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Things To Do in LA this Weekend with Kids: Leap Day, Art of the Brick, Irvine Park Railroad, Bob Baker Day

Photo courtesy of The Art of the Brick
Photo courtesy of The Art of the Brick
2/27/20 - By Toby B

Los Angeles, it's time to cast your ballot. No need to wait, you can get started now. Vote early (but don't vote often, that kind of thing ends up on your permanent record).

Whom will you choose? Will you opt for the older distinguished gentleman? Or the other older distinguished gentleman with his sophisticated lady partner? The young tiger, or the fella who has a way with words?  

Are you a builder or a baker? (Or a Baker?) Will you shoot for the stars or ride the rails?

We've even snuck an extra day in for you (you're welcome), and again the choice is yours: Spend it with your kids, or leave them home with the sitter. (Once in every 4 years you're allowed.)

We don't care whom you vote for, but vote. This is America, and being free to make choices is what we're all about.

Like choosing to keep reading for our most electable picks for this weekend....

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All aboard to celebrate Irvine Park Railroad's anniversary. Photo courtesy of Irvine Park Railroad
All aboard to celebrate Irvine Park Railroad's anniversary. Photo courtesy of Irvine Park Railroad

Things To Do All Weekend

LA Cookie Con & Sweets Show

Pomona
Nom nom nom nom COOOOKIIIIIESSS. Follow the crumbs to Fairplex in Pomona, READ MORE

Irvine Park Railroad Anniversary Celebration

Orange
We're gonna party like it's 1996! Irvine Park Railroad celebrates its 28th anniversary by rolling back to 1996 ticket prices. READ MORE

Temporary Closure: Exhibit: The Art of the Brick

Exposition Park
UPDATE:  As of Monday, March 16, the California Science Center will be closed until further notice.  READ MORE

Astaire and Rogers Festival

El Segundo
She did everything he did, but backwards and in high heels: Old Town Music Hall screens four great films from the iconic dancing duo of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.  READ MORE

Kiddee Matinees

Hollywood
On Saturdays and Sundays, families can catch a matinee screening of a kid-friendly movie at the New Beverly Cinema.   READ MORE

Ballet BC: Romeo + Juliet

Northridge
British Columbia's Ballet BC brings its production of Romeo & Juliet to the Soraya.   The timeless tale of two star-crossed lovers features new choreography by Medhi Walerski set to the well-known 1938 score by composer Sergei Prokofiev​. READ MORE

Knott’s Peanuts Celebration

Last weekend
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang take over Knott’s Berry Farm, for this unique family event celebrating the Peanuts. READ MORE
Bob Baker Day. Photo by Eva Merz
Bob Baker Day. Photo by Eva Merz

Things To Do Saturday, February 29: Leap Day

Bob Baker Day

Elysian Park
The Annual Bob Baker Day celebrates the life and legacy of LA's iconic puppeteer. The event is once again held at Los Angeles State Historic Park. This year's event celebrates Bob Baker’s 100th Birthday and BBMT’s 60th Anniversary,  READ MORE

Annual Black History Greens Festival

Santa Monica
Santa Monica's Virginia Avenue Park, the Parent Connection Group, and the Library once again celebrate the Annual Black History Month Greens Festival in-person at Virginia Park. This year’s theme is "Acknowledging the Past, Living in the Present, Building for the Future." The event feature cooking demos with local chefs, book readings and giveaways, dance performances, vendors, and health information. Special guest KJLH’s Arron “BOBO” Arnell is the master of ceremonies. READ MORE

Onward Advance Screening (PG)

Hollywood
El Capitan guests can be among the first to see Disney PIXAR’s Onward by attending a Leap Day Advance Screening,  one week ahead of the film's official opening. READ MORE

Dr Seuss's Birthday (Target)

Multiple Locations
Target celebrates Dr, Seuss's birthday with readings of Happy Birthday to You! at the top of every half hour, Dr. Seuss giveaways, and fun activities. READ MORE

The Dr. Seuss Show

Downtown
The Central Library's Dr. Seuss birthday show is so big, the Children’s Literature Department can't contain it.   READ MORE

DATE CANCELED Public Star Party

Griffith Park
We spoke to soon!  Looks like the skies are disappearing after all: due to projected rain and clouds, the public star party for Saturday, April 13, is canceled.  After the sun's disappearing act this week,  it's probably a good idea to take a look at the sky and make sure the stars are still there.... ​The Observatory's free public star party offers a chance for the whole family to look at the sun, moon, planets, and other objects with the assistance of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society, the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers, and the Planetary Society. READ MORE

A Night in Focus: Paris in the Belle Époque

Pasadena
Je ne parle pas le francais, but I have been to Pasadena. READ MORE

Leap Day

Pasadena
What is a frog's favorite day? Leap Day! Kidspace visitors can revel in the 2020 leap year  by wearing their favorite jumpsuit and hopping into leap-day themed activities around the museum, such as making an origami frog. READ MORE

Leap Day Adult Time Out

Hollywood
Because once every 4 years, parents deserve a night out without their kids. READ MORE
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live. Photo courtesy of Mills Entertainment
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live. Photo courtesy of Mills Entertainment

Things To Do Sunday, March 1

Free Family Festival at the Bowers

Santa Ana
Welcome Spring! The Bowers celebrates Japanese culture and the coming season with free mochi, art projects, origami, and taiko. READ MORE

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live: Neighbor Day

Thousand Oaks
Daniel Tiger and his friends and family take audiences on an interactive adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, sharing stories of friendship, helping others, and celebrating new experiences. READ MORE

Gallery Games

Westwood
The Hammer offers 45-minute guided sessions that combine family-friendly tours with easy-to-play games. READ MORE

Make a Yucca Bracelet

thousand Oaks
Hupa Native Kat High presents two workshops on how to make yucca cordage bracelets from scratch.  Be ready to get a little messy, as making cordage requires to soak the materials in water and strain the juices out of the plant. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

The Soraya - Valley Performing Arts Center
Los Angeles State Historic Park