Studio City Saturday Storytime

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

when: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

who: you and your little ones

how much: free

the Whaddup:

Every Saturday… yes every… head over to the cool old building on Ventura that once housed an old theater as Lindy  Lindy delights the young ones at their Saturday Morning Storytime. Rain or shine, at 10:30 am.

For more info: website

Free Kids Workshops “Make a Valentine’s Mailbox” @ Home Depot

where: Your Home Depot

when: Saturday, February 6th – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

who: Ages 5-12

how much: free

the Whaddup:

Join the folks at HD in a hands-on workshop and build a wooden Valentines mailbox to hold all your child’s valentine cards from their favorite friends, well, everyone really. After the mailbox is built, your child can personalize their project with paint.

All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.
For more info: website

Rapunzel Tea Party!

Where: Sherman Oaks Fashion Square 14006 Riverside Drive Ste 122 Sherman Oaks ca, 91423

When:  Saturday, February 6 – 3:30 PM

Who: 1-12 years old.

how much: $25/child

the Whaddup:

Come join us for a tea party with Rapunzel! We’ll also dress-up, get face paint, play some games, hear a story, have an opportunity to take photos, learn tea etiquette, and have a tasty treat.

Junior Chef: Kids Cooking Class “Stir-Frying for Kids” @ Williams-Sonoma Sherman Oaks

Where: Sherman Oaks Fashion Square 14006 Riverside Drive Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

When: Saturday, February 6

10:00 AM

Who: Suitable for ages 8-13

how much: free
the Whaddup:

Let the folks a WS show you how fun and easy cooking can be: Learn to make delicious recipes, from main courses to desserts and snacks, with plenty of tasting along the way. This week: Sizzling stir-fries are easy and lots of fun to make. They’llshow you everything you need to know so you can prepare an awesome meal for your family! Suitable for ages 8–13.

more info: website

Norton Simon Family Day

Where: 411 W. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena

When:  Saturday 1-3 – Sunday 2-3 and other fun stuff all day

Who: the whole family (designed for ages 4-10)

how much: free with admission

the Whaddup:

Explore the collections and special exhibitions of the Norton Simon Museum through engaging tours, hands-on workshops and lively performances designed to inspire and delight the whole family. Please see their site for descriptions of their family programs

Family Days Schedule

Feb. 6: A Monkey Celebration

March 5: Readymades by You

more info: website

Cookie-Con!

Where: The LA Convention Center

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For two days, the LA Convention Center becomes cookie heaven. The LA Cookie Con and Sweets Show is the West Coast’s biggest baking and pastry convention. Last year’s show was so popular that this year LA Cookie Con has expanded to two days with three times the exhibit space!

Attendees can enjoy samples from vendors offering cookies, candy, chocolate, coffee, ice cream, beverages and savories. Classes, demonstrations and activities are held throughout the day, including fondant work, pastry decorating, baking, candy apple making, Memories can be preserved at the free photo booth.

As if being surrounded by cookies wasn’t enough to keep any kid happy, the show also features a Kidzone , where kids can enjoy face painting by Urban Sitter, cookie decorating by Baking with Melissa, activities by Mommy Nearest and celebrity appearances by stars of Masterchef Junior and YouTube.

Celebrity chefs include& Ron Ben Israel and Rosanna Pansino .

Think your special diet will leave you out of the fun? Not so! The event features Paleo, Gluten-Free and Vegan exhibitors.

THE PEANUT GALLERY: A CHARLIE BROWN THEMED ART SHOW (Art)

Nerdist Showroom at Meltdown Comics presents The Peanut Gallery: A Charlie Brown Themed Art Show with an opening reception on Friday night at 8 pm. Curated by Aristotle Acevedo, Sam Grinberg and Eduardo Cordova, the show celebrates more than 50 years of Peanuts in comics and animation. More than 100 artists created works that re-imagine some of the characters in ways you never seen before. Free drinks and Burning Buns food truck will be onsite. The show remains on view through Feb. 14.