January 15th—here's where I'm taking my kids this week

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Thank you for your patience this week! My daughter’s 4th birthday party has consumed my entire week and then some. We’ve also been working on planning out the year of events and happenings for Playdate, which is always the most fun but kind of feels like a giant puzzle. I’m always thinking about how we can show up in unique ways and we already have some exciting things in the pipeline.

Cute weekend of events, including an MLK Day concert, and it’s looking like we finally get some amazing weather again. Enjoy!

x Carissa

📍 Beverly Hills
Lunar New Year at The Wallis
Saturday 1/17 Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a free, family-friendly Lunar New Year festival. Enjoy immersive arts and crafts, traditional food, performances including lion & dragon dances + storytelling, and hands on activities for all ages. Bring a blanket for a picnic and soak up the festive atmosphere. (11am - 2pm)

📍 Brentwood
MLK Day Concert at Skirball
Saturday 1/17 Celebrate MLK Day with uplifting music and community at the Skirball Cultural Center. This free concert features performances that honor MLK’s legacy and bring families together through rhythm and song. (7pm - 7:30pm)
*free with museum admission

📍 Long Beach
Kidical Mass January Bike Ride
Sunday 1/18 A free, family-friendly group bike ride through the neighborhood where kids and adults can pedal together on a relaxed route, enjoy community connection, and celebrate outdoor fun. All ages and abilities are welcome. Treats promised at the finish line. Don’t forget to wear a helmet. Kidical Mass is part of a global movement bringing families together on bikes. (11am)

📍 Beverly Hills
CAAM Scavenger Hunt - King Day
Sunday 1/18 A family-friendly scavenger hunt at the California African American Museum inspired by current exhibitions and King Day themes. Grab a clue board, explore the galleries, and make surprising connections - with small prizes for teams who complete a winning pattern. (2pm - 3pm)

📍 Playa Vista
Lunar 2026 K*Popalooza KPop Demon Hunters!
Sunday 1/18 Celebrate Lunar New Year with a family-friendly festival featuring K-Pop Demon Hunters performances, dance lessons, music, and interactive fun. This is right up my daughter’s alley and if it wasn’t her birthday party this day, we’d be there for sure. Bring the whole fam for an energetic afternoon of culture, movement, and community vibes. (2pm - 4pm)

*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!

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