Fun Ride with CORBA (Concerned Off-Road Bicyclists Association)

Malibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, 91302
Saturday, October 3, 2009
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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In conjunction with Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, this event will give you an opportunity to do just that while helping kids stay active, get outdoors and stay on the path to healthy living. This will be a ride followed by a barbecue. All ages are welcome! If the Kids are too young to ride, feel free to bring a bike trailer or trail-a-bike and tow them along. These can be your own kids, nieces, nephews, friends kids, neighbor kids… Kids must have their own bikes and helmets. There will be a few different ride options for different age groups. Feel free to participate even if you don’t have any kids to bring.

Mar Vista Fall Festival

Mar Vista Park
11430 Woodbine St., Los Angeles, 90066; (310) 398-5982
Saturday, October 3, 2009
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Free family fun! Kidz Go Green Zones with Jumpers, Crafts, Face Painting, Games, Prizes and a Petting Zoo. Art Shows, Live Stage Entertainment. Booths with eco solutions, products and information.

Entertainment includes:
Stilt Circus
Kiddle Karoo
Red Ribbons Square Dancers
The Summer of Love Band
The Divine Ms. Didi Pop
Mar Vista RC Cheer Squad
Student Art Show in Auditorium
Outdoor Art Exhibit and Sale

Chinatown mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Chinatown Central Plaza
N Broadway and W College St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Saturday, October 3, 2009
5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Featuring cultural entertainment for the whole family. Central Plaza is the hub for entertainment that day. The Shaolin Warriors of Chinatown and Chinese acrobats will be featured during the afternoon hours, followed by a demonstration of moon cake making, free samples of moon cakes, and a performance explaining the origins of the Moon Festival by the 2009 Miss L.A. Chinatown Queen and Court at dusk. The Griffith Observatory, which is making telescopes available for the event, will demonstrate how to get the best views of Jupiter and the moon. Live music will be featured on stage until 10:00pm.

Moon Festival entertainment is free to the public and will run from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. in Chinatown’s historic Central Plaza (943-951 N. Broadway Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012). You are encouraged to use the convenient Metro Gold Line and exit at the Chinatown Station.

8th Annual Interfaith Blessing of the Animals

North Side of Marine Stadium
5225 E. Paoli Way (@ E. Eliot St.), Long Beach, 90803
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Noon
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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This is not an event just for kids per se, but with all of the animals in attendance it is sure to be a kid pleaser. If you have a furry friend that is part of your family, bring them along to be blessed as well. Not just for dogs and cats, other blessings of the animals have been graced with birds, rabbits, horses, lizards, pigs and any creature you call your pet. The event is located on the grassy, shady park, on the waterfront. There’s free parking when you enter the lot off Nieto Ave.

Be sure to check the website for many other happenings at the location on this, St. Francis weekend, including the most beautiful Chihuahua contest, Ugly Dog and Cute Dog Contests, Pet Adoptions and a Vendor Fair. Presented by Haute Dogs.

Kidrockers

The Echo
1822 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles,
Sunday, October 4, 2009
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 3 -13
Cost: $9 in advance or $12 at the door. 
Website to purchase advance tickets.

Matt Dwyer is hosting this afternoon show geared toward young music fans — age 3 to 13 — and their parents with performances by The Damselles, as well as Quazar & the Bamboozled.

These all-ages shows are designed to bring families together to experience some of the most engaging and vital artists in indie music and comedy. Artists perform original (not specifically made for children) songs in a manner that is both authentic and kid-friendly. Past artists include Rogue Wave, Ra Ra Riot, Tad Kubler (and members of the Hold Steady), Matthew and Ira of Nada Surf, Vivian Girls, Langhorne Slim & The War Eagles, The Jealous Girlfriends, Harlem Shakes, Chairlift, Jeffrey Lewis, Le Switch, The Radar Brothers, The Subjects, Looker, Bishop Allen, The Spinto Band, The Deadly Syndrome, Afternoons, The Broken West, Henry Clay People, Local Natives, Locksley, Phonograph, Palomar, Pela, Los Campesinos!, Chris Baron and LEVY. Kidrockers hosts include Seth Herzog, Craig Baldo, Matt Dwyer, Greg Behrendt, Bobby Tisdale and Patton Oswalt.

Brush and Ink: Korean Painting

Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles Times Central Court
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 857-6000
Sunday, October 4, 2009 (Also offered October 18 and 25, 2009)
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 pm
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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This is part of the Andell Family Sunday series at LACMA. Be inspired by the varied Korean paintings in LACMA’s collection—find delicate bamboo and peonies, beautiful landscapes, and animals, like tigers. Paint with artists Sean Gall, Peggy Hasegawa, Jenny Ly, and Quan Yen Trang.

SouthPas ArtsFest

South Pasadena
Saturday, October 3, 2009
5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with participating merchants and galleries, is proud to present ArtsFest 2009, an evening of gallery tours and festivities to celebrate the creative spirit in South Pasadena, October 3rd from 5 pm to 10 pm.
Eight galleries and open studios will display the works of renowned and local artists. ArtsFest guests are encouraged to stroll along the gallery route or ride the ArtMobile circulator bus throughout the evening. The California Art Club Plein Air Paint-out exhibition will be featured in the South Pasadena Library Community Room 1115 El Centro Street.
 
• Art Walk 8 galleries/studios
• Live music & entertainment
• Wine tasting, beer garden & food court

Live music hosted by South Pasadena Music Center and Conservatory will be on stage at two venues: The Main Stage at the food, wine and beer garden at the Mission Gold Line Station Walking Man Plaza, and at South Pasadena Music Center, 1509 Mission Street.

Dozens of participating merchants along Mission Street will host open houses and extended hours for ArtsFest patrons. Two Grand Relocations and a grand opening are scheduled for the evening as well.

GALLERIES:

California Art Club Plein Air Exhibition
South Pasadena – City of Trees
(Friday, October 2 and Saturday October 3 only)
South Pasadena Public Library Community Room
1115 El Centro Street
South Pasadena, CA 91030

Michael Hollis Fine Art
238 Pasadena Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
626.441.4333
www.hollisgallery.com

LouWe Gallery
306 Hawthorne Street
South Pasadena, CA 91030
626.799.5551
www.louwegallery.com

Fremont Gallery
812 Fremont Avenue Suite 100
South Pasadena, CA 91030
626.403.9902
www.fremontgallery.com

SoPas Gallery
1121 Mission Street
South Pasadena, CA 91030
626.441.2339
www.southpaschamber.com

Tah Gallery
1015 Mission Street
South Pasadena, CA 91030
626.441.6846
www.tahgallery.com

SPACE Arts Center and Gallery
1506 Mission Street
South Pasadena, CA 91030
626.441.4788
www.spaceartscenter.com

Burke Triolo Studio
538 Mission Street
South Pasadena, CA 91030
626.799.1405
www.burketriolo.com

SOPA Studios
1025 Hope Street
South Pasadena, CA 91030
626.354.1063
www.sopastudios.com

MUSIC
South Pasadena Music Center and Conservatory Presents Live Music on Stage at Two Venues. For a complete schedule visit the website.

Children’s Storytime with Special Guest Clifford the Big Red Dog

Barnes and Noble – Pico-Westwood
10850 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, 90064; (310) 475-3138
Saturday October 03, 2009
2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Attend a very special storytime featuring a special guest appearance by Clifford the Big Red Dog!

October Pumpkin Fest

La Habra Children’s Museum
301 S Euclid St. La Habra, 90631; (562) 905-9793
Saturday, October 3, 2009
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Pumpkins are not just decorations on the front porch! Celebrate the new fruit! Learn its history, life cycle, about different varieties of pumpkins and their cousins, and find some favorite recipes. Decorate a pumpkin to take home and taste some foods made with pumpkin. Generously funded by Target stores.

L.A. Kids Consignment Sale

7733 Hayvenhurst Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406
Friday, October 2, 2009; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday October 3, 2009; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday October 4, 2009; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Ages: Parents
Cost: FREE Admission
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With 450 families participating in the LA Kids Consignment sale there will be over 50,000 amazing new and gently used kids’ items at amazing prices! You’ll find clothing, toys, shoes, strollers, baby equipment, maternity, costumes, bikes, scooters, books, DVDs, puzzles and so much more!! Hundreds of Halloween costumes to choose from. Buy your kids’ entire winter wardrobe! Stock up for Christmas early!

These sales only happen twice a year so don’t miss them!!

50% off many items

Want to shop before the public, beat the crowds and get great bargains? Consider volunteering for one 3 hour session. Check out the Volunteer page on the websites!

Donations from both sales benefit Los Angeles and Santa Clarita charities.

CASH and credit only, no checks.