-Weekend-Whaddup- October 18-19

Final Weekend at the Petersen
when: Oct 18 – Oct 19 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
where: Miracle Mile, Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
This is the final weekend that the Petersen will be open for an entire year as they make big changes and undergo a massive renovation. Check their website for all of the details, there are family activities, movies and special events taking place all weekend long.
The Discovery Center up onthe 3rd floor is a super cool indoor playspace where kids can play with blocks and cars, sets and costumes. And as a special bonus, Johnny Rockets is on the ground floor when everyone gets hungry… try the chili cheese fries.
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Boo at the L.A. Zoo!
when: Oct 18 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
where: Griffith Park, Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles
cost: $14-$19
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
This year’s spooky and safe family festivities are proudly sponsored by 99 Cents Only Stores and include trick-or-treating, jack-o-lantern carving demonstrations, strolling characters and magicians, crafts, interactive musical entertainment, and up-close encounters with creepy, crawly, and slimy creatures. Even some of our animals will join in the fun, with seasonal treats all their own.
- Visit treat stations throughout the Zoo
- Meet wandering “pirate,” “princess,” and “vampire” characters
- Enjoy kids’ karaoke with a live band
- Photograph your costumed critter in our pumpkin patch
- Explore “creepy cauldrons” filled with “worms,” “maggots,” “Frankenstein’s brain,” and “zombie eyeballs”
- View gorillas, elephants, orangutans, giant otters, and other Zoo residents as they enjoy custom pumpkins and pinatas
- Create spider-themed crafts
- Take in the “Campfire Cathy” interactive, animal-themed musical show in our Adventure Theater
Kids under 2 are free.
more info:
Kinetic Theory Circus Halloween Show
when: every Saturday at 2 p.m.
where: Kinetic Theory Circus Arts, 3604 Holdrege Ave. , Los Angeles, CA
cost: $15-$20
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Kinetic Theory Circus Arts presents their 6th annual Halloween circus spectacle! While darkness and decay fill the land, a wild revel of the most spectacular proportions is hosted by the eccentric Prince Prospero. Join us for the grand masquerade that everyone is just dying to go to!
Inspired by the writings of Edgar Allan Poe, the show is visual feast that blends high-level circus acrobatics and aerial artistry with mime, dance and storytelling. Featuring Kinetic Theory’s up-and-coming artists from their pre-professional program. While there is also an 8 p.m. show, that one is too scary for the kids, so catch the matinee, which is suitable for all ages and includes a special performance by Kinetic Theory’s Youth Circus ages 8-13.
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Harvest Festival at Descanso
when: Oct 18 – Oct 19 at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
where: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada Flintridge, CA
cost: $4-$9
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
It’s one of the area’s best autumn events for kids – the Harvest Festival at Descanso Gardens. There are costume parades (so come dressed up!), an interactive storytime for kids, seasonal crafts, a pumpkin carving demonstration, great fall treats from Patina , and picture-perfect autumnal scenery to serve as backdrops to Halloween kiddie portraits.
Kids under 5 are always free!
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