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    Make a Fastbreak to the Harlem Globetrotters’ Show for Some Crazy-Good Family Fun!

    Win a Family Four-Pack of Tickets to the Show!

    Big Easy Lofton 52_and Flight Time Lang 4Looking for a memorable family experience that won’t soon fadeaway? Well you’re in luck because a combination of entertainment and athleticism is about to dribble into town! This February 13, 14 and 15, the Harlem Globetrotters 2010 “Magical Memories” Tour will bring high-flying fun to the Southland at three great locations in Los Angeles, Anaheim and Ontario. For 84 awesome years, the Harlem Globetrotters have thrilled audiences around the world with some of the most innovative, edge-of-your-seat basketball tricks and most recognizable names in basketball history including Wilt Chamberlain, Curly Neal, Marques Haynes, Meadowlark Lemon and Reece Tatum. Today, a new generation of athletes is carrying on the Globetrotter tradition of basketball exhibitions to delight the entire family. Fans of the TV show The Amazing Race will recognize Flight Time Lang and Big Easy Lofton, contestants and fan favorites in the 15th season of the show. Now you can see them in person doing what they do best! Whether you’re a basketball fan, a Globetrotter fan or just looking for a fun time with the family, this show is for you and your family. (FIND OUT HOW TO WIN TICKETS HERE)

     

    Baby Steps to a Greener Life

    Now more than ever is the call to environmentalism and conservation more crucial. From the world’s steady climate increase to the suffering Polar bear population, signs of global warming are too prevalent to ignore. Cause for even greater attention is the fact that the way we live our lives can contribute to, or help alleviate, the global warming phenomenon.

    This year we hope to take real steps–even if they’re baby steps–to practice conservation, sustainability and environmentalism, and to bring our kids along during the journey. The earlier we cultivate a respect for our planet, the more routine green practices will become for our kids.

    Here are some of our ideas to be more green. (MORE)

     

    The California Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights

    As the rest of the country experiences cold winter weather, our 70-degree temperatures in Los Angeles are cause for celebration and motivation to offer our kids more outdoor time connecting with nature. Today’s kids spend less time playing outdoors than any previous generation. As author Richard Louv identifies in his best selling book Last Child in the Woods, this “nature-deficit disorder” is a real phenomenon that we must try to avoid because “direct exposure to nature is essential for healthy childhood development and for the physical and emotional health of children and adults.”

    To help us in our New Year’s resolution, we are adopting the California Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights: A list of 10 things each child should have an opportunity to do before the age of 14 that encourages children to participate in outdoor recreational activities and discover their heritage. Developed by the California Roundtable on Recreation, Parks and Tourism and endorsed by numerous organizations including the California State Park and Recreation Commission and the Governor, it’s a good guide and an even better wake up call.

    How many of the things on this list have your children experienced? Check out the LIST and our suggestions on how to live up to the California Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights HERE.

     

    Indoor Activity and Play Areas with
    Wi-Fi for Parents

    Whether your kids are going stir-crazy at home because of the rains or it’s too hot outside for a romp at the park, these indoor playgrounds and play areas with free wi-fi may just be the remedy! (MORE)

     

    Free One-Week Junior Golf Afterschool Workshops for
    Kids and Teens Begins January 11, 2010

    kids-golfThe County of Los Angeles is offering free one-week Junior Golf Afterschool Workshops for kids age 17 and under at various golf courses throughout Los Angeles County.  All instruction and equipment is provided during the lessons.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expose your kids to a sport that teaches skill while encouraging sportsmanship and sports etiquette.  The sessions are offered daily for one week from 3:45 p.m.-5 p.m. and will cover chipping, putting and golfing range.  On Friday, parents and friends will be invited to attend an 18-hole putting tournament with awards (and every kid gets an award).  Find the golf course near you and hurry to sign up as spaces are limited!  (MORE INFO HERE)

     

    Parent Date Night: John Anson Ford Amphitheatre Inside the Ford Series Offers Donation-Based, Pay-What-You-Can Evening and Matinee Shows

    Instead of dinner and a movie for the next date night, what about a meal and a theatre show in the heart of Hollywood at a fantastic location? The John Anson Ford Amphitheatre’s outdoor stage is magnificent during the balmy summer months, but their indoor theatre during their winter Inside the Ford season is an intimate setting, with no bad seat in the house. The grounds are open for early picnicking or strolling as well.

    Tickets are a reasonable $20, but on opening night, preview days (evening shows) and Sunday matinees, you pay what you can; the shows are purely donation based. So if times are a little tough, you can still get your quality couple time in with your significant other. (MORE)

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    Monday, February 8 – Sunday, February 14, 2010

    Pajama Storytime

    Hastings Branch Library
    3325 E Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, 91107
    Monday, February 8, 2010 (and every Monday at the same time)
    7 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Enchanted Lunchtime Theatre (A special Valentine’s Mommy or Daddy and Me Date!)

    Santa Monica Playhouse
    Green Room Theatre
    1211 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, 90401 (between Wilshire & Arizona)
    Tuesday, February 9, 2010
    11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

    Ages: 3-6 and parent
    Cost: $15.00 for children; FREE for adults (including a yummy “picnic” lunch)
    Space is limited and reservations are necessary. Call the Playhouse Box Office at (310) 394-9779 ext 2

    Farm Animal Friends Exhibit

    The Children’s Museum at La Habra
    301 South Euclid Street, La Habra, 90631; (562) 905-9793
    Tuesday, February 9, 2010 – June 30, 2010
    Museum Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays open at 9 a.m. for CMLH Members; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Mondays and all Major Holidays
    Ages: All
    Cost: Museum Admission ($7/person; $6/La Habra residents; Children under 2 FREE)

    Kids Yoga on The Green

    The Americana at Brand
    889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
    Wednesday, February 10, 2010 (Call to confirm re. weather conditions)
    11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

    Ages: 3-6
    Cost: FREE

    Spanish Stories for Little Ones

    Ocean Park Branch Library
    2601 Main Street, Santa Monica (310) 392-3804
    Wednesday, February 10, 2010 (repeats every Wednesday through February 10, 2010)
    11:20 a.m.

    Ages: 2-5
    Cost: FREE

    Mommy, Music & Me!

    The Children’s Museum at La Habra
    301 South Euclid Street, La Habra, 90631; (562) 905-9793
    Thursday, February 11, 2010
    10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
    Ages: 5 and under (with parent)
    Cost: $5 per child in addition to Museum Admission ($7/person; $6/La Habra residents; Children under 2 FREE) Reservations required

    Down on the Farm: Music Program

    The Children’s Museum at La Habra
    301 South Euclid Street, La Habra, 90631; (562) 905-9793
    Saturday, February 13, 2010
    11 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Museum Admission ($7/person; $6/La Habra residents; Children under 2 FREE)

    Heart Felt Cards

    Craft and Folk Art Museum
    5814 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 937-4230
    Saturday, February 13, 2010
    1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

    Ages: 3-12
    Cost: $6/child; Members Free (RSVP required. Call (323) 937-4230 x50 or email workshops@cafam.org)

    Valentine’s Day Family Festival

    Japanese American National Museum
    369 East First Street, Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 625-0414
    Saturday, February 13, 2010
    11 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE (all day)

    Going Down Under - Family Adventures

    Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
    301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
    Saturday, February 13, 2010
    10 a.m. – Noon

    Ages: All
    Cost: Garden Admission (Adults $8.00; Students and Seniors $6.00; Children Ages 5-12 $3.00; Children under 5 FREE; Members FREE)

    The Princess and the Frog

    Theatre West
    3333 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, 90068
    Saturdays, February 13, 20, 27, 2010
    1 p.m.
    Ages: 3-9
    Cost: Child $10; Adult $12

    Kids Rhythm Club

    REMO Percussion Center
    7308 Coldwater Canyon. North Hollywood 91605
    (1/2 block North of Sherman Way)
    Saturday, February 13, 2010
    11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

    Age: 2-12 (but all are welcome; parents must stay with children)
    Cost: FREE

    Art of the Ancient Americas – Andell Family Sundays

    Los Angeles County Museum of Art
    5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036
    Sunday, February 14, 2010 (also Sundays through Feb. 28, 2010)
    12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Snow Days at the Zoo

    Los Angeles Zoo
    5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 644-4200
    Saturday & Sunday, February 13 & 14, 2010
    10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Adults (ages 13 – up) $13; Seniors (age 62 and up) $10; Children (ages 2 to 12) $8; Children (under 2) FREE

    ONGOING THIS WEEK AND BEYOND

    Salt Marsh and Sand Dunes Tours

    Ballona Wetlands
    211 Culver Blvd., Ste. K, Playa Del Rey
    303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, 90293 (This is the meeting place)
    Every Second Sunday of each month (call to confirm) (310) 306-5994
    Sundays, February 14, March14, April 11, 2010

    1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Journeys: The Silk Road

    Pacific Asia Museum
    46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101 (626) 449-2742
    Ongoing Exhibit
    Museum Hours: Wednesdays-Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Museum Admission (General Admission $9; Students, Seniors $7; Children Age 11 and Under FREE)

    SKATEBOARD: Evolution and Art in California

    The California Heritage Museum
    2612 Main Street, Santa Monica, 90405; (310) 392-8537
    NOW through Sunday, May 10, 2010
    Museum Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: General Admission $8; Seniors, Students $5; Members, Children under twelve FREE

    The Art of Native American Basketry: A Living Tradition

    Autry National Center
    4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 667-2000
    November 7, 2009 through May 30, 2010
    Saturdays and Sundays
    11 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Tuesdays–Fridays
    10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Ages: All
    Cost: $9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students (13-18) and seniors (60+); $5.00 Adult Students (18 and over with ID); $3.00 for children (3-12); FREE for children under 3

    Dinosaur Encounters

    Natural History Museum
    900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, 90007; (213) 763-3466
    Ongoing Wednesdays – Fridays 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2:30 p.m.
    Saturdays – Sundays 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Museum Admission

    Family Discovery Gallery

    Museum of the American West
    Autry National Center
    4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027
    Ongoing Exhibit
    Ages: All
    Cost: Free with Museum Admission ($9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students (13-18) and seniors (60+); $5.00 Adult Students with ID); $3.00 for children (3-12); Free for children under 3

    Habitat Restoration Volunteer Days

    Ballona Wetlands
    7740 West Manchester Avenue, Playa Del Rey
    303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, 90293 (This is the meeting place)
    Every Fourth Sunday of each month (call to confirm)
    Sundays, February 27, March 27, April 24, 2010
    9:30 a.m. – Noon

    Ages: All (Kids under age 15 must be accompanied by adult but are welcome)
    Cost: FREE

    Gold Rush

    Museum of the American West
    Autry National Center
    4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027
    Saturdays and Sundays
    11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Free with Museum Admission ($9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students (13-18) and seniors (60+); $5.00 Adult Students with ID); $3.00 for children (3-12); Free for children under 3

    Noah’s Ark Permanent Exhibit

    Skirball Cultural Center
    2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
    Tuesdays – Sundays (closed Mondays)
    Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE with Museum Admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12; Children 2 and under FREE) Every THURSDAY FREE for the whole family!

    Family Nature Walk

    Eaton Canyon Natural Area
    1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, 91107
    Saturdays (Weather permitting. Call to confirm the week you want to attend.)
    9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

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    Let’s Go Science

    Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
    2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard at Dallas Drive, Thousand Oaks;
    Thursday, February 18, 2010
    10 a.m. and Noon (two shows)

    Ages: All
    Cost: $14 individual tickets; $9.00 Groups of 10 or more (call (805) 496-1233 to purchase tickets or order tickets online HERE)

    Golden Dragon Parade and Festival

    Los Angeles Chinatown
    Along Broadway & Hill Street
    Saturday, February 20, 2010
    2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Chinese New Year Festival

    The Huntington
    1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, 91108
    Saturday, February 20, 2010
    10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

    Ages: 7-12
    Cost: Adults $20; Seniors (age 65+) $15; Students (age 12-18, or with full-time student I.D.) $10; Youth (age 5-11) $6; Children (under 5) FREE

    Faery Tours of the Camellia Forest

    Descanso Gardens
    1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, 91011; (818) 949-7980
    Saturday, February 20, 2010
    Tours depart at 9:30, 10:15 and 11 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Garden Admission (General $8. Senior/Students $6. Children (5 to 12 years) $3. Guild members and Children under 5 FREE.) Space is limited for this event, call (818) 949-7980 to reserve your spot!

    Friendship Bracelets with a New Twist

    Craft and Folk Art Museum
    5814 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 937-4230
    Saturday, February 27, 2010
    1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

    Ages: 3-12
    Cost: $6/child; Members Free (RSVP required. Please call 323.937.4230 x50 or email workshops@cafam.org)

    Beethoven’s In the House! – Toyota Symphonies for Youth

    Walt Disney Concert Hall
    111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90012; (323) 850-2000
    Saturday, February 27, 2010
    11 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $20

    Lost! In the Arboretum

    Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
    301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
    Saturday, February 27, 2010
    10 a.m. – Noon

    Ages: All
    Cost: $10 per family for members; $12 per family for non-members (Pre-registration required by 5 p.m. Monday before the class. Call (626) 821-4623 or (626) 821-5897 to register

    Family Festival: Art, Activism, Access: 40 Years of Ethnic Studies at UCLA

    Fowler Museum
    UCLA North Campus
    405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, 90024 (Directions after jump)
    Sunday, February 28, 2010
    Noon – 5 p.m.
    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Birds of the Arboretum – Family Adventures

    Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
    301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
    Saturday, March 6, 2010
    10 a.m. – Noon

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE with Garden Admission (Adults $8; Children Ages 5-12 $3; Children under 5 FREE; Students and Seniors $6; Members FREE)

    New Year Celebration

    Pacific Asia Museum
    46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, 91101
    Saturday, March 7, 2010
    Noon – 4 p.m.
    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE with Museum Admission ($9 for General Admission; $7 for Students and Seniors; FREE for Children Ages 11 and Under)

    Target Free Family Saturday: Wear This!

    Japanese American National Museum
    369 East First Street, Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 625-0414
    Saturday, March 13, 2010
    11 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE (all day)

    Kids in the Courtyard: Little Boxes, None the Same

    Fowler Museum
    UCLA North Campus
    405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, 90024 (Directions after jump)
    Sunday, March 14, 2010
    1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Butterfly Brigade

    Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
    301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
    10 a.m. – Noon

    Ages: All
    Cost: $10 per family for members; $12 per family for non-members (Pre-registration required by 5 p.m. Monday before the class. Call (626) 821-4623 or (626) 821-5897 to register

    Fly Me to the Moon — from J.S. Bach to Mr. Spock (Family Concert)

    Alex Theatre
    216 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, 91203; 818 243 7700 x 123
    Sunday, March 28, 2010
    2 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $10 and $16/person (Buy Tickets Online HERE)

    Beauty and the Beast

    Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
    2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard at Dallas Drive, Thousand Oaks;
    Tuesday, March 30, 2010
    10 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $14 individual tickets; $9.00 Groups of 10 or more (call (805) 496-1233 to purchase tickets or order tickets online HERE)

    Americas and Americans: A Celebration of Dance – Toyota Symphonies for Youth

    Walt Disney Concert Hall
    111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90012; (323) 850-2000
    Saturday, April 10, 2010
    11 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $20

    Children’s Earth Day

    STAR ECO Station
    10101 Jefferson Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 • 310 842 8060
    Sunday, April 25, 2010
    10 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Jokin’ Baroque (Family Concert)

    Alex Theatre
    216 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, 91203; 818 243 7700 x 123
    Sunday, May 2, 2010
    2 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $10 and $16/person (Buy Tickets Online HERE)

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