Jackie Jones

10 Best Children's Museums near LA and Orange County

Submitted by Jackie Jones on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 1:58am

A museum in Los Angeles where kids are encouraged to touch all of the exhibits, climb on the furniture, and ask as many questions as they want (not in an inside voice either): Fellow parents, this is the beauty of a children's museum, and in the greater Los Angeles area, we are blessed with several of them. Now don't get me wrong—LA has plenty of local museums to excite and inspire visitors of all ages. But the 10 museums below are specifically designed to entertain and enrich the lucky kiddos of Southern California.

This New Indoor Playspace in the Valley Has a Fun Twist

Submitted by Jackie Jones on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 10:59am

The San Fernando Valley has a new indoor playspace, treating kids to a giant jungle gym, plenty of pretend play, climbing walls, and spontaneous dance parties on a hot or rainy day. My Lil' Town is a great addition to the family scene in Granada Hills (just next door to Northridge), but it's more than just an indoor playground; My Lil' Town is an inspiring space, with a creative design that has something for kids of all ages, from babies and toddlers to big kids.

What's Great About the New Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Submitted by Jackie Jones on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 8:30pm

It was a sad day for Angelenos when the Bob Baker Marionette Theater recently closed its doors after 55 years in its Downtown LA location. But the show must go on, and the puppet troupe has now found a new home in Highland Park that is even better than the original. The theater is planning an official grand opening in November, but this summer you can catch a show during Bob Baker's 'preview season.' Here is why now is a great time to experience this local treasure—and what's new and different at the new venue.

Shane's Inspiration Re-Opens: What's New at LA's Most Famous Playground

Submitted by Jackie Jones on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 3:00pm

Shane's Inspiration in Griffith Park, LA's original all-access playground, has always been a favorite in our family, and this summer my kids are even more excited to visit this local gem than ever before. The reason? Shane's Inspiration recently reopened with all new playground structures and sensory elements, and the new stuff is awesome!

Got Early Risers? What To Do in LA While Everyone Else Is Sleeping In

Submitted by Jackie Jones on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 1:08pm

If your life is like mine, it can sometimes feel like you're living on a farm... for many reasons—one of them being that your children wake up when the chickens rise. My kids are often revved up and ready to go at 6am or even earlier. So what should you do with all of that early morning energy? From indoor playgrounds to trampoline parks, we've got eight great ideas.

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Latest posts by Jackie Jones

10 Best Children's Museums near LA and Orange County

This New Indoor Playspace in the Valley Has a Fun Twist

What's Great About the New Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Shane's Inspiration Re-Opens: What's New at LA's Most Famous Playground

Got Early Risers? What To Do in LA While Everyone Else Is Sleeping In

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