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This Week's Picks: Labor, Lego and Surf's Up! September 1-5

8/31/14 - By Jacqueline Stansbury

What? The kids just got used to being back at school and then they got a three day weekend! For others, this will be the first week of school after a leisurely summer. Either way, the kids at home still need something to do, and Mommy Poppins has a few ideas. Reading about dinosaurs at the library is fun, but seeing life sized ones in action is super cool. And for budding master builders this is the week to get to the Lego store for a free mini model. Speaking of free, it’s the first week of the month, so be on the lookout for no charge opportunities.

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1. African Art and Music Festival– Monday
Enjoy a relaxing Labor Day at Leimert Park Village where this family friendly festival offers music, food, a fashion and beauty expo, and activities for kids ages 4-12.

2. Mini Model Build - Tuesday
Head to the Lego store for the one time of the month when the bricks are free. August the giveaway was monkeys. September it’s a racing plane. While supplies last.

3. Craft and Folk Art Museum– Wednesday
Across the street from LACMA, this museum dedicated to folk arts and crafts is free the first Wednesday of the month.

4. Walking With Dinosaurs – Thursday
Take a trip to Jurassic Park at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Marvel at the spectacle of these giant prehistoric creatures in a reenactment of life in the dinosaur age.

5. Malibu Surfing Association MSA Classic – Friday
250 surfers from around the world compete in this invitation only event. Viewing is free.

And if you're turning your focus to after-school classes once Labor Day is behind us, be sure to take a gander at our Classes Guide!