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July 25-31 Top Picks WILD WEST ADVENTURES IN NEWHALL, SANTA CLARITA Pack a picnic, bring the stroller, and enjoy exploring a quiet corner of So Cal you never knew was there. This trip will help you unwind. Start in the morning at the ranch, stop for a picnic, and walk across the street to explore downtown Newhall and it's revival! Summer Days at the William S. Hart Ranch Saturday, July 25, 9:00am-12:00pm See real, LIVE buffalo, enjoy an easy hike on the historic property, feed animals at the little zoo, and picnic on the grassy park grounds under huge trees. At the near end of the Santa Clarita Valley, VERY easy to get too! Perfect for a picnic, and explore the nearby "Come on out to the William S. Hart Ranch for some good family fun! Intended for kids aged 3-10, but all ages are welcome. Adult must accompany children. Free admission, donations accepted. Activities will be held outside the Hart Ranch House from 9 am to 12 noon. Please call 661-254-4584 for more information." On July 25... "Squirrels to Snakes: Discovering Southern California's Wildlife Explore our local plants and animals through a live animal presentation, crafts and activities, and guided hike!" OutWest Marketing presents Opening Day Fun Saturday, July 25, 10:00am-9:00pm "You're invited to join us as we open the doors to our new store in historic Old Town Newhall, CA! We'll be celebrating the National Day of the American Cowboy at the same time! For kids! 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. "Local children's author, Janet Squires, reads her book The Gingerbread Cowboy, at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. Following the storytelling there will be a special "Gingerbread Cowboy" activity next door at Cookbooks Plus. The author will also be signing her book." Cook Books Plus Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm "Our bookshelves are overflowing with thousands of new and gently used books, mostly cookbooks, but also books for the home and family, such as gardening, all kinds of crafts (including sewing, knitting, crocheting, quilting and so much more), home design/ repair/ decoration, woodcrafts, recreation, and on and on. We also offer a full line of Microplane Graters and Zesters, Silpat baking sheets and Shiitake Mushroom logs." In L.A. This Weekend FRIDAY Dance Downtown: Disco Night Friday, July 24, 6:30-10:00pm "Calling all left feet! No experience necessary - dance and sway the night away with beginner lessons and DJ/live music under the stars. FREE admission, donations welcomed. First come, first served. July 24:New York Hustle/Disco Night featuring live music by The Disco Kings." SATURDAY ArtQuest! at the Getty Villa Saturdays and Sundays, June 6–September 6, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Load up the car...it's time for your "staycation" at Los Angeles' own Italian Villa. Pay only for parking, and enjoy access to THE most beautiful museum in L.A., and one of it's most often forgotten treasures. Perfect for visiting family, or an outing with friends. We also love their "faux gourmet" cafe, with it's affordable but beautifully presented meals. Campfire Programs at Leo Carillo State Beach, Malibu Saturdays, 7:30pm Can't get away for a real camping trip? Here's the perect alternative! Leo Carillo State Beach is a short ways past Malibu along the coast. This popular campground and beach is perfect for kids with it's friendly rangers, low surf, tide pools, and clean beach. Come for a day at the beach, stay for the ranger campfire program! "Come and join a Ranger, Park Docent or special guest for a fascinating and fun one hour program. Bring a flashlight. No reservations required. Rain cancels. Parking $10. Every Saturday at 7:30-8:30 pm 7/25 Chumash Program" And yes...that have Wi-Fi access! (Only in L.A...) DATE NIGHT! Saturdays Off the 405: DJ Cut Chemist and We Are the World Saturday July 25, 6:00-9:00pm "World reknowned DJ Cut Chemist will take the stage creating an audio visual presentation featuring vocalist Hymnal and VJ Pimpadelic Wonderland from the Cinefamily. The evening will begin with We Are the World, an engaging dance-collective-performance-group-avante-garde-band." RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! Big!World!Fun! at the Ford, Family World Music Show: Masanga Marimba Saturday July 25, 9:00am, Concert at 10:00 a.m. "The refreshing tones of Zimbabwean marimbas - metal keys mounted on a hardwood soundboard - and other unique instruments blend with the energy of African dancers in an invigorating mix. Children FREE (reservations required), Adults $5, Parking $1. Pre-show activity: Junior Scientist Workshop "Air: Butterflies and Bugs" Sketch the wings of different kinds of bugs. Why do you think different kinds of bugs have different wings, and how would it help or change their flight? Lots of fun bug specimens to look at. Each participant gets their own Junior Scientist Journal! Arrive early for science-based crafts and fun! Kid friendly workshop activities begin at 9:00 a.m. Space is limited." MOMS ONLY Train with Moms In Motion Saturday, July 25, 7:30-9:30am "If you are looking for a new way to workout, a great group of friends to train with, and a terrific way to set new fitness goals, come and check out the summer MIM session!" Meet at the Griffith Park, Old Zoo Picnic Area. Run/Walk and Tone workouts, Post-workout discussions on health, fitness, running, and mom stuff! Potlucks and family days too. Is MIM right for you? Try out the first practice for FREE." EGG Performs, Family Concert at Malibu Bluffs Saturday, July 25, 11:30am Free admission, lunch for sale, bounce house tickets $1. Download & print this flier for one free bounce house ticket: http://www.ci.malibu.ca.us/download/index.cfm?fuseaction=download&cid=11794 Indiana Jones Marathon – Family Matinee at the Aero Saturday, July 25, 5:00pm "Big Adventure deserves Big Sound & Picture! Revisit the first three Indiana Jones films back to back to back!" Cymbeline the Puppet King, Free Children's Shakespeare, by the Actor's Gang Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00am Opening July 25! Free to the public, in the park. "The Actors' Gang is back with yet another unlikely Shakespearean romp for families. The Gang's Fourth Annual Summer-in-the-Park production transforms the bard's complex Cymbeline into the hilarious, kid-friendly CYMBELINE THE PUPPET KING. Performances take place outdoors in Culver City's Media Park (adjacent to the Ivy Substation) every Saturday and Sunday morning from July 25 through August 30 at 11 am...Music, merriment, and madcap adventures are in store. Not to mention a whole slew of puppets! It's fun for the whole family." FREE Contra Tiempo:Family Performances at the Skirball Saturday, July 12:00 and 2:00 "This summer, come sing, dance, hear storytelling, or meet live animals in the Skirball's beautiful outdoor amphitheater, presenting family-friendly entertainment every weekend. You won't want to miss a show! Saturday's Program: CONTRA-TIEMPO. Salsa-based, urban-Latin dance theater troupe Contra-Tiempo performs vibrant dances and engages community in spirited social dance." FREE with Museum Admission Saturdays at the Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center Saturday, July 25, 7:30-9:00pm " Located on the western edge of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. This site was home to the Chumash, Spanish Rancho El Conejo, and modern ranching and farming operations. Stroll through serene hills, view Boney Mountain or experience Native American traditions. Tonight's Program: Mati Waiya will share both contemporary and multigenerational Chumash songs and stories. Bring a flashlight. Times: 7:30-9:00 p.m. All ages" FREE. The King and I Screening at the Alex Theatre Saturday, July 25, 2:00 and 8:00pm ONLY "Hit songs from the show include “Shall We Dance”, “Getting To Know You”, “Hello Young Lovers” and “I Whistle a Happy Tune”. The program concludes on the big screen with a video presentation of Jack Benny Show classic – Benny and Gisele MacKenzie’s violin duet, “Getting to Know You” and a 35mm Bugs Bunny cartoon, The Rabbit of Seville. The King And I is presented in glorious De Luxe color and CinemaScope 55, don't miss this!" General Admission: $13.50; Seniors/Students $9.50; Alex Film Society members $8 SUNDAY Frugal Fe$tival hosted by Bargain Babe Sunday, July 26, 1:00-4:00pm Julia, a local mom and the author of one of my favorite blogs, is hosting this event! "Frugal Fe$tival is a one-day gathering of folks who want to have fun sharing their frugal lifestyles. We will be giving away Frugal Fe$tival T-shirts, two $20 Gelson’s gift cards, two $25 Goldstar gift certificates, copies of 99 Cent Only Stores Cookbook, a one-hour financial consultation, and a $100 cash prize! The Frugal Fe$tival is a celebration of BargainBabe.com’s 6-month anniversary and the launch of BargainBabeLA.com. BargainBabeLA.com is NOT a blog, but it helps you find deals in your neighborhood using Google Maps. Frugal Fe$tival is free and open to the public.The first 50 people to arrive will receive FREE Frugal Fe$tival T-shirts. Each adult will receive 10 free tickets to participate in our raffle." Family Playhouse! Chinese Fans at the Autry Sunday, July 26, 1-2:30 pm "In ancient times, the Chinese used plant leaves or bird feathers as fans to create a breeze on hot summer days. Since then, the fan has become an important part of Chinese art and culture. Join us in the Family Discovery Gallery and become inspired to create a Chinese-style fan to keep yourself cool." FREE with museum admission. Summer Family Fun Series at Farmer's Market, LA Sunday, July 26th, 12–3pm "Live musical entertainment, arts & crafts workshops designed especially for kids and their families." Fowler Museum's "Kids in the Courtyard" and Concert Sunday, July 26, 1:00-4:00pm, Concert 4:00pm The Fowler offers monthly family events in conjunction with their current exhibitions. They are currently displaying works by Aboriginal artists. Kids in the Courtyard: Leap Down Under "Can you jump as far as a kangaroo? Make a kangaroo mask and then compete in a leaping contest!" Summer Sunset Concert: Dave’s Aussie Bush Band "Led by native Australian Dave Winstone on guitar and vocals, and featuring a fiddle and string bass, this Down Under group performs a wide selection of Australian folk and pop songs, including shanties, sheep shearing songs, tales of bushrangers, the outback, and the country's unusual animals. A children’s art activity precedes this concert, see above." Andell Family Sundays at LACMA Sunday, July 26, 12:30–3:30 pm "Join us on Sundays for programs designed especially for families. Make art, explore the museum, or join a bilingual gallery tour. Most of all—have fun!" This weekend: "Be captivated by the experimental art in the special exhibition Your Bright Future: 12 Contemporary Artists from Korea. Bring your brightly-colored plastic items to add to artist Choi Jeong-Hwa's installation and make your own art in workshops led by Karthik Pandian, Denise Gray, Jenny Ly, and Quan Yen Trang." FREE admission with your Next Gen Pass! Stories in the Afternoon at the Norton Simon, Pasadena Sunday, July 26, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. "Listen to stories about festivals and celebrations as you design a colorful banner in front of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo’s Triumph of Virtue and Nobility Over Ignorance, c. 1740–50." FREE with admission Open Play At Tiny Town, Granada Hills Sunday, July 26, 1:00-6:00pm Super clean, bright, big- free Wi-Fi, too! A great destination for babies and toddlers. "Get out of the heat and enjoy our air conditioned play center! We invite you to bring your lunch or dinner and have a wonderful family day at Tiny Town! Tell a friend!" Happy Adventuring!  Site and Contents (c) Mommy Adventure Club 2007-2009. All rights reserved. blog comments powered by Disqus |
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