April 8th—here's where I'm taking my kids this week

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*These aren’t ALL the family-friendly events happening this week in and around LA, just the best (IMO). We keep it short and curated—follow on IG + TT for more!

📍 Alhambra
Thursday 4/10 Head to Alhambra Library for If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Party! Check out a special book-themed event featuring a fun story time, various crafts, and a guest appearance from Mouse! All welcome but best suited for ages 3-9. (3pm)
*Best of LAPL happening this week

📍Griffith Park
Saturday 4/12 Joins HAWKs (Hiking Adventures With Kids) x Los Angeles Climate Week for a Family Hike with Hawks at Griffith Park. HAWK educators will lead a nature walk and help families identify native plants, and learn about their importance in our ecosystem. RSVP here! (9am - 12pm)

📍 Exposition Park
Saturday 4/12 Check out Los Angeles Maker Faire in partnership with City of STEM! This all-day all-ages event is free and brings you the best in creativity, science, math, and technology! With over 200 exhibitors across California. Families will enjoy hands-on activities, unique experiments, unexpected demonstrations, and mind-expanding workshops, food trucks, live music and more! (9am - 4pm)

📍Sylmar
Saturday 4/12-4/19 Head to DiscoveryCube for their Touch-A-Truck Event kicking off this Saturday through the 19th. The event is designed to provide children with a fun & educational experience interacting with specialized vehicles. Kids can climb inside the trucks to explore and learn about what it takes to provide these essential services to our community. (11am - 3pm)

📍 Highland Park
Sunday 4/13 Do not miss the 11th Annual Bob Baker Day at Los Angeles State Historic Park this Saturday! This free all day outdoor festival celebrates puppetry, art and family fun in celebration of Bob Baker! Spongebob and Patrick Star will be leading the parade at 10am! RSVP required and donation highly encouraged. (10am - 5pm)

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See you next week!