Inca Music

Encino-Tarzana Library
18231 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, 91356; (818) 343-1983
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost FREE

LACMA Art Class

Chinatown Library
639 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 620-0925
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Summer Sunflowers – Bookworms: A Free Storytelling Program

L.A. County Arboretum
301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Park Admission: Adults $7; Students and Seniors $5; Children ages 5-12 $2.50; Children under 5 FREE

Wendee’s Music: A morning full of sing-a-longs and physical activities

Sherman Oaks Galleria Kids Club Program
15301-15303 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 91403; (818) 382-4100
Wednesday, August 19
10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Wonderful Wednesdays – Rhythm Child

Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
2:30-3:15 p.m.
Age: 2- 8
Cost: $3 for Zimmer Museum members, $8 for general public (includes museum admission)

Twilight Night: Ringmasters and Circus Clowns

Kidspace Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 91103
Friday, August 21, 2009
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission ($5 per person; children under 12 months FREE)

Cal Phil Family Night

L.A. County Arboretum
Bauer Lawn and around the gardens
301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
Friday, August 21, 2009
5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Family Nature Walk

Eaton Canyon Natural Area
1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, 91107; (626) 398-5420
Saturday, August 22, 2009
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (weather permitting)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Cymbeline the Puppet King

Culver City’s Media Park (adjacent to the Ivy Substation)
9070 Venice Blvd,Culver City, 90232
Saturday and Sunday, August 22 &23, 2009 (Through August 30)
11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE (No reservations required)

7th Annual Chalk Art Festival & Live Music

Redondo Beach Pier and International Boardwalk
Torrance Blvd. at Harbor Dr ., Redondo Beach, 90277
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Noon – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Cause for Creativity: Tour da Arts

Bergamot Station G1
2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, 90404; (310) 586-6488
Saturday, August 22, 2009
1 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Registration begins at 1 p.m.; Workshop begins at 2p.m.; Bike Tour begins at 5 p.m.)
Ages:  All ages, but it is suggested that kids under 9 years ride on a tag-along, bike trailer, tandem, or other safe child-carrying device
Cost:  $5 for workshop (members FREE) and Bike Tour is FREE

Helios Dance Theater Set Sail with The Lotus Eaters

Big World Fun
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Los Angeles, 90068; (323) 461-3673
Saturday, August 22, 2009
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE for kids; $5 for adults (Reservations required)

Pomegranate Trees (Israel)

Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Sunday, August 23, 2009
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Age: All
Cost: FREE for Zimmer Museum members, FREE for ages 2 and under and grandparents; $8 for general public (includes museum admission)

ONGOING This Week and Beyond

Water Splash Pads and Play Areas in Los Angeles

Summer Music Concert Schedule all over the City of Angels

Noah’s Arc 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!

Sail the High Seas (ArtQuest! Art Odyssey Tours)

The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Saturdays and Sundays – September 6, 2009
2 p.m.
Ages: 5+
Cost: FREE

Shark Summer

Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 590-3100
NOW – September 7, 2009
9 a.m.-6 p.m (Aquarium hours)
Ages: All
Cost: Adult: $23.95; Child (3-11): $11.95; Senior (62+): $20.95 (save $5 off tickets if you purchase ahead of time online)

Pavilion of Wings

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007; (213) 763-DINO
NOW – September 7, 2009
Daily
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $1-$3; children under 5 free