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The Ultimate LA Family Guide
Copyright © 2006-2012 The Teachtopia Network
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Event Date |
Event Description |
Time |
Location |
Price |
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May 1-3 and May 8-9 |
May 1-2 and 8-9 at 7:30 pm; May 3rd at 3:30 pm |
Venice High School, 13000 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles |
$10 in advance; $15 at the door | |
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May 1-3 |
St. Francis de Sales School Annual Fair Fireworks, traditional carnival games, rides, attractions and live entertainment |
Friday: 6-11 pm; Sat.: 12-11 pm; Sun.: 12-7:30 pm |
13368 Valleyheart Dr., Sherman Oaks |
Varies |
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May 2 |
Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship Open House Learn more about the services that this organization offers to children with special needs. Entertainment for children includes stick horse crafts, jolly jump, pony petting, face and hair painting and a horseshoe hunt. |
10 am – 2 pm |
401 Ronel Court, Newbury Park |
Free |
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May 2 |
Pony rides, arts and crafts, digging for buried treasure and lots of carnival games. Food and drinks will be available. |
10 am- 4 pm |
701 Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre |
Free |
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May 2-3 |
2009 Art & Jazz Festival on the Redondo Beach Pier
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10 am- 6 pm |
Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach |
Free |
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May 3 |
Traditional festivities mariachis, ballet folklorico, skillful charros, puppet performances featuring a puppet-making activity and a live art demonstration. |
11 am- 5pm |
The Autry National Center of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles |
Free with admission |
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May 2 |
Music Unwrapped Free Family Concert The Southwest Chamber Music presents an opportunity for families to learn about a wide variety of music.
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2 pm |
Japanese American National Museum, 369 East First St., Los Angeles |
Free |
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May 2-3, May 9-10, May 16-17 |
Live jousting tournament, comedy shows, music, medieval food, over 1,000 performers and more than 200 artisans. There are also rides and parades. |
10 am -7 pm |
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Baldwin Park |
Adults $25; Children (5-12) $15; (Under 5) Free Discounts are available on the website for advance ticket purchase. |
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May 2-10 |
Decorate gifts for Mother’s Day at Michael’s stores across the Southland. Each day is a different craft and the final event on May 10th is cookie decorating with mom. |
Varies
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Locations across Los Angeles |
Free |
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May 2 |
Faery Trail Theater Search for faeries and the queen with two guides. |
10:15 am |
Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles |
$10, reservations are recommended |
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May 3 |
Student led exhibition tours, hands-on activities, behind the scenes tours, and live music and performance by local students. |
1-4 pm |
Museum of Contemporary Art, 250 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles |
Free |
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May 9 |
Debi Derryberry's Mother's Day CD Party: Celebrate the release of the new CD with a concert and snacks from Piccolo Chef. |
10 am-12 pm
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Westside Children's Center, 4600 Lindblade Dr., Culver City |
Free; Reservations are requested by April 30. |
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May 9 |
Visit a mock Queen Elizabeth's court, watch a maypole dance, shoot a catapult, make potions, and more at the school's annual Renaissance May Faire. |
10 am-2:30 pm
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Valley Waldorf City School, 17424 Sherman Way, Van Nuys |
Free admission; cash required for food and activities |
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May 9 |
Live entertainment, Amtrakids Depot with activities and entertainment, exhibits, art, trains to tour, and model train sets |
10 am-3 pm |
Union Station, 800 N. Alameda, Los Angeles |
Free |
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May 9 |
LA Fire Dept. Fire Service Recognition Day Personal tours at each Neighborhood Fire Station, and at certain locations there will be special displays of Los Angeles Fire Department equipment, apparatus and procedures |
10 am-4 pm |
All neighborhood stations, see website for locations |
Free |
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May 9 |
The annual arts and environmental fair includes traditional and contemporary music and dance, crafts, workshops, food and more. |
11 am-6 pm
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Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica |
Free |
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May 9-10 |
Angels of Venice and Zhiming Han will be performing at the garden and children can create a gift for mom at the Kids' Mother's Day Craft Table from 12-3 pm. |
9 am-5 pm
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Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada Flintridge |
Free with paid admission |
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May 9-10 |
Kids can mix all-natural facial scrubs and soaps just for Mom and make personalized photo frames and Mother's Day cards. |
10 am-4:30 pm
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Kidspace Children's Museum, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena |
Free with paid admission |
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May 9-10 |
Cinderella - Mother's Day Weekend Special The Playhouse celebrates the 25th anniversary of its musical production Cinderella by inviting moms and grandmas to see the show for free on Mother's Day weekend. |
12:30 pm and 3 pm
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Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 Fourth St., Santa Monica |
Moms and Grandmas free; Other adults $12.50; Children (under 13) $10.50 Tickets should be reserved in advance. |
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May 9 |
Includes a variety of fun, grunion-related arts and crafts, demonstrations, and opportunities to learn about the elusive, beach-hopping fish. Warm clothing and a flashlight are recommended.
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7 pm-12 am
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Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen White Dr., San Pedro |
Adults $5; Children $1 |
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May 9 |
Movie screening and apperance by star Mickey Rooney and producer Fred Roos. |
4 pm |
American Cinematheque at the Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica |
Adult: $10, Student: $8 |
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May 10 |
Live musical performances, games, food, book fair and magic |
11 am-5 pm |
LA Family School, 2646 Griffith Park Blvd., Silver Lake |
$10 per family |
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May 10 |
Mother's Day Blues and Jazz Extravaganza This concert features some of LA's best blues, soul, and gospel musicians. |
2-8 pm |
John Anson Ford Theatres/Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Los Angeles |
Adults $25-35; Children (3-12) $10. Advances reservations are encouraged. |
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May 10 |
Mother’s Day show at Puppetolio |
2 pm |
Santa Monica Puppetry Center, 1014 Broadway, Santa Monica |
$7.50 |
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May 10 |
Families take a short hike out to the herb garden to learn about the many plants there used to make teas. Advance registration is required, by 5 pm the evening before. |
9 am-12pm
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Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 310 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia |
$20/family; $15/family (members) |
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May 10 |
Mothers' Day Brunch at the Reagan Library Families can enjoy a savory meal followed by a tour of the museum, including the Magna Carta Exhibit and Air Force One. Reservations must be made in advance. Brunch tickets include museum admission fee. |
10 am-2 pm
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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, 40 Presidential Dr., Simi Valley |
Adults $42.95; Children (10 & under) $22.95 |
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May 16 |
WorldFest: LA's Green, Compassionate Music Festival Live music, celebrities, environmental speakers, a health hut, educational booths, kids’ activities, animal adoptions, a poetry festival, and a vegan, earth-friendly food court. |
10:30 am- 7 pm |
Woodley Park, 6350 Woodley Ave., Encino
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$7, Seniors $5, Kids under 12 are free, |
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May 16 |
Games, DJs, food, and an auction. |
11 am-3 pm
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The CHIME Institute Charter Middle School, 22280 Devonshire St., Chatsworth |
Free admission |
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May 16 |
California Strawberry Festival: Music, games, food, arts & crafts, and more all related to strawberries. Parking information is on the festival website. |
Sat. 10 am-7 pm; Sun. 10 am-6:30 pm
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College Park, 3250 Rose Ave., Oxnard |
Adults $12; Children (ages 5-12) $5; (Under 5) free |
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May 16 |
Bureau of Sanitation Open House Truck demonstrations and tours, free food and refreshments, games, prizes and tree adoptions |
9 am-3 pm |
West Valley District Yard, 8840 Vanalden Ave., Northridge |
Free |
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May 17 |
Kids ROCK: Music and Nature Festival Outdoor family concert, picnic dinner, and nature fair with a hands-on eco-activity at the historic Old Zoo picnic area at Griffith Park. |
3 pm-7 pm
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Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles |
$16/ticket, Family of four: $50 |
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May 17 |
Topanga Banjo/Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival More than 100 singing and instrumental contestants compete. Families can enjoy the music and folk art booths throughout the festival, as well as crafts and music for kids all day at the Eucalyptus Grove. |
9 am-6 pm
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Paramount Ranch, 2813 Cornell Rd., Agoura Hills |
Adults $12; Children (10-17) $7; (Under 10) free |
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May 17 |
A naturalist leads a hike through the meadow and oak groves in search of small creatures that live in the park, followed by a tour of the Nature Center. |
12 pm |
Charmlee Wilderness Park, 2577 S. Encinal Canyon Rd., Malibu |
Free; Parking $5 |
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May 19-21 |
Greg & Steve: Musical performance for the whole family |
9:30-11:30 am |
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach |
$8 |
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May 21-24 |
Thurs.: 7 pm, Fri.: 10:30 am and 7 pm, Sat.: 10:30 am, 2 pm and 5:30 pm, Sun.: 1 and 4:30 pm |
Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks |
$13-40 | |
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May 22-25 |
Disney’s A Christmas Carol Train Tour Sneak peak of the upcoming Disney movie, four custom-designed vintage rail cars full of behind-the-scenes attractions, entertaining demonstrations, and fun activities. |
Varies |
Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles |
Free |
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May 23 |
World City: Sidi Goma. Performance featuring the music and dance of the Sidi African-Indians |
11 am and 12:30 pm |
Music Center Plaza, 135 N/ Grand Ave., Los Angeles |
Free |
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May 23 |
1-3 pm |
California African American Museum, 600 State Dr., Exposition Park, Los Angeles |
Free | |
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May 23 |
2 pm |
Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles |
Free | |
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May 23 |
Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy Story Time: Come in costume for storytime and crafts |
10 am |
Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasasdena |
Free |
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May 25 |
11 am-1:30 pm |
Along Sherman Way in Canoga Park |
Free | |
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May 29-31 |
Fri.: 10:30 am and 7 pm, Sat.: 10:30 am and 2 and 5:30 pm, Sun.: 4:30 pm |
Nokia Theatre LA Live, 777 Chick Hearn Ct., Los Angeles |
$12.50-$47.50 | |
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May 30 |
Family Dance Jam and Potluck: dance, kids activities and food |
5-7 pm |
ReDiscover Center, 12958 W. Washington Blvd., West Los Angeles |
Suggestion donation of $15-25 per family |
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May 30 |
Bugs, Birds and Animal Activity Time: Live interactive performance with acting, singing and dancing. |
11 am |
Madorna Marsh Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance |
Adults: $7.50, Children: $5, $15 for a family of three Registration is required |
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May 31 |
Spring Festival: A Victorian Affair Period music, entertainment, fashion shows, ice cream-making, butter-churning, crafts and magic |
12:30-4:30 pm |
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site, 4600 Virginia Rd., Long Beach |
Adults: $5, Children: $3 |
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May 31 |
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm |
Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles |
Free, $10 parking | |
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May 31 |
Explore the ancient world through music, storytelling, and art-making inspired by the current exhibitions. |
10 am-5 pm |
Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu
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Free, $10 parking, reservation required |
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May 31 |
Family Fun Day-Mixing It Up: Art project using oil, wax and water |
2 pm |
Zimmer Museum, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles |
The activity is $3. Admission fee is $8 for adults and $5 for children. |
May 2009 Event Calendar for Families in Los Angeles