Fun & Free Activities with LA Kids this Weekend: Grossology, Grammys and Museums Free For All: Jan 25 - 26 ALL WEEKEND Mary Poppins Sing-A-Long (G) - Hollywood A spoonful of sugar may help the medicine go down, but nothing will ease the pain of missing the last weekend of the Mary Poppins sing-a-long at El Capitan. Cirque du Soleil - TOTEM - Santa Monica Totem: the evolution of a- ma-zing. You may quote me on that. Opening Weekend of Animal Grossology Exhibit - Santa Ana Vomit. Slime. Poop. And this time, it’s not all coming out of your kid! Zoodiac - Griffith Park It’s Year of the Horse; learn about horses and related animals at the L.A. Zoo. What related animals, you say? How about the Zebra, Rhino, and Tapir! Festival of Human Abilities - Long Beach The Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates the talents of people with various physical challenges. Last Weekends of the Month at the Skirball - West LA Visitors to the Skirball can help those in need of shelter, with hands-on activities from Habitat for Humanity. Monterey Park Chinese New Year Festival - Monterey Park New Year festivities in Downtown Monterey Park include firecrackers, a traditional Chinese Lion Dance, and a Dragon Dance, as well as Chinese folk songs, dances, and martial arts demonstrations. Chinese Cultural Arts Celebration - San Marino Artisans and performers from China introduce Huntington visitors to the cultural arts of China. SATURDAY JANUARY 25 Childrens Grammy Award Nominee Concert - Santa Monica All of this year’s Grammy nominees in the children’s category play a special concert at New Roads School. Museums Free-For-All - Multiple Venues Culture on the cheap? Priceless! Select museums all across the Southland let families in for FREE this Saturday. Saturday Morning Concerts at Books and Cookies - Santa Monica Mista Cookie Jar entertains the kids at Books and Cookies. FOXs MasterChef Junior Open Casting Call in Los Angeles - Westchester Got a kid who’s a kitchen whiz? Master Chef Junior is auditioning at the Radisson LAX. Andrew & Polly Mini-Concert - West LA Childrens Book World regulars Andrew & Polly perform friendly, engaging music for children of all ages. Lake Forest Snow Day - Lake Forest The whole family can go sledding at Pittsford Park during the annual day of snow play. Snow Day - Fullerton Fullertons Brea Dam Park offers another snowy option, with three 75-foot snow runs and separate play areas for kids under 5. Mythical Playground: Brazilian Myths and Culture - Santa Monica Blame it on the Bossa Nova. The music of Brazil is explored through the story of a Native American boy, a European girl, and the girl’s African caretaker. TSFY: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons - Downtown Want your SoCal kids to experience all four seasons? Send ‘em to Walt Disney Concert Hall to hear Vivaldi’s symphonic version. Celebrate Chinese New Year - Redondo Beach The South Bay Galleria celebrates Chinese New Year with free crafts and entertainment. FIGat7th Kids Club - Downtown Kids can welcome the New Year by decorating a good luck horseshoe or horse ornament. Talking Drums - Downtown Emmy-award winning actress and professional storyteller Ina Buckner-Barnette presents participatory story, song, and movement fun with African and African American folktales. Monster Jam - Anaheim Monster trucks smash, crash, and battle their way through Angel Stadium. SUNDAY JANUARY 26 Whale Fiesta - San Pedro You’re in for a whale of a time (sorry!) at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, as it celebrates whale-watching season with puppet shows, origami, make your own scrimshaw, expert speakers, and music. Creative urges can be satisfied constructing a whale out of duct tape or sand. Little Stars, A Two-for-One Workshop for Mamas and Starlets - West LA Got a star in the making? Parents can learn the ins and outs of the business, then kids can take a mini acting class. Family Flicks: Rivers and Tides - Westwood This month’s free family movie looks at Scottish artist Andy Goldworthy, who makes outdoor sculptures out of found natural objects such as leaves, rocks, and ice. Autry Explorers - Griffith Park This month families are invited to participate in lively dance games with a global beat. Hammer Kids: Animal Dream Theater - Westwood Kids write and perform dream-like puppet plays in a free workshop at the Hammer Museum. Westside Jewish Community Centers Annual Tu BShevat Festival - West LA Westside Jewish Community Center celebrates the “birthday of the trees” with food, games, tree planting, family art, entertainment, moon bounce, petting zoo, and pony rides. Stunt Dog Experience - Long Beach Stunt dogs amaze with Frisbee catching, pole weaving, high jumping, and even a doggie triathalon. Family Jam: Drum up the Sun -Taiko - Westwood The Fowler Museum drums up some Sunday fun with a Taiko performance and a drum-making workshop. Pete the Cat visits Storytime - The Grove Pete the Cat visits Barnes & Noble at the Grove for storytime. (Also at the Grove, the American Girl Store hosts a mother-daughter event, Just Mom and Me.) Zimmer Sunday Family Programs - Mid-Wilshire Lunar New Year festivities at the Zimmer include arts & crafts, folk games, and Lion Dancers.
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