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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Animals and Princesses
We also got a balloon show and more in this week's planner.
Thanks for stopping by the latest Grab & Go Kids Planner; it’s filled with the top family-friendly activities that are right in your neck of the woods (or at the very least, a super-short car ride away).
This week, we’ve got animals of the zoo and balloon show, as well as an event fit for a princess.
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• REAL PRINCESS STORY TIME
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Where/When: Books and Cookies; Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
Why Go: Awaken your daughter’s inner princess (if it hasn’t already been unleashed, that is) with this 45-minute activity filled with princess-themed stories, face painting, crafts and snacks.
Pricing: $20 per child
• BUSTER BALLOON SHOW
Where/When: ; Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.
Why Go: People fall into two categories: those who simply despise balloon animals and those who adore them. If you and your family belong to the latter group, then you’ll love this event, which is filled with those colorful inflatable creatures.
Pricing: Free
• MUSIC IN THE LA ZOO
Where/When: Los Angeles Zoo; Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Why Go: What could possibly make the zoo better? No, no, not the animals singing and dancing (although that would be pretty dang cool). How about the zoo at night? With bands covering the songs of such great bands as U2, The Beatles, The Doors and The Grateful Dead? Now that’s cool.
Pricing: 5 and under, free; $11, ages 6-15; $17, ages 16 and up
• UNIQUE LA
Where/When: Santa Monica Air Center; July 30 to 31, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Why Go: There’s much to enjoy at this festival celebrating local craftsmen and vendors. There will be tasty snack samples, toe-tapping music, live demonstrations; and lots of crafts, clothes, accessories and artwork up for sale. Additionally, 10 percent of all ticket sales will be donated to , which help keeps our lovely ocean sparkling!
Pricing: 13 and under, free; 14 and up, $10
