reDiscover Center

Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Ages: 1-8
Cost: $3.00 per child

Sunny Tales from Around the World – United States spotlight on Hawaii

Pasadena Public Library
San Rafael Branch
1240 Nithsdale Road, Pasadena, 91105
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
10:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

The Jules Verne Nature Day

7th + Fig
735 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, 90017
Friday, August 13, 2010
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Phillips Performing Arts Presents – The Wiz

Madrid Theatre
21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, 91303; (818) 347-9938
Friday-Sunday, August 13, 14, 15, 2010
Friday 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $20 Adults/$15 Kids/$12 (age 12 and under)

The Wizard School Scavenger Hunt

Getty Center (Put on by Watson Adventures)
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, 90049
Saturday, August 14, 2010
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Ages: 10 and up (adults must accompany kids)
Cost: $17.50 ages 17 and under; $19.50 adults

Dora’s Birthday Celebration!

The Farm of Beverly Hills
800 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, 90015; (213) 747-4555
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Noon
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Family Flicks: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90024; (310) 443-7000
Sunday, August 15, 2010
11 a.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: FREE (Reservations are encouraged. Contact workshops@826LA or call (310) 305-8418.)

Family Storytime (Monsters and Miracles)

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
Saturday and Sunday, August 14 & 15, 2010
1 p.m.
Ages: All (Must be accompanied by adult)
Cost: FREE with museum admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children All;
Free to Children under 2 and Skirball Members)

ONGOING THIS WEEK AND BEYOND

Kids of All Ages Exhibit

THIS Gallery
5906 N. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, 90042
HOURS: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Noon – 6 p.m. and by appointment
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

The Really Awesome Improv Show

The Second City Hollywood
6560 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, 90028; (323) 464-8542
Every Wednesday 9 p.m. until June 30, 2010 and Saturdays at 10 a.m. until July 3, 2010
9 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Wednesdays)
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Saturdays)
Ages: All
Cost: $10

Butterfly Pavilion

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1500 N College Ave., Claremont, 91711; (909) 625-8767
June 12-Aug 1, 2010
Ages: All
Cost: Entrance fee is $2 for guests age 3 and up, along with standard RSABG admission

Drop-In Workshops

reDiscover
12958 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, 90066; (310) 393-3636
Saturdays
10 a.m. – Noon
Ages: 4 and up
Cost: $5 per project (no time limit)

Walk-In Studio Hours

CReATE Studio
Westlake Village, 91361 (818) 522-5213
(call or email for exact address)
Tuesdays,Wednesdays & Fridays
11a.m.-6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: 5 and under $6; 6-12 $8; 13 and up $12 (Studio fee includes up to 2 hours of studio time and all materials made)

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

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

Kids Yoga on The Green

The Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Wednesdays
11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Ages: 3-6
Cost: FREE

The Emperor’s New Clothes

Theatre West in Association with Storybook Theatre
3333 Cahuenga Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90068; (323) 851-7977
Saturdays, March 4 – July 10, 2010
1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Adult $12; Children $10

Dig It! Archaeological Adventures

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
Saturdays and Sundays
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Drop in anytime – Weather permitting)
Ages: All (Must be accompanied by adult)
Cost: FREE with museum admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12;
Free to Children under 2 and Skirball Members)

Salt Marsh and Sand Dunes Tours

Ballona Wetlands
211 Culver Blvd., Ste. K, Playa Del Rey
303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, 90293 (This is the meeting place)
Every Second Sunday of each month (call to confirm) (310) 306-5994
Sundays, June 13, July 11, August 8, 2010
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Farm Animal Friends Exhibit

The Children’s Museum at La Habra
301 South Euclid Street, La Habra, 90631; (562) 905-9793
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 – June 30, 2010
Museum Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays open at 9 a.m. for CMLH Members; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Mondays and all Major Holidays
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission ($7/person; $6/La Habra residents; Children under 2 FREE)

Journeys: The Silk Road

Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101 (626) 449-2742
Ongoing Exhibit
Museum Hours: Wednesdays-Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission (General Admission $9; Students, Seniors $7; Children Age 11 and Under FREE)

Lil‘ Book Lovers Storytime

Barnes and Noble
The Americana at Brand
210 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210, (818) 545-9146
Thursdays
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Ecosystems at The California Science Center and IMAX Theater

Exposition Park
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles.
Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE Admission to Science Center (IMAX ticket costs apply)

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

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Days

Ballona Wetlands
7740 West Manchester Avenue, Playa Del Rey
303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, 90293 (This is the meeting place)
Every Fourth Sunday of each month (call to confirm)
Sundays, June 26, July 24, August 28, 2010
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Ages: All (Kids under age 15 must be accompanied by adult but are welcome)
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 Ark 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

Free TV/Film Acting Class

TVI Actors Studio
14429 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 91423; (818) 784-6500
Saturdays
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 7 to 17
Cost: FREE

Kids Rhythm Club

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

Pajama Storytime

Hastings Branch Library
3325 E Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, 91107
Mondays
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

COMING SOON

Sing-Along at the Zimmer

Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Ages: 1-8
Cost: $3.00 per child

The Farm of Beverly Hills
800 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, 90015; (213) 747-4555
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Noon
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

VAMANOS! Who doesn’t want to celebrate Dora the Explorer’s birthday at The Farm of Beverly Hills on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 12:00 PM! Buy a Dora Cupake and receive a free birthday balloon! You can also register to win a family 4-pack VIP experience to see Dora in Storytime Live on October 16 & 17 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE.

7th + Fig
735 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, 90017
Friday, August 13, 2010
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Website

An entertaining annual event celebrating nature and sustainable development in the heart of the city’s premiere business district.

• Exciting Wildlife and Environmental Screenings
• Live paintings by Gravity Free
• Cool Electric Cars and displays
• Live Music by Orphans of Atlantis
• Freebies and more!

The amazing vegetable oil-running vehicle BABY! from the Jules Verne Award-Winning film NATURE PROPELLED and its creator Seth Warren

Madrid Theatre
21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, 91303; (818) 347-9938
Friday-Sunday, August 13, 14, 15, 2010
Friday 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $20 Adults/$15 Kids/$12 (age 12 and under)
Website

Phillips Performing Arts – Musical Theater for Kids presents: The Wiz

Come support incredibly talented kids in the musical production of The Wiz.

Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Ages: 1-8
Cost: $3.00 per child
Website

David Tobocman is a musician, and a father, who likes singing songs with his kids and making up some of his own. Join in on the fun today while David leads us in a full on sing-a-long! Come to hear some familiar favorites, and sing with the whole museum!

All Wonderful Wednesday programs run from 2:30-3:30pm and are $3.00 for members or $8.00 per child for non-members, includes admission. Please plan to arrive at least a 1/2 hour before the show begins, admission is on a first come first serve basis.

Zimmer Children’s Museum is located on the lobby level of the Goldsmith Jewish Federation Building, 6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Sunday hours are 12:30pm-5:00pm. Please check our website at http://www.zimmermuseum.org or call (323) 761-8984 for further information.

Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90048; (323) 761-8984
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Ages: 1-8
Cost: $3.00 per child
Website

Re-discover art with the reDiscover Center! Create found art and new treasures from leftovers and discarded material. The talented artists of the reDiscover center will help us find fun and creativity in everything from aluminum to zippers!
All Wonderful Wednesday programs run from 2:30-3:30pm and are $3.00 for members or $8.00 per child for non-members, includes admission. Please plan to arrive at least a 1/2 hour before the show begins, admission is on a first come first serve basis.
Zimmer Children’s Museum is located on the lobby level of the Goldsmith Jewish Federation Building, 6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Sunday hours are 12:30pm-5:00pm. Please check our website at http://www.zimmermuseum.org or call (323) 761-8984 for further information.

End of Summer Party

San Pedro Regional Library
931 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro, 90731; (310) 548-7779
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Wednesday Knights (Afternoon) Crafts and Stories!

Los Angeles Central Library
Children’s Courtyard
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, 90071; (213) 228-7000
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: 5-12
Cost: FREE

Fractured Fairy Tales

KLOS Story Theater
Los Angeles Central Library
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, 90071; (213) 228-7000
Saturday, August 7, 2010
2 p.m.. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Family Storytime (Monsters and Miracles)

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
Saturday and Sunday, August 7 & 8, 2010
1 p.m.
Ages: All (Must be accompanied by adult)
Cost: FREE with museum admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children All;
Free to Children under 2 and Skirball Members)

ONGOING THIS WEEK AND BEYOND

Kids of All Ages Exhibit

THIS Gallery
5906 N. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, 90042
HOURS: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Noon – 6 p.m. and by appointment
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

The Really Awesome Improv Show

The Second City Hollywood
6560 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, 90028; (323) 464-8542
Every Wednesday 9 p.m. until June 30, 2010 and Saturdays at 10 a.m. until July 3, 2010
9 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Wednesdays)
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Saturdays)
Ages: All
Cost: $10

Butterfly Pavilion

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1500 N College Ave., Claremont, 91711; (909) 625-8767
June 12-Aug 1, 2010
Ages: All
Cost: Entrance fee is $2 for guests age 3 and up, along with standard RSABG admission

Drop-In Workshops

reDiscover
12958 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, 90066; (310) 393-3636
Saturdays
10 a.m. – Noon
Ages: 4 and up
Cost: $5 per project (no time limit)

Walk-In Studio Hours

CReATE Studio
Westlake Village, 91361 (818) 522-5213
(call or email for exact address)
Tuesdays,Wednesdays & Fridays
11a.m.-6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: 5 and under $6; 6-12 $8; 13 and up $12 (Studio fee includes up to 2 hours of studio time and all materials made)

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

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

Kids Yoga on The Green

The Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Wednesdays
11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Ages: 3-6
Cost: FREE

The Emperor’s New Clothes

Theatre West in Association with Storybook Theatre
3333 Cahuenga Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90068; (323) 851-7977
Saturdays, March 4 – July 10, 2010
1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Adult $12; Children $10

Dig It! Archaeological Adventures

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
Saturdays and Sundays
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Drop in anytime – Weather permitting)
Ages: All (Must be accompanied by adult)
Cost: FREE with museum admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12;
Free to Children under 2 and Skirball Members)

Salt Marsh and Sand Dunes Tours

Ballona Wetlands
211 Culver Blvd., Ste. K, Playa Del Rey
303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, 90293 (This is the meeting place)
Every Second Sunday of each month (call to confirm) (310) 306-5994
Sundays, June 13, July 11, August 8, 2010
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Farm Animal Friends Exhibit

The Children’s Museum at La Habra
301 South Euclid Street, La Habra, 90631; (562) 905-9793
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 – June 30, 2010
Museum Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays open at 9 a.m. for CMLH Members; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Mondays and all Major Holidays
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission ($7/person; $6/La Habra residents; Children under 2 FREE)

Journeys: The Silk Road

Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101 (626) 449-2742
Ongoing Exhibit
Museum Hours: Wednesdays-Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission (General Admission $9; Students, Seniors $7; Children Age 11 and Under FREE)

Lil‘ Book Lovers Storytime

Barnes and Noble
The Americana at Brand
210 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210, (818) 545-9146
Thursdays
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Ecosystems at The California Science Center and IMAX Theater

Exposition Park
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles.
Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE Admission to Science Center (IMAX ticket costs apply)

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

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Days

Ballona Wetlands
7740 West Manchester Avenue, Playa Del Rey
303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, 90293 (This is the meeting place)
Every Fourth Sunday of each month (call to confirm)
Sundays, June 26, July 24, August 28, 2010
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Ages: All (Kids under age 15 must be accompanied by adult but are welcome)
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 Ark 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

Free TV/Film Acting Class

TVI Actors Studio
14429 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 91423; (818) 784-6500
Saturdays
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 7 to 17
Cost: FREE

Kids Rhythm Club

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

Pajama Storytime

Hastings Branch Library
3325 E Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, 91107
Mondays
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

COMING SOON

Sunny Tales from Around the World – United States spotlight on Hawaii

Pasadena Public Library
San Rafael Branch
1240 Nithsdale Road, Pasadena, 91105
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
10:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

The Wizard School Scavenger Hunt

Getty Center (Put on by Watson Adventures)
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, 90049
Saturday, August 14, 2010
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Ages: 10 and up (adults must accompany kids)
Cost: $17.50 ages 17 and under; $19.50 adults

Family Flicks: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90024; (310) 443-7000
Sunday, August 15, 2010
11 a.m.
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: FREE (Reservations are encouraged. Contact workshops@826LA or call (310) 305-8418.)

San Pedro Regional Library
931 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro, 90731; (310) 548-7779
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Website

Join us as we celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club with fun and games.

KLOS Story Theater
Los Angeles Central Library
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, 90071; (213) 228-7000
Saturday, August 7, 2010
2 p.m.. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Website

Description: You think you know stories like Cinderella and Rapunzel? Check out our crazy, mixed up stories, poems, songs, and puppet show. You’ll never look at fairy tales the same way again.

Los Angeles Central Library
Children’s Courtyard
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, 90071; (213) 228-7000
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: 5-12
Cost: FREE
Website

Stories, crafts and more for kids 5-12. Reservations required for groups of five or more. Call 213-228-7250.