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Father's Day Fun We hope your weekend is full of love and memories! Scroll down for special events happening this weekend! Sporty Dad
Arts & Culture Dad
LACMA NextGen Pass, free entry to the museum with a child
The smaller Getty site rests on a hilltop above the Pacific. If a vacation to an Italian Villa isn't in your budget, this is as close as you can get in L.A.
Outdoorsy Dad
Enjoy a kid-friendly hiking adventure...they won't let you sleep in, anyway.
Rockin' Dad
Film Buff Dad Vroom Vroom Dad
These delightful trains are a site to see! Also, The Disney Barn is open Father's Day, the barn from Walt's private residence where he ran his private miniature railway.Full scale train cars on display, too. For more Train Adventure, head down the street for Travel Town.
If he knows anything about antique cars, he won't believe his eyes. This private collection includes several of the world's rarest cars, all maintained in working condition.
Special Events on Father's Day Weekend FRIDAY Twilight Night at Kidspace Museum Friday, June 19, 5pm - 8pm "Abracadabra and Alakazam! Admission is just $5 to Pasadena’s favorite family event! Enjoy an evening of magic and mystery where kids can learn magic tricks, make a wand and witch or wizard hat. Also, kids can hang out with Radio Disney 1110AM Road Crew and play music, games and win great Disney prizes." L.A. Film Fest Family Events to See Friday, June 19, Ghostbusters Saturday, June 20, The Muppet Movie Friday Night Sing-Along, ABBA, Active Arts Friday, June 19, 7:30pm "Unleash your inner songbird and belt out popular favorites and classic tunes with hundreds of fellow song lovers while accompanied by live musicians. Lyric sheets are provided. No experience necessary. Come prepared to sing! FREE admission, donations welcomed, TICKETS REQUIRED: *How do I get a ticket to Friday Night Sing-Alongs? Tickets will be distributed 45 minutes prior to start of event - one ticket per person to those waiting in line. Capacity is limited. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. " SATURDAY Painted Fish and Fish Painting at the Arboretum Saturday, June 20, 10:00am-12:00pm "Koi are one of the most sought after ornamental fish and are prized by collectors all over the world. Let’s venture out to the ponds to visit, feed and learn about the colorful Koi fish. Bring a T-shirt and make yourself a colorful painted fish-shirt! All class fees include admission into The Arboretum. Pre-registration is required. Registration will close at 5pm the day prior to the class. For more information or to register for Kids & Family classes and events, please call Colleen Biles at 626-821-5897 or email Colleen Biles." Pasadena Chalk Festival Saturday & Sunday, June 20-21, 10:00am-7:00pm "Paseo Colorado’s interconnected mix of retail, entertainment, housing and garden promenades helps the Pasadena Chalk Festival continue the legacy of the street painting art form by offering festival visitors an opportunity to shop, dine or see a movie as the artworks come to life. The PASADENA CHALK FESTIVAL returns to Paseo Colorado Father’s Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21, 2009 from 10am – 7pm. The festival is open to the public and free of charge." Santa Monica Pier: School's Out! Saturday, June 20, 11:00-5:00pm "A Celebration For Kids at the Santa Monica Pier will feature a variety of top-notch activities and performances for families and kids of all ages including the Cirque du Soleil "Circus Play Area;" an interactive dance performance by the GROOVALOOS, a hip-hop dance group and winners of NBC's Superstars of Dance; performing arts programs and performances from Kids On Stage and Rock Nation School; hands-on creative workshops from Movies by Kids; creative movement workshops and performances from the future Olympians of Precision Los Angeles; a puppet show and workshops from the Santa Monica Puppetry Center; fitness and art activities from the CREST After School Program including yoga and more; interactive activities from Heal the Bay�s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium; and a MYfm Daytime Dance Party hosted by M.C. B Woods. In addition to these activities, a brand new interactive kid�s guide of the Santa Monica Pier, made possible with a generous grant from the Sempra Energy Foundation, will be launched at the event. " Royal Dance Party Saturday, June 20, 1:00-4:00pm Royal dance party is the perfect place for your princess AND prince to get their royal groove on. Here's my favorite line from the website... "Royal Dance Party is a place where being active, dancing around and jumping up and down is not only acceptable but encouraged." Huck Finn Day Saturday, June 20, 9:00-11:30 "Huck Finn Day is a free outdoors event for children. It has live trout fishing, pie eating contest and other fun games. Also, the Santa Monica Police cars and Fire Truck will be there. Come out dressed in costume and have a great time!The event is put on by the Santa Monica Jaycees, the Junior Chamber of commerce for Santa Monica." Malibu Creek State Park: Fun With Nature Saturday, June 20, 12:30pm Children of all ages can enjoy exhibits, crafts and games at the visitor center (0.75 mile from parking lot). Parking fee. Tenth Aniversary Open House, Japanese Amercian National Museum Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 "You’re invited to a special Open House birthday celebration on June 20! Join us for FREE all day. Don't miss this day filled with family fun activities, performances, and the Members' Coffee & Tours. It's time to visit our magnificent Pavilion and Museum and show it off to your friends and family. All are welcome!" Summer Days at the Ranch, Saddles & Spurs Saturday, June 20, 9:00am-12:00pm Yee-Hah! "Come on out to the William S. Hart Ranch for some good family fun! Intended for kids aged 3-10, but all ages are welcome. Adult must accompany children. Free admission, donations accepted. Activities will be held outside the Hart Ranch House from 9 am to 12 noon. Please call 661-254-4584 for more information. Best dressed Cowboy and Cowgirl will be awarded." Summer Solstice at the Griffith Observatory Saturday, June 20, 12:45 and 7:55pm "Celebrate the changing seasons! Griffith Observatory will host two events to observe the summer solstice, which occurs in Los Angeles at 10:46 p.m., P.D.T., on Saturday, June 20, 2009. The first event celebrates the Sun’s “local noon” appearance, at its highest position in the sky all year, when the Sun’s projected image crosses the engraved meridian arc of the Gottlieb Transit Corridor on the west side of the Observatory. The solstice local noon occurs at 12:55 p.m., P.D.T., and will be hosted by Griffith Observatory Director, Dr. E. C. Krupp. His presentation will begin at 12:45 p.m. The second event is the summer solstice sunset, celebrated on the Observatory’s west terrace, adjacent to the west side of the building. The northernmost sunset and the end of the longest day of the year align with an engraved marker and stone line laid into pavement on the terrace. The solstice sunset occurs at 8:06 p.m., P.D.T. and will be hosted by Observatory Museum Guides. Their presentation begins at 7:55 p.m." Pay What You Can Performance of "The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone" Saturday, June 20 10:00am and 2:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm Come join the Rogues for a special pay-what-you-can performance of The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone this weekend at the Ivy Substation in Culver City. Pay What You Can!!! Listen, Learn, and Make at the Craft & Folk Art Museum Saturday, June 20, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Recommended for families with children ages 3 - 12. $6 per child | CAFAM Family Members and above - FREE "Create a unique gift for dad while reusing forgotten treasures. Bring in collage materials and small objects and construct unique sculptures, frames, and cards. A selection of materials with also be provided." RSVP required. Please call 323.937.4230 x50 or email workshops@cafam.org. SUNDAY Autry: Let’s Make History! Celebrate Father’s Day! Sunday, June 21, 1–2:30 pm Griffith Park (free with museum admission) Free with admission! "Poke around the Cowboy Gallery to get in a cowboy frame of mind. Then mosey on over to create a cowboy-themed mobile for dad. " And be sure to check out the amazing house in the Family Discovery Center. Tidepool Tales at Cabrillo Marine Museum & Aquarium Sunday, June 21, 12:45-1:45 pm "We tell sea tales by the seashore. It's story time at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Join the aquarium's education staff and volunteers as they share tidepool tales at the "Sunday Seashore Story Studio" on June 21 from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Listeners of all ages can join along and be part of the story using puppets and other props or may choose to read a book of their own. This is a free activity, however, reservations are requested for groups. While you're here visit the aquarium exhibit hall and outdoor touch tank to observe local marine life and don't forget to stop by CMA's volunteer-run gift shop for reasonably priced nautical themed gifts and books. The Legends of King Arthur at Theatricum Botanicum Sunday, June 21, 11:00am "This piece explores those values most important to the Arthurian legend. As they people this Medieval world of magic, the audience learns that might is not right; that being kind is the better way to be; and that all people (even Kings) are created equal." Chaplin Father's Day Matinee: The Kid Sunday, June 21, 1:00pm "In celebration of Father’s Day, The Cinefamily presents one of Chaplin’s most moving and beloved films. The Tramp adopts an abandoned baby he discovers in an alley, and raises him to become his sidekick in a variety of schemes and cons. A moving and hilarious film about paternal love, or as Chaplin’s first title says, “A picture with a smile, and perhaps a tear...” Children under 18 get in half price to this special “kiddie” matinee." Make Music Pasadena - A Fête de la Musique Event Sunday, June 21, times vary "Make Music Pasadena is a FREE musical celebration throughout Pasadena. Make Music Pasadena takes place on World Music Day, the Summer Solstice, Sunday, June 21, 2009. On that day, sidewalks, parks, courtyards, alleys, building lobbies and other unconventional performance spaces will become spontaneous musical stages and social gathering places. Amateur musicians will bring their musical talents to the streets of Pasadena and perform to new crowds. All performances are free and open to the public." Father's Day at Kidspace Saturday & Sunday, June 20-21, 10am - 3pm "Kids ages 3 and up can celebrate dad by brewing their own root beer, getting up close and personal with a mini Mars rover, and tie-dying– that is, dying a special tie just for dad! Also enjoy a tasty BBQ menu at the Nestle Cafe. Activity schedule will be posted at the Museum entrance." Los Encinos Living History Day Sunday June 21, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM "Music, blacksmith, children's activities from 1870s Southern California."  Site and Contents (c) Mommy Adventure Club 2007-2009. All rights reserved. blog comments powered by Disqus |
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