ALL WEEKEND

Mary Poppins Sing-A-Long (G) - Hollywood
A spoonful of sugar may help the medicine go down, but nothing will ease the pain of missing the last weekend of the Mary Poppins sing-a-long at El Capitan.

Cirque du Soleil - TOTEM - Santa Monica
Totem: the evolution of a- ma-zing.  You may quote me on that. (Or read our parent review).

Opening Weekend of Animal Grossology Exhibit - Santa Ana
Vomit. Slime. Poop.  And this time, it’s not all coming out of your kid!

Zoodiac - Griffith Park
It’s Year of the Horse; learn about horses and related animals at the L.A. Zoo.  What related animals, you say? How about the Zebra, Rhino, and Tapir!
 
Festival of Human Abilities  - Long Beach
The Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates the talents of people with various physical challenges.

Last Weekends of the Month at the Skirball  - West LA
Visitors to the Skirball can help those in need of shelter, with hands-on activities from Habitat for Humanity.
 
Monterey Park Chinese New Year Festival - Monterey Park
New Year festivities in Downtown Monterey Park include firecrackers, a traditional Chinese Lion Dance, and a Dragon Dance, as well as Chinese folk songs, dances, and martial arts demonstrations.

Chinese Cultural Arts Celebration - San Marino
Artisans and performers from China introduce Huntington visitors to the cultural arts of China.

SATURDAY JANUARY 25

Children's Grammy Award Nominee Concert - Santa Monica
All of this year’s Grammy nominees in the children’s category play a special concert at New Roads School.

Museums Free-For-All - Multiple Venues
Culture on the cheap? Priceless! Select museums all across the Southland let families in for FREE this Saturday.

Saturday Morning Concerts at Books and Cookies - Santa Monica
Mista Cookie Jar entertains the kids at Books and Cookies.
 
FOX's MasterChef Junior Open Casting Call in Los Angeles - Westchester
Got a kid who’s a kitchen whiz? Master Chef Junior is auditioning at the Radisson LAX.

Andrew & Polly Mini-Concert - West LA
Children's Book World regulars Andrew & Polly perform friendly, engaging music for children of all ages.

Lake Forest Snow Day - Lake Forest
The whole family can go sledding at Pittsford Park during the annual day of snow play.

Snow Day - Fullerton
Fullerton's Brea Dam Park offers another snowy option, with three 75-foot snow runs and separate play areas for kids under 5.
 
Mythical Playground: Brazilian Myths and Culture - Santa Monica
Blame it on the Bossa Nova. The music of Brazil is explored through the story of a Native American boy, a European girl, and the girl’s African caretaker.

TSFY: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons - Downtown
Want your SoCal kids to experience all four seasons? Send ‘em to Walt Disney Concert Hall to hear Vivaldi’s symphonic version.

Celebrate Chinese New Year - Redondo Beach
The South Bay Galleria celebrates Chinese New Year with free crafts and entertainment.
 
FIGat7th Kids Club - Downtown
Kids can welcome the New Year by decorating a good luck horseshoe or horse ornament.
 
Talking Drums - Downtown
Emmy-award winning actress and professional storyteller Ina Buckner-Barnette presents participatory story, song, and movement fun with African and African American folktales.
 
Monster Jam - Anaheim
Monster trucks smash, crash, and battle their way through Angel Stadium. 
 
SUNDAY JANUARY 26
 
Whale Fiesta -  San Pedro
You’re in for a whale of a time (sorry!) at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, as it celebrates whale-watching season with puppet shows, origami, make your own scrimshaw, expert speakers, and music. Creative urges can be satisfied constructing a whale out of duct tape or sand.

Little Stars, A Two-for-One Workshop for Mamas and Starlets - West LA
Got a star in the making? Parents can learn the ins and outs of the business, then kids can take a mini acting class. 

Family Flicks: Rivers and Tides - Westwood
This month’s free family movie looks at Scottish artist Andy Goldworthy, who makes outdoor sculptures out of found natural objects such as leaves, rocks, and ice.
 
Autry Explorers - Griffith Park
This month families are invited to participate in lively dance games with a global beat.
 
Hammer Kids: Animal Dream Theater - Westwood
Kids write and perform dream-like puppet plays in a free workshop at the Hammer Museum.
 
Westside Jewish Community Center's Annual Tu B'Shevat Festival - West LA
Westside Jewish Community Center celebrates the “birthday of the trees” with food, games, tree planting, family art, entertainment, moon bounce, petting zoo, and pony rides.
 
Stunt Dog Experience  - Long Beach
Stunt dogs amaze with Frisbee catching, pole weaving, high jumping, and even a doggie triathalon.
 
Family Jam: Drum up the Sun -Taiko - Westwood
The Fowler Museum drums up some Sunday fun with a Taiko performance and a drum-making workshop.
 
Pete the Cat visits Storytime - The Grove
Pete the Cat visits Barnes & Noble at the Grove for storytime. (Also at the Grove, the American Girl Store hosts a mother-daughter event, Just Mom and Me.)

Zimmer Sunday Family Programs - Mid-Wilshire
Lunar New Year festivities at the Zimmer include arts & crafts, folk games, and Lion Dancers.
 
As always, there are more activities listed on our daily events calendar, and if you don't already receive this post as a weekly email, you should totally subscribe. Whatever you choose to do this weekend, we hope you have a weekend of pure inspiration.