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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Los Angeles This Weekend
Thursday, Feb. 12 -- Monday, Feb. 16
Looking for events and activities in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of the best things to add to your list this weekend.
Best Things To Do This Weekend in and Near Los Angeles
Lady and the Tramp (G)
El Capitan Theatre Hollywood
Opens Thursday, February 12
When a classy Cocker Spaniel falls for a mutt from the wrong side of the tracks, the result is a classic cinematic romance. Audiences can fall in love all over again as Lady and the Tramp returns to the big screen for an exclusive Valentine's engagement at the El Capitan Theatre. Website
LA County Parks Lunar New Year
Multiple locations - FREE
Starting Thursday, February 12
Dozens of parks are hosting free events across the city to welcome the Year of the Horse at a Lunar New Year festival. Find a park near you for arts and crafts, traditional snacks, demonstrations of Asian heritage and culture, and vibrant performances like lion and dragon dances. Website
Sensory-Friendly Saturday (Grammy Museum)
DTLA
Saturday, February 14
The GRAMMY Museum offers a sensory-friendly morning designed for patrons of all ages and abilities and their families. Programming features less crowding, quieter sound levels, lower lighting, and free admission to the GRAMMY Museum. Website
Family Valentine’s Celebration at Gilchrist Farm
Santa Clarita
Saturday & Sunday, February 14 & 15
Celebrate love at the farm with family Valentine activities. Love-ly additions to the usual farm activities include Valentine-themed crafts, pioneer arts, plus animal activities: pet & pose with the pigs, goats, cows, horses & ponies, brush a pony, feed the ducks, and meet the tortoises! Website
Mardi Gras at the Original Farmers Market
Mid-City - FREE
Saturday, Sunday & Tuesday, February 14, 15 & 17
The market gets decked out in purple, green, and gold for LA's most family-friendly community Mardi Gras celebration. Top attractions: the Mutti Gras Pet Parade & Costume Contest, New Orleans beignets, jambalaya, and gumbo - as well as Zydeco and Blues bands. Website
Big Sunday Valentinemania
Big Sunday HQ, Hollywood - FREE
Sunday, February 14
Feel the love! Big Sunday hosts its third Valentinemania at its headquarters. At this party, guests make cards and goodie bags to be distributed to nice folks all over town. Plus, snacks. Website
UCLA Bruins Womens Gymnastics Home Meets
Westwood
Sunday, February 14
Get ready to go for the gold! UCLA Women's Gymnastics home meets are held at Pauley Pavilion - it's an awesome chance for kids to see future (and sometimes even current) Olympic athletes in person for very little money! Website
Studio Ghibli's Ponyo Exhibition
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Mid-City
Opens Sunday, February 14
Ponyo tells the tale of a magical goldfish and her friendship with a human child. It's also the favorite Ghibli film of many of the kids I know. The new exhibition includes over 100 materials including art boards, posters, a Studio Ghibli animation desk, and original hand drawings by Hayao Miyazaki. There are screenings and family workshops, too. Website
Corgi Racing at Santa Anita Park
Arcadia - FREE
Sunday, February 15
The cutest Corgis in California compete against each other in these fluff-filled races at Santa Anita Park. Corgis can come watch, too! Website
Lunar New Year at Pretend City Children's Museum
Arcadia
Sunday, February 15
Welcome to the Year of the Horse! Pretend City celebrates the Lunar New Year with colorful traditions, cultural stories, and fun for the whole family. Website
Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Multiple locations - FREE
Monday, February 16
It's Presidents Day, which means all national parks in the United States are open to the public with no admission fee. Yay! Website
Presidents Day Commemoration (Reagan Library)
Simi Valley - FREE
Monday, February 16
Guests can mingle with the Founding Fathers—and First Ladies—during the 32nd annual Presidents Day Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum. The celebration offers fun for the whole family, featuring presidential and first lady look-alikes, live musical entertainment by the Justin Honsinger band and the Los Angeles Police Concert Band, as well as crafts and storytelling. Website