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Weekday Event Picks for LA Kids: Free Art, Cowboys, & Comics, March 9-13

3/8/15 - By Jacqueline Stansbury

The first thing to know about this week is that there are still three more days of half priced coffee to enjoy at Peet’s. Get caffeinated and get going through Wednesday, March 11. The Autry is free on Tuesday and is just across the street from Griffith Park. Start the day with some wild west history and then head outside to play cowboys on the pony rides. If our glorious weather continues, a trip to one of Sierra Madre’s hiking trails in the morning could conclude with some gentle reading time with an appreciative rescue dog at the library. End the week museum hopping in Pasadena. Free art and free transportation.

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1. Critters and Kids: Fabulous Flamingos – Monday
Rumor has it that flamingos are pink because they eat shrimp. Find out for sure at the L.A. Zoo, as this week’s critter is the flamingo.
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2. Free Day at the Autry – Tuesday
The Autry covers all facets of our western heritage and has several interactive activities that are fun for kids. Current exhibits include: Masters of the American West, Floral Journey: Native North American Beadwork, and Kim Stringfellow’s Jackrabbit Homestead.
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3. Let’s Make Comics – Wednesday
The creative kids club at the Santa Monica Library’s main branch invites children ages 6-12 to make their own one page comics with artist Javier Hernandez.
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4. Barks and Books – Thursday
Nestled in the foothills, Sierra Madre is a lovely village to visit. For locals or those close by, this is a great library activity for kids who love dogs.
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5. ArtNight – Friday
A semi-annual event in Pasadena, ArtNight is a family evening when select museums including the Norton Simon and Kidspace offer free admission and multiple artistic activities including music, dance, puppetry, and yarn bombing. Shuttle service is provided to help families museum hop.
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