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    Milkshake at Grammy Museum Ticket Giveaway Contest!

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    Shake up the traditional kids’ music that is the soundtrack of your life lately with a band whose mission is to create great rock music for kids! Former Love Riot band singer Lisa Mathews and guitarist Mikel Gehl combined their passion for indie rock and inspiration from the birth of Lisa’s daughter and Mikel’s son to create acclaimed kids music as Milkshake! With tuneful, memorable songs that evoke influences from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Lennon-McCartney to The White Stripes, Milkshake continues to create music that appeals to both kids and their parents. Now that’ll be music to any parent’s ears, especially after listening to the CD many times in a row, as we know all kids like to do.

    You have a chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to see , hear and feel Milkshake’s rock & roll spirit at the Grammy Museum in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 10 a.m. Additionally, you will get a FREE copy of their new CD at the show! Catch the show then check out what else the museum has to offer!

    TO ENTER (FIVE CHANCES TO WIN):
    Winners will be drawn randomly from a pool of entries. You will receive ONE entry (chance) to win if you do one of the following below.

    If you do more than one of the things below, you will increase your entries and chances to win! For example, if you sign up for L.A. Kid Stuff newsletter AND become a Milkshake fan on Facebook, you will have TWO entries (two chances).

    You can have up to FIVE entries for this contest and you MUST tell us what you did (how many entries you have) either by emailing us or leaving a comment on this post. Deadline to enter: Wednesday, November 4, 2009! Good luck!

    1) Become an L.A. Kid Stuff member by signing up for our email list and notify us that you would like to be considered for this contest giveaway. If you are already an L.A. Kid Stuff newsletter member (thank you!!) all you have to do is email us at info@lakidstuff.com and tell us you’d like to enter.

    2) Become a Milkshake fan on Facebook HERE.

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    5) Visit the Milkshake website HERE then come back and tell us the name of their NEW CD.

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    Holiday Bazaar Seeks Family-Friendly Vendor

    Holiday Bazaar Seeks Family-Friendly Vendor

    Coeur d’Alene elementary school in Venice will once again host its Holiday Bazaar on December 5, 2009, from 10:00 – 3:00 p.m. and is seeking vendors of family-friendly and kid-friendly goods! Cost is $75 for a single booth, and $110 for a double, and the best part is there is no paying out of a percentage of your profits. This popular event has bouncers, arts & crafts, games, food for local families and is a great way to get exposure to families and kids. The school is located at 810 Coeur d’Alene Avenue in Venice. For more information and a vendor application, email mps1907@lausd.net

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    L.A. Kid Stuff, Things to Do, Events and Activities this week: Monday, October 26 – Sunday, November 1, 2009

    We Tell Stories 4th Annual Haunted Harvest Storytelling Festival

    Old LA Farmer’s Market
    Ave. 58 and N. Figueroa Blvd. in Highland Park
    Tuesday, October 27, 2009
    3:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Wicked Lit. – First Annual Wicked Literature Halloween Theatre Festival

    Greystone Mansion
    905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, 90210
    Tuesday, October 27 – Saturday, October 31, 2009
    Curtain at 7 p.m.

    Ages: All (best for older kids because of the theme and the moving around)
    Cost: $45

    Halloween Reading Scavenger Hunt

    Van Nuys Library
    6250 Sylmar Ave. Mall, Van Nuys, 91401; (818) 756-8453
    Wednesday, October 28, 2009
    4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Halloween Party

    Will & Ariel Durant Library
    7140 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, 90046; (323) 876-2741
    Wednesday, October 28, 2009
    6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Ghost Train

    Los Angeles Live Steamers
    Griffith Park
    5202 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, California 90027; (323) 662-8030
    Thursday-Saturday, October 29, 30, 31, 2009
    7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

    Ages: All (but children must be at least 34″ tall to ride train)
    Cost: Donation based – $5 suggested per person

    Scary Stories for Halloween

    Wilshire Library
    149 N. St. Andrews Pl., Los Angeles, 90004; (323) 957-4550
    Wednesday, October 28, 2009
    4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Ski Dazzle Show Gets the Family Ready for Winter Wonderland Sports and Activities

    Los Angeles Convention Center
    1201 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, 90015; (213) 741-1151
    Thursday, October 29, 2009 – Sunday, November 1, 2009
    Thursday: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
    Friday: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
    Saturday1: 11 a.m. – TBD
    Sunday: Noon – 6 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: costs $17. Tickets for kids ages 6-12 years old cost $5. Tickets are available online.

    Rhythm Child – Kids Club at The Grove

    The Grove Park
    189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 900-8080
    Thursday, October 29, 2009
    11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Spooky Stories From Around the World

    Fairfax Library
    161 S. Gardner Street, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 936-6191
    Thursday, October 29, 2009
    4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Camp Boo and Goo Overnight Adventure

    Page Museum and La Brea Tar Pits
    5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 934-PAGE (7243)
    Friday-Saturday, October 30-31, 2009
    Ages: 5 and up (One adult required for every three children)
    Cost: $45/person ($40/person museum members) Registration required, call (213) 763-3536 to register

    Headless Horseman Dinner Train

    Fillmore & Western Railway Co.
    351 Santa Clara Street, Fillmore, 93015; 805.524.2546
    Friday, October 30, 2009
    6:45 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Adults $45;; Children 4-12 $30; Children 1-3 $22; Infants on lap FREE

    Spooky, Scary Storytime

    Panorama City Library
    14345 Roscoe Blvd., Panorama City, 91402; (818) 894-4071
    Friday, October 30, 2009
    5 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    The Graveyard Book Party

    Vroman’s Bookstore Hastings Ranch
    3729 E Foothill Dr., Pasadena, 91107
    Friday, October 30, 2009
    7 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Active Arts Halloween Sing-a-long

    Music Center Plaza
    Grand Ave. between First Street and Temple Street, Los Angeles, 90014; (213) 972-3660
    Friday, October 30, 2009
    7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE (Tickets required for the show. 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.)

    Enchanted Green Hallow’s Eve

    STAR ECO Station
    10101 W. Jefferson Blvd. Culver City, 90232; (310) 842-8060
    Friday and Saturday, October 30 & 31, 2009
    Friday: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
    Saturday: Noon – 6 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Adults $8, seniors $7; One child free per paying adult. Each additional child $6.

    Slightly Spooky Halloween Storytime

    Los Angeles Central Library – KLOS Theatre
    630 West 5th Street, Los Angeles, 90071; (210) 228-7000
    Saturday, October 31, 2009
    2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Wake Up with the Waves Halloween Beach Bash Children’s Concert

    Santa Monica Pier
    Upper Pier Parking Deck
    Santa Monica, 90401; (310) 458-8901
    Saturday, October 31, 2009
    9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Goblins in the Garden

    Los Angeles County Arboretum
    Ayres Hall
    301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
    Saturday, October 31, 2009
    9 a.m. – 1p.m.

    Ages: up to age 10
    Cost: Arboretum members’ children are invited to participate at no charge. Regular Arboretum admission fees apply for non-members, plus $10 per child for the event. No pre-registration

    Annual Halloween and Trick or Treating Party!

    Vroman’s Bookstore
    695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 91101
    Saturday, October 31, 2009
    10 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Hallowe’en Party

    Sherman Oaks Branch Library
    14245 Moorpark St., Sherman Oaks, 91423; (818) 205-9716
    Saturday, October 31, 2009
    1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Safe Haven Trick-or-Treating

    Heritage Square Museum
    3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles, 90031; (323) 225-2700
    Saturday, October 31, 2009
    4p.m.—7:30 pm.

    Ages: 1-12 with parent
    Cost: $5 for Adults and $2 for children 6 to 12. Children under 6 are free of charge.
    Website

    Downtown L.A. Halloween Festival

    Grand Hope Memorial Park
    9th Street and Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90014
    Saturday, October 31, 2009
    5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE (also free food, water and candy sponsored by Ralphs Fresh Fare)

    Happy Harbor Halloween Festival at the Port

    Promenade adjacent to Harbor Boulevard, between 3rd Street and 5th Street, in San Pedro.
    Saturday, October 31 2009
    Noon – 3 p.m. (Children’s Halloween costume parade at 12:30 p.m.)

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    A Fishy Fest Celebrating Halloween & Dia de los Muertos

    Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
    1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Saturday, October 31, 2009 & Sunday, November 1, 2009
    12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Adults: $5.00 suggested, $2.00 minimum; Children age 12 and under: FREE with a paying adult; Group Rates: Contact the Aquarium at (310) 393-6149

    Boo at the Zoo

    Los Angeles Zoo
    5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 644-4200
    Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, 2009
    10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE with admission (Adults ages 13+ $13; Seniors $10; Children ages 2 -12 $8; Children under 2 FREE)

    4th Annual Toy Insider by Redbook

    The Oaks Mall
    344 W. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks, 91360
    Saturday, October 31, 2009
    10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    ONGOING THIS WEEK AND BEYOND

    Up Up and Away! Superhero Art Show

    Monkeyhouse Toys & Art Gallery
    1618 1/2 Silver Lake Bl., Los Angeles, 90026; (323) 662-3437
    Ongoing
    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE Admission (Art for sale)
    Website

    Spider Pavilion at the Natural History Museum

    Natural History Museum Grounds
    900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, 90007; (213) 763-DINO
    Daily, Now – November 8, 2009
    10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $3 for adults, $2 for students and seniors, and $1 for children (Timed admission tickets; last tickets sold at 4:30 p.m.)

    Dinosaur Encounters

    Natural History Museum
    900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, 90007; (213) 763-3466
    Ongoing Wednesdays – Fridays 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2:30 p.m.
    Saturdays – Sundays 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Museum Admission

    Family Discovery Gallery

    Museum of the American West
    Autry National Center
    4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027
    Ongoing Exhibit
    Ages: All
    Cost: Free with Museum Admission ($9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students (13-18) and seniors (60+); $5.00 Adult Students with ID); $3.00 for children (3-12); Free for children under 3

    Children’s Drawing Lessons

    San Rafael Branch Library
    1240 Nithsdale Road, Pasadena; (626) 744-7270
    Saturdays
    10:30 a.m

    And Hill Branch Library
    55 S Hill Ave., Pasadena, 91106; (626) 744-7264
    Saturdays
    4:30 p.m.

    Ages: 4-10
    Cost: FREE

    Gold Rush

    Museum of the American West
    Autry National Center
    4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027
    Saturdays and Sundays
    11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Free with Museum Admission ($9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students (13-18) and seniors (60+); $5.00 Adult Students with ID); $3.00 for children (3-12); Free for children under 3

    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!

    Family Nature Walk

    Eaton Canyon Natural Area
    1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, 91107
    Saturdays (Weather permitting. Call to confirm the week you want to attend.)
    9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    COMING SOON

    The Sippy Cups Time Machine Tour

    House of Blues (sunset strip)
    8430 W Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 90069; (323) 848-5100
    Saturday, November 7, 2009
    11 a.m.

    Ages: 3 and up
    Cost: $12.50 – $15 (SEE L.A. Kid Stuff 50% OFF Special Offer!)

    What is Rock and Roll? Featuring Milkshake

    Grammy Museum
    800 West Olympic Blvd., L.A., 90015; (213) 765-6800
    Saturday, November 7, 2009
    10 a.m. (Doors open at 9:30 a.m.)

    Ages: All
    Cost: $8 (Free with paid museum admission and to members. RSVP necessary at 213.765.6800 ext. 6)

    Global Bazaar

    Craft and Folk Art Museum
    5814 Wilshire Blvd / Los Angeles, California 90036; (323) 937.4230
    Saturday, November 7, 2009
    10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE admission (items for purchase)

    Disney’s Newest Princess “Tiana” at Disney Store’s Grand Opening and Celebration

    Westfield Culver City Mall
    Disney Store
    6000 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, 90230;(310) 390-8014
    Saturday, November 14, 2009
    10 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Playhouse Disney Presents the Imagination Movers in Concert

    Club Nokia
    800 West Olympic Blvd., L.A., 90015
    Saturday, December 5, 2009
    1:30 PM and 4:30 PM

    Ages: All
    Cost: $31.50-$41.50
    AND
    Fred Kavli Theatre
    2100 E. Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
    Tuesday, December 8, 2009
    11:30 AM

    Ages: All
    Cost: $31.50-$41.50

    State Street Ballet “The Nutcracker”

    California State University, Northridge
    Plaza del Sol Performance Hall
    18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, 91330; (818) 677-2488
    Saturday, December 5, 2009
    2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $45.00/ each – L.A. Kid Stuff Discount: 10% off the ticket price when using the code LAK101

    Mama Doni and the Mama Doni Band – Chanukah Fever

    Adat Shalom
    3030 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles; (310) 475-4985
    Sunday, December 6, 2009
    11:00 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $18 adults; $10 kids

    Holidays Around the World – Featuring Putamayo’s A Family Christmas Artist Johnny Bregar

    800 West Olympic Blvd., L.A., 90015; (213) 765-6800
    Saturday, December 12, 2009
    10 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $8 (Free with paid museum admission and to members. RSVP necessary at 213.765.6800 ext. 6)

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    The Toy Insider and Redbook Magazine’s Kids Corner

    The Toy Insider and Redbook Magazine’s Kids Corner

    The Oaks Mall
    344 W. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks, 91360
    Saturday, October 31, 2009
    10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Parents get a sneak peak at the hottest toys this year while your kids play with them. A day of fun, toys, playing and it’s all for kids! The Kids Corner is a dedicated kids’ area where children can test out – and have fun with – the hottest toys for the holidays recommended by the Toy Insider experts. While the children laugh and play, parents can review a range of buying tips and register in a national sweepstakes for a chance to win a room full of toys. The Kids Corner is a part of Redbook Magazine’s multi-city “Living Room” Mall Tour.

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    Craft and Folk Art Museum Global Bazaar

    Creative Gifts with a Conscience

    cafam2So you can’t afford a trip around the world right now.  You can still learn a little about international cultures and be surrounded by worldly handmade wares at the Craft and Folk Art Museum’s Global Bazaar on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Located in CAFAM’s intimate courtyard, you will discover pit and horse hair fired ceramics by local artisan Chad Steel; delicious teas from China’s Pu-erh regions by Bana Tea Company; handmade jewelry by Karen Young and much more. And of course, CAFAM’s Museum Shop–recently voted by L.A. Weekly as Best of L.A. Gift Shop–will be open with a further array of worldly treasures.  Music and refreshments will keep the festive energy flowing! If you want to wow your friends and family this holiday season with unique, handmade gifts from around the world, check out this Global Bazaar.  The Bazaar will feature 20 local and global vendors that offer the best in handmade, fair trade, and artisan-produced items.  Creativity with a conscience, cafam 1what’s not to love?

    Global Bazaar

    Craft and Folk Art Museum
    5814 Wilshire Blvd / Los Angeles, California 90036; (323) 937.4230
    Saturday, November 7, 2009
    10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE admission (items for purchase)
    Website

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    Halloween Guide 2009 – Spooky, Creepy, Scary, Family Fun!

    VICTORIAN EERIENESS

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    Los Angeles Conservancy Angelino Heights Tour –
    Victorian Houses in L.A.

    Angelino Heights, Carroll Avenue, Los Angeles; (213) 430-4219
    Saturday, October 3, 2009 (and November 7, 2009 and every first Saturday of the month)
    10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $10 adults; $5 kids 12 and under; $5 members
    Website

    We can’t quite put a (severed) finger on what exactly it is about Victorian architecture and houses that make them seem so beautifully spooky and conducive to hauntings, but if you’d like to judge the freakiness factor for yourself, take a tour of the Los Angeles Angelino Heights historic district with the Los Angeles Conservancy. The tour will take you to the neighborhood that has been dubbed by one journalist as L.A.’s “Haunted House District.” The tour is actually about history and architecture and takes place during the day, so this is an activity appropriate for all ages. The main part of the tour explores Carroll Avenue, a street lined with Victorian homes from the late nineteenth century, nearly all of which have been fully restored. Carroll Avenue is a National Register Historic District, and in 1983 was designated as the first historic district (Historic Preservation Overlay Zone) in the City of Los Angeles. The neighborhood has been featured in dozens of films, TV shows, and commercials.

    Historic L.A. Scavenger Hunt: Haunts of Angelino Heights

    Los Angeles Conservancy
    Check website or call for more information on meeting location
    Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25, 2009
    5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $35/person; $25 Conservancy members

    The Sixth Annual Halloween Mourning Tour

    Heritage Square Museum
    3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles, 90031; (323) 225-2700
    Saturday and Sunday, October 24 & 25, 2009
    Noon – 4 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $10 adults; $5 children ages 6-12; FREE under age 6
    Website

    If the Victorian Era Funeral and its death and mourning etiquette are a bit too creepy of a subject matter for your little ones, take them to day two of the Festival on October 25 where kids age 2 – 12 are encouraged to come in costume, play period games, make 19th century harvest crafts and choose a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. The Heritage Square Museum is a living-history museum reflecting the settlement and development of Southern California from the Civil War to the early 20th century. On Oct. 24 and 25, from noon to 4 p.m., learn all about death and mourning etiquette during the Victorian era and participate in a funeral inside one of the museum’s historic homes.

    Safe Haven Trick-or-Treating

    Heritage Square Museum
    3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles, 90031; (323) 225-2700
    Saturday, October 31, 2009
    4p.m.—7:30 pm.

    Ages: 1-12 with parent
    Cost: $5 for Adults and $2 for children 6 to 12. Children under 6 are free of charge.
    Website

    Bring your kids for more treats on Halloween inside the safe confines of the museum grounds. Children 1 to 12 years of age, with parent accompaniment, may come in costume and receive sweet treats from our costumed interpreters stationed at each building. Halloween treats will be available from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission price is $5 for Adults and $2 for children 6 to 12. Children under 6 are free of charge.

    FREAKY SONG AND DANCE

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    Thriller Group Dance (and Practice Rehearsals)

    L.A. Live!
    777 Chick Hearn Ct., Los Angeles, 90015; (213) 763-6020
    Saturday, October 24, 2009
    5:30 p.m.

    Ages: ALL to watch; 6 and up to participate (must register beforehand to participate)
    Cost: FREE
    Website

    Your kids may be chronologically too young to personally know about the Michael Jackson Thriller video, but if your recent, frequent personal tribute to the king of pop with song and dance now has them intimately familiar with his work, they will get a kick out of watching the Thrill the World Thriller public group dance that hopes to break the Guinness Book of World Record for the most number of participants. The Thrill the World group performance will take place on Saturday, October 24. Register yourself and your kids ages 6 years and up if you dare take part, but even if you’re more of the spectator kind, you’ll have many chances to see zombies of all ages perfect their moves at the Thriller dance practice rehearsals around town. Check the website for all the latest details and to register!

    Active Arts Halloween Sing-a-long

    Music Center Plaza
    Grand Ave. between First Street and Temple Street, Los Angeles, 90014; (213) 972-3660
    Friday, October 30, 2009
    7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE (Tickets required for the show. 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.)
    Website

    Does the excitement of Halloween makes you want to break out into song? Then do it with hundreds of people at a public Sing-a-long with the most kooky, spooky and ghoulish tunes at the Active Arts Halloween Sing-a-long at the Music Center in Downtown L.A. Accompanied by live musicians and lyric sheets will be provided. No experience necessary. Parking under the music center for $8 for up to 3 hours.

    CREEPY, CRAWLY, CUDDLY, SLIMY CREATURES

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    Camp Boo and Goo Overnight Adventure

    Page Museum and La Brea Tar Pits
    5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 934-PAGE (7243)
    Friday-Saturday, October 30-31, 2009
    Ages: 5 and up (One adult required for every three children)
    Cost: $45/person ($40/person museum members) Registration required, call (213) 763-3536 to register

    Spider Pavilion at the Natural History Museum

    Natural History Museum Grounds
    900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, 90007; (213) 763-DINO
    Daily, Now – November 8, 2009
    10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $3 for adults, $2 for students and seniors, and $1 for children (Timed admission tickets; last tickets sold at 4:30 p.m.)
    Website

    The Natural History Museum’s Spider Pavilion hopes to dispel common myths and assuage fears about these crawly arachnids, but since it’s the Halloween season, we say go ahead and plunge right into the adrenaline pumping fear that these free roaming creepy crawlers will elicit! Go face to face with them as they feed and check out their webs up close. There are hundreds of species of spiders. On Saturdays, October 10 and 17, then Friday, October 30, tour the Spider Pavilion after dark, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm., take a special flashlight tour of the Spider Pavilion for an even scarier view when the spiders are at their most active! Free flashlights while supplies last.

    A Fishy Fest Celebrating Halloween & Dia de los Muertos

    Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
    1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    Saturday, October 31, 2009 & Sunday, November 1, 2009
    12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Adults: $5.00 suggested, $2.00 minimum; Children age 12 and under: FREE with a paying adult; Group Rates: Contact the Aquarium at (310) 393-6149

    Arachnatopia! Choose Your Own Web Play

    Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
    900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, 90007; (213) 763-DINO
    Saturday, October 17, 2009
    11a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE with Museum Admission ($9 adults; $6.50 children; $2 Children 5-12; FREE children under 5)

    Scarium of the Pacific

    Aquarium of the Pacific
    100 Aquarium Way Long Beach, 90802; (562) 590-3100
    Saturday and Sunday, October 24 & 25, 2009
    9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE with general admission. FREE for members. Members’ guests receive 20% off admission. Adult: $23.95; Child (3-11): $11.95; Senior (62+): $20.95.
    Website

    Discover creatures lurking in the depths of the Pacific Ocean at the Scarium of the Pacific. Enjoy special Halloween programs, including the annual children’s costume contest, the creepy coloring contest, magic shows, spooky storytelling, kooky crafts, eerie animals in the Great Hall, and much more.

    In addition, take part in a movement to lower carbon emissions by joining the Aquarium and 350.org in celebrating the International Day of Climate Action. Learn about the significance of the number 350 as it relates to carbon emissions throughout the weekend festival. A new special prize category for costumes made with recycled materials has been added this year to show that even goblins can be green.

    Boo at the Zoo

    Los Angeles Zoo
    5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 644-4200
    Saturdays and Sundays, October 24, 25, 31, 2009 and November 1, 2009
    10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE with admission (Adults ages 13+ $13; Seniors $10; Children ages 2 -12 $8; Children under 2 FREE)
    Website

    Watch the zoo animals devouring their pumpkin treats at this annual Halloween event. Have a safe and spooky Halloween during Boo at the L.A. Zoo, where you’ll find fun festivities—pumpkin patches, jack-o-lantern carving, photo opportunities, eerie crafts— throughout the Zoo. The Freaky Fun House will feature Halloween entertainment, tasty treats, face painting, wacky mirrors, and an amusement zone filled with games. The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, located in Griffith Park, transforms into themed areas and welcomes trick-or-treaters to this annual Halloween event. Boo at the Zoo offers pumpkin carving, treats, crafts, music and performances.

    Halloween Family Sleepover

    Aquarium of the Pacific
    100 Aquarium Way Long Beach, 90802; (562) 590-3100
    Friday, October 23, 2009
    5 p.m. – 7 a.m. next morning

    Ages: 5+ with adult chaperone
    Cost: $60 per person; $50 per Aquarium member
    Website

    Want to try a fun and exciting way to experience the Aquarium with your family? Join this spooky sleepover adventure for Halloween. This brand new program features:
    • Shark Lagoon and tidepool touch time
    • Creepy crawly animal interactions
    • Pumpkin decorating
    • Fish feeding
    • Freaky flashlight tour
    • 3-D Movie
    • Crafts
    Included in your sleepover:
    • Aquarium t-shirt
    • Halloween treat bag
    • Pizza and salad dinner, snacks, and a cereal breakfast
    The Aquarium encourages family friendly costumes. Families are welcome to stay for events the next day. There will be a Kids Activity Morning followed by our Scarium of the Pacific Festival.

    PLENTIFUL PUMPKINS

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    Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch

    702 North Doheny Drive, West Hollywood, 90069
    October 3 – 30, 2009
    9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE admission
    Website

    This pumpkin patch in West Hollywood seems to be where all the celebrities take their kids, or at least where all of the paparazzi is shooting photos of the celebs taking their kids out for some (pseudo) normal pumpkin patch picking experience.  An annual event, Mr. Bones and the Halloween giants the jumpin’ pumpkin are back this year for the kids to enjoy at this family-owned pumpkin patch. Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch is an annual offers the latest and best Halloween merchandise, farm fresh goods and holiday fun.  Select a pumpkin, gourd or squash and carve or paint it at the patch. There’s also, straw maze and face painting.

    Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area Pumpkin Patch

    Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
    15501 East Arroy Highway Drive, Irwindale, 91706
    Saturdays and Sundays in October
    10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE entrance; $10 vehicle parking fee
    Website

    There are farm-grown pumpkins, a harrowing haunted house, ghoulish games for the kids, a bounce house, a super slide, fall hay rides, creepy carriage rides, even a mini haunted house for the little ones! Of course, there will also be plenty of our unique multi-passenger cycles, paddle boats and kayaks available to rent at special prices. Bring your camera because there are several spots setup for photo opportunities. If you get hungry, the best carnival food will be only steps away, including candy apples and ice cream to satisfy your sweet tooth, juicy cheeseburgers, All Beef Hot Dogs and refreshing drinks to wash it all down! Guaranteed fun for the whole group.

    Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch

    Culver City
    5750 Mesmer Avenue.
    Opening Saturday, October 10, 2009
    10:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily

    Santa Monica
    2300 Wilshire Blvd, corner of 23rd Street
    Opening Wednesday, October 14, 2009
    10:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE entrance
    Website

    Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch brings you two locations to choose from in the heart of the cities of Culver City and Santa Monica in case you don’t want to travel too far away. Straw bales, corn stalks, mountains of pumpkins, gourds, and more, will give you a little bit of the country feel. Moon bouncers, ball house, face painting and guaranteed fun for the whole family! At the Culver City location: Ponies and petting zoo, from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Mondays through Fridays. Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Train rides, bouncer, slide, straw maze – all day, every day! At the Santa Monica location: Petting zoo, bouncer, Ball house and small kids play area.

    Family Pumpkin Carving Party

    Plummer Park West Hollywood – Fiesta Hall
    7377 Santa Monica Boulevard
    City of West Hollywood
    Thursday, October 22, 2009
    6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE — Spaces limited. Sign up now at the park or call (323) 848-6530
    Website

    No need to bring a pumpkin to this event, just your creativity and carving skills! A great activity for the entire family, but sign up soon because spaces are limited. Compete for best in show and stay for raffle prizes! Admission is free.

    FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

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    Underwood Family Farms Folk Festival

    Underwood Family Farms
    3370 Sunset Valley Road Moorpark, 93021
    Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4, 2009
    9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Music 10 – 5:30)

    Ages: All
    Cost: $10 General Admission; Children under 2 FREE; Free Parking
    Website

    Get out of the city and head to a real farm for the Underwood Family Farms Folk Festival this weekend, as part of their 12th Annual Harvest Festival going on throughout the month of October. Hear entertainment from an amazing lineup of artists at the Folk Festival Main Stage beginning at 10am until 5:30 pm. If you play an instrument, come on down to the farm, join a group and jam! Especially for kids this weekend, a morning matinee with SoCal’s best children’s music group The Hollow Trees!

    Kidspace Museum Pumpkin Festival

    480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 91103
    Saturday and Sunday, October 3 & 4. 2009
    9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE admission
    Website

    The Annual Pumpkin Festival is a must-see for kids and families in Pasadena and beyond. Two full days of live music and stage performances, carnival games, a petting zoo and pony rides, awesome bouncers for both toddlers and youth, seasonal crafts, a pumpkin patch amd more! The best part: ADMISSION IS FREE! Check the website for a complete entertainment lineup. Food by In-N-Out, Rubio’s, Garlic Jims, The Ice Cream Shop, Teri & Yaki and The Coffee Gallery.

    L.A. Farmers Market Fall Festival

    The Original L.A. Farmers Market
    6333 W. Third Street, Los Angeles; (323) 933-9211
    Friday – Sunday, October 16-18, 2009
    Friday 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
    Saturday Noon – 10 p.m.
    Sunday Noon – 7 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    The 2009 Calabasas Pumpkin Festival

    Juan Bautista de Anza Park
    3701 Lost Hills Rd., Calabasas, California
    Saturday & Sunday. October 17 & 18, 2009
    10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE Admission (Rides and Food Fees Apply)

    Pumpkin Festival

    William S. Hart Park
    24151 Newhall Avenue, Newhall, 91321
    Saturday, October 24, 2009
    11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Descanso Gardens Pumpkin Festival

    Descanso Gardens
    1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, 91011 (818) 949-4200
    Saturday & Sunday, October 24 & 25, 2009
    10 a.m. – 4p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE with Garden Admission (General $8; Senior/Students $6; Children 5 to 12 years) $3; Children under 5 FREE)

    Harvest Festival

    Good Shepherd Lutheran School
    6338 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, 90042; (323) 255-2786
    Saturday, October 24, 2009
    11 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Ages: All

    Warner Kids and Beyond Halloween Party

    danCe and Shoppe
    377 W. 7th St., San Pedro, 90731; (310) 272-0767
    Saturday, October 24 2009
    11 a.m. – 1p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $15/person

    We Tell Stories 4th Annual Haunted Harvest Storytelling Festival

    Old LA Farmer’s Market
    Ave. 58 and N. Figueroa Blvd. in Highland Park
    Tuesday, October 27, 2009
    3:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Enchanted Green Hallow’s Eve

    STAR ECO Station
    10101 W. Jefferson Blvd. Culver City, 90232; (310) 842-8060
    Friday and Saturday, October 30 & 31, 2009
    Friday: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
    Saturday: Noon – 6 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Adults $8, seniors $7; One child free per paying adult. Each additional child $6.

    Goblins in the Garden

    Los Angeles County Arboretum
    Ayres Hall
    301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
    Saturday, October 31, 2009
    9 a.m. – 1p.m.

    Ages: up to age 10
    Cost: Arboretum members’ children are invited to participate at no charge. Regular Arboretum admission fees apply for non-members, plus $10 per child for the event. No pre-registration

    Downtown L.A. Halloween Festival

    Grand Hope Memorial Park
    9th Street and Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90014
    Saturday, October 31, 2009
    5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE (also free food, water and candy sponsored by Ralphs Fresh Fare)

    Happy Harbor Halloween Festival at the Port

    Promenade adjacent to Harbor Boulevard, between 3rd Street and 5th Street, in San Pedro.
    Saturday, October 31 2009
    Noon – 3 p.m. (Children’s Halloween costume parade at 12:30 p.m.)

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    HALLOWEEN DRAMA AND LITERATURE

    Wicked Lit. – First Annual Wicked Literature Halloween Theatre Festival

    Greystone Mansion
    905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, 90210
    Tuesday, October 27 – Saturday, October 31, 2009
    Curtain at 7 p.m.

    Ages: All (best for older kids because of the theme and the moving around)
    Cost: $45
    Website

    Three classic tales of terror will be staged inside the historic Greystone Mansion and outside on the grounds. Be prepared to follow the actors in real time as they move through the location throughout the play. Share in the experience and the mystery. By the end of the night you will have experienced three different stories in a unique way. Plays performed include: The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe; The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving; Pigeons from Hell by Robert E. Howard.

    Slightly Spooky Halloween Storytime

    Los Angeles Central Library – KLOS Theatre
    630 West 5th Street, Los Angeles, 90071; (210) 228-7000
    Saturday, October 31, 2009
    2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    The Graveyard Book Party

    Vroman’s Bookstore Hastings Ranch
    3729 E Foothill Dr., Pasadena, 91107
    Friday, October 30, 2009
    7 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Annual Halloween and Trick or Treating Party!

    Vroman’s Bookstore
    695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 91101
    Saturday, October 31, 2009
    10 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Hallowe’en Party

    Sherman Oaks Branch Library
    14245 Moorpark St., Sherman Oaks, 91423; (818) 205-9716
    Saturday, October 31, 2009
    1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    HALLOWEEN TRAIN ADVENTURES

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    Ghost Train

    Los Angeles Live Steamers
    Griffith Park
    5202 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, California 90027; (323) 662-8030
    October 16, 17, 18; 23, 24, 25; 29, 30, 31
    7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

    Ages: All (but children must be at least 34″ tall to ride train)
    Cost: Donation based – $5 suggested per person

    Headless Horseman Dinner Train

    Fillmore & Western Railway Co.
    351 Santa Clara Street, Fillmore, 93015; 805.524.2546
    Ongoing Each Friday and Sunday October 9 – 30, 2009 (No show October 11)
    6:45pm-10:15pm

    Ages: All
    Cost: Adults $45;; Children 4-12 $30; Children 1-3 $22; Infants on lap FREE

    Pumpkinliner

    Fillmore & Western Railway Co.
    351 Santa Clara Street, Fillmore, 93015; 805.524.2546; 800.773.8724
    Ongoing Each Saturday and Sunday October 3 – 25, 2009 (10 a.m.; Noon; 2 p.m. departures)
    Ages: All
    Cost: Adults $17; Children 4-12 $10; Children 1-3 $8; Infants on lap FREE

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    Spooky Stories From Around the World

    Spooky Stories From Around the World

    Fairfax Library
    161 S. Gardner Street, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 936-6191
    Thursday, October 29, 2009
    4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE
    Website

    International spooky stories, silly songs and a Halloween craft will all be a part of the fun at this Halloween event for the whole family!

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    Halloween Party

    Halloween Party

    Will & Ariel Durant Library
    7140 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, 90046; (323) 876-2741
    Wednesday, October 28, 2009
    6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE
    Website

    Halloween stories and games to celebrate the most spooktacular season! Wear a costume and get a treat! For all ages.

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    Scary Stories for Halloween

    Scary Stories for Halloween

    Wilshire Library
    149 N. St. Andrews Pl., Los Angeles, 90004; (323) 957-4550
    Wednesday, October 28, 2009
    4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE
    Website

    Join the Wilshire Library for scary stories with a Halloween theme. Wear a costume or just come as you are. Free children’s program open to all ages. Free coloring sheet to take home and a surprise!

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    Spooky, Scary Storytime

    Spooky, Scary Storytime

    Panorama City
    14345 Roscoe Blvd., Panorama City, 91402; (818) 894-4071
    Friday, October 30, 2009
    5 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE
    Website

    Get ready for Halloween with some spine-tingling tales!  Read about all sorts of creepy, crawly creatures and monsters for kids!

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