2016 Progressive Insurance Los Angeles Boat Show

where: LA Convention Center – 1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90015
Burton W. Chace Park – Marina Del Rey – 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

when: Thursday, February 25 through Sunday, February 28

who: The whole family

how much: $15 for Adults

the Whaddup:

The 2016 Progressive Insurance Los Angeles Boat Show takes place February 25-28, at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Burton W. Chace Park in Marina del Rey. The four-day event showcases hundreds of vessels from entry-level family cruisers to million dollar yachts, plus the latest in boating, outdoors, and marine accessories. Features also include a high-energy kids’ zone, educational seminars from industry experts, on-the-water boating lessons and maritime fun for all-ages.

Cost: $15 for adults; youth 15 and younger accompanied by an adult, and active military free.
For more info: Event info

more info: website

Saturday Storytime

@ Barne’s & Noble Bookstar-Studio City

where: Barnes & Noble Bookstar , 12136 Ventura Blvd. , Studio City

when: Saturday, February 27 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

who: You and your little ones

how much: free

the Whaddup:

Come join the folks at Bookstar with your young ones at Saturday Morning Storytime. Every Saturday, rain or shine, at 10:30 am.

more info: website

Kids Rhythm Club @ REMO Drum Center

where: 7308 Coldwater Canyon, North Hollywood, CA 91605

when: Saturday, February 27 9:30 AM – 10:05 AM EVENT REPEATS at 11:00AM to 11:45AM

who: everyone

how much: free

the Whaddup:

Who wants to bang on something every Saturday?  You do?  Read on – 9:30AM to 10:05AM and again at 11:00AM to 11:45AM. Kids, Parents, Grandparents, Friends all drum together getting in rhythm, singing songs, and enjoying the process of being creative in the moment!!

more info: website

Free Archery Classes @ Woodley Park Archers

where: Woodley Park 6350 Woodley Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91436

when: Saturday, February 27 – 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

who: Ages 9 and up

how much: free

the Whaddup:
Who doesn’t like to play Robin Hood!  Free beginner classes Every Saturday 9:00 AM* to 11:00 AM, except during rain. Every Wednesday 6:00 PM* to 8:00 PM, except during rain.Woodley Park Archers provide all necessary equipment and instruction.

Students must be at least 9 years old and equipment is given out in the first 30 minutes, only. NO EXCEPTIONS.* Arrive at least 60 minutes before class time to get in line and register.

For more info: website

PokeMon Fan?

where: 7320 1/2 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles CA 90046

when: Saturday, February 27, 2016 – Daily 6pm – until March 27

who: Pokemon Fans

how much:

the Whaddup:

POKEMON!: JapanLA Pop Culture Shop is presenting a special Pokemon Day and pop-up shop for those of you who’ve just gotta catch ‘em all. Shop Pokemon merchandise, play trivia games, peep Pokemon-fashion and get your pic taken at the photo booth. Doors open at 6 p.m. If you miss the party, the pop-up shop will be open through March 27.

more info: website

Overnight Adventures: Camp Dinosaur

when: Feb 27 at 6:30 p.m. to 9 a.m.

where: Exposition Park, The Natural History Museum , 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca

cost: $75

who: 5 & up

the Whaddup:

Your kid can become a Junior Paleontologist at this action-packed overnight. Go on a scavenger hunt at NHM and take home your very own dino craft. Price includes overnight admission, all overnight activities, camp patches for all child participants, a light snack and continental breakfast.

more info: website

Family Art Studio @ Skirball Cultural Center

where: Skirball Cultural Center – 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049

when: Sunday, February 28 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Last entry at 4:30 p.m.

who: All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult.

how much:  Included in museum admission – $10 General; $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students, $5 Children 2-12. FREE to Skirball Members and Children under 2.

the Whaddup:

The Family Art Studio is now open every weekend throughout the year and Tuesday through Sunday during school breaks! Enjoy one-of-a-kind art projects themed around Skirball exhibitions. Reinforcing the values of collaboration, community, and caring for the world around us, projects will ignite the imaginations of your family members, whether they’re 2 or 102!

more info: website

You’ll Pop With Excitement: The Amazing Bubble Man

when: Feb 27 – Feb 28 at 11a.m. & 1 p.m.

where: The Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St., Santa Monica, Ca

how much: $20-$25

who: everyone

the Whaddup:

The Amazing Bubble Man (his words not mine) has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. The show combines comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep every child and adult mesmerized. Luckily, the world has people willing to spend the time and get amazing with bubbles, so we don’t have to. There are square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, bubble tornadoes and trampolines.  Even people inside bubbles.

more info: website