Weekend Fun for LA Kids: Swallows, Peacocks, Marathon, and Airport Art

Photo courtesy of Santa Monica Airport Artwalk
Photo courtesy of Santa Monica Airport Artwalk
3/21/19 - By Toby B

Parenting—it's a marathon. And a sprint. And a scrimmage. And a mad, chaotic free-for-all. Then again, sometimes a marathon is just a 26-mile excuse for Momma to get out of the house.

Remember last week when everyone was all "butterflies! butterflies everywhere!"? Not to be outdone, the swallows are making a show of their return from winter break and are getting a parade in welcome. With a 6000-mile flight from South America, I think they earned it! The peacocks are also getting a day in their honor, but they're not going anywhere—just standing around looking pretty.

Other creatures being celebrated this weekend include whales, faeries, Stooges, and vegans, not to mention artists, makers, and dream catcher makers. Bonus: these winning choices won't leave you gasping for breath with blisters on your blisters.

On your mark, get set, keep reading for our raciest picks for this weekend!

 

Peacock Photo:  Photo by Ming-yen Hsu/CC BY 2.0

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Moorpark College Teaching Zoo

Chandler between Tujunga and Vineland

Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden

The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

Carpenter Performing Arts Center

The California African American Museum

Marine Emporium Landing Farmers' Market

Granada Ave. beachfront parking lot

The California African American Museum

Tarzana Community and Cultural Center