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Are your kids ready to cut loose and have some fun now that the first week of school is over? Or maybe school hasn’t started at your house (lucky you!) and you’ve got some restless little ones under your feet. Either way, we’ve found 26 fun things to do this weekend and put them on our 90045 weekend calendar!

That’s not even counting the five on the calendar for today.

So have a little fun this weekend and send us some pictures for our instagram account!

Events for August 20, 2016

With 22 items on the calendar this weekend, it would seem that there is something for everybody! How about a night hike on the preserve? Check! How about a sourdough cracker making class? Got it! Drum circle, anybody? That and so much more below.

Events for August 13, 2016

It’s another action packed day in and around Westchester 90045! We’re starting our day bright and early at the new Westchester Sunday Farmers Market to catch Councilman Bonin for a chat about our thoughts on the Kentwood ICO. Join us?

Here’s what’s up on the 90045 Calendar for tomorrow!

Changing things up a bit, how about some mid-week fun with your kids? Some ideas for your consideration:

1. Tonight there is a Harvest Super Moon Yoga + Gong Workshop. Celebrate the beginning of the Fall season with an evening of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, followed by a Gong Sound Bath. How fun does that sound?? Details here.

2. Panera Bread Bakers In Training Classes – Put a group of kids together and dust off the aprons. Kids will stretch and score French baguettes to bring home for baking and decorate cookies. More details.

3. Go for the Boba! You can get the bubble tea right here in Westchester at KC’s Crepe Cafe at 8320 Lincoln Blvd. If the lines I see are any indication, the stuff is quite good. So far, we’ve stuck pretty much to the crepes. Want to turn your outing into more of an adventure? Here’s a list of eight other places to try.

4. Maybe take in a little Fall foliage? Here are 9 local spots.

5. Taking in the LA County Fair is a lot less expensive and crowded during the week. This article has lots of insider tips.

Taste of Venice on Sunday – tickets are pricey, but proceeds benefit a great cause. More details here.

Coming up soon (Sunday, 9/21)! Skirball Playdate: To Catch A Rainbow – Celebrate the magical beauty of the rainbow by creating rainbow-inspired artwork, playing with a prism, dancing under a colorful parachute, listening to stories about hope, and visiting the rainbows in Noah’s Ark and the outdoor rainbow mist arbor. Details.

What are you up to this week with your Westchester kids?

 

It’s going to be a hot one today in Westchester! If you’re looking for someplace cool to hang with the kids, take a look at this list:

1. Take a ride on the Water Bus in the Marina. Today is the last day for the summer season and there is no place cooler than on the water. Just make sure you take your sunscreen! Details here.
2. And what could be “cooler” than a sing-a-long to the songs of the movie frozen? Catch the movie and a sing-a-long with Elsa at the El Capitan Theatre. Rumor has it that it will “snow,” too. Show times are 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm. More details.
3. Monday just happens to be Story time at LACMA’s Boone Children’s Gallery and today is no exception. More here.
4. Island of Lemurs: Madagascar (IMAX 3D) is showing at the Science Center at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm. My daughter saw it yesterday with her grandparents and says the lemurs are “adorable.” Details.
5. While you’re at Exposition Park studying up on Lemurs, drop by the Natural History Museum for the last day of the Butterfly Pavilion.
6. Or if your kids like something bigger than butterflies, the Dino Lab is open at NHM.
7. Nothing says “summer” and “cool down” like ice cream! I’ve been wanting to venture over to the Ice Cream Lab since it opened. Called “a place where you can create a delicious experiment,” Ice Cream Lab opens today at noon. Check this out for a little “get out of the house” inspiration. Liquid nitrogen makes for the freshest, creamiest ice cream? Check it out.
8. Want to stay closer to home for your frozen treats? Here are the places that Westchester voted their favorites in the recent Hometown News poll.
9. Take in the otter exhibit at the Long Beach Aquarium. We were just there on Friday and my 12 year old could not get enough of the otters! Buy your tickets online and save $5.
10. Explore the Grand Central Market downtown. LA’s oldest and largest public market, Grand Central Market has been described as “30,000 square feet of diverse deliciousness.”

On your way out today, how about checking in on an elderly or shut-in neighbor? We have a lot of elderly residents in Westchester and a lot of houses without air conditioning. Make a difference in somebody’s life today and take them a cool treat. It’s a great mini service project for your kids. 🙂

What are you up to today with your kids? Drop a note in the comments and inspire us!

Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend?

Back to school has been a mixed bag around our house. How did I ever think that math magically was going to become fun?

If you need a getaway from the school madness and homework, here are a couple of adventures:

Last, last (really last) call! The beach shuttle is running through 9/28, but the water bus is ending its summer tour on 9/1. Get more info here.

The Butterfly Pavillion at the Natural History Museum is closing at the end of the month. Get more information and order tickets here.

You can still pick raspberries at Underwood Family Farms. Check out their crop calendar to see what else you can pick. Want them to pick for you? Looks like you can catch them at the Culver City Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays from 3 pm to 7 pm. We used to hit this farmers’ market after school when my daughter went to school over there. Lots of good stuff.

Fiesta La Ballona – Live music, carnival rides, games, petting zoo and pony rides. Veteran’s Park in Culver City. Friday, 8/22 to Sunday, 8/24.

Tour da Arts, Bike da City – Santa Monica Museum of Art’s 6th annual cultural bike tour. A casual 9-mile ride filled with art, music and theater. Join in at any point in the course. Sunday, 8/24, noon to 5 pm.

Coming up soon! Mark your calendars….

Tall Ships Festival – The Festival of Tall Ships is an interactive living-history encampment including blacksmiths, scrimshaw artists, and the infamous Port Royal Privateers who entertain and amaze. The festival sells out every year, so get your tickets early. Dana Point, 9/6 – 9/7. Sunset parade on 9/5.

Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend?

OK, it’s for real. At my house, school starts on Monday. We’ve pretty much got it together but man, I’m so not ready for Summer to be “over.” How about you?

With a couple days left for adventure and some crazy hot weather headed our way, I present the following ideas for Westchester family fun:

Last call! The beach shuttle is running through 9/28, but the water bus is ending its summer tour on 9/1. Get more info here.

Getty Garden Concerts – Alastair Moock plays the last concert of the season. Called “Tom Waits for your tot,” this event sounds like a perfect way to while away a hot afternoon. Sat. & Sun., 4-5:30 pm. 1200 Getty Center Drive.

Pet Sculpture Workshop – REAL Creative Space pet painting/photography expert, David Walega, will take you step-by-step through creating a unique art piece that you will cherish forever. Open to adults and children of all ages. $25 includes supplies. Sat., 2-5 pm. REAL Creative Space, 6207 W. 87th St., Westchester 90045.

The Banning House Turns 150 – How about a hoe-down? Live music, line dancing and a BBQ buffet provided by The Outdoor Grill. What’s not to like? Sat., 5-8 pm. Wilmington. $5-$35. Reservations required.

Robotics By The Sea – Robots take over the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium! Learn about land and underwater ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles). Free on Sat. from 11am to 3 pm. 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro 90731.

Burton Chace Park Summer Concert – Grammy-award winning singer Roberta Flack to perform hits such as “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” and “Tonight I Celebrate My Love.” Sat., 7 pm. Arrive early and bring a picnic.

Festival of Mud – What kid wouldn’t like an excuse to squish some mud between his or her toes? Mud-tastic activities include adobe brick-making, mud relay reaces, clay sculpting, archaeology adventures and more. De-mudding station available for the ride home. Bring old shoes (required), a change of clothing and a towel. $5 for kids, $7 for adults. Sun., 12:30-4:30 pm.

Work Day at Kentwood Players Theatre – Help the Players strike the Sordid Lives set and build the Orphans Row House set. They promise something to do for all skill levels. Sun. at 9 am and a light breakfast and lunch will be served. 8301 Hindry Ave, Westchester 90045.

Concert in the Park | Playa Vista – N’Demand is playing at on Sun. from 5-6:30 pm. Food trucks open at 4 pm and include The Grilled Cheese Truck, The Hurricane Truck and others. No dogs. Concert Park at Playa Vista.

Have a great week, Westchester!