January 21st—here's where I'm taking my kids this week

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We had an eastside day the other week and hit up Highland Park. We specifically hung out on York Blvd and I was reminded how much I love it over there. Great park (York Park), some great coffee spots in walking distance, and so many families running around. Trying to be better about frequently exploring different parts of the city - a goal of mine this year! Some cool happenings this week, speaking of HP - Belle’s Magic Night looks like a cute one. The magic obsession in our house is really starting to hit. Enjoy the week!

x Carissa

📍Highland Park
Magic Night at Belle’s Highland Park
Thursday 1/22 If you’ve been meaning to check out Magic Night at Belle’s, this is your week. Experience table side, close-up magic from Josh of Diamonds (from the Magic Castle) while enjoying bagels, martinis, and the cozy, quirky charm of Belle’s. For all ages. (7pm - 10pm)

📍Long Beach
Dog Man: The Musical - Terrace Theater
Thursday 1/22 If you have Dog Man fans at home, you’ll want to check this one out. The movie was great, books even better and now you can enjoy it as a live musical at Terrace Theater. Tickets available online. (Doors 5:30pm, Show 6:30pm)

📍Pasadena
Meet Me in The Garden
Saturday 1/24 A sensory-friendly family event featuring hands on garden activities designed to explore plants through touch, smell, and sight. Created with accessibility in mind, this inclusive program is drop in style and free with admission. Stick around after to enjoy the gardens, galleries, and library at your own pace. (9:30am - 12:30pm)

📍Santa Monica
Community and Science Day at Heal The Bay Aquarium
Saturday 1/24 Join this free community event under the Santa Monica Pier as Heal the Bay marks one year since the 2025 LA fires with hands on science, artistic reflection, and family-friendly activities. Explore an 18 foot fire map, touch a shark, meet baby sunflower sea stars, hear water quality insights from scientists, enjoy music and movement, and connect with neighbors around protecting our coast (12pm - 4pm)

📍DTLA
Family Weekend Workshops Take Shape
Sunday 11/25 Create your own art inspired by the Robert Therrien exhibition at The Broad! Families can use stencils, fabric, paint, collage paper, and more to build a Therrien - inspired sculpture - hands on and creative for all ages. Workshops are free but limited, and tickets include same day access to the museum’s galleries. (11am - 5pm)

*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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