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Blossom HuntÂ
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 1-May 31. The Garden burst to life in an explosion of colors. Grab a map and search on foot for beautiful...
03/01/2020 - 05/31/2020: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The LOH Down on Science - Pandemic Edition
THE LOH DOWN ON SCIENCE is launching a limited radio/podcast series called THE LOH DOWN ON SCIENCE: SPECIAL PANDEMIC EDITION on April 22 for eight...
04/22/2020 - 06/17/2020: All Day
Thank Your Neighbors with PBS Kids
Fred Rogers told us that when things are scary, we should look for the helpers. And as we face a global pandemic, our families are...
05/05/2020 - 05/31/2020: All Day
Dav Pilkey Paints + Baby Frogs
Dav Pilkey is back with another pair of short drawing tutorials and cheerful messages. It's sort of the brand for the author and illustrator of...
05/08/2020 - 05/19/2020: All Day
Jason Reynolds - A Book Cover for Your Life
Jason Reynolds, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, is back with another weekly writing challenge. This time? Create a book cover. Any book cover....
05/12/2020 - 05/21/2020: All Day
Tour L.A. County Fire Station 125 Virtually
With County buildings currently closed to the public to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the LACoFD has released a virtual tour of Fire Station 125...
05/12/2020 - 05/31/2020: All Day
How to Draw a Minion Tutorial
Enjoy a fun free drawing lesson to inspire kids while they’re home from school. Join Illumination’s Chris Meledandri (Founder & CEO) and Brad Ableson (Co-Director of...
05/13/2020 - 05/19/2020: All Day
Young Inventor Challenge
Kids ages 6-18 can turn their very own idea for a toy or game into a concept that could actually end up being sold at...
05/13/2020 - 06/15/2020: 12:00 am
L.A. County Arboretum Open for Visits
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia, CAAll paths, the gift shop and cafe are closed, but the main road is open for walking so that visitors can see the peacocks and...
05/13/2020 - 06/30/2020: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Underwood Family Farms Open for Pick-Your-Own
Underwood Family Farms (Moorpark location), Moorpark, CaliforniaUnderwood Family Farms has opened the fields at its Moorpark and Somis farms for pick your own. With plenty of fresh air and wide-open space,...
05/13/2020 - 06/30/2020: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Coloring Pages from the Library of Congress
Break out your crayons, markers, colored pens and pencils! The Library of Congress has adapted these coloring pages from its collections, for you to color...
05/15/2020 - 05/31/2020: All Day
Craft at Home - Printing With Leaves
The best part of this project from the Craft Contemporary is going outside. Take a walk to collect your leaves - all shapes and sizes...
05/15/2020 - 05/31/2020: All Day
Japan House Drawing Class - Simple Smiley Face
MinoMiyabi introduces the basic principles of drawing and character design through one of the symbols we’re all familiar with – the classic smiley face. He’ll...
05/15/2020 - 05/22/2020: All Day
Spiky, Hairy Shiny: Insects of L.A. Exhibit
The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County is launching its first-ever online exhibition, a kid-friendly selection of insect macrographs pulled from NHMLAC’s groundbreaking Biodiversity Science: City and Nature...
05/15/2020 - 06/30/2020: All Day
826LA Writing Workshop - Discovered: A Time Capsule from 2076
A Time Capsule from 2076: A glitch in time travel has resulted in a box buried 56 years in the future being unearthed today. Help...
05/17/2020 - 05/23/2020: 12:00 am
X-STEM All Access Festival
The USA Science & Engineering Festival is offering its popular X-STEM Symposium in a virtual format. The livestream event May 13-15 and May 18-19 is...
05/18/2020 - 05/19/2020: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Bob Baker Marionette Theatre Ice Cream Raffle
Sharpen your colored pencils and dust off your crayon boxes… we’ve got a coloring contest coming your way! Bob Baker Marionette Theatre is giving away...
05/19/2020 - 05/31/2020: All Day
Color the Tiger Twins
Meet Kajal and Kipling, the EMT tiger twins of the PPE Pals! This paramedic pair from the PPE Pals collection by Guy Gilchrist is reminding...
05/19/2020 - 05/23/2020: All Day
Help the Natural History Museum Study Alligator Lizards in Your Backyard
With days getting longer and temperatures increasing, we are entering alligator lizard mating season, and The Natural History Museum needs your help to study their...
05/19/2020: All Day
Thomas & Friends Storytime Podcast
Kids can to tune in and listen to a podcast created just for them featuring new Thomas & Friends stories. There will be 46 stories...
05/19/2020: All Day
Blue's Clues & You Virtual Playdate
Preschoolers can sing, play, move and learn with Josh and Blue in all-new ways from the comfort of their own homes. The 10-minute playdates are...
05/19/2020: 6:00 am - 6:15 am
Momleta 30-minute Virtual Boot Camp for Moms
These classes from Momleta (formerly Baby Boot Camp) are live on Zoom and recorded on the Momleta YouTube channel. The boot-camp-style classes are taught by...
05/19/2020: 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Little Owls Reading Nest
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada-Flintridge, CAOn Tuesday mornings, little one can listen to a lovely nature-related story at the giant nest in Descanso's Nature's Table. Ages 2 and older.
05/19/2020: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
L.A. Library Story Time with Miss Lauren
Join Miss Lauren for storytime at home via Studio City Library's Instagram Live every weekday at 11 a.m. Miss Lauren will present a book, interactive songs...
05/19/2020: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Popsicle Virtual Recess
This series of interactive Instagram livestreams, tutorials, storytelling and crafts will inspire families to get creative and play at home. Popsicle has partnered with top...
05/19/2020: 11:00 am - 11:30 am