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"WOW! This is amazing" and "It is so beautiful" were two things I heard this week from my 4 year old, that just made my heart melt, because they were so genuine and natural.  He uttered this cuteness while we were on our amazing whale watching tour and last night when we saw OVO. I highly recommend doing both if you can. We were invited to go on a whale watching tour from our friends at The Aquarium of the Pacific, and had the best time. We saw 11 fin ...


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The Story Behind the Pump Station

**SPECIAL MACARONI MOM DISCOUNT THIS WEEKEND**

Parents often ask us how The Pump Station started. The story begins almost 30 years ago when our now grown children were babies. We met as fellow Lamaze teachers who were working as RNs with a specialization in maternal/newborn health. As young mothers learning to be mothers ourselves, we saw a need for parent education beyond the birth process. We developed a Baby Care class which provided parents with the 'baby bootcamp' they needed to care for their newborns 

A year later, we expanded and began to rent breast ...


Randy Kaplan Concert Sunday

at McCabe's

 

One of our favorite artist, Randy Kaplan  is playing a family concert this Sunday at McCabe's on Pico. Randy's third not-JUST-for-kids CD, The Kids Are All Id, won top honors from NAPPA, their Gold Award, was voted a Top Five CD in theNICKELODEON Parents' Picks Awards, and appeared on the Top Ten CDs of 2010 lists of FIDS & KAMILIES, TIME OUT NEW YORK KIDS,ZOOGLOBBLE, OWTK, and FAMILY MAN ONLINE (where it was awarded the #1 slot). His next CD, a collection of Randyized country-blues and ragtime ...


Sunshine Daydreams

 

Sunshine Daydreams Preschool is currently enrolling

for summer and September!

We have a few half day spots for immediate enrollment. 

 Check out our website for more information. 

If you are interested please call Dave Frank to schedule a tour.

 


This Week's Picks:

January 22nd through January 29th

Sunday, January 22 through Sunday, March 11 - OVO from Cirque du Soleil®

Don't miss the magic of OVO from Cirque du Soleil® in its only Southern California stop under the Big Top at the Santa Monica Pier! OVO from Cirque du Soleil - OVO, meaning "egg" in Portuguese, is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. OVO is perfect for the whole family!
Where: Under the Big Top at the Santa Monica Pier Parking Lot
When: 8:00 PM (Various Showtimes)
Who: All  
How: Click Here to Buy Tickets
Cost: Starting at $13.50-$270.00
For more info: Event Website
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Saturday, January 28 through Friday, January 20 - Dino Fun at the STAR Eco Station

Dino Days at the STAR Eco Staion has expended to 2 days -Featured Dinoman, Real-life Palenontologist, a guided tour of the STAR ECO Station, Dino Dig, food games and more
Where: STAR Eco Station- 10101 Jefferson Blvd Culver City
When: 10:30 AM (Show times and tour times available all day! Timed tickets)
Who: All  
How: Click Here to Buy Tickets- ALWAYS SELLS OUT
Cost: $12-$17
For more info: Event Website
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Saturday, January 28 - They Might Be Giants- A Special Family Show

This not-to be-missed show will draw on the band’s award-winning kids’ albums, including the Grammy-nominated Here Comes Science and the Grammy-winning Here Come the 123s. A great afternoon of fun for all, big and small—and as all attendees will attest, their previous Royce Hall appearance will go down in confetti history
Where: UCLA- Royce Hall
When: 2:00 PM
Who: All  
How: Click Here to Buy Tickets
Cost: start at $20
For more info: Event Website
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Sunday, January 29 - Randy Kaplan Concert

Randy will  be playing songs from this upcoming release along with his Sirius-XM radio hits this Sunday at McCabe's
Where: McCabes Guiter Shop 3101 Pico Blvd
When: 11:00 AM
Who: All  
How: Click Here to Buy Tickets
Cost: $10 per person- Under 2 free
For more info: Event Website Randy Kaplan
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Sunday, January 29 - Zimmerpalooza

Tons of family fun arts & crafts, delicious food, and live musical performances. Make history and work alongside award-winning Gary Palmer on a fabulous creation that will become part of a permanent art installation at the Zimmer Children’s Museum.  An amazing team of experts have been assembled to help our younger (and young at heart!) guests see that ART can be found in all things and made in all ways. With a multitude of fun activities and take homes,
Where: Annenberg Community Beach House- Santa Monica
When: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Who: All  
How: Click Here to Buy Tickets
Cost:  varies All of the money raised goes to support our Open Door Days, when we open the museum exclusively for families with children with special needs so that they may play together in an understanding community.
For more info: Event Website
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Sunday, January 29 - Enchanted Fairytale Theatre

story-telling, sing-a-longs, crafts, face-painting, enactment of a fairytale, theatre games, refreshments and special surprise gifts in this delightful Santa Monica Playhouse Special Event for youngsters and their grown-ups, Parents work as partners throughout this adorable acting adventure, taking an active role in all aspects of the program as everyone shares their personal perspectives on the day’s fairytale, plays fun games that develop the imagination, and works with crafts to create props which are used in the final presentation.
Where: Santa Monica Playhouse- 1211 4th St- SM CA 
When: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Who: Kids 4-10 and an adult  
How: Call the box office 310.394.9779x2
Cost: $15 per child -1 adult is free, additional aduts are $5 each
For more info: Event Website
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This Week's Calendar:

January 27th through February 2nd

Friday, January 27 - Sign, Shine & Connect with your Baby

During this hour and a half workshop parents will learn when and how to start communicating with their child via Sign Language and learn fun and functional signs.   
Where: Pump Station Santa Monica
When: 1:00 PM
Who: Caregiver and Baby 1-13months
How: Space is limited, register today (310) 998.1981 
Cost: $25
For more info: Event Website
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Saturday, January 28 - MooMoo Musica at Books & Cookies

Moo Moo Musica is a super fun music "class" for babies-kids and their adults- Sing, dance wear funny hats- Learn to sing in new languages - We love MooMoo Musica        
Where: Books & Cookies 2230 Main St
When: 10:00 AM
Who: All  
How: Just Show Up  
Cost: Suggested donation of $5
For more info: Event Website
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Saturday, January 28 - Storytime with Ellen Switkes

Professional storyteller Ellen Switkes entertains with interactive storytelling fun from classic children's books and tales.  
Where: Children's Book World- 10580 1/2 Pico Blvd
When: 10:30 AM
Who: Ages 4-8  
How: Just Show Up  
Cost: Free
For more info: Event Website
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Saturday, January 28 - Silly Rabbit, Tricksters Are for Kids

a humorous & magical journey filled with wily creatures who teach folk wisdom, morals & life lessons.  In this collection of trickster tales from around the world,, Boxtales Theater Company inspires self-reliance and creative problem solving.  Donning their signature masks & weaving in bilingual elements, Boxtales draws from a variety of cultures to make this show a global adventure.   
Where:   Geffen Playhouse  10886 Le Conte Avenue   
When: 11:00 AM (Subscribers can access the best seats at 10:30 am)
Who:  Recommended for 5-11
How: Buy tickets HERE
Cost: $15.00 Adults $10 Kids
For more info: event website
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Saturday, January 28 through Sunday, January 29 - Chinese New Year Festival

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon - the 113 Annual Golden Dragon Parade is Sat, but food, workshops and performance go on all weekend
Where: Chinatown Broadway & Hill Streets
When: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (5pm on Sunday)
Who: All  
How: Just Show Up  
Cost: Free
For more info: Event Website
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Saturday, January 28 - Story Pirates: The Flagship Show

the Geffen Playhouse Story Pirates believe that every child has a story to tell -- especially yours!  The process begins by collecting stories from local kids (while we're on the subject, submit your story here!) -- whether it's a world where cats can fly or a rock opera about fuzzy alien tickle monsters, the Pirates will turn any short story into a hilarious sketch comedy musical!  Described as "Monty Python meets Schoolhouse Rock," this show is different every week.  Pitched perfectly to grown ups and kids alike, The Flagship show can set sail with your whole family on board. Plus, there's free ice cream for the whole audience!
Where: Geffen Playhouse Kinross Annex - 10920  Kinross Ave., Los Angeles  
When: 2:00 PM
Who:  Recommended for 4 and up
How: Buy tickets HERE
Cost: $15.00 
For more info: event website
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Sunday, January 29 - CleanBee Baby @ the Pump Station

Get you car seat and strollers cleaned
Where: Pump Station -2415 Wilshire Blvd SM
When: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who: All
How: Click HERE to book an appointment
Cost: varies
For more info: Clean Bee Baby  
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Sunday, January 29 - 15th Annual Tu B'Shvat Nature Fest

Celebrate the Jewish Birthday of the Trees with Ozomatli, Cindy Paley, Billy Jonas and the Mati Choir.  Enjoy our Seder hikes, petting zoo, tree planting, crafts, nature workshops, moonbounce, climbing wall, bungee trampoline, Israeli Dancing, animal education with Reptile Family and Wildworks, pioneer Living and wilderness skills  and much more
Where: 34342 Mulholland Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
When: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: All  
How: Just Show Up or Buy tickets HERE  
Cost: advance tickets sold online for $5.00 or $10.00 at the door
For more info: Event Website
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Sunday, January 29 - Circle of Animals

This week, celebrate the Year of the Dragon and discover which zodiac animal belongs to you! The Zodiac Heads by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei will inspire you to make masks, hats, and other animal-inspired art.
Where: Los Angeles County Art Musuem  5900 Wilshire Blvd.
When: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Who: All  
How: Just Show Up  
Cost: Free with museum admission
For more info: Event Website
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Sunday, January 29 - Puzzlepalooza

Today is National Puzzle Day, and the Zimmer is getting jiggy with jigsaws of all size, shape and form! They’ll have puzzles and prizes for the whole family at every skill level, so get ready to get jiggy with it.
Where: Zimmer Children's Museum 6505 Wilshire Blvd
When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: All  
How: Just Show Up  
Cost: Free with museum admission- It s Free Museum Day!!!!
For more info: Event Website
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Tuesday, January 31 - Family Fun Days

  Cuban music with Congas and Timbales  
Where: Westfield Culver City
When: 10:30 AM
Who: All  
How: Just Show Up  
Cost: Free
For more info: Event Website
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Wednesday, February 1 - Santa Monica Place Kids Club Launch Party

Meet your host, Ms. Claire, and fall in love with Santa Monica Place's new Kids Club.Valentine's Day fills February with love and good feelings. Ms. Claire will play songs and games designed to teach children about feelings and emotions. Through fun songs and interactive games children will be challenged to think about their feelings and the feelings of others
Where: Santa Monica Place- 3rd level at Kids Play Area in the Dining Deck Look for the big wooded whale
When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: All  
How: Just Show Up  
Cost: Free
For more info: Event Website
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Thursday, February 2 - Music with Jules

 group music class is for toddlersand their families. The class incorporates different styles of music including traditional, classical, and pop-rock, as well as songs from a variety of cultures. Rhythmic play, movement, and participatory singing are highly emphasized. Most importantly, the curriculum is designed for families and friends to explore musical worlds through aesthetic repertoir
Where: McCabes Guitar Shop - Santa Monica
When: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM (every wednesday)
Who: Babies 9 months- 3 years
How: Just drop in -
Cost: $20 
For more info: Website
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Plan Ahead:

February 8th through February 9th

Wednesday, February 8 - Brian Waite Band

The concert follows the band’s journey to Sillycon Valley in which their jet plane crashes on an island, and they are forced to find the island’s king who may have a way to the mainland. Stripped of their technology, they rediscover the beauty of Mother Nature in songs like, “Hike With Me” and “It’s Raining”; and meet some zany natives like, "Pig Floyd". The story is set to rock and acoustic music, filled with hilarious antics and costumes.
Where: SM Main Library 601 SM Blvd
When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Best for kids 2-9  
How: Just Show Up  
Cost: Free
For more info: Event Website
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Thursday, February 9 - Music with Jules

 group music class is for toddlersand their families. The class incorporates different styles of music including traditional, classical, and pop-rock, as well as songs from a variety of cultures. Rhythmic play, movement, and participatory singing are highly emphasized. Most importantly, the curriculum is designed for families and friends to explore musical worlds through aesthetic repertoir
Where: McCabes Guitar Shop - Santa Monica
When: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM (every wednesday)
Who: Babies 9 months- 3 years
How: Just drop in -
Cost: $20 
For more info: Website
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FREE MUSEUM DAYS

Monthly Free Museum Days

Page Museum, La Brea Tarpits (1st Tuesday)

Natural History Museum(1st Tuesday)

Huntington Library, (1st Thursday, tickets required)

Norton Simon Museum (1st Friday, 6-9 pm)

Pasadena Museum of California Art (1st Friday)

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) (2nd Tuesday)

Autry Center (2nd Tuesday)

Los Angeles County Arboretum (3rd Tuesday)

Japanese American National Museum (3rd Thursday)

Pacific Asia Museum (4th Friday)

 

Weekly Free Museum Days

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA Grand Ave, Thursday 5-8pm) 

MOCA Geffen Contemporary (Thursday 5-8 pm)

Skirball Cultural Center (Thursday)

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KIDS EAT FREE NIGHTS

 

                                                          

KIDS EAT FREE NIGHTS

Multiple Days

Taste-538 Palisades Drive, Pacific Palisades

Everyday 5-6pm 1 child per adult main course meal (beverages & dessert not included) 

Lula Cocina Mexicana Phone: 310-392-5711

EVERY DAY until 7PM: one child 10 & under eats FREE per adult entree purchase!

La Grande Orange- 2000 Main Street, Santa Monica  310-396-9145

Kids Eat Free offered everyday from 5-7PM.

 

Junior's Deli-  2379 Westwood Boulevard, LA  310-475-5771

Kids eat for free Monday-Friday from 4-7 pm. Each child's meal must be accompanied by an adult purchase.

 

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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. (310) 739-5028.

Manhattan Beach: 13th Street between Valley and Morningside drives, noon to 4 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day. www.mbfarmersmarket.com 310 379-9901.

Torrance: Wilson Park on Crenshaw Boulevard, between Carson Street and Sepulveda Boulevard, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (310) 781-7520.

Wednesdays

Santa Monica: 2nd Street ...


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