John Abrams Animal Magic
Altadena Main Library
600 East Mariposa St.,Altadena, 91001
Tuesday, June 30th
2 p.m.
and
Bob Lucas Branch Library
2659 Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, 91001
Tuesday, June 30th
4:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Krikorian Theatre Kids Series – Nim’s Island – Rated PG
Pico Rivera Village Walk 15
8540 Whittier Blvd., Pico Rivera 90660; (562) 205-3456
and
Monrovia Cinema 12
410 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia 91016; (626) 305-7469
Tuesday, June 30
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $1

We’re All in the Same Boat – author reading and musical storytime
Culver City Julian Dixon Library
4975 Overland Avenue, Culver City, 90230; 310 559–1676
Tuesday, June 30
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Free Movies at Regal Theatres Free Family Film Festival
Tuesdays and Wednesdays until August 12, 2009
10 a.m. (all movies start at this time)
Cost: FREE
Alhambra Renaissance Stadium 14
1 East Main Street, Alhambra, 91801 (626) 300-8312
Grand Palace Stadium 6
4767 Commons Way, Calabasas, 91302 (818) 223-0223
Galaxy Stadium 11
435 Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos 90703 (562) 865-5289
La Habra Stadium 16
1351 W. Imperial Hwy, La Habra 90631 (562) 690-4909
Long Beach Stadium 26 & IMAX
7501 East Carson, Long Beach 90808 (562) 429-3321
Promenade Stadium 13
550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates 90274 (310) 544-3042
Canyon Country Stadium 10
18800 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91351 (661) 299-9385
West Covina Stadium 18
1200 Lakes Driv, West Covina, 91790 (626) 919-8331

Puppetolio!
Santa Monica Puppet and Magic Center
1014 Broadway St., Santa Monica; (310) 656-0438
Tuesday, June 30 and Thursday, July 2 at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, July 1, 4 and 5 at 2 p.m.
Ages: 3 and up
Cost: $7.50

Santa Monica Main Street Fourth of July Parade
Santa Monica Civic Center
Saturday, July 4
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

July 4th Celebration – CBS Studio Center
CBS Studio Center
4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, 91604; (818) 655-5916
Saturday, July 4, 2009
5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Advance Tickets Adult $15; Child (age 6-12) $8

Family Nature Walk
Eaton Canyon Natural Area
1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, 91107; (626) 398-5420
Saturday, July 4, 2009
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (weather permitting)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Kids Rhythm Club
REMO Percussion Center
7308 Coldwater Canyon. North Hollywood 91605
(1/2 block North of Sherman Way)
Saturday, July 4
11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Age: 2-12 (but all are welcome; parents must stay with children)
Cost: FREE

Dig It!
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
Sunday, July 5
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE with museum admission

Americana Family Festival
Bowers Kidseum
1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana
Sunday, July 5
Noon – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Colorful Koi (Japan)
Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 761-8910
Sunday, July 5
2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Ages: 8 and under
Cost: $3 per child in addition to museum fee

ONGOING This Week and Beyond

School House Rock Live! Too (Musical Performance)
Greenway Court Theatre
544 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood; (323) 655-7679 ext. 100
(1 block south of Melrose).
Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 4 p.m.
(until July 26, 2009)
Ages: All
Cost: $18 children and seniors; $24 adults

ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938–1950
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
NOW – August 9
Hours
Ages: All
Cost: FREE to all every Thursday; All other days: Children under 2 FREE; Children ages 5-12 $5; General Admission $10; Students and Seniors $7

Cool Globes Outdoor Exhibit
Exposition Park, Rose Garden
Address
NOW – July 23, 2009
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

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

Boogaloo Event
Grandstar Jazz Club, Chinatown
943 N. Broadway (Sun Mun Way), Los Angeles
Saturday June 27, 2009
1p.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: All (Adults not admitted without kids)
Cost: $10 kids all ages; Accompanying adults FREE

Magic Show – Performance
Granada Hills Library
10640 Petit Ave., Granada Hills, 91344; (818) 368-5687
Saturday, June 27
4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Songs of the Seven Seas – Performance
Los Angeles Central Library
Mark Taper Auditorium
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, 90071; (213) 228-7000
Saturday, June 27
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Panda Diary (Pandafuru Raifu) L.A. Film Festival Special Screening
Landmark 8
10850 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, 90064
Saturday, June 27
1:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5

Youth Fun Fish
Legg Lake, Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
555 North Durfee Avenue
El Monte, CA, 91733
Saturday, June 27, 2009
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Registration begins at 8 a.m.)
Ages: 15 and under
Cost: FREE

Weekend Tidepool Walks
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Point Fermin State Marine Park
807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro 90731; (310) 548-7705
Saturday, June 27
7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Petite Etiquette: Basic Life Skills
Vroman’s Bookstore
667 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, 91101; (626) 449-5320
Saturday, June 27
1p.m. – 2 p.m.
Ages: 5-17
Cost: $15.00 per student (plus tax) Call to sign up.

Mean Green Flying Machines
California African American Museum
600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, 90037; (213) 744-7432
Saturday, June 27
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All (Young children must be accompanied by adult)
Cost: FREE (Reservations recommended. Call (213) 744-2024)

Echo Park Lake WalkingTour
Echo Park Historical Society
Meet at Echo Park Boathouse
751 Echo Park Ave.
Saturday, June 27
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5 donation for adults; FREE children age 12 and under

Train Day!
L.A. Farmers Market
6333 West Third Street, L.A.; (323) 933-9211
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Noon – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Pier Daze – Pirate Invasion Faire & Festival
Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier
99 39th Pl, Long Beach, 90803
Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE admission

Summer Sunset Concert: Mamifero
Fowler Museum
Westwood – UCLA Campus
Sunday, June 28
4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Happy Birthday, Kidspace!
Kidspace Museum
480 N Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 91103; (626) 449-9144
Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28
11a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $10 per person

Classic Car Show and Music Concert – Misplaced Priorities
Memorial Park
1301 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada Flintridge, 91011
Sunday, June 28
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Classic Car Show before concert)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

ONGOING This Week and Beyond

School House Rock Live! Too (Musical Performance)
Greenway Court Theatre
544 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood; (323) 655-7679 ext. 100
(1 block south of Melrose).
Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 4 p.m.
(until July 26, 2009)
Ages: All
Cost: $18 children and seniors; $24 adults

ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938–1950
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
NOW – August 9
Hours
Ages: All
Cost: FREE to all every Thursday; All other days: Children under 2 FREE; Children ages 5-12 $5; General Admission $10; Students and Seniors $7

Cool Globes Outdoor Exhibit
Exposition Park, Rose Garden
Address
NOW – July 23, 2009
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

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

American Magic-Lantern Theater The Darker Side of Light Exhibition
The Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90024; (310) 443-7000
Monday, June 22
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Reptile Family – Performance
North Hollywood Regional Library
5211 Tujunga Ave., N. Hollywood, 91601; (818) 766-7185
Tuesday, June 23
5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

The Grove Summer Session Series – Painting with Artist Peter Tigler
The Grove Park
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 900-8080
Tuesday, June 23
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Krikorian Theatre Kids Series – Horton Hears a Who!
Pico Rivera Village Walk 15
8540 Whittier Blvd., Pico Rivera 90660; (562) 205-3456
and
Monrovia Cinema 12
410 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia 91016; (626) 305-7469
Tuesday, June 23
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $1

Free Movies at Regal Theatres Free Family Film Festival
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 23 and 24
10 a.m. (all movies start at this time)
Cost: FREE
Alhambra Renaissance Stadium 14
1 East Main Street, Alhambra, 91801 (626) 300-8312
Charlotte’s Web (G) and Kung Fu Panda (PG)
Grand Palace Stadium 6
4767 Commons Way, Calabasas, 91302 (818) 223-0223
Charlotte’s Web (G) and Nim’s Island (PG)
Galaxy Stadium 11
435 Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos 90703 (562) 865-5289
The Tale Of Despereaux (G) and Nim’s Island (PG)
La Habra Stadium 16
1351 W. Imperial Hwy, La Habra 90631 (562) 690-4909
Horton Hears A Who (G) and Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)
Long Beach Stadium 26 & IMAX
7501 East Carson, Long Beach 90808 (562) 429-3321
Space Chimps (G) and Igor (PG)
Promenade Stadium 13
550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates 90274 (310) 544-3042
Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: Veggie Tale Movie (G) and Inkheart (PG)
Canyon Country Stadium 10
18800 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91351 (661) 299-9385
Charlotte’s Web (G) and Because Of Winn Dixie (PG)
West Covina Stadium 18
1200 Lakes Driv, West Covina, 91790 (626) 919-8331
Doogal (G) and Surf’s Up (PG)

Baby/Toddler Storytime
Los Feliz Library
1874 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027; (323) 913-4710
Wednesday, June 24
10:30 a.m. -11 a.m.
Ages:
Cost: FREE

Meet the Grunion
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, 90731; 310-548-7562
Wednesday, June 24
9 p.m. Auditorium program begins followed by guided observation at the beach
Ages: All
Cost: $5 adults; $1 seniors, students and children (California fishing license must be displayed if you are 16 years or older)

Toddler/PreK Storytime
Los Feliz Library
1874 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027; (323) 913-4710
Wednesday, June 24
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ages: 3-5
Cost: FREE

Kids Club at The Grove – The SqueeGees
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036 (323) 900-8080
Thursday, June 25
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Swazzle Puppet Theater – Goldilocks and the Three Buccaneers
Fairfax Public Library
161 S. Gardner Street, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 936-6191
Thursday, June 25
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Defending the universe for the last half a century: A triple screening of JACCC’s favorite robots Astro Boy, Gigantor and Voltron!
FREE Outdoor screening on the JACCC Plaza
Japanese American Cultural and Community Center
244 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 628-2725
Friday, June 26
7:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Movies in the Park – Chicken Run – Rated G
Palmer Park
610 E. Palmer Ave., Glendale, 91205; (818) 548-3785
Friday, June 26
All movies begin at dusk.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Friday Night Lights
Verdugo Skate Park
1621 Canada Blvd., Glendale, 91208; (818) 548-2786
Friday, June 26
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Magic Show – Performance
Granada Hills Library
10640 Petit Ave., Granada Hills, 91344; (818) 368-5687
Saturday, June 27
4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Songs of the Seven Seas – Performance
Los Angeles Central Library
Mark Taper Auditorium
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, 90071; (213) 228-7000
Saturday, June 27
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Panda Diary (Pandafuru Raifu) L.A. Film Festival Special Screening
Landmark 8
10850 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, 90064
Saturday, June 27
1:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5

Youth Fun Fish
Legg Lake, Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
555 North Durfee Avenue
El Monte, CA, 91733
Saturday, June 27, 2009
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Registration begins at 8 a.m.)
Ages: 15 and under
Cost: FREE

Weekend Tidepool Walks
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Point Fermin State Marine Park
807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro 90731; (310) 548-7705
Saturday, June 27
7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Petite Etiquette: Basic Life Skills
Vroman’s Bookstore
667 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, 91101; (626) 449-5320
Saturday, June 27
1p.m. – 2 p.m.
Ages: 5-17
Cost: $15.00 per student (plus tax) Call to sign up.

Mean Green Flying Machines
California African American Museum
600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, 90037; (213) 744-7432
Saturday, June 27
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All (Young children must be accompanied by adult)
Cost: FREE (Reservations recommended. Call (213) 744-2024)

Echo Park Lake WalkingTour
Echo Park Historical Society
Meet at Echo Park Boathouse
751 Echo Park Ave.
Saturday, June 27
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5 donation for adults; FREE children age 12 and under

Pier Daze – Pirate Invasion Faire & Festival
Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier
99 39th Pl, Long Beach, 90803
Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE admission

Summer Sunset Concert: Mamifero
Fowler Museum
Westwood – UCLA Campus
Sunday, June 28
4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Happy Birthday, Kidspace!
Kidspace Museum
480 N Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 91103; (626) 449-9144
Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28
11a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $10 per person

Classic Car Show and Music Concert – Misplaced Priorities
Memorial Park
1301 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada Flintridge, 91011
Sunday, June 28
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Classic Car Show before concert)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

ONGOING This Week and Beyond

School House Rock Live! Too (Musical Performance)
Greenway Court Theatre
544 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood; (323) 655-7679 ext. 100
(1 block south of Melrose).
Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 4 p.m.
(until July 26, 2009)
Ages: All
Cost: $18 children and seniors; $24 adults

ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938–1950
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
NOW – August 9
Hours
Ages: All
Cost: FREE to all every Thursday; All other days: Children under 2 FREE; Children ages 5-12 $5; General Admission $10; Students and Seniors $7

Cool Globes Outdoor Exhibit
Exposition Park, Rose Garden
Address
NOW – July 23, 2009
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

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

Fun Flick Friday – Bolt
Altadena Library Community Room
600 East Mariposa St., Altadena 91001 (626) 798-0833
Friday, June 19
3:30 p.m.
Ages: All (Movie rated PG)
Cost: FREE

Music Center Sing-along – ABBA
Walt Disney Concert Hall (W.M. Keck Amphitheatre)
135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles.
Friday, June 19
7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE (donations welcome) Tickets will be distributed 45 minutes prior to start of event – one ticket per person to those waiting in line. Capacity is limited. First come, first served.

Ghostbusters (L.A. Film Festival Free Outdoor Screenings)
Broxton Ave. between Weyburn and Kinross, Los Angeles, 90024
Friday, June 19
8:30 p.m.
Ages: All (Rated PG)
Cost: FREE

School’s Out! Celebration
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, 90401
Saturday, June 20
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Pasadena Chalk Festival
Paseo Colorado
280 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena; (626) 795-8891
Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Happy Tenth: Celebrate the Pavilion
Japanese American National Museum
369 East First Street, Los Angeles 90012; (213) 625-0414
Saturday, Jun 20
11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Organic Gardening for Kids and Parents (in honor of Father’s Day)
Private Residence (Glassell Park)
Saturday, June 20
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $20 adults, 10 kids, $5 additional kids

Third Annual Kites Over Silver Lake
Bellevue Recreation Center Park
826 Lucile Avenue, Los Angeles, 90026 (323) 664-2468
Saturday, June 20
Noon – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Found Treasures: Making Gifts for Father’s Day
Craft and Folk Art Museum
5814 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles 90036 (323) 937-4230
Saturday, June 20
1:30- 3:30pm
Ages: 3-12
Cost: $6 per child (Reservations required. Call (323) 937-4230 x50)

Summer Solstice Celebration at Local Noon and Sunset
Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles 90027; (213) 473-0800
Saturday, June 20
Arrive before 1 p.m. and before 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

International Surfing Day Beach Clean Up
Surfrider Beach, Malibu CA (Immediately North of Malibu Pier)
Saturday, June 20
6 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

International Surfing Day Beach Event
Marine Stadium Park
Long Beach, CA
Saturday, June 20
10 a.m – 12 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Join the Circus with Your Dad! (Pre-Father’s Day Event)
La Habra Children’s Museum
301 South Euclid Street, La Habra 90631 (562) 905-9793
Saturday, June 20
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $15 for Adults and $12 for children, $2 off for CMLH Members (Reservations required)

Robin Hood (SHINE! L.A. Youth Theatre)
West Hollywood Park Auditorium
647 N. San Vicente, Los Angeles, 90069; (323) 951-9118
Saturday, June 20 & Sunday, June 21
6 p.m.
Ages: 4 and up
Cost: $10 suggested donation (Reservations suggested)

The Muppet Movie (L.A. Film Festival Free Outdoor Screenings)
Broxton Ave. between Weyburn and Kinross, Los Angeles, 90024
Saturday, June 20
8:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Make Music Pasadena – A Fête de la Musique Event
Throughout Pasadena and on two stages
One Colorado
1 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 91105
And
Levitt Pavilion
85 E Holly St., Pasadena, 91103
Sunday, June 21
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Father’s Day Vintage Train Ride and BBQ Lunch
Fillmore & Western Railway Company
351 Santa Clara St., Fillmore 93015; (800) 773-8724
Sunday, June 21
11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $47 Adults; $26 Youth Ages 4-12; $23 Child Ages 2-3; FREE under age 2

Dig It! Family Style: Back by popular demand
Southwest Museum of the American Indian
234 Museum Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90065 (323) 221-2164
Sunday, June 21
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-12
Cost: FREE

Let’s make history! Let’s celebrate Fathers Day!
Museum of the American West
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA, 90027
Sunday, June 21
1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-12
Cost: FREE with Museum Admission

Donuts with Dad
Scribble Press
10800 W. Pico Blvd. #219, Los Angeles 90064; (310) 446-6154
Sunday, June 21
10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE admission; book and calendar costs may apply

Panda Diary (Pandafuru Raifu) L.A. Film Festival Special Screening
Landmark 8
10850 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, 90064
Sunday, June 21 and Saturday, June 27
1:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5

ONGOING This Week and Beyond

School House Rock Live! Too (Musical Performance)
Greenway Court Theatre
544 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood; (323) 655-7679 ext. 100
(1 block south of Melrose).
Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 4 p.m.
(until July 26, 2009)
Ages: All
Cost: $18 children and seniors; $24 adults

ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938–1950
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
NOW – August 9
Hours
Ages: All
Cost: FREE to all every Thursday; All other days: Children under 2 FREE; Children ages 5-12 $5; General Admission $10; Students and Seniors $7

Cool Globes Outdoor Exhibit
Exposition Park, Rose Garden
Address
NOW – July 23, 2009
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

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

A Tribute to Dads

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Free Monday Morning Concerts for Children
Music Competition Winners
Madrid Theatre (Presented by the Valley Cultural Center)
21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 91303
Monday, June 15
10 a.m.
Age: All
Cost: FREE (Reservations required. Call (818) 347-9938)

Krikorian Theatre Kids Series – Horton Hears a Who!
Pico Rivera Village Walk 15
8540 Whittier Blvd., Pico Rivera 90660; (562) 205-3456
and
Monrovia Cinema 12
410 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia 91016; (626) 305-7469
Tuesday, June 16
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $1

Free Movies at Regal Theatres Free Family Film Festival
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 16 and 17
10 a.m. (all movies start at this time)
Cost: FREE
Alhambra Renaissance Stadium 14
1 East Main Street, Alhambra, 91801 (626) 300-8312
Charlotte’s Web (G) and Kung Fu Panda (PG)
Grand Palace Stadium 6
4767 Commons Way, Calabasas, 91302 (818) 223-0223
Charlotte’s Web (G) and Nim’s Island (PG)
Galaxy Stadium 11
435 Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos 90703 (562) 865-5289
The Tale Of Despereaux (G) and Nim’s Island (PG)
La Habra Stadium 16
1351 W. Imperial Hwy, La Habra 90631 (562) 690-4909
Horton Hears A Who (G) and Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)
Long Beach Stadium 26 & IMAX
7501 East Carson, Long Beach 90808 (562) 429-3321
Space Chimps (G) and Igor (PG)
Promenade Stadium 13
550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates 90274 (310) 544-3042
Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: Veggie Tale Movie (G) and Inkheart (PG)
Canyon Country Stadium 10
18800 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91351 (661) 299-9385
Charlotte’s Web (G) and Because Of Winn Dixie (PG)
West Covina Stadium 18
1200 Lakes Driv, West Covina, 91790 (626) 919-8331
Doogal (G) and Surf’s Up (PG)

Preschool Story Time
Altadena Library Community Room
600 East Mariposa St., Altadena 91001 (626) 798-0833
Wednesday, June 17
11 a.m.
Ages: 3-5
Cost: FREE

Forrest Gump – Free Movies on the Terrace
Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 90067; (310) 277-3898
Wednesday, June 17
8 p.m.
Ages: All (Movie Rated PG)
Cost: FREE

Fun Flick Friday – Bolt
Altadena Library Community Room
600 East Mariposa St., Altadena 91001 (626) 798-0833
Friday, June 19
3:30 p.m.
Ages: All (Movie rated PG)
Cost: FREE

Music Center Sing-along – ABBA
Walt Disney Concert Hall (W.M. Keck Amphitheatre)
135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles.
Friday, June 19
7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE (donations welcome) Tickets will be distributed 45 minutes prior to start of event – one ticket per person to those waiting in line. Capacity is limited. First come, first served.

Ghostbusters (L.A. Film Festival Free Outdoor Screenings)
Broxton Ave. between Weyburn and Kinross, Los Angeles, 90024
Friday, June 19
8:30 p.m.
Ages: All (Rated PG)
Cost: FREE

School’s Out! Celebration
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, 90401
Saturday, June 20
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Pasadena Chalk Festival
Paseo Colorado
280 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena; (626) 795-8891
Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Happy Tenth: Celebrate the Pavilion
Japanese American National Museum
369 East First Street, Los Angeles 90012; (213) 625-0414
Saturday, Jun 20
11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Organic Gardening for Kids and Parents (in honor of Father’s Day)
Private Residence (Glassell Park)
Saturday, June 20
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $20 adults, 10 kids, $5 additional kids

Third Annual Kites Over Silver Lake
Bellevue Recreation Center Park
826 Lucile Avenue, Los Angeles, 90026 (323) 664-2468
Saturday, June 20
Noon – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Found Treasures: Making Gifts for Father’s Day
Craft and Folk Art Museum
5814 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles 90036 (323) 937-4230
Saturday, June 20
1:30- 3:30pm
Ages: 3-12
Cost: $6 per child (Reservations required. Call (323) 937-4230 x50)

Summer Solstice Celebration at Local Noon and Sunset
Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles 90027; (213) 473-0800
Saturday, June 20
Arrive before 1 p.m. and before 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

International Surfing Day Beach Clean Up
Surfrider Beach, Malibu CA (Immediately North of Malibu Pier)
Saturday, June 20
6 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

International Surfing Day Beach Event
Marine Stadium Park
Long Beach, CA
Saturday, June 20
10 a.m – 12 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Join the Circus with Your Dad! (Pre-Father’s Day Event)
La Habra Children’s Museum
301 South Euclid Street, La Habra 90631 (562) 905-9793
Saturday, June 20
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $15 for Adults and $12 for children, $2 off for CMLH Members (Reservations required)

Robin Hood (SHINE! L.A. Youth Theatre)
West Hollywood Park Auditorium
647 N. San Vicente, Los Angeles, 90069; (323) 951-9118
Saturday, June 20 & Sunday, June 21
6 p.m.
Ages: 4 and up
Cost: $10 suggested donation (Reservations suggested)

The Muppet Movie (L.A. Film Festival Free Outdoor Screenings)
Broxton Ave. between Weyburn and Kinross, Los Angeles, 90024
Saturday, June 20
8:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Make Music Pasadena – A Fête de la Musique Event
Throughout Pasadena and on two stages
One Colorado
1 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 91105
And
Levitt Pavilion
85 E Holly St., Pasadena, 91103
Sunday, June 21
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Father’s Day Vintage Train Ride and BBQ Lunch
Fillmore & Western Railway Company
351 Santa Clara St., Fillmore 93015; (800) 773-8724
Sunday, June 21
11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $47 Adults; $26 Youth Ages 4-12; $23 Child Ages 2-3; FREE under age 2

Dig It! Family Style: Back by popular demand
Southwest Museum of the American Indian
234 Museum Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90065 (323) 221-2164
Sunday, June 21
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-12
Cost: FREE

Let’s make history! Let’s celebrate Fathers Day!
Museum of the American West
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA, 90027
Sunday, June 21
1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-12
Cost: FREE with Museum Admission

Donuts with Dad
Scribble Press
10800 W. Pico Blvd. #219, Los Angeles 90064; (310) 446-6154
Sunday, June 21
10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE admission; book and calendar costs may apply

Panda Diary (Pandafuru Raifu) L.A. Film Festival Special Screening
Landmark 8
10850 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, 90064
Sunday, June 21 and Saturday, June 27
1:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5

ONGOING This Week and Beyond

School House Rock Live! Too (Musical Performance)
Greenway Court Theatre
544 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood; (323) 655-7679 ext. 100
(1 block south of Melrose).
Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 4 p.m.
(until July 26, 2009)
Ages: All
Cost: $18 children and seniors; $24 adults

ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938–1950
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
NOW – August 9
Hours
Ages: All
Cost: FREE to all every Thursday; All other days: Children under 2 FREE; Children ages 5-12 $5; General Admission $10; Students and Seniors $7

Cool Globes Outdoor Exhibit
Exposition Park, Rose Garden
Address
NOW – July 23, 2009
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

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

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Youth Naturalist Program
Mountains Restoration Trust
23075 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas 91302; (818) 591-1701 x181
Saturday, June 13 (ongoing every second Saturday of each month)
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 8-12
Cost: $15 per child (reservations required)

Drum Downtown
Music Center Plaza
135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles
Saturday, June 13 (also July 11, August 15 and September 5)
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE admission (donations accepted) First come, first served

Sail the High Seas (ArtQuest!)
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 (ongoing weekend program to September 6, 2009)
2 p.m.
Ages: 5+
Cost: FREE

Weekend Tidepool Walks
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Point Fermin State Marine Park
807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro 90731; (310) 548-7705
Saturday, June 13
7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Marvelous Metamorphosis!
Natural History Museum
900 Exposition Blvd. (between Vermont and Figueroa. Click here for directions.)
Los Angeles, 90007; (213) 763-3230
Saturday, June 13
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 3-5
Cost: Museum admission (No reservations are required, but tickets are limited.
Check in at the Dueling Dinos in the Museum’s Foyer.)

Make Art Not Trash
Center for the Arts
Eagle Rock
Opening Reception
Saturday, June 13
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Followed by a self-guided tour of the 20 trash receptacles

Pacific Asia Museum Family Tour
Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, 91101; (626) 449-2742
Saturday, June 13
11 a.m.
Ages: 4+
Cost: FREE (Reservations required. Call (626) 449-2742 ext. 31)

Happy Birthday, Very Hungry Caterpillar!
Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica
Saturday, Jun 13
10:30 am-3:30 pm
Ages: 4+
Cost: FREE

Tykes on Trails: Moonlight Walk
Temescal Canyon, Pacific Palisades
Saturday, June 13
7:30 p.m.-9:00pm
Ages: All
Cost: $20 per child

2009 San Dimas Ho’olaule’a
(Festival and Fundraiser for animals and nature education programs)
San Dimas Nature Center in San Dimas Canyon Park
1628 North Sycamore Canyon Road, San Dimas 91773
Saturday, June 13 (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Sunday, June 14 (10 a.m. – 4 p. m.)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Family Festival: Looking and Cooking: A Taste of Italy
Norton Simon Museum of Art
411 W. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, 91105; (626) 844-6980
Outside of the east foyer
Sunday, June 14
1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE (The tour and workshop are free and limited to 20 participants per session. Advance registration is required and can be made by contacting the Education Department at (626) 844-6980)

Pompeii (Part of LACMA Andell Family Sundays)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5909 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 857-6000
Sunday, 14 (also on Sundays, June 21 & 28)
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE for the art workshop (Costs apply for Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture around the Bay of Naples special exhibit but NexGen members receive one free ticket with a paying adult. Click here for more about NexGen)

Friends of Greystone Family Festival
Greystone Mansion
905 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills; (310) 286-0119
Sunday, June 14
Noon-4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Adults – $20 Children 3-11 – $15 Children under 3 – free (A Advanced registration recommended)

Annual Pie Bake A’la Beverly Hills and Piesta!
Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market
9300 block of Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills (2-hours free parking Civic Center at 450 N. Rexford Drive) (310) 285-6830
Sunday, June 14
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

The Local Green Scene
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles; (213) 763-DINO
Sunday, June 14
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $9 for adults, and $6.50 for children

ONGOING This Week and Beyond

ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938–1950
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
NOW – August 9
Hours
Ages: All
Cost: FREE to all every Thursday; All other days: Children under 2 FREE; Children ages 5-12 $5; General Admission $10; Students and Seniors $7

Cool Globes Outdoor Exhibit
Exposition Park, Rose Garden
Address
NOW – July 23, 2009
Ages: All
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

LACMA Art Class
Los Feliz Library
1874 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027; (323) 913-4710
Monday, June 8
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: 3+
Cost: FREE

Teddy Bear Story Time
Altadena Library Children’s Room
600 East Mariposa St. Altadena, 91001; (626) 798-0833
Monday, June 8
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Family Art Stops
The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive in Los Angeles
Museum Galleries
Tuesday, June 9 (Ongoing program Tuesdays – Fridays through September 4, 2009)
2 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 5 +
Cost: FREE

Meet the Grunion
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, 90731; 310-548-7562
Tuesday, June 9
8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5 adults; $1 seniors, students and children (California fishing license must be displayed if you are 16 years or older)

Preschool Storytime
Lamanda Park Branch Library
140 S. Altadena Dr., Pasadena, 91107; (626) 744-7266
Tuesday, June 9
10:30 am
Ages: 3-5
Cost: FREE

Sunshine Drum Circle Stories
City Terrace Library
4025 E City Terrace Dr., Los Angeles, 90063; (323) 261-0295
Wednesday, June 10
4:30 pm
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Baby/Toddler Storytime
Los Feliz Library
1874 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027; (323) 913-4710
Wednesday, June 10
10:30 a.m. -11 a.m.
Ages:
Cost: FREE

Toddler/Pre-K Storytime
Los Feliz Library
1874 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027; (323) 913-4710
Wednesday, June 10
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ages: 2-5
Cost: FREE

Anime Film Festival – Bleach Movie 1: Memories of Nobody
Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, 91101; (626) 449-2742
Thursday, June 11
8 p.m.
Ages: 13 and up with parents (movie contains mature content)
Cost: Museum Admission

Youth Naturalist Program
Mountains Restoration Trust
23075 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas 91302; (818) 591-1701 x181
Saturday, June 13 (ongoing every second Saturday of each month)
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 8-12
Cost: $15 per child (reservations required)

Drum Downtown
Music Center Plaza
135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles
Saturday, June 13 (also July 11, August 15 and September 5)
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE admission (donations accepted) First come, first served

Sail the High Seas (ArtQuest!)
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 (ongoing weekend program to September 6, 2009)
2 p.m.
Ages: 5+
Cost: FREE

Weekend Tidepool Walks
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Point Fermin State Marine Park
807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro 90731; (310) 548-7705
Saturday, June 13
7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Marvelous Metamorphosis!
Natural History Museum
900 Exposition Blvd. (between Vermont and Figueroa. Click here for directions.)
Los Angeles, 90007; (213) 763-3230
Saturday, June 13
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 3-5
Cost: Museum admission (No reservations are required, but tickets are limited.
Check in at the Dueling Dinos in the Museum’s Foyer.)

Make Art Not Trash
Center for the Arts
Eagle Rock
Opening Reception
Saturday, June 13
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Followed by a self-guided tour of the 20 trash receptacles

Pacific Asia Museum Family Tour
Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, 91101; (626) 449-2742
Saturday, June 13
11 a.m.
Ages: 4+
Cost: FREE (Reservations required. Call (626) 449-2742 ext. 31)

Happy Birthday, Very Hungry Caterpillar!
Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica
Saturday, Jun 13
10:30 am-3:30 pm
Ages: 4+
Cost: FREE

Tykes on Trails: Moonlight Walk
Temescal Canyon, Pacific Palisades
Saturday, June 13
7:30 p.m.-9:00pm
Ages: All
Cost: $20 per child

2009 San Dimas Ho’olaule’a
(Festival and Fundraiser for animals and nature education programs)
San Dimas Nature Center in San Dimas Canyon Park
1628 North Sycamore Canyon Road, San Dimas 91773
Saturday, June 13 (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Sunday, June 14 (10 a.m. – 4 p. m.)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Family Festival: Looking and Cooking: A Taste of Italy
Norton Simon Museum of Art
411 W. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, 91105; (626) 844-6980
Outside of the east foyer
Sunday, June 14
1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE (The tour and workshop are free and limited to 20 participants per session. Advance registration is required and can be made by contacting the Education Department at (626) 844-6980)

Pompeii (Part of LACMA Andell Family Sundays)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5909 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 857-6000
Sunday, 14 (also on Sundays, June 21 & 28)
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE for the art workshop (Costs apply for Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture around the Bay of Naples special exhibit but NexGen members receive one free ticket with a paying adult. Click here for more about NexGen)

Friends of Greystone Family Festival
Greystone Mansion
905 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills; (310) 286-0119
Sunday, June 14
Noon-4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Adults – $20 Children 3-11 – $15 Children under 3 – free (A Advanced registration recommended)

Annual Pie Bake A’la Beverly Hills and Piesta!
Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market
9300 block of Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills (2-hours free parking Civic Center at 450 N. Rexford Drive) (310) 285-6830
Sunday, June 14
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

The Local Green Scene
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles; (213) 763-DINO
Sunday, June 14
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $9 for adults, and $6.50 for children

ONGOING This Week and Beyond

ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938–1950
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
NOW – August 9
Hours
Ages: All
Cost: FREE to all every Thursday; All other days: Children under 2 FREE; Children ages 5-12 $5; General Admission $10; Students and Seniors $7

Cool Globes Outdoor Exhibit
Exposition Park, Rose Garden
Address
NOW – July 23, 2009
Ages: All
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

Moonlight Nature Walk at Eaton Canyon
Eaton Canyon Natural Area
1750 North Altadena Drive, Pasadena, California 91107; (626) 398-5420
Friday, June 5
7:15 p.m.
Ages: All, but suitable for older kids because strollers are not allowed; dogs not allowed
Cost: $2 Donation that is flexible
(Please note: if it is raining the event will be cancelled)

Dinosaur Encounters
Natural History Museum
North American Mammal Hall (Level 2)
900 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles
Friday, June 5 & Saturday, June 6
11:15 am; 1:15 pm; 3:15 pm
Ages: All (but the lifelike nature of the Dinosaur puppets may frighten younger kids)
Cost: FREE with Museum Admission (Adult $9; Seniors (62+) & Students 18 and over with ID – $6.50; Children 13 through 17 – $6.50; Children 5 through 12 – $2; Children under 5 – FREE)

A Faery Hunt
Griffith Park, Fern Dell
2333 Fern Dell Place, Los Angeles, 90068; (818) 324–6802
Saturday, June 6
10:30 a.m.
Ages: 2-10
Cost: $10 a ticket for each person, adults and children.

Family Puppets Festival
Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, 91101; (626) 449-2742
Saturday, June 6
12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Cal Arts Youth Video Festival
Warner Grand Theatre
478 West 6th Street, San Pedro; (310) 833-8333
Saturday, June 6
2 p.m.
Ages: Please call theatre for ratings of films
Cost: $5

American Girl® Silent Screen
Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Saturday, June 6
4:30 p.m. (Arrive at 3:30 p.m. in advance of the 4:30 PM show to enjoy an American Girl® craft project!)
Ages: All
Cost: $40 for the full event, which includes the film at the Egyptian and a 7:30 p.m. dinner at the American Girl Café. (Dinner reservations required by calling (877) 247-5223 For film only prices, general admission is $10; students, seniors and kids $8 and can be purchased at box office)

Fill-A-Bag for $5 Event
The Children’s Orchard Clothing and Toy store
26576 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91350; (661) 263-1484
Saturday, June 6
9 a.m. – all day

Carnevale! Venice Beach 2009
Venice Beach
Windward Ave. and Speedway in Venice
Saturday, June 6
Noon – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Celebrate Puppetry Festival
McGroarty Art Center
7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga 818-352-5285
Saturday, June 6
4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

110th Annual Philippine Independence Day Celebration
Veterans Park
22400 Moneta Ave, Carson, 90745; (310) 830-9997
Saturday, June 6
8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Mayberry Street Magical Fiesta 2009
2414 Mayberry Street, Los Angeles, 90026 (enter through Scott Ave. & Coronado Terrace)
Saturday, June 6
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

THE MISSING LYNX: PAWS ON THE RUN (Family Matinee – Animated Film from Spain!)
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, 90403; (310) 260-1528
Saturday, June 6
4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $10 general admission – check theatre to see if child prices apply
Discussion following with director Raul Garcia and producer Antonio Banderas.

Leimert Park Bookfair
Lucy Florence Cultural Center
3351 W. 43rd Street, Los Angeles; (323) 730-0628
Saturday, June 6
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

What is Reggae? Ziggy Marley first-ever Children’s Concert
L.A. LIVE’s Club Nokia
(213) 763-6800, ext. 6
Saturday, June 6
11am (Doors open at 10:30am)
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $15 per person

Fourth Annual Lummis Day Festival
Sycamore Grove Park
4700 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles 90042; (
Sunday, June 7
12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

9th Annual Los Angeles River Ride
Along the L.A. River and Downtown L.A. Neighborhoods
Sunday, June 7
Ages: All
Cost: $15 Kids registration fee; $49 Adult registration fee (register ahead of time)

Kids’ Ride and Fun Fair
Start/Finish location of Los Angeles River Ride
Autry Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
Sunday, June 7
10 a.m.
Ages: 6 and under
Cost: $15 per child

Golden Gods: Straw Art Workshop
Craft and Folk Art Museum
5814 Wilshire Boulevard (at Curson),Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 937-4230
Sunday, June 7
1 p.m. and¬ 5 p.m.
Ages: Teens and up
Cost: FREE (RSVP required. Please call (323) 937-4230 x50 or email:

12th Annual SoRo Community Festival
South Robertson Blvd, between Beverlywood St. and Cattaraugus (just north of Hamilton High School) (310) 837-1710
Sunday, June 7
Noon – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Family Arts Festival
The Cerritos Center
12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos 90703; (562)916-8501
Sunday, June 7
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) Sundays are Fun days
Warner Grand Theatre
478 West 6th Street, San Pedro; (310) 833-8333
Sunday, June 7
2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5 Ages 13 and up; $2 children under 12

StoryTime
Autry National Center of the American West
Southwest Museum of the American Indian
234 Museum Drive, Los Angeles, 90065; (323) 221-2164
Sunday, June 7
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Wordshop
Scribble Press
10800 W. Pico Blvd. #219, Los Angeles; (310) 446-6154
Sunday, June 7
10am-11:30am
Ages: 6-9
Cost: $40 per child

Family Flicks: Bugsy Malone
The Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90024; (310) 443-7000
Sunday, July 7
11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

MUSE Lavender Faire
Malibu Bluffs Park
24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu; 310-317-0797
Sunday, June 7
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5 adults; $3 children; FREE age 2 and under

Art Workshop
Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, 90802; (562) 437-1689
Sunday, June 7
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

ONGOING This Week and Beyond

ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938–1950
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
NOW – August 9
Hours
Ages: All
Cost: FREE to all every Thursday; All other days: Children under 2 FREE; Children ages 5-12 $5; General Admission $10; Students and Seniors $7

Cool Globes Outdoor Exhibit
Exposition Park, Rose Garden
Address
NOW – July 23, 2009
Ages: All
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