Tea Parties to bring the family together, the biggest Bicycle Race in the whole of these United States of America… plus a Circus, A Hard Day’s Night and and more-

Amgen Tour of California

The Amgen Tour of California is heading South and Friday will be at Magic Mountain for your Time Trial viewing pleasure. The race was supposed to be in Big Bear but since it’s snowing up there, they thought this made more sense. Probably less exciting but it’s a good opportunity for the time trial specialists to make up some time on the General Classification.

If you can’t make it on Friday, the climb up Mt. Baldy on Saturday or the ride into Pasadena on Sunday will both be great opportunities to see the spectacle up close.

Grab more info here: website

Daddy Daughter Tea Date

who: Daddies & Daughters

where: The Farmer’s Market LA, 6333 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA, US (upstairs)

when: May 16, 2015 – 10:30am – 3:30pm

how much: free!

Organize and mobilize dads from as many parts of the globe as possible with the focus being on building stronger relationships with our daughters through the age old past time of High Tea. Why Tea? Read HERE for the answer to that.

This is part of a national movement to encourage dads to spend more quality time with their daughters, communicating their significance and connect daughter and dad. Often, when a girl feels valued by her father, she doesn’t go seeking that value in her male peers. A strong, healthy relationship with dad is a good indicator of emotional health and many other markers in young girls and one of the best ways to connect with our daughters is to take time to just sit and listen to them. Listen and engage them.

So sign up and come on down. This is an event not to be missed!

more info: website

Circus Vargas “Arlequin”

when:
where: 777 N. (sounds lucky doesn’t it?) Front St., Burbank
who: the whole family
how much: 15-70 bucks, kids under t2 are free

the whaddup:

Get ready for the ultimate entertainment extravaganza for all ages, where the magic begins and the heart-pounding, death-defying action takes place. It’s awe-inspiring excitement, all under the Circus Vargas big top… where aerialists, acrobats, clowns and the ballyhoo of nostalgic Americana engulf you from the magical moment.

Be sure to come 30 minutes early for an interactive pre-show where your kids create their own magic center ring.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit http://www.circusvargas.com or call 877-GOTFUN-1.

more info: website

Friday Jazz at LACMA

who: all ya’all
when:: Friday Nights (thru October)
how much: gratis
where: 5900 Wilshire Blvd

the Whaddup:

Don’t forget blankets, sweaters, chairs and a picnic to while you lounge on the grass and listen to the jazz… Every Friday from April 18th through the end of October, you can hear a free jazz concert at LACMA in the grand entrance.

Bring the kids early to snag great seats and let them run around Hancock Park, rolling down the hill and exploring the tar pits before the concert starts. And remember that the museum is free to all Los Angeles County residents after 5 p.m. on Fridays (Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays too!), so be sure to check out the latest exhibits.

more info: website

Wake Up With The Waves: Concerts at the Pier

when: every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

where: Westside, Santa Monica Pier , Central Plaza, 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!

May 16 – David Tobocman

more info: website

Get Inspired On A Family Hike

when: May 16 at 10 a.m.

where: Santa Monica Mountains Visitor Center, 26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, Ca

cost: Free

ages: All Ages

the Whaddup:

Step away from the chores of home and take a walk with the ones you love… and a ranger. This is an easy 1-mile loop trail to learn about the local history and plants. Get spectacular 360 degree views of the mountains and ocean!

more info: website

Free Fun & Healthy Family Play Day

when: May 16 at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

where: Valley, Los Angeles Valley College, 5800 Fulton Ave., Valley Glen, Ca

cost: Free

ages: 1-13

the Whaddup:

There are over 40 booths full of exciting activities including story time, musical performances, physical activities, games, art activities, learning activities and prizes.

Every kiddo will go home with a free age appropriate book and families will receive a bag of fresh fruits and vegetables – while supplies last.

more info: website

Outdoor Screening: “A Hard Days Night”

when: May 16 at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

where: NoHo Plaza, 5225 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, Ca

how much: Free

who: All Ages

the Whaddup:

North Hollywood International Film Festival presents the first in its series of Free Outdoor Summer Movies with a screening of the Beatles film, A Hard Days Night. Kids love the goofiness and the music, parents (and Grandparents) love it for the nostalgia and the movie itself!

Free popcorn, free movie, free fun! Be there at sundown and bring a sweater just in case.

more info: website