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FAMILY EVENTS & THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN LOS ANGELES
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POTTERY CLASSES FOR KIDS & ADULTS



3795 Boise Avenue, Mar Vista, CA 90066 (3 blocks west of Centinela, off Venice) 310-567-2708. - - Peach Tree Pottery classes, studio and gallery. If you've ever thought you'd like to try throwing a pot, this is a fun and relaxed place to try it out. Unleash your creativity, learn to throw a pot i ....

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Parks & Gardens in Midtown LA
08/20/2019
HEY GOOD LOOKIN. WHATCHA GOT COOKIN: OPEN HOUSE & COOK-OFF PARTY AT MAMA MARIA’S GARDEN



100 N Toluca St. Los Angeles, CA 90026 - - How’s about cooking something up for me! And cooking a delicious dish for everyone attending the great cook-off party at Mama Maria’s Garden at Vista Hermosa Park on August 10th at 10 am. We’ll be ....

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Recreation in Glendale
08/22/2019
BINGO UNDER THE STARS



889 Americana Way 3238224800 - $20 - The Americana at Brand’s summer classic is back! Experience Bingo Under the Stars, a rollicking party filled with fabulous prizes! $20 tickets include admission and food from Trattoria Amici, Bacari ....

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Music in San Gabriel Valley
08/22/2019
PRIVATE CAT RADIO! TO PERFORM AT MUSIC ON THE GREEN



1000 S. Fremont Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 626-300-5000 - Free - Private Cat Radio! returns to Music On The Green, the popular free outdoor Summer Concert Series hosted by The Alhambra. Drawing their inspiration from Gypsy-Jazz, as they call it, Private Cat Radio! ....

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Special Interest in Long Beach
06/17/2019 to 08/23/2019
GAMER CAMP

10% off - use promo code EYESPYLA

127 Lakewood Center Mall 562-582-1400 - $100/week - Looking for a unique kid’s summer camp? Safe social environment for gamers. Family friendly environment. Daily tournaments. Weekly champs and prizes. Play the hottest console and collectible card ga ....

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Recreation in Los Angeles
06/17/2019 to 08/23/2019
SWIMLA IS BACK! LA CITY OFFERS FREE OR AFFORDABLE SWIM LESSONS FOR KIDS



Find your LA City neighborhood pool and register. (323) 906-7953 - FREE or affordable swim lessons. Scholarships are available. Cost is not a barrier. - Stay cool in the pool this summer with SwimLA! As a City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks program, SwimLA offers FREE or affordable swim lessons for kids ages 4+. Choose from family- ....

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Tours & Excursions in Pasadena
08/24/2019
OLD PASADENA HISTORIC PUB CRAWL



Pasadena 626.411.6333 - 40$ for members and 45$ for non-members - Experience the history of a few famous 
and infamous Pasadena watering holes
 and haunts. This guided tour of Pasadena’s original downtown includes stops at a handful of pubs, distinctive for th ....

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Art in Midtown LA
08/24/2019
HOW MATTER, MATTERS: RECYCLED ART BUILDER SESSION AT MAMA MARIA'S GARDEN



100 N Toluca St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 - Free - Saving and appreciating our environment is something our outdoor school strives for. We’ll be pairing up with Trash for Teaching, a fabulous organization that promotes reusing and new using various ....

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Fundraisers in South Bay
08/24/2019
ENDLESS SUMMER BEACH PARTY



208 Yacht Club Way 3109701921 - Starting at $125 - Richstone is thrilled to host its annual ‘Endless Summer Beach Party’ on August 24th on the Beach at King Harbor! This celebration honors the many volunteers and donors who work tirelessly to make ....

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Dance in South Bay
08/24/2019
THE LIGHT



1 Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 - $15 - Inspired by “Keepers of the Flame”, an animated poem created by Peter and Paul Reynolds, “The Light” pays tribute to the torch burning in the hearts of children, as well as the inextinguishable l ....

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Community in Los Angeles
08/24/2019
MARUCHAN GOLD AIRSTREAM AT THE STREET FOOD CINEMA



7600 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036 2063881455 - ADVANCE TICKET INFO: Reserved Section - $19. General - $14. Children Reserved 6-12 - $11. Children General 6-12 - $6. Children 5 & Under - Free. DOOR INFO: Reserved Section - $23. General - $18. Children Reserved 6-12 - $12. Children General 6-12 - $7. Children 5 & Under - Free. - Come join Maruchan in welcoming GOLD, the new restaurant-quality ramen, at the branded Maruchan airstream at the Street Food Cinema for a chance to try the two signature flavors, Maruchan GOLD Soy Sa ....

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Museums in Los Angeles
08/24/2019
LETTERPRESS SURPLUS SALE & WAYZGOOSE CELEBRATION



315 W. Torrance Blvd. 3105157166 - Free - A 1926 steamroller printing large six foot posters in the parking lot will help the Printing Museum, Carson, kick off its annual LETTERPRESS WAYZGOOSE on Saturday, August 24th. This is guaranteed to ....

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Art in West LA
08/24/2019
MAR VISTA KIDS & CRAFTZ FESTIVAL



12006 Venice Blvd. 900066 310-390-3454 - FREE! - Join us for back-to-school fun the Mar Vista Branch Public Library and celebrate Mar Vista's rich lima bean heritage! Mar Vista Kids & Craftz's mission is to engage the children of Mar Vista with a f ....

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Music in Hollywood
08/24/2019
AWARD WINNING GREGG YOUNG & THE 2ND STREET STEEL DRUM BAND



6360 W. Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 562-433-4858 - FREE - Join multi-genre, award-winning Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Steel Drum Band playing at the iconic historic California Landmark, The Dome Arclight Entertainment Center in Hollywood Saturday, 8/24/19 ....

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Sporting Events in West LA
08/24/2019
ADIDAS STREETBALL CHALLENGE



7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 - FREE - In celebration of the reissue of the three stripes brand's cult-favored Streetball shoe, the brand is hosting an open-to-the-public game of 3-on-3. Winners of the challenge take home a $15k cash priz ....

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Performance in Santa Monica
08/25/2019
THE MAGICAL FAIRY ADVENTURE!



3101 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica 90405 818-324-6802 - $15.00 per person. Adult and Children's tickets are same price. - Come and join the fairies as they take you on a musical revue in this 2-person fairy show. A Faery Hunt will help you find the magic of imagination in this fun and gentle musical adventure that will ....

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Outdoor Markets in Orange County
08/25/2019
MARUCHAN GOLD AIRSTREAM AT THE OC NIGHT MARKET



88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 - $5.00 + $0.90 fee - Come join Maruchan in welcoming GOLD, the new restaurant-quality ramen, at the branded Maruchan airstream at the OC Night Market for a chance to try the two signature flavors, Maruchan GOLD Soy Sauce ....

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Special Interest in Los Angeles
08/25/2019
TOPANGA VINTAGE MARKET AT PIERCE COLLEGE

$1 off for Eyespyers

Victory Blvd at Mason Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91306 3104221844 - $4, kids <13 free, Vets free - "The Coolest Flea Market in California" is right here in Woodland Hills, according to House Beautiful. Come see! Topanga Vintage Market is always the 4th Sunday at Pierce College. One of LA's Top 5 f ....

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Art in Orange County
08/05/2019 to 08/26/2019
ART AND STORY TIME



650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 - - “Art and Story Time” is a weekly series for children 5 and under. Every Monday will feature a different book read aloud plus a hands-on art project. There may even be special surprise visits from i ....

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Community in South Bay
06/25/2019 to 08/27/2019
KIDS CLUB



22219 Marbella Ave 3103445618 - Free - Join us for Kids Club on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 6-7pm where the children will get to meet a live dinosaur! Kids Club is free for all children 12 years old & younger every last Tuesday of the mon ....

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Film in Other Places
07/17/2019 to 08/28/2019
PACIFIC CITY FOR SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE SURF THEATER



21010 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 930-2345 - Free - Join us at Pacific City for Summer Movie Nights at the Surf Theater! Grab your beach chair and blankets and join us Wednesday nights at 7pm. Plus don’t forget to swing by one of our tasty restaurant ....

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Classes & Seminars in Santa Monica
06/17/2019 to 08/30/2019
SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS & TEENS



2437 Main Street 3103920815 - $545 - ACTING CLASSES FOR KIDS IN LA AND SUMMER CAMPS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS Filmmaking & Acting Camp
Ages 13 - 17 years Shoot, act in, and edit your own film while discovering how movies are made. Learn th ....

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Amusement Parks & Arcades in Pasadena
07/06/2019 to 08/30/2019
FLASHBACK FRIDAYS SILENT DISCO DJ SETS ALL SUMMER!



41 Hugus Alley - FREE - For your lunchtime listening pleasure we’re serving up Flashback Fridays, a silent disco DJ party with DJs spinning the best of the 70s and 80s. Meet us in the One Colorado Courtyard from on Friday¨ ....

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Film in West LA
08/02/2019 to 08/30/2019
CINEMA UNDER THE STARS



1031 Broxton Ave 3104701812 - FREE - Cinema Under the Stars Free Summer Outdoor Movie Series! The Free Outdoor Family Friendly Summer Movie Series, Cinema Under The Stars, Is Back For The Fifth Year In A Row In The Heart Of Westwood Vil ....

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Community in Orange County
08/02/2019 to 08/30/2019
TGIF AT WESTDRIFT



1400 Parkview Ave, Manhattan Beach 90266 310-546-7511 - Free - TGIF – Start the weekend off on the right foot at the westdrift Manhattan Beach and come hang out in our backyard for some fun in the sun. 4pm – 7pm: Kick back and chill out with cool local craft b ....

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Classes & Seminars in Los Angeles
08/09/2019 to 08/30/2019
FREE FRIDAY CLASSES: ACTING FOR CAMERA



15517 Phoebe Ave, La Mirada, CA 90638 714.690.2900 - Free - Phantom Projects' Acting for Camera class is designed for students ages 12-17 who are new to being on-camera or who want to further develop their audition skills and confidence. This is a fun class i ....

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Outdoor Markets in Los Angeles
08/30/2019
MARUCHAN GOLD AIRSTREAM AT THE 626 NIGHT MARKET



285 Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 - Admission is $5 at the door and cash only. - Come join Maruchan in welcoming GOLD, the new restaurant-quality ramen, at the branded Maruchan airstream at the 626 Night Market for a chance to try the two signature flavors, Maruchan GOLD Soy Sauc ....

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Special Interest in Long Beach
05/28/2019 to 08/31/2019
POKEMON POWER DAYS TOURNAMENT



127 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood 90712 562-582-1400 - $5 admission - G O T T A C A T C H 'E M A L L Join us every Tuesday from 3-830pm for POKEMON GO and POKEMON THE CARD GAME! Raids and gym walkabouts begin at 3pm. Tournament begins at 5pm. ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Free b ....

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Music in South Bay
07/04/2019 to 08/31/2019
2019 SUMMER OF MUSIC FREE CONCERTS ON THE PIER



100 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 - FREE - The Redondo Pier Association is pleased to announce the 2019 Summer of Music Free Concerts on The Pier, July 4 - August 31, 2019. The free concert series kicks off on the 4th of July at 6:00 - 8:00 P ....

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Music in Pasadena
08/01/2019 to 08/31/2019
THURSDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT MUSIC AT ONE COLORADO



41 Hugus Alley - FREE - One Colorado’s bringing summer music back to the courtyard this August with our Thursday and Saturday Night music series. We’ve got bands that will make sure your bone shake and your feet move, wit ....

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