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The Ultimate LA Family Guide
Copyright © 2006-2012 The Teachtopia Network
January 2010 Event Calendar for Families in Los Angeles
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Event Date |
Event Description
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Time
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Location
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Price
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Dec. 17-Jan. 10 |
See Christmas trees decorated in the style of the countries Reagan visited while in office. There is also a Kwanzaa and menorah exhibit. |
10 am-7 pm (hours vary on different days so check the website before going) |
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Dr., Simi Valley |
Free with paid admission: Adults: $12, Seniors: $9, Students (11-17): $6, Children (11 and younger): Free |
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Dec. 30-Jan. 3 |
Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy Featured characters are included from the movies Cars, Tinker Bell, The Little Mermaid and The Lion King. |
Dec. 30 – 7:30 pm Dec. 31 –1 pm, 4:30 pm Jan. 1 – 3:30 pm, 7:30 pm Jan. 2 – 12 pm, 3:30 pm, 7:30 pm Jan. 3 – 11 am, 3 pm |
Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario |
$16-65 |
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Jan. 1-3 |
View the beautiful floats on display at the end of the parade route. |
9 am-5 pm (ticket sales end at 2:30 pm each day |
Washington Blvd. and Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena |
Adults: $7, Children (6 and younger): Free |
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Jan. 3 |
Traditional and contemporary perforamnces that celebrate the New Year |
1 pm |
Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, 244 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles in Little Tokyo |
$20 |
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Jan. 6 |
Celebrate the three kings, or wise men, with a colorful procession, as well as prizes, free champurado (traditional chocolate drink) pan dulce, and a pinata. |
6:30-8:30 pm |
Olvera St., Los Angeles |
Free |
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Jan. 8 |
This show mixes award winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes and ancient and contemporary theatrical techniques. |
10 am and 12 pm |
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks |
$14 |
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Jan. 9 |
Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic: Build a Coin Bank |
10-11 am |
Various Lowe’s locations throughout Los Angeles |
Free: Register online. First 50 kids to register and come to the clinic will receive an apron and goggles. |
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Jan. 9 |
Free hot dog lunch, family activities and games at this new 16 acre park. |
11 am-2 pm |
22nd St. between Miner St. And Via Cabrillo, San Pedro |
Free |
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Jan. 9 |
Let’s Make History: Basketry Workshop Create reed baskets. This project is inspired by the museum’s exhibit of Native American baskets.
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1-3 pm |
Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles |
Free with paid admission; Adults: $9, Seniors and students; $5, Children (3-12): $3 |
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Jan. 9 |
Celebrate National soup month with a puppet show, songs and stories. |
2-3 pm |
Richard J. Riordan Central Library 630 West Fifth St., Los Angeles |
Free |
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Jan. 10 |
Stories in the Afternoon: Winter Wonderland Crafts and stories inspired by Alfred Sisley's Louveciennes in the Snow. |
2-3 pm |
Norton Simon Museum 411 West Colorado Blvd., Pasadena |
Free with paid admission Adults: $8; Students and children under age 18: Free; Seniors: $4 |
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Jan. 16 |
Speakers, presentations, interactive activities and handouts will be available so visitors can learn more about preserving and improving California coastal marine resources. |
11 am-3 pm |
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro |
Free |
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Jan. 17 |
Kids in the Courtyard: Make Some Noise Design noisemakers that jingle, clang, crackle, twinkle, swish, and whisper, inspired by the new Nick Cave exhibit as inspiration. |
1-4 pm |
Fowler Museum at UCLA Sunset Blvd. at Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles |
Free |
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Jan. 18 |
MLK Jr. Day at the Autry Free admission to the museum all day for kids under age 9 |
10 am-4 pm |
Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles |
Free admission for children under age 9; Adults: $9 |
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Jan. 23 |
Union Station for Kids: A Family Tour Your family will gain an appreciatio for LA history and architecture in this tour. Advance reservations are required. |
11 am |
Union Station 800 North Alameda St., Los Angeles |
Adults: $10, Children (12 and under): $5 |
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Jan. 23-24 |
Family Film Series: Swashbuckling Days and Daring Knights Inspired by the kid-friendly exhibition The Medieval Scriptorium, this film series will bring you back to the days of knights and ladies. |
1 pm on both days |
Getty Center 1200 Gety Center Dr., Los Angeles
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Free admission; Parking: $15 |
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Jan. 28 |
A stage musical based on the popular children’s story. Follow two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four seasons. |
10 am and 12 pm |
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks |
$14 |
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Jan. 30-31 |
Tons of free activities for kids including bouncy houses, a train ride, arts and crafts, a reptile show, balloon artists, story time characters and face painting plus information for parents on schools, camps, toys, party entertainment and more. |
10 am-6 pm |
Pasadena Convention Center, Hall B, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena |
Kids 12 and younger: Free Adults: $9 |
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Jan. 30 |
This event features artifacts, fossils, and an archaeological dig for kids. There are also live performances throughout the day. A tour of the Eco Station is included with admission. Advance reservations are required. |
10 am-4 pm |
STAR ECO Station, 10101 W. Jefferson Blvd., Culver City |
Adults: $15, Children: $12 |
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Jan. 31 |
Celebrate trees with live concerts, puppet shows, nature hikes and crafts, tree planting, gardening, a climbing wall, animal education, a bouncy house, and a scavenger hunt. |
11 am-4 pm |
The Shalom Institute, 34342 Mulholland Hwy, Malibu |
$5; Children under 3: Free |