1. Read Across America – Monday
Barnes and Noble at the Grove (as well as other participating locations) celebrates reading on Monday with a free story time dedicated to Dr. Seuss and a visit from the Cat in the Hat.
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2. National Pancake Day – Tuesday
IHOP is giving away a free short stack of pancakes. All the restaurant asks in return is that you consider donating what you might have spent on those pancakes to your local hospital through Children’s Miracle Network.
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3. IKAR Purim Carnival – Wednesday
Purim is kind of like Jewish Mardi Gras, and next weekend LA is alive with Purim carnivals. The actual holiday falls mid-week, though, so a couple of places are throwing their parties on Wednesday. The IKAR kids' carnival is free and followed by a retelling of the story behind the holiday.
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4. Free Day at the Huntington – Thursday
The Huntington is a perfect museum for kids. While the galleries are perhaps a bit stuffy for the youngsters, they usually enjoy a glance at Pinkie and the Blue Boy. Meanwhile, the grounds, including a fairly new interactive children’s garden, are a great place to frolic. Free tickets must be reserved in advance.
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5. Abilities Expo – Friday
Designed for both adults and kids with disabilities, this is a great place to see the limitless possibilities for those who may at first appear to have limitations. The event includes appropriate art and physical activities as well as workshops on service dogs and apps for special needs students.
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There are always plenty more activities on our daily events calendar and in our monthly GoList. And if you don't receive our newsletters full of suggestions for family fun, you really should subscribe!