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Free Shrek the Musical Performance

See the cast of Shrek the Musical perform on the Green of The Americana at Brand, 888 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210, Tuesday, July 19 at 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage.

Full of all-new songs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, SHREK THE MUSICAL is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone! Shrek the Musical will be at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood until July 31st! Go to the website for tickets and more information.

 Super-Sized Human Crossbow Act All New at this Year’s
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Show

“The Human Fuse” sounds more like a moniker for a superhero than a mere mortal, but taking into account what Brian Miser does and has been doing since his high school days, the name is more than fitting. After more than eight years with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus, Brian has launched himself out of his self-designed and built canon more than 6,000 times.

This year for the 141st edition of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Fully Charged show at the Staples Center July 20-24, Brian brings a brand new act and new levels of energy, adrenalin and risk-taking! With a jolt seven times the force of gravity, Brian, The Human Fuse, will arc through the air 110 feet across the arena at nearly 65 miles per hour from a self-made, supersized, human crossbow…on fire! (MORE)

Treat Your Little Stars to Tinsel Town

The day after Academy Award Sunday and we wonder how many of the youngest of the millions of Oscar viewers experienced the same sartorial inspiration as our own “girlie girl” L.A. kid, with her wardrobe change sessions surpassing even that of Anne Hathaway’s. In our eyes, she’s always been a luminary, even before she uttered the words “when I grow up I want to be a star, not the one in the sky but the one that dances on stage.” We’re willing to bet that all of you L.A. parents feel exactly the same way about your L.A. kids. So why not treat them like the VIPs that they are and have some fun with Hollywood and celebrity while taking advantage of everything this great city has to offer. Here are some of our suggestions. (MORE)

Hurray for Hollywood!  Best Places for Your Kids’ Close Up with the Iconic Hollywood Sign

Hot Spots on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Behind- the-scenes Movie Studio Tours

Magic and Whimsy at Historic Monster Park – Experience the Charm of a Benjamin Dominguez Playground

There’s a magical place tucked in a corner of Vincent Lugo Park in the City of San Gabriel where sea creatures have lived and entertained the imaginations of children for the past 45 years. Cast out of concrete by Mexican-American master concrete artist Benjamin Dominguez, Laguna de San Gabriel Nautical Playground is a whimsical lagoon with a sea dragon, pink whale, octopus and other creatures that, in today’s ubiquitous standard playground swings and slides, are amazing to behold. Just as amazing are the efforts of non-profit Friends of La Laguna, the group that successfully lobbied against the demolition of the park in 2006 and won a place for Dominguez’ work on the California State Registry of Historic Places and as a City of San Gabriel local landmark. (READ MORE)

How Creative Can You and Your Kids Get? These environmentally-conscious studios will show you how.

We bet you didn’t know you have a magician living in your house. The latest trick we’ve seen from ours is making binoculars appear out of two toilet paper tubes, tape and string. But we’ve also witnessed her conjure an abstract building from misshaped wood blocks and cardboard, something we’re secretly hoping is the foreshadowing of her modernist architect future.  (LEARN MORE)

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.  Here are some of our ideas to be more green.

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The California Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights

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.  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. 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.

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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 may just be the remedy for the entire family!  Sometimes anyplace but home seems like the answer.  We checked that all of these locations also have wireless internet service, for parents who need to do double duty and work while the kids are occupied. (MORE)

Mattel Imagination Center wants to know what kids think

If your little one is already opinionated about everything, channel that energy into reviewing something they are most naturally suited for: toys! The Mattel Toy Testers program will give your kids the first opportunity to play with and test toys new to or not even on the market yet. It will hardly seem like “work” when your kids (ages 5 and older) share their very important comments, reviews and opinions...(MORE)

Kid-friendly farmers markets in Los Angeles helps families go green while entertaining the kids

Not only do Famers’ Markets offer locally grown produce which is good for the environment and our local farmers, but the prices on organic goods are often cheaper than what you’ll find at your local Whole Foods or specialty brick and mortar. Add to that the abundance of children’s activities at many of these Farmers markets and it’s a win-win...(MORE)

Parent and me movie matinees around town cater to and welcome babies

Movie theaters, libraries and churches are probably the few places remaining that can legitimately shush a child from disrupting the masses. Luckily, there are places that not only welcome, but cater to parents with loud, crying babies. So if you want to catch a flick but are discouraged because of your baby’s cries, don’t be at the following theatres…(MORE)

Nature centers in and around Los Angeles show kids where the real wild things are — for free!

Head outside and help your kids discover the real wild things in and around L.A. at some area nature centers and wildlife sanctuaries. The L.A. Zoo is always an obvious choice for wild finds but these days admission alone can cost $50 for the family. Nature Centers on the other hand are not zoos, rather wild animal sanctuaries that care for hurt fauna...(MORE)

Chasing choo-choos: train rides and train-related activities for kids in Los Angeles

As serious as your attraction to trains is, you have to think it’s more than just a product of genius marketing by a company who created the allure of a bright-eyed, gentle smiled, albeit totally reticent Choo-Choo named Thomas and his many friends. For your kid that’s crazy for choo-choos, here’s a list of train rides and activities around town. (MORE)