Weekend Event @ GotKids.info - Los Angeles/Orange counties

Friday Aug 25
Fiesta La Ballona
Two stages of 11, carnival rides and games, vendors, a petting zoo and
pony rides
The Mysterious Bog People
Mummy fans, in particular, should enjoy viewing six bog people, who
lived in the Mesolithic Period (almost 12,000 years ago) and whose
bodies were preserved by the unique properties of the bog environment.
Pavilion of Wings
Families can enter an open (but enclosed) garden environment where more
than 30 species of butterflies flutter around.
CINDERELLA
The single most requested Santa Monica Playhouse Family Theatre musical
on three continents and voted Playhouse audience favorite for the
eleventh year in a row, CINDERELLA, a delightfully romantic original
classic, featuring handsome prince, zany fairy godmother, silly
stepsisters, a zealously well-meaning stepmother and ~an enchanting
Cinderella!~ (L.A. Times) returns to the Playhouse stage with new
songs, new scenes and a new look for six weeks only as a summer time
6:00 pm show.
Friday Late Nights
Join us on a Friday evening this summer when the entire Aquarium,
except Lorikeet Forest, will be open until 9:00 p.m. Explore the
Aquarium after hours. Purchase drinks or dinner at Café Scuba, or shop
late at Pacific Collections.

Saturday Aug 26
BACK TO SCHOOL BOOK BINDING
Bind and decorate a fancy book to use as a journal, storybook, picture
book or notebook.
Building Stories Magic Show
Magician Tony Daniels makes books come to life
Charity and the JAMband (Garden Concert for Kids)
Charity and the JAMband play an infectious concoction of funk, rock,
and bluegrass that gets the whole family up and dancing. Their
award-winning songs take the listener on a joyful sound-and-motion
adventure that celebrates early childhood and all of its magic.
Nature By Kayak
The birds and wildlife of Upper Newport Bay are special to kayakers
year 'round.
Art Adventures for Families
Our one-hour tours for children (ages 5 and up) and adults to enjoy
together feature a fun, activity-filled visit to the galleries.

Sunday Aug 27
Kids in the Courtyard Peace Doves
Transform recycled plastic bags into soaring symbols of peace that will
take to the air to spread your message of tolerance and compassion
Family Playhouse Make A Wish
Discover the game of chien tung and then create your own game of
fortune
Family Creation Station
Join your children in an outdoor, drop-in workshop designed to
exercise the imagination.
Art Adventures for Families
Our one-hour tours for children (ages 5 and up) and adults to enjoy
together feature a fun, activity-filled visit to the galleries.
Charity and the JAMband (Garden Concert for Kids)
Charity and the JAMband play an infectious concoction of funk, rock,
and bluegrass that gets the whole family up and dancing. Their
award-winning songs take the listener on a joyful sound-and-motion
adventure that celebrates early childhood and all of its magic.


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