International Pillow Fight Day comes to Pershing Square

Saturday, April 3rd is International Pillow Fight Day! Yes, there’s such a thing.  And while pillow fights historically are the territory of childhood, this one’s for all ages.  We don’t suggest involving your really little ones in this public pillow fight, but a spectator spot along the sidelines is an experience they won’t soon forget, if nothing else than for the sheer shock value (what? big people are hitting each other with pillows and laughing?)  While you’re watching, know that cities across the world are participating in the exact same activity.

Think you and your teens are ready to participate? Here are the rules:

Rules:
1. “Don’t talk about [Pillow] Fight Club!” (especially to news media and civic authories)
2. Don’t be in location until the exact minute. (set your watches)
3. Hide your pillows.
4. Rush in screaming “PILLOW FIIIIIIGHT!!!!!”
5. After 15mins of excruciating fun, leave.
6. Stay off the road and sidewalk. (don’t make this a police issue)
7. Do NOT hit anyone with out a pillow! (this includes but is not limited to people with cameras, bystanders, civic authorities, cars, use common sense!!)
8. “If this is your first [time] at [Pillow] Fight Club, you have to fight.”

International Pillow Fight Day

Pershing Square
532 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, 90014
Saturday, April 3, 2010
3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Beatrix Potter in The Garden: An Easter Celebration

Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 446-2248
Saturday, April 3, 2010
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Arboretum Admission (Adults $8.00; Students and Seniors
$6.00; Children Ages 5-12 $3.00;Children under 5 FREE;Members FREE)
Plus event admission ($10/child non-member; $5/child member)
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Mischief in Mr. McGregor’s Garden
The day’s activities for children ages 10 and younger include art and gardening activities, botanic demonstrations, entertainment, games, face painting, photo opportunities, and live animals from the Beatrix Potter stories.

Storytime Tales with Mrs. Tiggy-winkle
The Tale of Peter Rabbit and other Beatrix Potter stories will be read by Beatrix Potter Society members at locations throughout the garden.

Flopsy, Mopsy & Cotton-tail’s Egg Scramble
Egg hunts will take place continuously, approximately every half-hour. Easter baskets will be provided; no outside baskets allowed.

Shopping with Ginger & Pickles
Discover Beatrix Potter (TM) books, figurines, plush toys and more in the Arboretum Gift and Garden Shop. Tea-time specialties available for purchase include bone china tea cups, English teas, and jams.

Brunch with Peter Rabbit

Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 446-2248
Saturday, April 3, 2010
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (call for reservations)
Ages: All
Cost: $25 per adult; $15 per child, ages 10 and younger
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A Special Easter Brunch for the Entire Family!
Seated in the beautiful surroundings of the Peacock Café patio,enjoy a buffet brunch featuring:

Omelets to order
Waffle bar
Baked Virginia ham
Fresh fruit & crudités
Assorted salads
Specialty muffins & breads
Homemade coconut cake and much more

For reservations, call (626) 446-2248

Limited seating on a first-come, first-serve basis without reservations.

Your brunch purchase includes these special children’s activities:
~ an opportunity to meet and have photos taken with Peter Rabbit ~
~ planting a miniature English garden to take home ~

Silk Road Storytime

Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, 91101
Saturday, April 3, 2010
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)
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Join everyone’s favorite storyteller Sunny Stevenson in the Travelers’ Tent for fabulous stories from along the Silk Road.

Afterwards, check out the new exhibit Japan in Blue and White, on view until March 2011. In Japan, the pairing of blue and white has resulted in some of the most dramatic and unique designs in Japanese art. Mainly drawn from the Museum’s collection, the exhibition focuses on blue and white ceramics, textiles and woodblock prints to illustrate the history of three blue pigments (cobalt oxide, indigo and Prussian blue) and their development in Japan. Guest-curated by Meher McArthur

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Earth Day Event

Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada, 91011;(818) 949-4200
Saturday, April 17, 2010
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: ALL
Cost: Adults $8; Seniors/Students $6; Kids 5-12 $3; Under 5 years old FREE
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Sing the praises of Mother Earth where the glory of spring–from sweet-smelling lilacs to magnificent roses–will be in full-bloom–and everyone is invited for a day of learning and fun!

One of nature’s most colorful creatures, the butterfly, gets her time in the sun at Descanso’s Earth Day celebration. A Butterfly Appreciation Corner on the Main Lawn from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. includes educational demonstrations and hands-on activities for everyone to understand and appreciate the power of this pollinator!

In addition, “green” displays on the Main Lawn will feature a wide range of Earth-friendly topics including compost tea making, organic gardening, seed preservation and more.

Families will enjoy a variety of entertainment: The L.A. Puppet Guild performs shows all day beginning at 9:30 a.m. At the Under the Oaks Theater, “A Faery Hunt” takes the stage at 10:30 a.m. At 1 p.m., the rocking sounds of the Mobile Homeboys hit the main lawn stage.

Patina Catering will offer eco-friendly barbecue as well as a colorful and fresh array of local organic foods from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Limited table and chairs are available so bring blankets and folding chairs to dine among the trees.

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14th Annual Grand Butterfly Release featuring EGG

Kidspace Children’s Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 91103
Saturday, April 17, 2010
1:30 p.m. (Performance)
2 p.m. (Grand Butterfly Release)
Ages: All
Cost: $10 per person; Children ages 12 months and under FREE.
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Join the museum as they release hundreds of Painted Lady Butterflies into the Kidspace Gardens and beyond! Children can transform themselves into beautiful butterflies with face paints, home-made butterfly wings, and antennae! Additional activities include: Eat Like a Butterfly and Create a Butterfly Photomontage. Stone Hollow Amphitheater performances will feature tunes by Kindie Rock Band, EGG at 1:30 p.m. followed by the Grand Butterfly Release at 2 p.m.!

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Free Family Night - Theater 360

Kidspace Children’s Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 91103
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Known for bringing classical theater to children and families, Pasadena’s Theater 360 will be on hand to perform a 30-45 minute adaptation of a Broadway Musical Review followed by an improvisation workshop.  This program is made possible in part by the Pasadena Art & Culture Commision and the Cilty of Pasadena Cultural Affairs Division. Sponsored by DPR Construction, Inc.

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2nd Annual Kidspace Egg Hunt

Kidspace Children’s Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 91103
Sunday, April 4, 2010
10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Egg Hunt Fee is $4 per child (does not include museum admission) Museum admission is $10 per person; Children ages 12 months and under FREE.
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Hundreds of eggs are hidden in the Kidspace Gardens just waiting to be found! Children under 4 years of age will have their own special egg hunt at 10:30AM and children ages 5-10 will hunt for eggs at 11:30AM. Kidspace will also offer a variety of holiday activities throughout the day including making bunny ears and decorating your Egg Hunt Basket (baskets will be provided for hunt).

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Storytime

Barnes and Noble at The Americana
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Tuesdays
11 a.m.
Ages: 2 and up
Cost: FREE
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Join Barnes & Noble as they read a delightful variety of children’s books. (2+ years old) Wednesdays, 11am

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Kids Club on The Green

Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Tuesdays
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Enjoy a terrific selection of enriching activities for kids, parents and caregivers.  A weekly dose of fun, including music, entertainment and so much more!

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