1. Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade - Monday
Most weeks don't kick off with a parade, but this week does, so why not enjoy it? There are other Memorial Day parades, but we're recommending the one that's marching through Canoga Park for its 25th year and culminates in an antique car show. The parade steps off at 11am.

2. Little Nature Explorers - Tuesday
Franklin Canyon's Nature Center offers one of its periodic programs for toddlers and preschoolers, inviting parents with little ones to enjoy a storytime in the woods with a ranger program.

3. Circus Vargas - Wednesday
The traveling circus that features only extraordinary feats by people (and none by animals) sets up its tents in Woodland Hills, with shows through June 2. Circus Vargas is a lower key circus than its bigger name competition, which for many families is a selling point. Plain old wholesome circus fun.

4. Free Screening of Space Racers - Thursday
The California Science Center hosts a behind-the-scenes look at a new KCET animated show, Space Racers, that introduces preschoolers to the thrills of space travel. Kids can learn how NASA helped with the creation of the series as well as getting a preview screening.

5. Special Grunion Fish-tival - Friday
The Cabrillo Aquarium in San Pedro does a wonderful family-friendly grunion run that surpasses any other local grunion program. A few times each season, the aquarium ups the ante and surpasses its own wonderful program with an even bigger evening fish celebration than usual; this week is one of those times.

Looking for more ideas? Then you need look no farther than our events calendar, which has plenty more ideas for a fun-filled week.