The Zimmer Children’s Museum cultivates brave and generous thinkers. Through immersive play and real-world activism, we guide children and youth to recognize injustice and possibility within their communities and beyond, and to take meaningful, collaborative and collective action to create a better future. The Zimmer has two main program initiatives: a children’s museum for 0-8 year

Upcoming events: 2017 Railroad Round Up! July 9: Bubble Blast August 6: Under the Sea September: Museum closed for annual renovation. October 2: Let's Play! Nov 5: Day of the Dead Celebration Dec 3: Celebrations of Giving 2018 Jan 7:  S.T.E.M. Sunday Feb 11: Celebrate China Mar 4: Outdoor Adventures April 1: Reduce, Reuse , Recycle

5 PM - 10 PM April 21: Frozen (PG) May 26: Despicable Me 3 (PG) May 27: 300 Days of Summer (PG-13) June 2: Spiderman Homecoming (PG-13) June 16: Wonder Woman (PG-13) July 14: Jaws  (PG) August 11: Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13) September 1:  Coco (PG) September 2: Black Panther (PG-13) October 20: Sully (PG-13) BeachFront Cinema is the premier outdoor movie

Upcoming schedule:   May 5: Danica McKellar Reading and Book Signing (Ages 4 and up) May 12: Auntie Kayte Mini Concert (Ages 3 - 10) May 19: Andrew & Polly Mini Concert (All ages) May 26: Ilene Cohen Puppet Show (Ages 3 - 7) June 2: Mista Cookie Jar Mini Concert (All ages) June 9: Kay Sedia Drag Queen Storytime (Ages 3 and up)

AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of

FEBRUARY 24, 2018 •10AM- 6PM • FREE AN ALL DAY, FIRST STREET CARNIVAL CELEBRATION YOU are cordially invited to BOB BAKER DAY 2018 - the 4th Annual Celebration of Bob Baker’s ongoing legacy!  Let the puppets and the people of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater entertain you with the sights and sounds of a celebration you’ll

Santa Monica Bay Audubon Society presents a morning of birdwatching. Adult Walk 8:30 a.m. – Beginner and experienced, 2-3 hours. 40-75 species depending on season. We look at everything during this leisurely walk to the beach. Species range from 40 in June to 60-75 during migrations and winter. We meet at the metal-shaded viewing area

Family Flicks Film Series: Alamar SUNDAY JAN 7, 2018 11:00AM  Recommended for ages 3+* The pristine turquoise waters and undisturbed rugged beaches of Banco Chinchorro, the largest coral reef in Mexico, are the dazzling setting for a five-year-old boy’s once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Before Natan leaves for Italy to live with his mother, his fisherman father, Jorge,

Founded in Tokyo in 1985 by animation directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, Studio Ghibli is one of the most successful and respected animation studios in the world. Cultivating a creative force of talented directors, animators and storytellers under the leadership of Miyazaki and Takahata, Studio Ghibli makes films that are praised for their originality,

Toss your worries overboard and join playful pirates, dewy-eyed damsels, bumbling bobbies and one very stuffy modern Major-General on stage. Bring your friends and family to experience the biggest beach party of the year–complete with guitars, beach balls, banjos and a tiki bar!  Find your inner pirate as Chicago theater rebels The Hypocrites bring this

A Faery Hunt, the Nickelodeon winner for “Best Children’s Theater in Los Angeles” creates Fairyland by weaving their faery magic with original stories, dancing and songs that will inspire the best in all of us. There is only gentle and silly fun in A Faery Hunt shows. There is nothing scary in our Faeryland. What

Teach your kids about water conservation through a fun and engaging series of water play activities. Families are invited to drop-in to learn how they can make better choices at home by adventuring through our Garden and participating in four adventure stations. Come learn, hands on with Kids Club.

Two workshops available! Reservations Required. Come make a dream-catcher with Witchita tribal artist Michael Williams. He will teach the basics of creating your very own dream-catcher. There are two workshops available. The first workshop begins promptly at 10am. The second workshop begins at 1pm. Please be on time. Materials will be provided. All ages welcome.

Experience the exuberant celebration of Carnaval at our Family Festival! Enjoy live music, free face painting, craft vendors and participate in mask-making workshops, gallery tours and much more. We encourage you to wear masquerade outfits and get ready to dance! Food and drinks available for purchase. FESTIVAL SCHEDULE * Music sets throughout the day by DJ Fuego of

On the final day of Circles and Circuits, participate in a family workshop inspired by the images in the copper matting of Albert Chong’s Throne for the Gorilla Spirits, 1993. Chong’s work uses symbolism to celebrate the diversity of mankind. Meet the artist and make impressions of meaningful symbols in soft copper to create a frame for

McCabe's® is a musical instrument store and concert venue in Santa Monica, opened in 1958. We specialize in acoustic and folk instruments: guitars, ukuleles, banjos, mandolins, dulcimers (both hammered and plucked), fiddles, bouzoukis, sitars, ouds, ethnic percussion... you get the idea. We also carry electric guitars, basses, and amps. Come by if you're in the