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May 16, 2013
News & Events
- Family Fun Events in Santa Monica & West LA
- 2013 Summer Camp Guide
- "Becoming the Best Parent You Can Be"
- SoCal Moms- Toddler Camp
- Sesame Street Live “Can’t Stop Singing”
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Plan Ahead
- Cuties New Juice & Smoothies
- The Kick Off to Pregnancy Awareness Month
- LOVELIV BENEFIT
- 30th Anniversary California Strawberry Festival
- Farmers Markets
- Free Museum Days
- The Children’s Place
Family Fun Events in Santa Monica & West LA
Give Aways, Concerts, Shows, Parties and Much More
Welcome to Santa Monica Macaroni Kid - your best resource for discovering the coolest events happening in town, the latest products for you and your kids, and ideas for making life as a parent a little more fun.
Happy Mother's Day . I hope you have a wonderful special day, we have lots of special mother day events listed. Summer is also quickly approaching, so be sure to check out our Summer Camp guide. we are adding new camps all the time, and lots of them are offering a Macaroni Kid discount.
Here is what you will find in this week's newsletter:
2013 Summer Camp Guide
Becoming the Best Parent You Can Be with Mary Hartzell at ECPC
SoCal Moms New Toddler Summer Camp
Sesame Street Live- "Can't Stop Singing"- Win Passes
This Week's Picks
The May Calendar
Cuties New Juice & Smoothies
Pregnancy Awareness Month
California Strawberry Festival - May 18 & 19
Loveliv Benefit
The Children's Place gets a special visit
Farmers Markets
Free Museum Days
Planning a party? Be sure to check out our Party Guide!
Have a great week-
If you are not seeing all the images click HERE and go right to the website. Thanks for reading and SHARING Santa Monica Macaroni Kid. We make every effort to ensure that the events we list have the most up to date information but things change so please call ahead. We do not personally check out each event, and a listing in the calendar does not constitute an endorsement of the event!
2013 Summer Camp Guide
Our 2013 Macaroni Kid Summer Camp Guide is here for you! This guide is full of some AMAZING camps for kids with a huge variety - there is something for every child! It's time to get planning so grab the kids and check out these camps. Be sure to check back each week as new camps are being added!
We are excited to spotlight the following camps in this year's guide:
Backyard KinderCamp
Camp Kidville
Child Success Center's Kindergarten Readiness Camp
Coach Derek
Design N Innovation Summer Camp
Funky Divas & Dudes
Kids & Teens on Stage
KidMuse @ the Fowler Museum
Magicopolis
Pamper & Play
PPNS Summer Camp
Science Adventures Camp
Sports Champs
Steve & Kate's Camp
Super Soccer Stars
Toddler Camp with SoCal Moms
Venice Del Play
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"Becoming the Best Parent You Can Be"
With Mary Hartzell
Come hear child development specialists and parent educator Mary Hartzell speak on“Becoming the Best Parent You Can Be: How to Strengthen Your Child's Development”
Mary has taught children, parents and teachers for more than thirty years and is the co-author of the renowned parenting book, "Parenting From the Inside Out." She is the preschool director at First Presbyterian School in Santa Monica.
When: Mary 22nd from 11-12pm
Where: Early Childhood Parenting Center- 1440 Harvard Street Santa Monica, CA 90404
Contact Jessica to reserve your spot--space is limited!! 310-310-8646 ...
SoCal Moms- Toddler Camp
Special Discount This Week
Toddler Camp is for moms and their toddlers aged 15 months and older. Toddler Camp offers moms a pre-planned weekly adventure to explore different spots throughout LA that are good for toddlers. Together we will discover all the great things to do with your toddler in and out of the city, some that you probably never even knew about. There will be a heavy focus on outdoor locations that encourage the type of play best for this age group.
Parents attend with their child.
Camp meets once a week in ...
Sesame Street Live “Can’t Stop Singing”
Win Tickets to the Nokia Theatre Los Angeles Show
Saturday, May 18 through Sunday, May 19 - 27th Annual Bug Fair
Where: Natural History Museum- 900 Exposition Blvd, LAWhen: n/aWho: All agesHow: Just show upCost: Free with paid museum admissionFor more info: Event Website
Saturday, May 18 - Montana Avenue Annual Sidewalk Sale
Where: Montana Ave, Santa Monica - 6th- 17th streetWhen: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Just show upCost: Free - Sales up to 90% offFor more info: Event Website
Saturday, May 18 through Sunday, May 19 - CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Where: Strawberry Meadows of College Park, 3250 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard.When: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMWho: AllHow: Click HERE for ticketsCost: Starting at just $5For more info: Event Website
Sunday, May 19 - Love Liv - A Fundraiser for Nemaline Myopathy
Where: Star Eco Station in Culver CityWhen: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Click Here to buy tickets- Or at the doorCost: $20 per Child. $40 per adultFor more info: Event Website
Sunday, May 19 - Venice Art Walk
Where: Google- 340 Main St, VeniceWhen: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Just show upCost: Sstarting at $50 for the art walk- benefits Venice Family ClinicFor more info: Event Website
Wednesday, May 22 - Becoming the Best Parent You Can Be: How to Strengthen Your Child's Development”
Where: Early Childhood Parenting Center- 1440 Harvard Street Santa Monica,When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: AdultsHow: Reserve your spot--space is limited!! 310-310-8646 [email protected]Cost: FreeFor more info: Event Website
Sunday, April 14 through Monday, September 2 - Butterfly Pavilion @ the Natural History Musuem
Where: Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles on back lawnWhen: n/aWho: All agesHow: Just show up- Buy timed tickets at gate or HERECost: $1- $3, separate from museum admissionFor more info: Event Website
Friday, May 17 - City Threads Warehouse Sale
Where: Location 719 S. Los Angeles St #517 LAWhen: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Just show upCost: Free - Cash and credit cards only- and money for street or lot parkingFor more info: Event Website
Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 12 - Metropolis II at LACMA
Where: LCMA 5900 Wilshire Blvd. LAWhen: 11:00 AM (Friday- Sunday-Various times)Who: All agesHow: Just show upCost: Free with musuem admission- Feb 18th Free Target MondayFor more info: Event Website
Saturday, May 18 through Sunday, May 19 - Freckleface Strawberry The Musical
Where: Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica,When: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (The show runs Saturdays & Sundays through June 2)Who: Ages 4-10Cost: $7-$10For more info: Event Website
Saturday, May 18 through Sunday, May 19 - CINDERELLA
Where: The Little Theater, 12420 Santa Monica Blvd., West L.A.When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and upCost: $8For more info: Event Website
Saturday, May 18 through Sunday, May 19 - Winnie the Pooh Sing-Along Twinkle Theatre
Where: 1404 3rd Street Promenade, Santa MonicaWhen: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (Sunday 1 pm-1:30)Who: Ages 2-5Cost: $10-$15For more info: Event Website
Saturday, May 18 through Sunday, May 19 - Peter Pan
Where: 1404 3rd Street Promenade, Santa MonicaWhen: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (Sunday 1 pm-1:30)Who: Ages 2-5Cost: $10-$15For more info: Event Website
Saturday, May 18 - Carnival at Westfield Topanga
Where: Westfield Topanga 6600 Topanga Canyon BlvdWhen: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Just show upCost: Adults are $5, Kids (under 12) $3. Every dollar raised will benefit local schools!For more info: Event Website
Saturday, May 18 through Sunday, May 19 - THREE ADVENTURES ROLLED INTO ONE
Where: Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, SMWhen: 3:00 PM (Saturdays at 3:00 PM, Sunday at 12:30 – May 11 through June 23, 2013.)Who: Ages 2 and upHow: Call the Playhouse Box Office at 1-310-394-9779 ext. 2Cost: $10.50 for children (12 and under); $12.50 for adultsFor more info: Event Website
Sunday, May 19 - MASANGA Marimba Ensemble
Where: McCabes Guiter Shop 3101 W Pico Blvd, SMWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: All agesCost: $8 /per person, kids under 2 are freeFor more info: Event Website
Sunday, May 19 - V.I.M. (Very Important Mom) Lounge
Where: Pamper & Play 2279 Westwood Blvd, LAWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Sign up email [email protected].Cost: VariesFor more info: Event Website
Sunday, May 19 - ART EXPLORATION WITH GARY BASEMAN
Where: Skirball Cultural Center,2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. LAWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 8 and up; children must be accompanied by an adultHow: Advance registration required: Available online at www.skirball.orgCost: $15 General Adult; $10 Skirball Member Adult; $10 Children 2–12; $8 Skirball Member ChildFor more info: Event Website
Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27 - The 40th Annual Topanga Days
Where: Topanga Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd., TopangaWhen: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Just show up-Free shuttle service is available along Topanga Canyon BlvdCost: General admission: $20; TCC Members &Military: $15; Children 6-12 & Seniors 65+: $10; Children 5 & under admitted free.For more info: Event Website
Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, May 26 - Freckleface Strawberry The Musical
Where: Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica,When: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (The show runs Saturdays & Sundays through June 2)Who: Ages 4-10Cost: $7-$10For more info: Event Website
Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, May 26 - CINDERELLA
Where: The Little Theater, 12420 Santa Monica Blvd., West L.A.When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and upCost: $8For more info: Event Website
Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, May 26 - Winnie the Pooh Sing-Along Twinkle Theatre
Where: 1404 3rd Street Promenade, Santa MonicaWhen: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (Sunday 1 pm-1:30 Show runs May 11- June 30th)Who: Ages 2-5Cost: $10-$15For more info: Event Website
Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, May 26 - Peter Pan
Where: 1404 3rd Street Promenade, Santa MonicaWhen: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (Sunday 1 pm-1:30)Who: Ages 2-5Cost: $10-$15For more info: Event Website
Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, May 26 - Family Days at the Skirball
Where: Skirball Museum- 2701 N. Sepuldeda Blvd LAWhen: 1:30 PM (Also 3- 3:30 PM)Who: All agesHow: Just show upCost: Included with Museum admissionFor more info: Event Website
Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, May 26 - THREE ADVENTURES ROLLED INTO ONE
Where: Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, SMWhen: 3:00 PM (Saturdays at 3:00 PM, Sunday at 12:30 – May 11 through June 23, 2013.)Who: Ages 2 and upHow: Call the Playhouse Box Office at 1-310-394-9779 ext. 2Cost: $10.50 for children (12 and under); $12.50 for adultsFor more info: Event Website
Sunday, May 26 through Tuesday, May 28 - Fiesta Hermosa
Where: Downtown Hermosa BeachWhen: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Event Website
Cuties New Juice & Smoothies
Cuties Juice is super good stuff because it’s full of super good fruit (and nothing else!)
Cuties Tangerine are one of my boys favorite snacks and we were so excited to try out their new line of juices and smoothies. My boys loved them - my two year old does a happy Cuties Juice dance when he sees them in the fridge or in my bag. http://youtu.be/HdPZBIGf2cI
(Cutie Tip: Freeze them overnight and then pop them in the lunchbox or beach bag to keep them cool and perfect for a lunchtime snack)
They come in 7 refreshing flavors:
- 100% Tangerine
- Rockin' Red (Tangerine-Strawberry Smoothie ...
The Kick Off to Pregnancy Awareness Month
A crowd of over 600 filled the Writer’s Camp in Santa Monica’s Bergamot Station for the 6th Annual Signature Pregnancy Awareness Month’s (PAM) Event on May 5th. The popular free event – a celebration of pregnancy and families – was presented by Daddy Scrubs.
Guests had an opportunity to see and test the latest and healthiest family products while learning about a host of new services and options available for pregnant moms and soon-to-be dads. With a focus on “Empowering the Mother in Everyone,” the event showcased ...
LOVELIV BENEFIT
TO RAISE MONEY FOR NEMALINE MYOPATHY (NM) RESEARCH
LoveLiv, an event planned by a local LA family to generate awareness for their one-year-old daughter’s condition, Nemaline Myopathy (NM), will happen at Star Eco Station in Culver City on Sunday, May 19 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. With something for everyone, the event is the perfect venue for a day of family fun, helping to raise money for NM research.
“To us, LoveLiv means hope,” said Sharon Fielder, Liv’s mother. “That’s why we are organizing this event. It’s a labor of love ...
30th Anniversary California Strawberry Festival
May 18 & 19, 2013 -
The delicious heart shaped fruit is the main ingredient of celebration with the 30th Anniversary California Strawberry Festival getting underway the weekend of May 18 and 19, 2013 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard. Ranking among the top Festivals in the nation, the fruitful fete boasts strawberries every way imaginable, featuring all day fun for the entire family with concert performances, the Strawberry Promenade with celebrity cooking demonstrations, more than 250 Fine Arts & Crafts booths, Strawberryland For Kids with free rides and attractions, gooey contests, special appearances, and ...
Farmers Markets
Mondays
West Hollywood: Plummer Park, north lot, 1200 N. Vista St. at Fountain Avenue, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (323) 848-6535.
Tuesdays
Culver City: Main Street between Venice and Culver boulevards, 2 to 7 p.m.
Manhattan Beach: 13th Street between Valley and Morningside drives, noon to 4 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Wednesdays
Santa Monica: 2nd Street and Arizona Avenue, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
Westchester: Westchester Park at Lincoln Blvd. and La Tijera, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p ...
Free Museum Days
Monthly Free Museum Days
Page Museum, La Brea Tarpits (1st Tuesday except July and August)
Natural History Museum (Tuesdays except July and August)
Huntington Library (1st Thursday, advanced tickets required)
Norton Simon Museum (1st Friday, 6-9 pm)
Pasadena Museum of California Art (1st Friday and 3rd Thursday from 5-8pm)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) (2nd Tuesday, on federal holidays, and for active duty military personnel through September 3rd, 2012)
The Autry (2nd Tuesday, active military personnel and veterans, peace officers, and park rangers)
Los Angeles County Arboretum (3rd ...
The Children’s Place
Young TV Stars Shop The Children's Place
Last weekend, actors from some of Hollywood’s hottest shows like Isabella Cramp and Max Charles (NBC’s The Neighbors), Maxwell Perry and Mason Vale Cotton(AMC’s Mad Men) and Landry Bender (Disney’s Crash & Bernstein), Aaron and Griffen Kunitz (Days of Our Lives), Yara and Sayeed Shahidi (BET’s The First Family) and Tyree Brown, Savannah Paige and Xolo Mariduena (NBC’s Parenthood) all stopped by to shop The Children’s Place together at the Farmer’s Market in LA for new summer styles.
Parenthood co-stars and friends ...
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