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Give Local Gifts That Keep On Giving

by Kim Tracy Prince

December 16, 2008

Instead of another molded plastic toy from China, why not give your friends' kids a membership to a local activity? It's a gift of memories and time, and the parents will enjoy it too. Better yet, you don't have to go anywhere to buy them, because they can be purchased online. Museum Memberships: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County : One year membership for 2 adults and  Read more...

October 10 Weekend Roundup

by Kim Tracy Prince

October 10, 2008

Okay so last weekend I guess the planners were right: it DID cool down a lot! Here's hoping this coming weekend treats us just as nicely. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Festival - standard carnival, but in October! All weekend. Sunday - Taste of Encino - local businesses come out to represent, lots of food involved. There will be attractions for kids, not to mention tasty treats.  Read more...

Weekend roundup - sep 27&28

by Kim Tracy Prince

September 26, 2008

Our family is off on another 5-hour roadtrip starting today. We're headed up to the Mono Lakes area near Mammoth. I've never been there, but friends say it's beautiful, and tomorrow is Free Fishing Day, meaning you don't have to buy the $38 fishing license that is usually required to snag some trout. We still haven't been brave enough to try camping, and this weekend has not ended  Read more...

Walking with dinosaurs: ticket giveaway!

by Kim Tracy Prince

September 04, 2008

UPDATE: THE WINNER OF THE TICKETS IS RICK P. OF SANTA CLARITA who will be bringing his 7-year-old son to the show for his birthday! Thanks to all who played. You have the books, the videos, the giant posters that identify all the known species. Your kid won't stop talking about them. Be a hero and take him or her to see them, live! Walking With Dinosaurs, The Live Experience , is an  Read more...

Seize the Day: Top 99 Things To Do in Los Angeles Before Your Kids Grow Up

by Kim Tracy Prince

May 29, 2008

They keep wanting to be fed, so they keep growing, despite your wish that they stay babies forever. And while the hours between naptime and bedtime seem to draaaag...the months pass so quickly you find yourself saying "how did he get to be five years old already?" Don't waste the chance to see city through your children's eyes while they're still children. Be a tourist in your own town. I'll  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in greater los angeles

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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