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October 17-18 Where the Wild Things Are We know we're going to love this movie...but we also wanted to share some of our favorite places to see "Wild Things" here in the L.A. area! We've also included any special events happening at these destinations in the coming weeks.  See the movie! Where the Wild Things Are website, including showtimes and locations  Moorpark Teaching Zoo Yep, a real zoo on a local community college campus! Come visit exotic animals that are adoringly cared for by their passionate and articulate student caretakers. This is a highly competitive college program that trains future zoo keepers and technicians. This is a small, walkable zoo...leave the stroller in the car (free parking!) and enjoy the chance to ask lots of questions and see a zoo in action. Boo at the Moorpark College Teaching Zoo October 31-November 1, 11:00am-7:00pm Events include Trick or treat with the Animals, Encounters with Creepy Crawlers, Costume Parade, Face Painting, Games and Activities..!! Los Angeles Zoo Our city zoo is a beautiful place to spend the day! Get there early to avoid the crowds, or linger later in the day as animals get ready for feeding. Don't miss the secret universally-accessible playground at the back of the zoo, the Neil Papiano play area designed by Shane's Inspiration. To learn more about the many babies born at the zoo this year, visit the zoo's article: Spring and Summer Births... Boo at the L.A. Zoo! October 24 - 25 AND October 31 - November 1 "Have a safe and spooky Halloween at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, where fun festivities will take place throughout the Zoo at this year's Boo at the L.A. Zoo!" Natural History Museum Visit the Children's Discovery room to see the resident creepy-crawlies, and learn about real and extinct animals including dinosaurs, mega-mouth fish, birds and insects. Live animal sharing every day at 11:00and 3:30pm! Spider Pavilion Now through November 8 "The Spider Pavilion is a unique opportunity to enter a world of spiders and get to know these fascinating creatures— dispelling the myths and common fears that often surround them. This outdoor, walk-through exhibit is home to a variety of non-venomous spiders and is the first exhibit of its kind in the United States. Safely immerse yourself in the spiders’ habitat and observe the day-to-day lives of the Spider Pavilion residents. Bring your camera to capture some of the best spider sightings around in this beautifully landscaped garden pavilion, located on the Museum’s South Lawn." Check the site for special, SPOOKY, Flashlight Tours, too! STAR Eco Station "STAR ECO Station is an internationally award-winning non-profit environmental education and exotic wildlife rescue center, dedicated to the mission of Preservation Through Education. Located in Culver City, CA, STAR ECO Station was established in 1997 as a division of STAR, Inc. (Science Theater Art Recreation), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has been dedicated to improving the quality of children’s education through educational and enrichment programming since 1986." Enchanted Hallow's Eve at STAR ECO Station Friday-Saturday, October 30-31, Friday 3:00-8:00pm, Saturday 12:00-6:00pm "The STAR ECO Station transforms into a magical fairytale palace of trickery, treating and eco storytelling! See your farovite fairy tales with an environmental twist. Costume Contests, games, prizes and performaces all day. One child free per paying adult! Each additional child $6, Adults $8, seniors $7"  Cabrillo Marine Aquarium An affordable sea-side destination that's perfect for young children! Enjoy weekend "Tidepooling for Tots" hiking and special family-friendly beach events year-round. Autumn Sea Fair at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Sunday, October 18, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM "Celebrate the bounty of the sea! This unique event offers ocean-related activities for every age, which include; face-painting, an exciting marine life puppet show, and a giant origami demonstration. Adventurous pirates of all ages can join in the search for buried treasure in the “Great Treasure Hunt,” learn how to cast a fishing line, and help select this years "Ocean Idol"! For those with the competitive spirit, join in on the “Beach Olympics,” and enter our sand sculpture contest, taking place just a few steps away on Cabrillo Beach." This Weekend in Los Angeles Spooky Science: Skeletons exhibit at the Discovery Science Museum Now - November 8 "Join us this Halloween season as science gets spooky with fun for the whole family! Mixing science, art and culture, our newest exhibition will showcase the science under your skin! Spooky Science: Skeletons will highlight “Dia de los Muertos” art and activities, while incorporating hands-on science lessons." Tierra del Sol Foundation Fall Fest in Sunland Saturday, October 17, 10:00am-3:00pm "Pumpkin Patch, Music, Wildlife, Reel Cowboys, Petting Zoo, Pumpkin Mobiles, BBQ Lunch - all for Tierra’s great cause!" Our mission is to serve our community by enabling individuals with developmental and multiple disabilities to realize their greatest human potential, become as independent as possible within their families and community, and establish a valued role in society. Western Heritage Festival at Underwood Family Farms Satruday-Sunday, October 17-18 "Our 6th Western Heritage Weekend...Underwood Family Farms welcomes back Spencer/Lorraine Productions' fast paced variety show, Western Music, Magic & Mirth. The entire weekend will be filled with stunt ropers, western music, cowboy poetry and even an old-time medicine show. Don your cowboy hats and come on down to the farm for a taste of the Wild West!" Fall Festival at LA Farmer's Market Friday-Sunday, October 16-18 "Join us as we fill an entire street with a petting zoo, animal races and an agricultural & educational area for kids. Fall Festival will also feature crafts demonstrations, pie-eating contests, a wild west show, & live music for the whole family! All activities are free!" Depot Day at Travel Town Museum Sunday, October 18, 11:00am-3:00pm Learn about transportation safety and enjoy a hand's on railway experience! Special performances and tours of the latest restoration efforts. Coming Soon Take Your Kid to Meet Sid! at Kidspace Museum Tuesday, October 20 from 3pm - 5pm "Join First 5 California at Kidspace for a special sneak-preview of an upcoming episode of the Emmy-nominated PBS program "Sid the Science Kid." The episode - "Getting a Shot: You Can Do It!" - teaches kids how to stay healthy during flu season. Dr. Jonathan Fielding, director of public health in Los Angeles County, is scheduled to kick off the event. Children can meet and take photos with Sid and participate in fun and educational activities. Healthy snacks will be served and guests will recieve goodie bags filled with fun items for kids and resources to keep the whole family healthy. Admission to Kidspace will be just $6 during this event, and all Sid-related activities are free." Visit Kidspace, FREE! This weekend, win tickets for the Tuesday event! Look for the email with details to arrive in your inbox! A Seemingly Idle Diversion: Doodling Workshops at the Hammer Sunday, October, 25, 3–5pm, OR Sunday, November 1, 3–5pm, OR Sunday, November 8, 3–5pm (Choose one of three) "In conjunction with the exhibition Heat Waves in a Swamp: The Paintings of Charles Burchfield, this series of workshops invites families to investigate doodling as a key part of the creative and learning process. Burchfield made scrapbooks for the hundreds of doodles he created, describing the doodles as a “free exercise in abstraction” that yielded some of his most useful motifs. Parents and kids will engage in the same process, doodling in response to music, conversation, sights, sounds, and smells. At the end of the workshop series, participants will create both a beautiful scrapbook of their doodles and a culminating artwork using their doodle motifs. The workshop will be taught by trained UCLA student artist/educators." All ages welcome, parents and children encouraged to enroll together. There will be a $25 per family refundable registration fee to hold your place. Please call Sue Bell Yank at 310-443-7047 or email syank@hammer.ucla.edu to enroll. Parking is available under the museum for $3 for 3 hours. Matinee Kids Show at McCabe's Guitar Shop: The SqueeGees! Sunday, October 25, 11:00am "Meet The SqueeGees, a fun-filled, bubbly acoustic duo that provide an irresistibly playful musical adventure for the entire family. While you would think that this delicious experience would be candy coated, The SqueeGee's package comes in a recyclable wrapper. Their songs emphasize earth friendly themes, positive messages, and good clean fun!" $8 per person, kids under 2 are FREE Halloween Sing-Along at Los Angeles Music Center, Downtown October 30, 7:30-9:30 pm "The Music Center invites families to sing along to spooky, ghoulish, and kooky Halloween tunes in the plaza. For all ages. Space is limited, so early arrival is recommended; free tickets are given out 45 minutes prior to start of event. Parking underneath the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for $8." Pumpkin Launch Saturday, October 31, 9:00am - 12:30pm "Experience a day of family-friendly activities at Fullerton’s Titan Stadium. Free activities include carved pumpkin contest (bring your own carved pumpkin), hands-on engineering challenges, music, entertainment, and the chance to watch pumpkins fly!" Email Marketing You Can Trust  Site and Contents (c) Mommy Adventure Club 2007-2009. All rights reserved. blog comments powered by Disqus |
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