Monday, Yogurtland is serving up the free fro-yo, and on Friday Menchie’s jumps in. Something tells me it won’t be a problem selling this one to the kids. There are plenty of non-dessert related things to do, though. For instance, a new month always means a new free mini-model at the Lego Store. Check out our event calendar for more ideas.

1. Family Astronomy Night – Monday
Head to the Memorial Branch Library in Hollywood where volunteers from the Sidewalk Astronomers direct families' attention skyward. Check out the stars with and without a telescope.
See all Monday events

2. Free Family Night at Kidspace Museum – Tuesday
Admission is free for families on the first Tuesday of the month at this museum in Pasadena. Kids love this space. The grounds outside are fun, and the science and information inside is educational and engaging.
See all Tuesday events

3. Shen Yun 2015 – Wednesday
Somebody in your family is dying to see this extravaganza of Chinese acrobatics! Today the show is in Thousand Oaks.
See all Wednesday events

4. Royal Rendezvous – Thursday
The Queen Mary’s “niece,” The Queen Elizabeth, docks beside her for the day in Long Beach. While the visiting cruise ship is off limits, Mary is celebrating the royal reunion with free admission and other activities.
See all Thursday events

5. Opposition of Jupiter – Friday
Bundle up, grab a flashlight, and make your way to Newbury Park to marvel as this giant planet and its moons cozy up to Earth. The event is canceled if the weather is cloudy.
See all Friday events

There are always plenty more activities on our daily events calendar and in our monthly GoList. And if you don't receive our newsletters full of suggestions for family fun, you really should subscribe!