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7th annual m.a.r.y.’s day
m.a.r.y. helps guide ALL children with social and emotional skill building through the use of creative arts. Krickett’s background in child development and her work with young children has emphasized to her the need youngsters have for developing their self-expression, autonomy, resilience, and self-confidence. Through her work with Drum to LEARN, Inc., she has seen how creative self-expression can build resilience and confidence to overcome shyness, fears, and low self-esteem. In honor of her mother, who never had the opportunity to…
Find out more »Tiny Tot Olympics
It's never too early to go for the gold! Kids as young as two can participate in this fun-filled event. Opening ceremonies are followed by the running of the torch and a group stretch. Little athletes can then participate in a variety of athletic events. The fun includes T-ball, soccer, gymnastics, basketball, and tennis. Moon bounce costs $5 for an unlimited wristband. Opening ceremonies and Torch Run begin at 12 noon sharp! Every kid is a winner, and each participant in…
Find out more »Equinox
Each time the seasons change, the Griffith Observatory presents brief talks at local noon (in the Gottlieb Transit Corridor) and sunset (on the West Terrace). These events marking spring and fall equinox are free and open to the public. Spring Equinox 2:58 p.m. PDT March 20, 2019 Autumn Equinox 12:50 a.m. PDT September 23, 2019 *NOTE: Local noon is the time each day when the Sun is at its highest point in the sky. It is not the same as 12:00 noon. Please check the Observatory's home page for…
Find out more »TSFY:Toyota Symphonies for Youth
Designed for children ages 5 to 11, these Saturday concerts offer the indescribable experience of the Los Angeles Philharmonic with the fantasy of theater to introduce kids to the joys of classical music. Each concert is preceded by a choice of art workshops. Upcoming season: Copland’s America: Sept 28 & Oct 12, 2019 The Rite of Spring: Dec 7 & 14, 2019 Peter and the Wolf: Jan 25 & Feb 1, 2020 Power to the People!: Apr 4 & 11, 2020 Starting at 10am, guests…
Find out more »Baja Splash Cultural Festival
In celebration of National Latino Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day, the Aquarium of the Pacific will host its seventeenth annual Baja Splash Cultural Festival featuring live entertainment, crafts, educational programs, and special activities. This Aquarium weekend festival celebrates the beauty and diversity of Latino cultures through song, dance, art, and cultural displays. Mariachi music, Mexican folkloric and Aztec dance troupes, interactive mural painting, Salvadoran dance, Guatemalan performances, and other special programs are featured. Guests can also learn more about…
Find out more »SurfCity Surf Dog
8:00am to 3:00pm Dogs on surfboards - need we say more? This annual Surf City event has every surfer's pooch hanging ten for big prizes. Entering requires advance registration (and an incredibly cooperative dog), but watching the proceedings sounds like a pretty entertaining family day at the beach. Awards ceremony is at 2:30pm. McKenna Subaru Surf City Surf Dog®, the world-famous premier event on the dog surfing circuit is held annually in late September in Surf City USA. The event brings together the community,…
Find out more »Annual Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival & Jazz Festival
10am to 6pm!!! The Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival celebrates the role of drums and drummers in world cultures, past and present. The Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival pays tribute to the American music forms of jazz, gospel and rhythm and blues. Admission is free to the two festivals. There will be activities for children and informational material at community service booths. Food and Arts and Crafts will be available for purchase. On Saturday, Watts Towers Arts Center plays host…
Find out more »Knotts Spooky Farm
Knott's Berry Farm invites kids to a non-scare Halloween celebration that's about cheer, not fear. Knott's Spooky Farm starts this Saturday and is held every weekend in October, as well as on Halloween. Kids can dress in all their Halloween finery the "Calling All Monsters" Costume Contest, watch a show starring the Peanuts gang, and go trick-or-treating in Ghost Town. The Grand Sierra Railroad in Camp Snoopy takes riders on "A Trip To Camp Spooky" and the Timber Mountain Log Ride mystically converts into the Halloween Hootenanny by…
Find out more »Brick or Treat
September 28 and October 5, 12, 19 and 26. LEGOLAND offers a fun Halloween celebration on select Saturday evenings. Highlights include character meet and greets and the AstroBash Dance Party. Treat stations offer up more than 1 million pieces of candy. Guests can participate in Costume Contests with categories of LEGO, Heroes and Villains, and Group. Sea Life Aquarium is often for nighttime fun. Other fun includes live entertainment with new shows and the Brick-or-Treat Party Nights Pop Badge Challenge. The home of…
Find out more »The Port of Hueneme Banana Festival
10AM - 6PM Port of Hueneme goes bananas for the 8th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival. Festival guests can enjoy a variety of delicious foods, including banana empanadas, banana splits, banana funnel cakes, banana lumpia, banana cream pie melts, banana Italian ice, banana popcorn, banana cupcakes and chocolate covered bananas. Each food vendor offers at least one unique banana dish. The festival also features live bands, banana pie eating contests, arts and crafts vendors, and kids’ crafts and activities. Free…
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