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Grab & Go Kids Planner
This week, your family has a chance to become artists, watch cats dance, and travel through time.
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try for families with children. Each week, we'll give you the details on the 5 best family activities for the week.
We know you are busy, so we're happy to do the research for you and find fun things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. It is our goal to make the planner as reliable as possible, but keep in mind, some events change at the last minute.
We have also included links to help you learn more details about the places and events listed. Click around to get more information like pertinent phone numbers and addresses.
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This week presents an imagination-charging series of events. Read on.
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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
Where/When: 7p.m. Thursday Feb. 17 at the
Why Go: In honor of upcoming President’s Day, a historical impressionist will dress up in full George Washington regalia and interact with in the audience in a fun way. Kids will love traveling back in time and meeting this famous forefather.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: 8p.m. Thursday Feb. 17 at CSULB Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 90815
Why Go: This beloved musical runs through Feb. 24; but on the night of the 17th, Musical Theatre West will donate 10% of ticket sales to Friends of Long Beach Animals. Take your family to see an incredible show and help our furry friends at the same time.
Pricing: $30-$80
Where/When: 1p.m.-3p.m. Sunday Feb. 20 at the Ralston Family Learning Center in the Long Beach Museum of Art, 2300 E Ocean Blvd # A, Long Beach, CA 90803
Why Go: This free, drop-in art workshop allows families to create together and learn about art. This workshop in particular focuses on the dreamy techniques of watercolor painting.
Pricing: Resident: Free
Where/When: 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. Tuesday Feb. 22 at the
Why Go: This fun art class is for kids ages 7-12. Cartoonist Doug Boatman demonstrates how to draw expert cartoon facial expressions and also explains the role of cartoons in society today. Young artists will be inspired!
Pricing: Please call ahead for details and to register. Click the Cerritos Library link above for the phone number.
Where/When: 10a.m.-10p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 10a.m.-11p.m. Friday and Saturday
Why Go: Slurp a mocha milkshake from Seattle’s Best Coffee and let the kids discover their new favorite books in the children’s section. Grab a new magazine and maybe find a new favorite book yourself.
Pricing: Varies based on your literary or culinary selection