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Fun & Free Events This Weekend for LA Kids: Puppets & Spiderman Mar 31 - Apr 1

3/28/12 - By Toby B

Wow.  This has never happened before. We are sorry to report that there are no events this weekend. Not a one.  It was bound to happen sooner or later, the random intersection of timing and chance and …

APRIL FOOL’S!!!  Of course there are events this weekend. There are events up the wazoo (can we say that on a family-friendly site?). April is the month of Easter and Passover and Spring Break and Earth Day, and by gosh your basket will be full with fun, fascinating, and frequently free festivities. It’s time to emerge from our winter hibernation (hello, it rained last week!) and start enjoying all that Los Angeles has to offer.

For starters, how about a little camping?  Southern California offers a wealth of family campgrounds, and naturally we’ve got the list.

His big day may not be until next week, but the Easter Bunny is already in town, meeting his fans and posing for pictures. Mommy Poppins has peered into his datebook and marked down the best Easter Bunny appearances.

Is your holiday less about  jelly beans and more about matzoh? For those looking for Passover-approved bakery goods, we have the unleavened lowdown. (As a bonus, did you know that many Passover treats are gluten-free?)

Still looking for something to do? Can we recommend: Chris Burden's Metropolis II at LACMA? Museum of Flying at Santa Monica Airport?  Or any of our top picks for the coming weekend…

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Abilities Expo- Downtown
There’s a world of options out there for people living with disabilities. Abilities Expo is a weekend full of workshops, demonstrations, products and services, and just plain fun.

Star Wars Days Legoland - Carlsbad
This Star Wars celebration has a LEGO twist!  (Where else can you build an 8 foot LEGO Yoda?)

Easter Eggstravaganza   - Irvine
Fun activities at Irvine Park Railroad include rides on an Easter Train as well as hayrides, a moonbounce, and egg hunts.

America's Teaching Zoo Spring Spectacular - Moorpark
Moorpark College Teaching Zoo continues its annual spring spectacular, with animal shows, up close encounters, and a kids zone (and a check mark for number 67 on your list of 100 things to do with LA kids).

SATURDAY MARCH 31

Ultimate Spider-Man Kickoff Event - Hollywood
Is your Spidey sense tingling? Must be the Spiderman event at Meltdown Comics, featuring a sneak peek of the new animated series Ultimate Spider-Man and appearances by creators and talent.

Robo-Mania - Beverly Hills
The BHHS Robotics team rolls over to the Beverly Hills Library for robot fun for the whole family.

Are You My Mother?  - Glendora
Baby Bird sets off to find his mother in this musical show based on the PD Eastman classic.

SAMO's Kids Club - Santa Monica
Santa Monica Place's Kid's Club holds a special Saturday event with face painting, arts & crafts, giveaways, and a scavenger hunt.

Public Star Party - Griffith Park
Look to the skies! It’s the Griffith Observatory’s free monthly star party.

SUNDAY APRIL 1

Bugs Bunny Cartoon Classics & Easter Egg Hunt - Santa Monica
Kids can take in classic Bugs Bunny shorts at the Aero Theater. Come early for the egg hunt!

Puppet Festival - West Los Angeles
It's a day of performances, puppet making, and storytelling at the Skirball Cultural Center.

Spring Open House - Calabasas
Enjoy behind-the-scenes tours, wildlife education, and up-close encounters with rescued and educational animals at the California Wildlife Center.

Andell Family Sundays - Recycle, Transform, Make Art - Mid-Wilshire
This month's free series at LACMA encourages families to see the treasure in what some people call trash.

Passover Family Adventure & Camp JCA Shalom Open House
 - Malibu
Journey to ancient Egypt (and zip-line across the Red Sea!) at this Passover celebration at the Shalom Institute.

Bunny Brunch - Fairfax
Brunch with the Bunny at the American Girl Store at the Grove.

family concert 2: fool for dance - Glendale
This program at the Alex Theatre introduces kids to the joys and wonder of classical music. This edition features dancers from the American Contemporary Ballet performing to Baroque-inspired pieces.

As always, there are many more activities listed on our daily events calendar. Whatever you choose to do this weekend, we hope you have a spectacular time.