Arts & Entertainment
Grab & Go Kids Planner: Theater Fun and More
We've got kid-friendly stage shows and more in this week's planner.
Hi there parents! Welcome to the latest Grab and Go Kids Planner, where we at Santa Monica Patch do all the hard work for you by finding the top five family-friendly activities. Please, no need to thank us, but if you feel compelled to drop compliments, leave them in the comment box below!
We’ve got crafts, theater and more this week—all just a hop, skip or at the very most a jump away!
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Family Best Bets of the Week
• KIDS CRAFT CLUB
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Where/When: ; Tuesday, 3:45 p.m.
Why Go: Accessories can make or break an outfit (according to Tim Gunn), so let your budding designer make their own brooch using safety pins, colorful beads and fun charms.
Pricing: Free
• ADVENTURE TO NEVERLAND
Where/When: ; Thursday through June 11, 5 p.m.
Why Go: stages the classic favorite of Peter, Wendy, the fairies, the Lost Boys and, of course, Captain Hook. So seize your shadows and head to Neverland!
Pricing: 12 and under, $5; 13 and up, $10
• DUCK PONDS
Where/When: ; all day
Why Go: The ponds are open again at Douglas Park, which means the ducks are back! So grab some stale bread (you know you have some lurking about) and head on over to feed the tummies of the cute ducks and even cuter ducklings! Then go use all that extra energy in the park’s enclosed play area. OK, now go back and "ooh" and "aww" at the ducklings.
Pricing: Free
• CREATIVE COOKIES
Where/When: Books and Cookies; Fridays, 3 p.m.
Why Go: Two freshly baked cookies. Frosting. Sprinkles. Gummy bears. Candy. Nope, that’s not my freshman year diet, but rather what awaits you at this sweet event! Plus, while you’re waiting for the sugar to wear off, check out the Interactive Reading Room for a wide range of books!
Pricing: $5 per child
• ENCHANTED FAIRYTALE INTERACTIVE THEATRE
Where/When: ; Saturday to May 30, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Every princess wannabe will simply adore this imaginative event that combines singing, stories, face painting, games, crafts and refreshments! Come dressed in your finest princess garb and prepared for a fun time!
Pricing: $15, children; free, adults
