Barnes and Noble — Media City Center
731 N San Fernando Blvd., Burbank, 91502; (818) 558-1383
Thursday October 01, 2009
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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A special guest, Cookie Mouse, visits this Thursday’s Storytime, featuring the popular children’s book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff. Don’t forget to bring your cameras!
Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, 90802; (562) 437-1689
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $10 per child
Join instructor Carmen Vargas in the Main Gallery/Art Lab for this hour long exploration of art and storytime that will delight your kids.
Hastings Branch Library
3325 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, 91107; (626) 744-7262
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
4 p.m.
Ages: 3-8
Cost: FREE
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It’s party time! Join the fun as you listen to your favorite stories, make a cool craft and play fun games!
Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 644-4211
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
9:15 a.m and 10:30 a.m.
Ages: 2 with an adult (limit one)
Cost: Members: $10 per child/adult pair; Nonmembers: $13 per child/adult pair
Pre-Registration required. Confirmation letter required for class admission.
These playful, 45-minute classes include circle time, story time, and a special animal guest before heading out on a guided walking tour of the Zoo. (Strollers are not provided.)
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Big ears, small ears, floppy ears—bring your own lobes and learn an earful of fun facts about how different animals hear.
The Grove at Farmers Market
189 The Grove Drive, L.A., 90036; (323) 549-9344
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: FREE
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Storytime for kids of all ages at Pottery Barn Stores. Sign up for a Book Club membership on your first visit and after five visits receive a free gift! This will also be presented at the following Pottery Barn locations:
SOUTHLAKE
511 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE
PASADENA, CA 91101
(626) 405-1743
MANHATTAN VILLAGE
3200 NORTH SEPULVEDA BLVD
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266
(310) 939-7703
1651 N. Highland Ave. (south of Hollywood Blvd) (818) 508-0082
Friday, September 25 – Sunday 27, 2009
11am – 11pm
Ages: All
Cost: $5 Admission; Kids under 12 free
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Italian food, music, culture, games & rides! Something for everyone at this annual tradition. This year, see entertainers at the Precious Cheese Main Stage and Precious Cheese Cooking Stage. Learn about Italy at the Genealogy & Cultural Booth. Compete for prizes at Bingo games and just for fun play Bocce! The Kid’s Corner is open everyday and will entertain the kids.
Participating Toys R Us Stores
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Noon – 3 p.m.
Ages: 3 and up
Cost: FREE
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You’re invited to Geoffrey the Giraffe’s Birthday Party this Saturday, complete with fun birthday parades, great activities and free giveaways! Parades will be held every half hour beginning at 12:30 p.m. Check the Toys R Us website for a location near you. Parents must accompany their kids, and giveaways and event materials will be distributed only while supplies last, so be sure to get there early!
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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Go outdoors for a guided walk in Eaton Canyon Natural Area. This is geared toward the family, including small children, and everyone is welcome. Walking shoes, sunscreen, water, and a hat are recommended. The walk is free to the public. Meet in front of the building.
Co-sponsored by Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation.
Placerita Canyon Nature Center
19152 Placerita Canyon Rd, Newhall, CA, 91321 (661) 259-7721
Saturday, September 26, 2009
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
An easy, 1-hour walk exploring the area’s natural and cultural history. Take the whole family out and learn about the area while getting a low impact walking workout. Also a great way to enjoy the outdoors together.
Kidspace Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 91103; (626) 449-9144
Sunday, September 27, 2009
11 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE with Museum entrance fee ($10 for adults & children age 1 and older)
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Families are invited to come out and swing, sway, dance and play! Dance workshops include ballet, hip-hop, Broadway, hula and more! No experience necessary – just bring your dancing (tennis) shoes. All activities included with general admission. Sponsored in part with funds from the Tournament of Roses Foundation.
