When an invitation arrived for our family to go caroling with a group of revelers in the neighborhood this holiday, my heart surged. Traipsing door-to-door, belting out “The Little Drummer Boy” under the stars with family and friends, satisfies …
Miss Peregrine is Home Grown
The story behind the novel's conception has a nice Southern California slant and the Tim Burton-directed film comes out this weekend.
For the Love of Baseball – Sports Museum of LA Opens to the Public & Chasing Dreams at the Skirball
Does your family bleed Dodger Blue? Or do you root for a team from your hometown? Either way, a trip to Dodger Stadium is a summer must. But to go deeper into the history of the game, check out two …
REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival 2016
The 11th annual REDCAT International Children's Film Festival is spread out across three weekends and showcases an adventurous array of short films that are easily digested by even the smallest in your crew. Each hour-long program costs $5 and features films, organized by topic and age, by acclaimed filmmakers and up-and-coming auteurs from around the globe in both live action and animation.
Dodger Blue: Becoming a Fan
Honestly, I was never a baseball fan until my nine-year old son dragged me into the sport – and I mean, kicking and screaming. I learned to love Little League because he was out there playing, but going to a …
Things to Do With Kids in LA: Explore Leimert Park Plaza
Filmmaker John Singleton once described his neighborhood, Leimert Park, as “the black Greenwich Village,” an apt characterization of a place that is the heart of Los Angeles’ contemporary African American arts and culture scene. Located between USC and Baldwin Hills, …
Kidspace Greenhouse is Open Through the Summer!
Nature once again takes center stage at Kidspace Museum in Pasadena. A few weeks ago, Kidspace opened its latest exhibit called the Greenhouse. In keeping with the overall feel of museum, the Greenhouse is learning-oriented, tactile, interactive, and fun.…
2 Great Shows for Kids this March
Get to know The Broad Stage
The Broad is a beautiful space in Santa Monica that has diverse programming for all ages and two great shows for young audiences this month. We love performances that get kids out of their …
Can HopSkipDrive Change Your Life?
Sometimes the simple physics of parenting are against us – and for many, that happens when kids start afternoon activities. You can add one karate class here and one soccer practice there for one child in a week, but add …
