Weekday Event Picks for LA Kids: Earth Day Plants, Primates, and Pets! April 20-24

4/20/15 - By Jacqueline Stansbury

Walk off last week's no-cost desserts at The Arboretum or Descanso Gardens, both of which have free days this Tuesday. A nature promenade is also a good way to celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22.

Pottery Barn Kids has a craft and story, and Disney’s latest nature film, Monkey Kingdom, screens all week at the El Capitan. The theater itself is magnificent, and the Wildlife Learning Center brings live exotic animals for the pre-show. Teens will also want to hit El Capitan this week for the Ultimate Marvel Marathon, though tickets are steep and it is a school night. On Wednesday, when we wish our planet (and my husband) a happy birthday, why not give pause to our local concern and review ways to reduce water usage during the drought?

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1. Ultimate Marvel Marathon – Monday
Nerdist Industries screens all eleven features in the Marvel Universe. Costume contests, a commemorative event credential, and souvenir metal popcorn tubs all add to the fun.
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2. Plant It for the Planet – Tuesday
Pottery Barn Kids celebrates the earth a day early with a craft and story time. Kids can decorate a biodegradable flower pot, plant seeds and learn about the importance of pollination.
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3. Tongva After Dark – Wednesday
Santa Monica’s newest park embraces the culture of India with Bollywood style dancing and drumming led by Achinta McDaniel, director of Blue 13, a contemporary Indian dance company.
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4.Disneynature’s Monkey Kingdom – Thursday
Disney’s nature documentaries are spectacularly filmed and usually have a story hook that is relatable to children. In this one, Mama Monkey Maya (say that three times) must protect her son Kip and preserve the family’s home at Castle Rock. There is a pre-show with live animals before the movie.
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5. Habitats for Animal Friends – Friday
Kidspace in Pasadena hosts a series of events in the Nature Exchange about caring for pets. This week’s topic: Frogs and Toads.
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There are always plenty more activities in our Event Calendar and in our monthly GoList. And if you don’t receive our newsletters full of suggestions for family fun, you really should subscribe…it’s free!