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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Theater, Summer Sounds and More

We've got the lowdown on a theater festival, an hour devoted to your very important baby and more in this week's planner.

Hi there! Thanks for checking out the latest Grab & Go Planner where we at Santa Monica Patch bring you the top family friendly activities in your neck of the woods (or a super short car ride away) so all you have to do is grab your family and, well, go.

This week we’ve got happenings at the Hollywood Bowl, Santa Monica Playhouse and more to keep you all entertained.

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Family Best Bets of the Week

  • SUMMER SOUNDS AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL

Where/When: Hollywood Bowl; Weekdays from July 5-August 12 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

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Why Go: Immerse the younger members of your family in the joys of the Hollywood Bowl with this delightful program designed just for them. Guided by professional artists, they’ll create mini-masterpieces of art to reflect the music and culture of that week’s theme.

Pricing: $7 per musical performance; $5 per art workshop

  • ONE WORLD RHYTHM

Where/When: ; July 5 at 2:30 p.m.

Why Go: World cruise not on the agenda this summer? Then check out this event where different cultures are explored and celebrated through story and song, all in one handy location with no passports or vaccinations needed.

Pricing: Free

  • VIB HOUR

Where/When: Zimmer Museum; Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.

Why Go: Give your littlest one a chance to discover this museum without fear of getting trampled during the “Very Important Baby” event when only the 2 and under crowd is admitted. Those who can walk without fear of wobbling wait until 10:00 a.m. while the babies get to happily roam.

Pricing: Regular museum admission

  • SANTA MONICA PLAYHOUSE FREE THEATER FESTIVAL

Where/When: ; July 8-16 at 12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Why Go: Everyone can enjoy the theater in this fun festival with interactive songs, prizes, activity books to keep and the chance to join the fun on stage with favorite characters and scenes from such classics as Alice and the Wonderful Tea Party, Barnyard Madness, the Three Little Pigs and Cinderella.

 Pricing: Free but reservations are required

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