January 6th—here's where I'm taking my kids this week

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Happy 2026! My kids are back to school!!
I’m trying my best to take it slow this month as we finish out planning the rest of the year. I love a chill January after holiday craziness. It’s my daughter’s birthday month, so I’m also planning a party (she’ll be 4 🥲). It reminded me that I need to finish up that party resource guide I started almost a year ago now. Working on it :)
Wishing everyone a good week!

x Carissa

📍 Brentwood
Making Scents of the Ancient World
Saturday 1/10 Create your own perfume inspired by ancient Mycenaean recipes at this free, family-friendly workshop at the Getty Villa. Explore spices and oils used in the ancient world while learning how fragrance was made in Pylos. (11am - 3pm)

📍 DTLA
Sensory Morning at The Broad
Sunday 1/11 Enjoy quieter galleries, smaller crowds, adjusted sound and lighting, optional sensory kids, and access to the third floor collections and Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room. All ages welcome, reservations required. (9am - 10am)

📍 Glendale
Puppets, Donuts & Coffee 
Sunday 1/11 A relaxed Sunday morning gathering for puppeteers, tinkerers, and curious creatives alike. Bring a puppet, a work in progress, a question, or just yourself and enjoy coffee, donuts, and good conversation at the picnic tables near the park entrance. (10am - 12pm)

📍 Glendale
Oshogatsu Family Festival: Year of The Horse
Sunday 1/11 Celebrate the Japanese New Year with family-friendly activities at the Japanese American National Museum. Enjoy traditional crafts, performances, and cultural experiences inspired by the Year of the Horse. (11am - 4:30pm)
*free with museum admission

📍 West LA
Mini Swap Pop-Up at the West LA Farmers Market
Sunday 1/11 Green Moms Social Club is hosting a community-driven swap focused on sharing and sustainability. Bring gently used kids or adult clothing, books, toys, or small home goods, or simply come take what you need. Donate, take what you need, and connect with other moms. <3 (9am - 2pm)

*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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