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Grunion Run
when: May 25 at 8:00 pm
where: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium,
cost: $1-$5
Spend a night sitting on Southern California’s sandy shore waiting for the “grunion run.” Grunion… read more...
Gold Panning at the Autry
when: every Saturday at 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
where:
The Autry National Center,
Dig It! at the Skirball
when: every Saturday at 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
where:
Skirball Cultural Center,
Scoops Galore: Kid-Approved Gelato and Ice Cream Spots
Whether you lick your ice cream cone or go for a chomping bite, few things get those taste buds dancing and smiles on your kiddo’s face like a mouthful of cool, sweet ice cream. And since Los Angeles enjoys warm…
The 2 Best Parks You’ve Never Been To
Google “kid-friendly parks in Los Angeles.” Go ahead, we’ll wait. Or we’ll save you the trouble: you’ll find lots of the same old familiar parks where you’ve probably play-dated plenty. What you won’t find is either of these two hidden…
Fenced In Fun: Parks for Little Houdinis
Sure, running around after our rug rats at home definitely burns off that morning bagel, but nobody wants the stress of chasing a kid down in public. Parks can be serious stress zones for anyone in charge of a tiny…
Beef, It’s What’s for Dinner: The Burger Lounge
Heads up kids! A new burger joint! In Los Angeles!
We know. Even our kids know. Like a hole in the head this town needs a new place to get a burger. But bear with us. We’re on your side…
The Peachy Keen Jelly Bean: Seven Sweet Spots
Did you know that April 22nd is National Jelly Bean Day? What is it about this sweet treat that makes them such a favorite? They’re small. They’re portable. They’re even low-fat! And they come in literally hundreds of flavors. So…
Build a Love of Bicycles to Get Kids Pedaling
Spring is here, which means it’s time to get the bikes out of the garage. We chatted with Billy Sanborn, Service Manager at Mike’s Bikes (the San Francisco Bay Area biking staple) and Rob Sadowsky, Executive Director at Portland’s Bicycle…
6 Museum Camps for a Super Smart Summer
Summer is right around the corner and you know what that means: you frantically searching for summer camps so that you aren’t stuck in the doldrums of boredom-induced tantrums. Perhaps in the past you’ve stuck to the same summer routines. …
Miracle on Wilshire Boulevard: Miracle Mile Toys & Games
Toy stores are great. For about thirty seconds. That’s about when kids start going Wiley Coyote over everything they see, and it becomes less and less possible to avert the shaming eyes of the owner. But honestly, what did they…
Hit the Trails: Your Guide to Backpacking with Kids
So you thought backpacking with kids was a form of medieval torture where overloaded parents pulled cranky kids up steep trails, ate cold meals in the dark of night and got eaten alive by nasty bugs? You must be thinking…
A Farmers Market with a View (and Dinner & Crafts, Too)
You’ve had a busy week balancing schedules, cooking, cleaning, and chauffeuring your entourage. After all of that, you are just about out of steam by mid-week. What’s a domestic damsel in distress to do? Breathe. Relax. Ditch the apron and…
Los Angeles’ Closest Island Getaway
So you’re stuck in traffic, day-dreaming of a place to get away from it all. Perhaps a beautiful island. An unpopulated, unspoiled little island – where traffic noises are unheard of (literally) and peace and serenity reigns supreme. Then –…
An Island Getaway In Our Own Backyard
The kids are begging to visit Shamu, stay sand-covered on the beach, and roast s’mores past their bedtimes. You know the benefits of keeping them endlessly entertained, but also crave your own time, like a hot stone massage or plowing…
Book ‘Em Mom-O: The Best Libraries for Kids
The public library sure ain’t what it used to be–and that’s a good thing. Libraries are now catering to modern kids like never before, offering live performances, story times, CD & DVD collections, and play areas in addition to, well,…
Places to See Planes, Trains and Automobiles in Los Angeles
No one knows exactly why, but one thing is certain, kids are absolutely enamored with airplanes, trains and cars. If it flies or rolls, there’s a good chance your kid is ape for it. Whether you have an aspiring pilot,…
One Fish, Two Fish: Five Spots for Fishy Fun
What is it about fish that mesmerizes kids? Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, the evidence: almost every board book has a picture of a fish in it (seriously, check it out!), kids’ snacks are shaped like them, and most…
