ALL WEEKEND

Animated Treasures: 30 Years Of Studio Ghibli - Santa Monica
The Aero shows family matinees of two Hayao Miyazaki favorites: Kiki’s Delivery Service on Saturday and My Neighbor Totoro on Sunday.

Long Beach BBQ Festival - Long Beach
I want my baby back, baby back……BBQ chefs from around the country gather to grill ribs, chicken, sausage, pulled pork, and other succulent delicacies.

Harry Potter Hamlet - Culver City
Last chance to catch this free magical production of Hamlet in Media Park before Harry puts on his cloak of invisibility and disappears into the wilds of Culver City.

Fiesta La Ballona - Culver City
The fun is in Veteran's Park this weekend, for the annual Fiesta La Ballona, featuring outdoor concerts, carnival rides, a petting zoo, K-9 demonstrations, and pony rides all weekend long.

Frozen Sing-a-long (PG) - Hollywood
Your kid knows all the words. You know all the words. Time to let them go. Frozen screens at the El Capitan in a sing-a-long version.

Free Shows: Dorothy's Adventures in Oz - Santa Monica
Follow the yellow brick road to free shows of Santa Monica Playhouse’s musical comedy.

Explore the fabulous 50s with Maryellen - Fairfax
Kids can discover the 1950s with the new BeForever character Maryellen Larkin at the American Girl Store at the Grove.

Family Amphitheater Performances - West LA
The Skirball’s family performances feature Nathalia Palis and the Discovery Crew on Saturday and The Show Ponies on Sunday.

Kiddee Matinees - Hollywood
A young prince finds himself on a quest for a magical rose so he can win a young princess’ hand in marriage, in the 1979 classic Arabian Adventure.

Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival 2015 - Griffith Park
Parting is such sweet sorrow….say goodbye to the free Shakespeare in Griffith Park after this weekend.
 
SATURDAY AUGUST 29

Los Angeles' Birthday Celebration  - Downtown
Happy Birthday, Los Angeles! Olvera Street celebrates with historic re-enactments, artisan demonstrations and cake!

168 Kids - Downtown
The faith-based 168 Film Festival offers a kids' program on Saturday, with short films that that center on family and children, kid stars from film and TV, games and a photo op.

Up Close and Messy: Light the Moon, Chinese Lantern Creations - Arcadia
The Gilb Museum sheds a little light on some lantern making techniques.

Saturday Morning Concerts - Santa Monica
Singer, songwriter, musician, performer, artist, and puppeteer Todd McHatton entertains at  Books and Cookies.
 
Saturday Morning Stories and More -West LA
Erica Silverman reads her new easy reader series Lana’s World at Children's Book World.

 Rhythm & Joy Festival - Woodland Hills
The Rhythm and Joy Festival is a soulful celebration of the impact of music as a catalyst for change.

Cardboard Yacht Regatta - Santa Monica
People race in home-made cardboard creations at the Annenberg Community Beach House.

Family Movie Night: Robin Hood - San Marino
Disney’s animated version of Robin Hood screens in Nottingham Forest The Huntington Library.

Marina Del Rey Free Movie Nights - Marina del Rey
Screen it again, Sam:  Casablanca  screens at Burton W. Chace Park.

Cinemalibu - Malibu
See how it all began as Woody meets Buzz in Toy Story at Malibu Bluffs Park.

Movies in the Park: Pacific Palisades - Pacific Palisades
Or you can skip to the end, (and the daycare center) with Toy Story 3 at Palisades Recreation Center.
 
SUNDAY AUGUST 30

$10 Music & Art Lesson Day - Santa Monica & Pasadena - Santa Monica & Pasadena
Green Brooms Music Academy offers a special day of $10 private music lessons at both its Santa Monica and South Pasadena locations. I’ve always wanted to learn the trombone…

Marzo's Variety Show for Kids - Hollywood
August’s line-up for the kid’s variety show includes magic from Wacko, music by Jennifer Paskow, plus the fast-paced, original, very silly Rusty, (he’s from New Zealand!)
 
Kids Koncerts at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum -Topanga
David Tobocman sings high-energy songs about the excitement of growing up.

Festival! Celebrating Grandes Maestros Closing Weeks - Exposition Park
The Grandes Maestros exhibit at NHM is closing in September, but not without one last hurrah.  Celebrate with Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

16th Annual Elvis Festival, "Burning Love" - Costa Mesa
Orange County Market Place celebrates Elvis, with three stages of Elvis tribute artists, fan club activities, a King of Cadillacs Car Show, Elvis karaoke and lip sync contests, King of Sundaes Ice Cream Eating Contest and memorabilia.

826LA@Hammer:The Places We Have Been: Journaling Your Travels – Westwood
Kids try their hands at journaling and travel writing,   sharing the sights, sounds, and smells of the places they have been.

Kids Run the Bases - Dodgers Home Game - Echo Park
Dodgers play the Cubs, kids run the bases, and everyone in attendance gets headphones.  

Family Jam: Strut Your Stuff: Flamenco For Families -Westwood
Families can stomp, clap, and strike a pose as they learn the basics of Flamenco at the Fowler Museum.

Stories in the Afternoon - Pasadena
Ganesha is a Hindu god with the head of an elephant. He also has a sweet tooth, as kids will learn with story and crafts at the Norton Simon Museum.

Free Vegan Soft Serve - Larchmont
Erin McKenna's Bakery NYC (the gluten-free, vegan bakery formerly known as Babycakes NYC) celebrates its 10^th anniversary with a free mini vegan soft serve for all!

Jazz on the Lawn - Santa Monica
Brasil Brazil  delivers the fervor, enthusiasm and excitement of popular Brazilian music with a variety of styles, rhythms and faces of this colorful and tropical culture, for the final concert of the season at Stewart Street Park.

Free Mexican Folk Dance JAM Session & Concert Night at San Fernando Recreation Park - San Fernando
Celebrate the City of San Fernando’s birthday with the vibrant music and dance of Veracruz.

Concerts on the Green -Woodland Hills
I want to rock and roll all night, with KISS tribute band Mr. Speed, (and opening act Wanted, a replication of the music of Bon Jovi).
           

As always, there are many more activities listed on our Event Calendar, and if you didn't receive this info as a newsletter, you should sign up for our weekly events updates. Whatever you choose to do this weekend, we hope you have a terrific time!