Lots of Free and Affordable Things to Do for Kids and Families in Los Angeles!

Monday Morning Concerts for Children -
Susie Hansen Latin Band

Madrid Theatre
21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, 91303; (818) 347-9938
Monday, July 27, 2009
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Also See: Making Music in L.A. – Summer Concerts for Kids and Families

SummerSounds – Mexico in East Los Angeles

Hollywood Bowl
2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, 90068
Mondays – Fridays (until August 14)
10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-12 noon
Ages: 3-9
Cost: $7 per person (all ages)
Also See: Making Music in L.A. – Summer Concerts for Kids and Families

Swazzle Puppet Show

Westwood Branch Library
1246 Glendon Avenue, Westwood
Monday, July 27, 2009
4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Henna Body Painting for Teens

San Gabriel Library
500 S. Del Mar Ave., San Gabriel, 91776; (626) 287-0761
Monday, July 27, 2009
4 p.m.
Ages: 13+
Cost: FREE

Michael Rayner’s Found Objects Juggling Show

Santa Monica Main Public Library
Activity Room
6O1 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, (31O) 458-8621
Monday, July 27, 2009
2:30 p.m.
Ages: 4 and up
Cost: FREE

You Are Invited to a Party!

Santa Monica Fairview Branch Library
21O1 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica; (31O) 45O-O443
Monday, July 27, 2009
3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: 7-10
Cost: FREE

Tykes on Trails, Summer Safari!

Children’s Nature Institute
Franklin Canyon Park in Beverly Hills (see directions below)
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
9a.m. to 11a.m.
Ages: 2-4
Cost: $20 for the 1st child ($17 for members)
$10 for each additional child

Mommy and Me Yoga

The Grove Park
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036 (323) 900-8080
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Twinkling Toddler Time

Arcadia Public Library
20 Duarte Road, Arcadia, 91006; (626) 821-5566
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
6:30 p.m.
Ages: 19 months – 3 years
Cost: FREE

The Hollow Trees Performance

Los Feliz Library
1874 Hillhurst Avenue, 90027; (323) 913-4710
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Woody’s Fabulous Puppet Show

Santa Monica Fairview Branch Library
21O1 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica; (31O) 45O-O443
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
2:30 p.m.
Ages: 4 and up
Cost: FREE

Wonderful Wednesdays – Food as Art

Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
2:30 p.m. -3:15 p.m.
Age: 2- 8
Cost: $3 for Zimmer Museum members, $8 for general public (includes museum admission)

Children’s Entertainment – Joanie Bartels

Levitt Pavillion (at Memorial Park)
85 E. Holly St., Pasadena
Children’s Entertainment
Wednesday, August 29, 2009
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Book Mix for Tweens

Arcadia Public Library
20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, 91006; (626) 821-5566
Thursday, July 30, 2009
2:30-4:00 pm
Ages: Exclusively for 5th-8th Graders
Cost: FREE

Family Nature Walk

Children’s Nature Institute
Solstice Canyon in Malibu (see directions below)
Thursday, July 30, 2009
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

The 15th Annual Kids Day at the 2009 LA Tennis Open

UCLA Campus
Le Conte Ave & Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Activities begin at 9:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: All kids (under 16) FREE; Adult chaperones $10 (Reserve your tickets now! For groups of 20 or more, please RSVP to Julie Watt at 310-824-1010 ext. 250 or jaggerwatt@hotmail.com. Tickets are only available on July 30th and are not available in advance.)

Original Fanciful 4s and More

Arcadia Public Library
20 Duarte Road, Arcadia, 91006; (626) 821-5566
Thursday, July 30, 2009
6:30 p.m.
Ages: 4-7 years
Cost: FREE

Friday Fright Night

Greystone Mansion
905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills
Friday, July 31, 2009
7:30 pm
Ages: 10 and up (Ages 10-16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $15/person

Cinderella Musical

First United Methodist Church
500 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 91101; (626) 796-0157
Friday, July 31, 2009 and
Saturday, August 1, 2009
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Crawfish Festival

Rainbow Lagoon
400-403 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, 90802
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Noon – 11 p.m.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Noon – 10 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $13 one day admission ages 13 and up; Ages 12 and under FREE; $25 for presale general admission plus crawfish feast

2009 Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival

Marine Park (Mother’s Beach)
5839 Appian Way, Long Beach; (562) 570-3232
Saturday, August 1, 2009
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Bali & Beyond – Family Amphitheater Performances

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Saturday, August 1, 2009
12 p.m. and 2 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)

Bubbles Galore with an Expert Bubblist

Kidspace Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 91103
Saturday, August 1, 2009
1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission ($10 per person; children under 12 months FREE)

Silk Road Storytime

Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, 91101
Saturday, August 1, 2009
10:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission ($9 for General Admission; $7 for Students and Seniors;
FREE for Children Ages 11 and Under)

J.U.i.C.E (Justice by Uniting In Creative Energy) & The Hip Hop Handbook present a Hurricane of Hip Hop

John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Los Angeles, 90068; (323) 461-3673
Saturday, August 1, 2009
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE for kids; $5 for adults (Reservations required)

Melissa Green – Family Amphitheater Performances

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Sunday, August 2, 2009
12 p.m. and 2 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)

33rd Annual Festival of the Chariots

Parade begins at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1855 Main Street, Santa Monica
Parade ends at Festival in Venice Beach
Sunday, August 2, 2009
10 a.m. (SM Civic Auditorium)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Animals in Art – Andell Family Sundays

LACMA – Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 857-6000
Sunday, August 2, 2009 (Also Sundays, August 9&16, 2009)
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 pm
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Cirque du Soleil at The Grove

The Grove Park
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036 (323) 900-8080
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Noon – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

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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!

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
Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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

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

Happy National Parents Day to all the parents out there!

In every culture and time period, the family has stood as the most fundamental human institution.  Family is the starting point of life, the sustainer of well-being, and the school of love.  A family begins with the joining together of man and woman, husband and wife, becoming father and mother – and parents.  The most powerful of human bonds is the parent-child relationship.

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Lots of Free and Affordable Things to Do for Kids and Families in Los Angeles!

As You Like It – Shakespeare Festival L.A.

South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, 90274
Thursday – Sunday, July 23 – July 26, 2009
Picknicking starts at 6:15 p.m.
Performance starts at 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Garden Admission $7 Adults; $5 Seniors and Students; $2.50 Children ages 5-12; FREE kids age 4 and under

Dance Downtown – New York Hustle/Disco Night featuring live music by The Disco Kings

Music Center Plaza
135 North Grand Ave., Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 972-3660
Friday, July 24
6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Complimentary beginner dance lessons at 6:30pm and throughout the evening.)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Music in the L.A. Zoo – Classic Rock Night

5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 644-6042
Friday, July 24
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Zoo members – $12.50 for adults and $7.50 for children ages 6-15; non-members – $16.50 for adults and $10.50 for children ages 6-15; Children under age 5: FREE
Also See: Making Music in L.A. – Summer Concerts for Kids and Families

Can’t Stop the Musicals Series – Grease the Movie

American Cinematheque at the Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica (at 14th Street)
Friday, July 24
7:30 p.m.
Ages: All (Film Rated PG)
Cost: $9/person

Ziggy Marley Signing and Bonus Performance

Barnes and Noble
1201 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica (On the corner of 3rd and Wilshire Blvd.)
Saturday, July 25, 2009
1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

The Pirate and the Wish Fish Performance

Los Angeles Central Library
Mark Taper Auditorium
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, 90071; (213) 228-7000
Saturday, July 25, 2009
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Scrapbooking Fun!

Westside Pavillion, Community Room B above Landmark Theatres
Address
Saturday, July 25, 2009
10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 and up
Cost: Registration A- Meals on your own: $35; Registration B- includes 1 meal $45; To register call (310) 829-5886 or email cggramirez@yahoo.com

Cymbeline the Puppet King

Culver City Media Park
9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City, 90232; (310) 838-4264
Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26, 2009 (through August 30, dark August 1 and 2)
11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Family Nature Walk

Eaton Canyon Natural Area
1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, 91107; (626) 398-5420
Saturday, July 25
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (weather permitting)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Contra-Tiempo - Family Amphitheater Performances

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Saturday, July 25, 2009
12 p.m. and 2 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)

Kids Rhythm Club

REMO Percussion Center
7308 Coldwater Canyon. North Hollywood 91605
(1/2 block North of Sherman Way)
Saturday, July 25
11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Age: 2-12 (but all are welcome; parents must stay with children)
Cost: FREE

Kids in the Courtyard: Leap Down Under

Fowler Museum
Westwood – UCLA Campus (See Directions after jump)
Sunday, July 26, 2009
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Summer Sunset Concert: Dave’s Aussie Bush Band

Fowler Museum
Westwood – UCLA Campus (See Directions after jump)
Sunday, July 26, 2009
4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
More Concerts for the whole family: Making Music in L.A. - Summer Concerts for Kids and Families

Family Nature Walk

Children’s Nature Institute
Temescal Canyon in Pacific Palisades (see directions below)
Sunday, July 26, 2009
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Your Bright Future – Andell Family Sundays

LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 857-6000
Sunday, July 26, 2009
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 pm
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Karen Golden- Family Amphitheater Performances

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Sunday, July 26, 2009
12 p.m. and 2 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)

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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
(For more blasts from the past, check out our post: Retro Stuff for Parents and Kids)

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!

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
Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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

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

The Secret of a Little Bird

Are you Twittering yet? Because, you know, along with this revolutionary technology comes a technologically-trendy way to be cool and appear even cooler to your kids, whether they themselves tweet or not.

It all started with Kogi, the elusive Korean BBQ taco truck whose exact location is revealed only through tweets received by its followers. Today it is anecdotally proven that if you twitter and travel the streets of Los Angeles fast enough and smart enough you will eventually reach the intersection of Childhood and Cyber-savvy Parenting, where you’ll find one of three vehicles: the Coolhaus Ice Cream truck; the Get Shaved van; or the Sprinkles Cupcake mobile. Forget the ubiquitous musical ice cream truck of your yesteryear filled with the standard freezer-burned choices. And never mind that half the effort of getting to this intersection is really a pop culture exercise for you–the cool parent–because let’s face reality: you are so up on what’s happening online and on the streets. The only thing your kids will see as they stand in your shadow is the hazy frost emitting from…well, your coolness. And then they will ask, who is this person rushing me from one L.A. locale to another for yummy sweets and treats and what did he do with my dad?!

But be prepared; because this endeavor is just unusual and therefore impressive enough that whether you embark on a vacation or staycation this summer, when your kids go back to school in the fall and are confronted with “what did you do on your summer break?” they are liable to say “I chased ice cream trucks and cupcake vans with my parents!” And though they may not realize it at the time, this summer will be one to remember.

Interested? Go to Twitter to sign up for your free account if you don’t already have one. Then follow these three:

Coolhaus

Our favorite in concept and practice! Two gals with backgrounds in architecture and design put all of their skills to use with Coolhaus all-natural ice cream sandwiches wrapped in edible rice paper. Delectible treats are served from a tricked out pink and white postal truck emblazoned with photos of the modern architects who inspired clever sandwich names. With flavors such as Frank Behry (sugar cookie with strawberry ice cream), Mintimalism (chocolate cookie and mint chip ice cream), Mies Vanilla Rohe (chocolate chip cookie and vanilla ice cream), this experience will be both educational and gastronomical, and decidedly cool in more ways than one.

You must follow Coolhaus on Twitter to know their day to day locations, but find out more about the product HERE.

Getshaved

If you haven’t tried Hawaiian shaved ice, you are missing out! Lucky for you Get Shaved is regularly out and about. And if the spontaneity of Twitter scares you, you can see Get Shaved’s roaming schedule right on their WEBSITE.

The light and fluffy shave ice soaks up every drop of homemade syrup made with pure cane sugar. With only 60-70 calories per shave ice, feel free to indulge guiltlessly. Our personal favorite though is the shaved ice with vanilla ice cream at the bottom–something you’ll have to try at least once!

SprinklesMobile

The Sprinkles brand is well established from a brick and mortar in Beverly Hills, but the launch of the Sprinkles Mobile is conjuring up legions of new followers as the van traverses the L.A. landscape. Exotic chai latte and Madagascar vanilla cupcakes coexist perfectly with traditional vanilla, lemon and pumpkin options, to name a few. The best part of the Sprinkles Mobile is that they often give away dozens and sometimes hundreds of free cupcakes to the first group of followers to arrive at their tweeted destination! More information about Sprinkles HERE.

Posted July 21, 2009

Sailing for Treasure

Echo Park Library
1410 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, 90026; (213) 250-7808
Monday, July 20, 2009
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Swazzle Puppeteers

Edendale Library
2011 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, 90026;
Monday, July 20, 2009
6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

SummerSounds – Mexico in East Los Angeles

Hollywood Bowl
2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, 90068
Mondays – Fridays (until August 14)
10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-12 noon
Ages: 3-9
Cost: $7 per person (all ages)
Also See: Making Music in L.A. - Summer Concerts for Kids and Families

Marcus Miller’s Drums From the Islands

Exposition Park Library
3900 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, 90062; (323) 290-3113
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Placerita Canyon Nature Center Show

Pacoima Library
13605 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, 91331; (818) 899-5203
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Dinosaurs and Excavation – The Grove Summer Session Series

The Grove Park
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 900-8080
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Krikorian Theatre Kids Series – Space Chimps – Rated G

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, July 21, 2009
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $1

Goldilocks and the Three Buccaneers Puppet Show

Los Feliz Library
1874 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 913-4710
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: 2-7
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

Leslie Perry Concert

Levitt Pavillion (at Memorial Park)
85 E. Holly St., Pasadena
Children’s Entertainment
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 (Every Wednesday until August 26)
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Also See: Making Music in L.A. – Summer Concerts for Kids and Families

Wonderful Wednesdays – Rhythm Child

Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
2:30-3:15 p.m.
Age: 2- 8
Cost: $3 for Zimmer Museum members, $8 for general public (includes museum admission)

Geebo the Clown Performance

San Pedro Regional Library
931 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro, 90731; (310) 548-7779
Thursday, July 23, 2009
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Discover the Elements of Art: Shape and Alexander Calder

Norton Simon Museum of Art
411 W. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, 91105 (626) 449-6840
Thursday, July 23, 2009
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: 4 and up
Cost: FREE with Museum Admission (Adults $8; Ages 18 and under FREE)

Opera Kadabra! Magic Performance

Sherman Oaks Library
14245 Moorpark St., Sherman Oaks, 91423; (818) 205-9716
Thursday, July 23, 2009
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

As You Like It – Shakespeare Festival L.A.

South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, 90274
Thursday – Sunday, July 23 – July 26, 2009
Picknicking starts at 6:15 p.m.
Performance starts at 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Garden Admission $7 Adults; $5 Seniors and Students; $2.50 Children ages 5-12; FREE kids age 4 and under

Dance Downtown – New York Hustle/Disco Night featuring live music by The Disco Kings

Music Center Plaza
135 North Grand Ave., Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 972-3660
Friday, July 24
6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Complimentary beginner dance lessons at 6:30pm and throughout the evening.)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Music in the L.A. Zoo – Classic Rock Night

5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 644-6042
Friday, July 24
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Zoo members – $12.50 for adults and $7.50 for children ages 6-15; non-members – $16.50 for adults and $10.50 for children ages 6-15; Children under age 5: FREE
Also See: Making Music in L.A. – Summer Concerts for Kids and Families

Can’t Stop the Musicals Series – Grease Movie

American Cinematheque at the Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica (at 14th Street)
Friday, July 24
7:30 p.m.
Ages: All (Film Rated PG)
Cost: $9/person

Ziggy Marley Signing and Bonus Performance

Barnes and Noble
1201 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica (On the corner of 3rd and Wilshire Blvd.)
Saturday, July 25, 2009
1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

The Pirate and the Wish Fish Performance

Los Angeles Central Library
Mark Taper Auditorium
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, 90071; (213) 228-7000
Saturday, July 25, 2009
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Scrapbooking Fun!

Westside Pavillion, Community Room B above Landmark Theatres
Address
Saturday, July 25, 2009
10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 and up
Cost: Registration A- Meals on your own: $35; Registration B- includes 1 meal $45; To register call (310) 829-5886 or email cggramirez@yahoo.com

Cymbeline the Puppet King

Culver City Media Park
9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City, 90232; (310) 838-4264
Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26, 2009 (through August 30, dark August 1 and 2)
11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Family Nature Walk

Eaton Canyon Natural Area
1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, 91107; (626) 398-5420
Saturday, July 25
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 25
11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Age: 2-12 (but all are welcome; parents must stay with children)
Cost: FREE

Kids in the Courtyard: Leap Down Under

Fowler Museum
Westwood – UCLA Campus (See Directions after jump)
Sunday, July 26, 2009
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Summer Sunset Concert: Dave’s Aussie Bush Band

Fowler Museum
Westwood – UCLA Campus (See Directions after jump)
Sunday, July 26, 2009
4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Also See: Making Music in L.A. - Summer Concerts for Kids and Families

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
(For more blasts from the past, check out our post: Retro Stuff for Parents and Kids)

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!

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
Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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
600 State Dr Los Angeles, 90037
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

SummerSounds

Hollywood Bowl
2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, 90068
Mondays – Fridays (until August 14)
10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-12 noon
Ages: 3-9
Cost: $7 per person (all ages)
Also See: Making Music in L.A. – Summer Concerts for Kids and Families

A Fortieth Anniversary Celebration of Our First Step on Another World: NASA’s Apollo 11 Mission to the Moon

Los Angeles Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles 90027 (213) 473-0800
Thursday, July 16 – Sunday, July 19
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Sing-along – The Beatles

Walt Disney Concert Hall (W.M. Keck Amphitheatre)
135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles.
Friday, July 17
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.

Twilight Night: Dino Night

Kidspace Children’s Museum
480 n. arroyo blvd., pasadena, ca (626) 449-9144
Friday, July 17
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5 per person

Disney Family Matinee: 20,000 Leagues under the Sea

LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90036 (323) 857-6000
Saturday, July 18
4 p.m.
Ages:
Cost: $5
Website

Kids Rhythm Club

REMO Percussion Center
7308 Coldwater Canyon. North Hollywood 91605
(1/2 block North of Sherman Way)
Saturday, July 18
11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Age: 2-12 (but all are welcome; parents must stay with children)
Cost: FREE

Family Nature Walk

Eaton Canyon Natural Area
1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, 91107; (626) 398-5420
Saturday, July 18
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (weather permitting)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Tidal Walk

Children’s Nature Institute
Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Saturday, July 18
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $15 for each child

14th Annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals

Los Alamitos Race Course
4961 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos (714) 820-2690
Saturday, Jul 18
6:15 pm
Ages: All
Cost: $3 for adults; 17 and under FREE

A Faery Hunt

Griffith Park, Fern Dell
2333 Fern Dell Place, Los Angeles, 90068; (818) 324–6802
Saturday, July 18
10:30 a.m.
Ages: 2-10
Cost: $10 a ticket for each person, adults and children.

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
(For more blasts from the past, check out our post: Retro Stuff for Parents and Kids)

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!

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
Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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
600 State Dr Los Angeles, 90037
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

SummerSounds

Hollywood Bowl
2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, 90068
Mondays – Fridays (until August 14)
10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-12 noon
Ages: 3-9
Cost: $7 per person (all ages)
Also See:  Making Music in L.A. – Summer Concerts for Kids and Families

One-Day Only: Half Off Admission to Blockbuster Pompeii Show!

LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90036
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Noon – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $12 adults (normally $25) and FREE for NexGen Members and Kids Age 17 and under (RESERVATIONS Required ONLINE only. Limit 4 tickets per person)
Website

Music in the L.A. Zoo

5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 644-6042
Tuesday, July 14
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Zoo members – $12.50 for adults and $7.50 for children ages 6-15; non-members – $16.50 for adults and $10.50 for children ages 6-15; Children under age 5: FREE
Also See: Making Music in L.A. – Summer Concerts for Kids and Families

The Grove Summer Session Series – Noah’s Ark experience by Skirball Cultural Center

The Grove Park
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 900-8080
Tuesday, July 14
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Krikorian Theatre Kids Series – Paul Blart Mall Cop – 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, July 14
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $1

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

Sara Hickman Concert

Levitt Pavillion (at Memorial Park)
85 E. Holly St., Pasadena
Children’s Entertainment
Wednesday, July 15 (Every Wednesday until August 26)
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Also See: Making Music in L.A. – Summer Concerts for Kids and Families

Wonderful Wednesdays – Read and Share

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

Kids Club at The Grove

The Grove Park
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036 (323) 900-8080
Thursday, July 9
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Discover the Elements of Art: Color and Sam Francis

Norton Simon Museum of Art
411 W. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, 91105 (626) 449-6840
Thursday, July 16
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: 4 and up
Cost: FREE with Museum Admission (Adults $8; Ages 18 and under FREE)

Issa Bagayogo Concert

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, 90049
Thursday, July 16
Concert begins at 8 p.m.  Doors open at 7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE; no reservations (ALSO, all Skirball exhibits are open during the concerts)
Also See: Making Music in L.A. – Summer Concerts for Kids and Families

A Fortieth Anniversary Celebration of Our First Step on Another World: NASA’s Apollo 11 Mission to the Moon

Los Angeles Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles 90027 (213) 473-0800
Thursday, July 16 – Sunday, July 19
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Music Center Sing-along – The Beatles

Walt Disney Concert Hall (W.M. Keck Amphitheatre)
135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles.
Friday, July 17
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.

Twilight Night: Dino Night

Kidspace Children’s Museum
480 n. arroyo blvd., pasadena, ca (626) 449-9144
Friday, July 17
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5 per person

Disney Family Matinee: 20,000 Leagues under the Sea

LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90036 (323) 857-6000
Saturday, July 18
4 p.m.
Ages:
Cost: $5
Website

Kids Rhythm Club

REMO Percussion Center
7308 Coldwater Canyon. North Hollywood 91605
(1/2 block North of Sherman Way)
Saturday, July 18
11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Age: 2-12 (but all are welcome; parents must stay with children)
Cost: FREE

Family Nature Walk

Eaton Canyon Natural Area
1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, 91107; (626) 398-5420
Saturday, July 18
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (weather permitting)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Tidal Walk

Children’s Nature Institute
Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Saturday, July 18
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $15 for each child

14th Annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals

Los Alamitos Race Course
4961 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos (714) 820-2690
Saturday, Jul 18
6:15 pm
Ages: All
Cost: $3 for adults; 17 and under FREE

A Faery Hunt

Griffith Park, Fern Dell
2333 Fern Dell Place, Los Angeles, 90068; (818) 324–6802
Saturday, July 18
10:30 a.m.
Ages: 2-10
Cost: $10 a ticket for each person, adults and children.

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
(For more blasts from the past, check out our post: Retro Stuff for Parents and Kids)

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!

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
Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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
600 State Dr Los Angeles, 90037
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

SummerSounds
Hollywood Bowl
2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, 90068
Mondays – Fridays (until August 14)
10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-12 noon
Ages: 3-9
Cost: $7 per person (all ages)
Also See: Making Music in L.A. – Summer Concerts for Kids and Families

Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus
Staples Center
1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles 90015
Wednesday and Thursday, July 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, July 10 at noon and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12 at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Tickets start at $15

The Echo Park Community Festival Featuring the Lotus Festival Children’s Area
Echo Park Lake in Los Angeles (Park Avenue between Glendale Avenue and Echo Park Boulevard, just north of the Hollywood (101) and Pasadena (110) freeway junction, near Dodger Stadium)
Friday, July 10, 2009 – 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 11, 2009 – 12 noon to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 12, 2009 – 12 noon to 8:30 p.m.
Age: All
Cost: FREE

South Bay Greek Fest
St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church
722 Knob Hill, Redondo Beach, (310) 540-2434
Friday, July 10, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Saturday, July 11, 12 p.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday, July 12, 12 p.m.-9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: General Admission $2; Seniors $1; Kids under 12 FREE

Shakespeare at Barnsdall Park – Play -Henry V
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
4800 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, 90027
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
July 10, 11, 12
7:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

What is Classical? Featuring Beethoven’s Wig
Grammy Museum
Corner of Olympic Boulevard and Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles, on the campus of L.A. LIVE. The Museum entrance is located on Figueroa Street.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
10 a.m. (Doors open at 9:30am)
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: Adults $14.95; Students $11.95; Seniors (65 years and older) $11.95; Youth (6-17 years) $10.95; Military $10.95; Children (5 years and under) FREE

The Funk Rumble Block Party
Central Plaza – Chinatown
943-951 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90012
Saturday, July 11
Noon – 10 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5 before 4 p.m.; $8 after 4 p.m.; Age 10 and under FREE

Big! World! Fun!
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Los Angeles, 90068
Saturday, July 11 (until August 29, except July 18)
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE for kids; $5 for adults (Reservations required)
Also See: Making Music in L.A. – Summer Concerts for Kids and Families

Make a Flag
Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
18127 S. Alameda St., Rancho Dominguez, 90220 (310) 603-0088
Saturday, July 11
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: FREE (Reservations required)

Reptile and Amphibian Appreciation Day
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, 90007; (213) 763-DINO
Saturday, July 11, 2009
noon-5 p.m
Ages: All
Cost: FREE with Museum Admission ($9 adults; $6.50 children)

Summer Safety FunFest!
EXPO Center
3980 South Menlo Avenue, Los Angeles, 90037 (near Exposition Park) (213) 482-7551
Saturday, July 11, 2009
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Registration begins at 8 a.m.)
Ages: All (safety actvities for children ages 5 and under)
Cost: FREE

http://readysetgrowla.org/SummerSafetyFunFest/index.html

Flights of Butterflies!
Madrona Marsh Nature Center
3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance (310) 782-3989
Saturday, July 11
10 a.m.
Ages: Parents
Cost: FREE

Keep L.A. Running
Dockweiler Beach, Playa del Rey
Sunday, July 12
9:45 a.m. (Time Warner Kids Dash, ages 5 and under, begins – check website for complete schedule for kids races up to age 11)
Ages: All (Adult and Kids races alike!)
Cost: $15 for Kid’s Runs (Pre-register or may register on day of race as well)

Bastille Day L.A. Festival
Monticello Old Lodge
1000 Elysian Park Avenue, Los Angeles
Sunday, July 12
Noon – 10 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5 Adults; Age 12 and under FREE

Family Amphitheater Performances: Taiko Center of Los Angeles
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Saturday, July 11
Noon and again at 2 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)

Chinatown Cultural Performance
Central Plaza
943-951 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90012
Sunday, July 12
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Nat & Alex Wolff with Care Bears on Fire Concert
House of Blues – Sunset Strip
8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 90069; (323) 848-5100
Sunday, July 12
4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $22.50 – $25

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
(For more blasts from the past, check out our post: Retro Stuff for Parents and Kids)

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!

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
Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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
600 State Dr Los Angeles, 90037
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

We hope the suggestions we have compiled below is helpful to you!  Do you have ideas of other directories you’d like to see?  Contact us – we’d love to hear from you!

SummerSounds
Hollywood Bowl
2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, 90068
Mondays – Fridays (until August 14)
10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-12 noon
Ages: 3-9
Cost: $7 per person (all ages)
Also See: Making Music in L.A. – Summer Concerts for Kids and Families

The Grove Summer Session Series – Autry National Center of the American West Music and Salsa Lessons
The Grove Park
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 900-8080
Tuesday, July 7
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Beauty and the Beast Performance
Kidspace Museum
480 N. Arroyo, Pasadena
Tuesday, July 7
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Website

Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus
Staples Center
1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles 90015
Wednesday and Thursday, July 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, July 10 at noon and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12 at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Tickets start at $15

Anime Film Festival – Samurai X: The Movie
Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, 91101; 626-449-2742
Thursday, July 9, 2009
8 p.m.
Ages: 13+ with parents (Movie is Rated PG-13)
Cost: FREE with Museum Admission ($9 for adults; $7 for students/seniors; FREE for children 11 and under)

Discover the Elements of Art: Line and Pablo Picasso
Norton Simon Museum of Art
411 W. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, 91105 (626) 449-6840
Thursday, July 9
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: 4 and up
Cost: FREE with Museum Admission

Kids Club at The Grove – Twinkle Time
The Grove Park
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036 (323) 900-8080
Thursday, July 9
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

South Bay Greek Fest
St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church
722 Knob Hill, Redondo Beach, (310) 540-2434
Friday, July 10, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Saturday, July 11, 12 p.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday, July 12, 12 p.m.-9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: General Admission $2; Seniors $1; Kids under 12 FREE

Shakespeare at Barnsdall Park – Play -Henry V
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
4800 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, 90027
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
July 10, 11, 12
7:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

What is Classical? Featuring Beethoven’s Wig
Grammy Museum
Corner of Olympic Boulevard and Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles, on the campus of L.A. LIVE. The Museum entrance is located on Figueroa Street.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
10 a.m. (Doors open at 9:30am)
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: Adults $14.95; Students $11.95; Seniors (65 years and older) $11.95; Youth (6-17 years) $10.95; Military $10.95; Children (5 years and under) FREE

The Funk Rumble Block Party
Central Plaza – Chinatown
943-951 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90012
Saturday, July 11
Noon – 10 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5 before 4 p.m.; $8 after 4 p.m.; Age 10 and under FREE

Big! World! Fun!
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Los Angeles, 90068
Saturday, July 11 (until August 29, except July 18)
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE for kids; $5 for adults (Reservations required)
Also See: Making Music in L.A. – Summer Concerts for Kids and Families

Make a Flag
Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
18127 S. Alameda St., Rancho Dominguez, 90220 (310) 603-0088
Saturday, July 11
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: FREE (Reservations required)

Reptile and Amphibian Appreciation Day
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, 90007; (213) 763-DINO
Saturday, July 11, 2009
noon-5 p.m
Ages: All
Cost: FREE with Museum Admission ($9 adults; $6.50 children)

Summer Safety FunFest!
EXPO Center
3980 South Menlo Avenue, Los Angeles, 90037 (near Exposition Park) (213) 482-7551
Saturday, July 11, 2009
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Registration begins at 8 a.m.)
Ages: All (safety actvities for children ages 5 and under)
Cost: FREE

http://readysetgrowla.org/SummerSafetyFunFest/index.html

Flights of Butterflies!
Madrona Marsh Nature Center
3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance (310) 782-3989
Saturday, July 11
10 a.m.
Ages: Parents
Cost: FREE

Keep L.A. Running
Dockweiler Beach, Playa del Rey
Sunday, July 12
9:45 a.m. (Time Warner Kids Dash, ages 5 and under, begins – check website for complete schedule for kids races up to age 11)
Ages: All (Adult and Kids races alike!)
Cost: $15 for Kid’s Runs (Pre-register or may register on day of race as well)

Bastille Day L.A. Festival
Monticello Old Lodge
1000 Elysian Park Avenue, Los Angeles
Sunday, July 12
Noon – 10 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5 Adults; Age 12 and under FREE

Family Amphitheater Performances: Taiko Center of Los Angeles
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Saturday, July 11
Noon and again at 2 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)

Chinatown Cultural Performance
Central Plaza
943-951 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90012
Sunday, July 12
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Nat & Alex Wolff with Care Bears on Fire Concert
House of Blues – Sunset Strip
8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 90069; (323) 848-5100
Sunday, July 12
4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $22.50 – $25

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
(For more blasts from the past, check out our post: Retro Stuff for Parents and Kids)

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
600 State Dr Los Angeles, 90037
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