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Whether you are a fan of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs or the classic children’s book Where the Wild Things Are, you’ll want to listen to the new song off of the soundtrak to Where the Wild Things Are movie due out this October. The sweet song, ‘All Is Love’, features Karen O accompanied by an untrained children’s choir. Crank up your computer for a free listen on the movie’s MySpace page starting today. You might love it enough to want to own it yourself — we did! (Posted August 25, 2009)
Madrid Theatre
21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, 91303; (818) 347-9938
Monday, August 24, 2009
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE (Reservations required)
Levitt Pavillion at Memorial Park
85 E. Holly St., Pasadena
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Santa Monica Main Library
6O1 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica; (31O)-458-8621
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Sherman Oaks Galleria Kids Club Program
15301-15303 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 91403; (818) 382-4100
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
2:30-3:15 p.m.
Age: 2- 8
Cost: $3 for Zimmer Museum members, $8 for general public (includes museum admission)
Eaton Canyon Natural Area
1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, 91107; (626) 398-5420
Saturday, August 29, 2009
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (weather permitting)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Culver City’s Media Park (adjacent to the Ivy Substation)
9070 Venice Blvd,Culver City, 90232
Saturday and Sunday, August 29 & 30, 2009
11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE (No reservations required)
Getty Center, Central Garden
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, California
Saturday and Sunday, August 29 & 30, 2009
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Big World Fun
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Los Angeles, 90068; (323) 461-3673
Saturday, August 29, 2009
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE for kids; $5 for adults (Reservations required)
Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Sunday, August 30, 2009
12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Age: All
Cost: FREE for Zimmer Museum members, FREE for ages 2 and under and grandparents; $8 for general public (includes museum admission)
South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula, 90274; (310) 544-1948
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Gates open for picnicking 4:30 p.m.; Concert begins 5:30 p.m.; Garden closes 7:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Admission (Advance Purchase: Children $6; Adults $8; At the Door: Children $8; Adults $10)
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!
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Saturdays and Sundays – September 6, 2009
2 p.m.
Ages: 5+
Cost: FREE
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)
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
Encino-Tarzana Library
18231 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, 91356; (818) 343-1983
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost FREE
Chinatown Library
639 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 620-0925
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
L.A. County Arboretum
301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Park Admission: Adults $7; Students and Seniors $5; Children ages 5-12 $2.50; Children under 5 FREE
Sherman Oaks Galleria Kids Club Program
15301-15303 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 91403; (818) 382-4100
Wednesday, August 19
10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
2:30-3:15 p.m.
Age: 2- 8
Cost: $3 for Zimmer Museum members, $8 for general public (includes museum admission)
Kidspace Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 91103
Friday, August 21, 2009
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission ($5 per person; children under 12 months FREE)
L.A. County Arboretum
Bauer Lawn and around the gardens
301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
Friday, August 21, 2009
5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Eaton Canyon Natural Area
1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, 91107; (626) 398-5420
Saturday, August 22, 2009
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (weather permitting)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Culver City’s Media Park (adjacent to the Ivy Substation)
9070 Venice Blvd,Culver City, 90232
Saturday and Sunday, August 22 &23, 2009 (Through August 30)
11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE (No reservations required)
Redondo Beach Pier and International Boardwalk
Torrance Blvd. at Harbor Dr ., Redondo Beach, 90277
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Noon – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Bergamot Station G1
2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, 90404; (310) 586-6488
Saturday, August 22, 2009
1 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Registration begins at 1 p.m.; Workshop begins at 2p.m.; Bike Tour begins at 5 p.m.)
Ages: All ages, but it is suggested that kids under 9 years ride on a tag-along, bike trailer, tandem, or other safe child-carrying device
Cost: $5 for workshop (members FREE) and Bike Tour is FREE
Big World Fun
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Los Angeles, 90068; (323) 461-3673
Saturday, August 22, 2009
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE for kids; $5 for adults (Reservations required)
Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Sunday, August 23, 2009
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Age: All
Cost: FREE for Zimmer Museum members, FREE for ages 2 and under and grandparents; $8 for general public (includes museum admission)
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!
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Saturdays and Sundays – September 6, 2009
2 p.m.
Ages: 5+
Cost: FREE
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)
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
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
Big World Fun
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Los Angeles, 90068; (323) 461-3673
Saturday, August 15, 2009
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE for kids; $5 for adults (Reservations required)
Sunland Park Recreation Center
8651 Foothill Blvd, Sunland
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, August 14, 15, & 16, 2009
Friday – 5:00 p.m. to 11:00p.m.
Saturday – Noon to 11:30 p.m.
Sunday – Noon to 10:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $1
Website
L.A. C0unty Arboretum
301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
Saturday, August 15, 2009
10am–Noon
Ages: All
Cost: Members $5, $6 non-members; Family Fee: $15 per family for members, $20 per family for non-members (Pre-registration is required. Registration will close at 5pm the day prior to the class.)
Hands on 3rd
8377 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 655-0515
Saturday, August 15, 2009
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages: Parents and kids together
Cost: $60 members; $65 non-members
Memorial Park
150 N Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91103
Saturday, August 15, 2009
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Rancho Los Cerritos
4600 N. Virginia Rd., Long Beach, 90807
Sunday, August 16, 2009
12:30-4:30 pm
Ages: All
Cost: Kids (4-12) $3, Adults: $5, Under 4: Free.
The Huntington, Friends Hall
1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino; (626) 405-2100
Sunday, August 16, 2009
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Sunday, August 16, 2009
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Age: All
Cost: FREE for Zimmer Museum members, FREE for ages 2 and under and grandparents; $8 for general public (includes museum admission)
L.A. C0unty Arboretum
301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
Sunday, August 16, 2009
2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Park Admission: Adults $7; Students and Seniors $5; Children ages 5-12 $2.50; Children under 5 FREE
26336 Citrus Street, Valencia, 91355
Friday and Saturday, August 14 & 15, 2009
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE entrance
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!
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Saturdays and Sundays – September 6, 2009
2 p.m.
Ages: 5+
Cost: FREE
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)
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
Summer may be almost over but it isn’t too late to take a well-deserved summer staycation. Now that cautious spending means no extravagant getaways, this is the perfect opportunity to rediscover Los Angeles. As a true local, you share this town with 10 million other people, but if you focus on some long forgotten things about this town you may find some fodder for family fun. So put on your tourist-colored glasses with L.A. Kid Stuff and let’s rediscover our city.
(This is the first in a series of occasional staycation articles.)
Did you run into Coco Cox-Arquette and her parents Courtney and David at the L.A. Zoo recently and not bother to give them a second look? Brush up against Jessica Alba at the Gelson’s produce section and been more concerned that she took the better piece of fruit? Well snap out of it! You’re in L.A. and the number one reason people travel or move here is for the lure of celebrity, fame and Hollywood. Recognize what makes your city world-renowned and play groupie with your kids for a day with one of these adventures that will remind you about L.A.’s past, present and future. Oh, and please have fun while you’re at it!
You’ve lived in L.A. for how long now and how many really good photos do you have of the Hollywood sign? Let’s not forget that this ever-present symbol presiding on its hillside throne is also ever-ready for its close up. Whether you and your kids plan to keep photos in an album for prosperity or throw on Santa hats for a Christmas-card worthy shot that says to your out-of-town friends, “Yes, we live here and you don’t,” here are a few of L.A. Kid Stuff’s favorite spots for your very own vogueing session with this L.A. icon. (MORE)
Why compete with the paparazzi on Robertson Blvd. or take your chances that today will be the day you’ll actually spot someone famous on Rodeo Drive, when you can be chauffeured like a celebrity on a celebrity tour. Starline Tours is the recommended choice for visitors who stay at the recently revived hotspot The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. (MORE)
Start at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, where you can marvel at the Chinese Imperial architecture while your kids get a kick out of placing their hands and feet in the cement impressions of Hollywood heavyweights like Marilyn Monroe, George Clooney and the Harry Potter cast. Then segue to the stars in the sidewalks. Your little fairy fans will have to wait awhile until Tinkerbell actually schedules a date to accept her star on the Walk of Fame (which we’ve learned has already been offered to her) but take a leisurely stroll directly to these locations to see some other famous stars your kids will recognize, and some Hollywood legends just for the parents. (MORE)
Celebrities immortalized in wax at two locations to serve you! The Hollywood Wax Museum and the recently-opened Madame Tussauds each offer something similar, yet there are distinct differences. Compare the two and decide which one waxes your interest. (MORE)
Check out Universal Citywalk’s Celebrity Band Saturdays and you’ll get a celebrity who acts by day and will sing for you at night, for free! This series only lasts until the end of August, so check out the list of performers and plan your night out with the stars. (MORE)
Nothing beats the Universal Studios tour for its sheer Hollywood/thrill ride power. The tour now includes the actual Kong Island miniature used in the movie and a knife-wielding, dead-body carrying Psycho. But if the $60, six-month Southern California resident Escape Pass ticket price is a little too steep, try the Sony Studios Walking Tour across town in Culver City. For a mere $28 you can walk the lot where the Yellow Brick Road once wound through Munchkin Land, the place where the agents from “Men In Black” battled aliens from outer space and Spider-Man catapulted from skyscraper to skyscraper. Time your tour right and get in to see a taping of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. (MORE)
Make movie going in Hollywood an entire experience at El Capitan Theatre or Arclight Hollywood at the Cinerama Dome, where memorabilia and costume exhibits from the currently playing blockbuster is often made available for you to examine close up. At El Capitan, there is always something else to do so if it isn’t props on display, its activities and special events. Right now your G-Force movie ticket will also get you two hours of enjoyment at the transformed former Virgin Megastore building across the street where the family can play games and participate in activities based on the movie. (MORE)
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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
Lake View Terrace Library
12002 Osborne St., Lake View Terrace, 91342; (818) 890-7404
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Sherman Oaks Galleria Kids Club Program
15301-15303 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 91403; (818) 382-4100
Wednesday, August 12
10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
2:30-3:15 p.m.
Age: 2- 8
Cost: $3 for Zimmer Museum members, $8 for general public (includes museum admission)
Pershing Square
532 South Olive Street Los Angeles, 90013
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Noon – 2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Big World Fun
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Los Angeles, 90068; (323) 461-3673
Saturday, August 15, 2009
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE for kids; $5 for adults (Reservations required)
Sunland Park Recreation Center
8651 Foothill Blvd, Sunland
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, August 14, 15, & 16, 2009
Friday – 5:00 p.m. to 11:00p.m.
Saturday – Noon to 11:30 p.m.
Sunday – Noon to 10:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $1
Website
L.A. C0unty Arboretum
301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
Saturday, August 15, 2009
10am–Noon
Ages: All
Cost: Members $5, $6 non-members; Family Fee: $15 per family for members, $20 per family for non-members (Pre-registration is required. Registration will close at 5pm the day prior to the class.)
Hands on 3rd
8377 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 655-0515
Saturday, August 15, 2009
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages: Parents and kids together
Cost: $60 members; $65 non-members
Memorial Park
150 N Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91103
Saturday, August 15, 2009
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Rancho Los Cerritos
4600 N. Virginia Rd., Long Beach, 90807
Sunday, August 16, 2009
12:30-4:30 pm
Ages: All
Cost: Kids (4-12) $3, Adults: $5, Under 4: Free.
The Huntington, Friends Hall
1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino; (626) 405-2100
Sunday, August 16, 2009
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Sunday, August 16, 2009
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Age: All
Cost: FREE for Zimmer Museum members, FREE for ages 2 and under and grandparents; $8 for general public (includes museum admission)
L.A. C0unty Arboretum
301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
Sunday, August 16, 2009
2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Park Admission: Adults $7; Students and Seniors $5; Children ages 5-12 $2.50; Children under 5 FREE
26336 Citrus Street, Valencia, 91355
Friday and Saturday, August 14 & 15, 2009
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE entrance
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!
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Saturdays and Sundays – September 6, 2009
2 p.m.
Ages: 5+
Cost: FREE
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)
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
Frances Howard Goldwyn – Hollywood Regional Library
1623 N. Ivar Ave., Hollywood, 90028; (323) 856-8260
Friday, August 7, 2009
3 p.m. – 4p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Myrtle Avenue & W. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, 91016; (626) 357-7442
Friday, August 7, 2009
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
411 West Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
Friday, August 7, 2009
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Vroman’s Bookstore Hastings Ranch
3729 E Foothill Dr., Pasadena, 91107; (626) 449-5320
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Noon
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Granada Hills Library
10640 Petit Ave., Granada Hills, 91344; (818) 368-5687
Saturday, August 8, 2009
4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Los Angeles, 90068; (323) 461-3673
Saturday, August 8, 2009
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE for kids; $5 for adults (Reservations required)
Eaton Canyon Natural Area
1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, 91107; (626) 398-5420
Saturday, August 8, 2009
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (weather permitting)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007; (213) 763-DINO
Saturday, August 8, 2009
10 a.m.
Ages: 3-5
Cost: Free with Museum Admission: Children under 5 – FREE; Children 5 through 12 – $2 50; Children 13 through 17 – $6.50; Adults – $9; Seniors (62+) – $6.50; Students 18 and over with ID – $6.50.
Ocean Blvd, Linden Ave, 1st Street, Broadway and Elm in Long Beach
Saturday, August 8, 2009
4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Pasadena Central Library
285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena; (626) 744-4045
Saturday, August 8, 2009
10 a.m. – 11a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
San Gabriel Library
500 S. Del Mar Ave., San Gabriel, 91776; (626) 287-0761
Saturday, August 8, 2009
2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Paramount Pictures Studio
5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles; (323) 871-ARTS
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Noon – 4:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
La Placita Olvera, Main Street and Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
Sunday, August 9, 2009
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Norton Simon Museum
411 West Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
Sunday, August 9, 2009
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
LACMA – Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 857-6000
Sunday, August 8, 2009 (Also Sunday, August 16, 2009)
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 pm
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Brentwood Grand Prix
San Vicente Blvd and Barrington Ave.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Race begins at Noon (Registration starts at 8 a.m. and closes at 11:15 a.m.)
Ages: 5-11 years
Cost: Contact Organizer
Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Sunday, August 9, 2009
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Age: All
Cost: FREE for Zimmer Museum members, FREE for ages 2 and under and grandparents; $8 for general public (includes museum admission)
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!
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
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Saturdays and Sundays – September 6, 2009
2 p.m.
Ages: 5+
Cost: FREE
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)
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
Madrid Theatre
21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, 91303; (818) 347-9938
Mondays except July 7 (until August 24)
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE (Reservations required)
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
Sunland-Tujunga Library
7771 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, 91042; (818) 352-4481
Monday, August 3, 2009
11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Los Feliz Library
1874 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 913-4710
Monday, August 3, 2009
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: 5-11
Cost: FREE
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, August 4, 2009
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $1
Atwater Village Library
3379 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, 90039; (323) 664-1353
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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 Drive, West Covina, 91790 (626) 919-8331
Kidspace Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 91103
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Little Tokyo Library
244 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 612-0525
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
2:30-3:15 p.m.
Age: 2- 8
Cost: $3 for Zimmer Museum members, $8 for general public (includes museum admission)
Chatsworth Library
21052 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth; (818) 341-4276
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
3 p.m. -3:45 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Long Beach Main Library
101 Pacific Ave, Long Beach
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Santa Monica Main Library
6O1 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica; (31O) 458-8621
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
2 p.m.
Ages: Movie is Rated PG
Cost: FREE
Levitt Pavillion (at Memorial Park)
85 E. Holly St., Pasadena
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 (Wednesdays until August 26)
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
American Girl Store
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: 8 and up
Cost: FREE
El Segundo Recreation Park
339 Sheldon St, El Segundo, 90245
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
John C. Fremont Library
6121 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, 90038; (323) 962-3521
Thursday, August 6, 2009
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: 5-11
Cost: FREE
The Grove Park
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036 (323) 900-8080
Thursday, August 6, 2009
8 p.m.
Ages: Movie Rated
Cost: FREE
San Pedro Regional Library
931 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro, 90731; (310) 548-7779
Thursday, August 6, 2009
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Pacific Park
501 S. Pacific Ave, Glendale, 91204
Thursday, August 6, 2009
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, 91101
Thursday, August 6, 2009
8 p.m.
Ages: 13 and up (recommended age due to film content)
Cost: Museum Admission ($9 for General Admission; $7 for Students and Seniors; FREE for Children Ages 11 and Under)
Frances Howard Goldwyn – Hollywood Regional Library
1623 N. Ivar Ave., Hollywood, 90028; (323) 856-8260
Friday, August 7, 2009
3 p.m. – 4p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Myrtle Avenue & W. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, 91016; (626) 357-7442
Friday, August 7, 2009
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
411 West Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
Friday, August 7, 2009
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Vroman’s Bookstore Hastings Ranch
3729 E Foothill Dr., Pasadena, 91107; (626) 449-5320
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Noon
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Granada Hills Library
10640 Petit Ave., Granada Hills, 91344; (818) 368-5687
Saturday, August 8, 2009
4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Los Angeles, 90068; (323) 461-3673
Saturday, August 8, 2009
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE for kids; $5 for adults (Reservations required)
Eaton Canyon Natural Area
1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, 91107; (626) 398-5420
Saturday, August 8, 2009
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (weather permitting)
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007; (213) 763-DINO
Saturday, August 8, 2009
10 a.m.
Ages: 3-5
Cost: Free with Museum Admission: Children under 5 – FREE; Children 5 through 12 – $2 50; Children 13 through 17 – $6.50; Adults – $9; Seniors (62+) – $6.50; Students 18 and over with ID – $6.50.
Ocean Blvd, Linden Ave, 1st Street, Broadway and Elm in Long Beach
Saturday, August 8, 2009
4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Pasadena Central Library
285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena; (626) 744-4045
Saturday, August 8, 2009
10 a.m. – 11a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
San Gabriel Library
500 S. Del Mar Ave., San Gabriel, 91776; (626) 287-0761
Saturday, August 8, 2009
2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Paramount Pictures Studio
5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles; (323) 871-ARTS
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Noon – 4:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
La Placita Olvera, Main Street and Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
Sunday, August 9, 2009
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Norton Simon Museum
411 West Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
Sunday, August 9, 2009
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
LACMA – Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 857-6000
Sunday, August 8, 2009 (Also Sunday, August 16, 2009)
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 pm
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Brentwood Grand Prix
San Vicente Blvd and Barrington Ave.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Race begins at Noon (Registration starts at 8 a.m. and closes at 11:15 a.m.)
Ages: 5-11 years
Cost: Contact Organizer
Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Sunday, August 9, 2009
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Age: All
Cost: FREE for Zimmer Museum members, FREE for ages 2 and under and grandparents; $8 for general public (includes museum admission)
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!
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
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Saturdays and Sundays – September 6, 2009
2 p.m.
Ages: 5+
Cost: FREE
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)
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
There’s no shortage of free things in Los Angeles, but just for fun, LA Kid Stuff did a little research to see what a dollar could buy these days in the way of family-friendly entertainment. Here’s some of what we found:
Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica; (310)458-4904
Website
Through September, the brand new Annenberg Community Beach House at Santa Monica Beach will offer you beach club amenities and use of the pool for just $1 on Mondays. Stay all day from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. but get there early to buy passes, which only go on sale on Mondays starting at 8:30 a.m. All members of your party must be present at time of purchase. Advance purchase not available for Dollar Splash Monday.
Hollywood Bowl
2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, 90068; (323) 436-2827
Website
This world-class facility is also an L.A. County park, available for picnicking and sightseeing even when the stage is dark. As a County facility, it is committed to providing access to everyone in Los Angeles, regardless of socioeconomic backgrounds. Dollar seats for Los Angeles Philharmonic and Jazz performances Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays usually sell out the first few days that tickets go on sale for the season (May), but people are also welcome to turn their unused tickets in to the box office. So if there’s a performance you are interested in, just check with the box office on the day of the performance to see if any dollar seats are available. Who knows, you might get lucky!
Marina Del Rey
Website
The Marina Del Rey Water Bus is more like an amusement park ride than a mode of transportation between seven different stops along the Marina, including Fisherman’s Village, Mother’s Beach, Dolphin Marina, Waterfront Walk and Burton Chace Park. Pay only a $1 fare on one way rides on the Water Bus and get a view of the Harbor from the water. Be on the look out for dolphins and sea lions that are in abundance during the summer and an added treat during this ride. Marina Del Rey Water Bus rides are available until September 1. Check the website for schedules or to make reservations.
Baskin Robbins
Website
It may not be a destination to you, but just ask your kids if they want to take a quick trip for some ice cream and Baskin Robbins will seem like the destination du jour. And on Tuesdays, get a scoop of your favorite of the 31 flavors for just $1. Visit the website for a location near you.
Orange County Fair
Website
This is the last week of the Orange County Fair, so if you haven’t been yet, go on Thursday, when all carnival rides and games are just $1. You’ll double the savings too because your kids age 12 and under get in to the Fair for free.
City of Los Angeles Golf Courses
Website
July was Parks and Recreation month, and the City of Los Angeles golf courses are extending the benefits for youth ages 13-17 who play golf with an adult. For the entire month of August, youth pay only $1 green fees when playing with an adult. Choose from fourteen 18-Hole, 9-Hole or 3-Par courses. Check the website for golf course locations.
Make a difference while enjoying a movie. This Wednesday’s showing of Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Rated PG) will begin at 10 a.m. at participating AMC Theatres. Admission is $1 and all admission proceeds will benefit Variety – The Children’s Charity and the Will Rogers Institute. Check the website for participating AMC Theatre locations.
A summer tradition at Krikorian Theatres, its Kid Series offers recent-release kids movies for only $1 every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. This week’s movie is Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa. Two theatres in Pico Rivera and Monrovia are available for Los Angeles County. There’ll be three more weeks of dollar movies at these theatres, so take advantage before school starts! Check the website for future movie listings.
