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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Snazzy Shades and Ancient Art
We take you to the past sans time machine, plus much more in this week's planner.
Hi there. Many thanks for taking the time to check out the newest Grab and Go Kids Planner, where the top family-friendly activities have been found, scrubbed clean and presented to you in one tidy package so all you have to do is grab and go!
This week we’ve got a quest at a stunning villa (sadly, not one you can live in; it’s the Getty Villa and I don’t think they care for squatters). We also have exercise for a good cause and many more fun things to do this week.
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• ARTQUEST
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Where/When: Getty Villa; Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: No souped-up DeLorean needed to take your family to "the past, the way past," in this drop-in program where ancient civilizations are ready to be explored to through art, creative writing and music. So enjoy the recreation of the Dionysia Festival without worrying about your flux capacitor!
Pricing: Included in your museum ticket
• PRESCHOOL STORY TIME
Where/When: ; Wednesday, 11:15 a.m.
Why Go: Oh, summer break. Camp beckons for those 6 and up, but what about those on vacation from preschool? Keep their minds active with this engaging story time filled with stories, songs and crafts designed especially for the 3-to-5 set.
Pricing: Free
• GO ANIMAL CONCERT SERIES
Where/When: ReDiscover Center; first and third Tuesday of the month, 11 a.m.
Why Go: Kids’ favorite Birdie and her guitarist, Nick Naranja, lead an interactive concert for kids of all ages with instruments, lively songs and movement. Get ready to tap those toes!
Pricing: $6 per person
• SNAZZY SUNSHADES
Where/When: Zimmer Children’s Museum; June 26, 3 p.m.
Why Go: Keep the sun out of your eyes with a sunshade designed and decorated by your own self. You’ll be shaded in style!
Pricing: $3 with admission for 3 and under; $5 with admission for 5 and up; $8 with admission for adults
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Where/When: (from Dewey to Pico); June 25 to 26, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Why Go: It’s time for the for Main Street’s 11th annual Summer SOULstice. We all know what that means: live music from over 20 rocking bands, an expansive sidewalk sale featuring the charming boutiques that dot our beloved , plus the most amazing people-watching outside of a theme park.
Pricing: Free
