & Hammerstein movie musical is shown in Technicolor and full-screen Cinemascope. Lyrics are projected on the screen during the movie so you can easily belt out “Do-Re-Me,” “Edelweiss” and “My Favorite Things.”
The Hollywood Hills are alive with the Sound of Music for the grand 50th anniversary celebration! Don’t forget to wear your best Drindl for the costume parade.
more info: website
This one, not so much for the kids. Leave’em home and do something without them for a change. Come on, you’re your own person!
Get ready to ROW! – Rave on Wheels.
When: 8:00PM – Yoga warm-up party – 9:00PM – Doors open for skating – 11:30PM – Special performance.
where: Circus Disco: 6655 Santa Monica Blvd., LA CA 90038
how much: $30
who: I’d recommend over 21 (see website)
the Whaddup:
Head out for a magical night of roller skating, sexy electronic beats, and great vibes. For one evening only this club is being taken over and transformed into an indoor adult roller rink like none other.
THEME – “SEXY PSYCHEDELIC 70’s”
Come in your hottest 70’s fashion and boogie down with us. Dress code not required, but it is strongly encouraged. Bring your good vibes, and come ready to play.
Two stages featuring deep house, and progressive house vibes to keep the night rolling. DJ line-up coming soon.
You can rent skates through us when purchasing your ticket, or bring your own and save on the rental fee. No experience required, but we encourage safe skating, so if you are a novice skater (like most of us), please bring wrist guards and knee pads they’re not as sexy but neither is a cast the next day.
Enjoy the outdoor smoking patio, hookah lounge, food trucks, and more. Bar service will run until 2AM.
We will also be offering a FREE 1 hour yoga warm up session before doors open for anyone who would like to get limber before the night’s festivities begin. Please confirm at registration where prompted if you plan on attending. There will be a special performance at midnight that you don’t want to miss.
Like all Re/creation events, ROW is a party with a purpose. Our intention for the night is to create a unique experience that brings people together in an authentic way, and allows us to celebrate the kid-spirit in each of us. Get ready to ROW!
more info: website
Two Milk Minimum
when: every Saturday at 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
where: Flappers, 102 East Magnolia Blvd., Burbank
how much: $10 (and 2 items)
who: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Grab your kids and come on down for a funny, family friendly comedy show. There’s a full grown up menu and also a super cool kids menu (feed ’em for $5!). The resident host and emcee, Michael Rayner, has performed his comedy juggling show at all over the world. His television appearances include: The Late Show with David Letterman, 30 Seconds to Fame, The Extreme Gong Show and The Gong Show with Dave Attell, Attack of the Show, numerous Nickelodeon shows and Sesame Street.
His Bananas one-hour comedy special is currently airing in syndication nationwide.
more info: website
Stories and Songs of the Elfin Forest
when: Jun 28 at 10 a.m. to noon
where: Topanga State Park, Trippet Ranch at Entrada Rd, Los Angeles, Ca
how much: Free
who: everyone
the Whaddup:
Join a Topanga Ranch naturalist in this hike for kids and families. There isn’t much on the website, so give them a call if you want specifics on what to expect. In my experience these happenings are a good time.
more info: website
Shakespeare at the Old Zoo
when: Thursday-Sunday through August
where: Griffith Park, Old Zoo, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, Ca
how much: Free
ages: everyone
the Whaddup:
The Independent Shakespeare Company does shows every summer at the Old Zoo. Here are some reasons to go:
1. Free, fabulous productions of Shakespeare!
2. One of the most beautiful, best kept secrets of an outdoor space: the Old Zoo in Griffith Park.
3. Bring a picnic and catch one of the special shows throughout the summer where there are fantastic Players in the Park or Invertigo Dance pre-shows for the whole family.
4. Explore and play before the show.
This summer you can see As You Like It or Romeo and Juliet. Check the website to see which is playing tonight. Bring bug spray and warm clothes, as it gets chilly when the sun goes down. Blankets and low chairs are permitted, tall chairs and dogs are not. Shows run all summer Thursday-Sunday at 7 p.m.
more info: website
SoulStice Santa Monica Main Street Festival
when: Jun 28 at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
where: Main Street, Santa Monica, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
The street shuts down and you can stroll Main Street in Santa Monica, eating, drinking, listening to music from six stages, shopping and meeting your neighbors. There are tons of sidewalk sales, and lots of fun stops for kids.
more info: website
Birdwatching for Kiddos (and Parents!)
when: Jun 28 at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
where: Malibu Lagoon State Beach, 23200 P.C.H., Malibu
how much: Free
who: everyone
the Whaddup:
This is a special short walk for kids and their families – just bring sunscreen, jackets, water, walking shoes and sharp eyes – the binoculars will be provided!
more info: website
There’s Gold in Them Thar Pans…
when: every Sunday at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
where: Griffith Park, The Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, Ca
how much: $4-$10
who: 3 and up
the Whaddup:
Eureka! Discover the myths and realities of the California gold rush, and try your hand at panning for gold at an outdoor re-creation of a miner’s panning station. Weekends at the Autry Museum, included with admission.
more info: website
Ride a Real (Mini) Steam Train
when: every Sunday at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
where: L.A. Live Steamers Railroad Museum, 5202 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, Ca
how much $3 Suggested Donation
who: 2 & up
the Whaddup:
It’s not too hard to find a train for little engineers to ride in L.A. (heck, there are 3 other trains in Griffith Park alone!), but none of the others are ones you get to straddle, Donald Duck style, to take your turn around the track. Kids love it (but be forewarned, you have to be 34″ to ride).
It’s tons of fun for all train enthusiasts in the family, from the littlest Thomas fan to grandpa! Be sure to make a day of it by visiting Travel Town right next door, for a whole afternoon of trains.
more info: website
Los Angeles River or Family Ride
When: June 28 7:00am to 4:00pm
Where: 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles CA 90027
how much: Family ride $55; Kids under 12 ride free (any ride)
who: everyone
the Whaddup:
The 15th annual Los Angeles River Ride allows cyclists to bike along a variety of routes originating at the Autry (including the family-oriented activities) or the Aquarium of the Pacific. Adults and older kids can go for a 100, 70, 50, 36, or 25-mile ride; the family ride (open to kids ages seven and up) is 15 miles long and stays on a dedicated bike path by the river. Participants should register in advance (by June 24 for the early registration price).
As part of the day’s festivities, the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition invites younger kids and their families for a fun fair.
The family bike expo features a variety of health and safety workshops designed to empower families who ride bikes.
The Kids Safety Ride is perfect for kids 3-8 years old who are still developing their biking skills. The ride introduces young children to important bike safety lessons through fun, interactive activities. Kids practice their riding techniques on a bike loop within the enclosed Autry Center parking lot. Bikes and trikes are welcome – (all riders must wear a helmet.)
Kids ages 5 to 10 can go on the 2 mile Kids Ride ride on an LA River Bike Path. Bikes and push bikes are welcome, (but please no tricycles).
Riders at all events must wear helmets. Proceeds from the event benefit the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, a nonprofit advocacy organization that is dedicated to making Los Angeles County a safer place to bicycle.
Note that families attending the Kids’ Ride are welcome to park in Griffith Park. All others must park outside the park, (1625 Flower St. in Glendale for rides originating at Griffith Park). Also, while participation for kids is free, registration is required.
more info: website