July 23nd—here's where I'm taking my kids this week

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We just got back from a weekend trip in Palm Springs and had such a great time despite temps creeping well over 100 degrees each day. 🙃 We ended up hanging out by the pool most of the time (no complaints) but ventured out to rent bikes one morning before it got too hot and it was the highlight of the trip. It was our first time on e-bikes and now I kind of really need one. We didn’t get a chance to make it to Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert (CDMD), recommended by a playdate mom - ty Cass <3) which I was bummed about but it’s still high on our list for next time.

Our next Community Playdate is coming up in September and we’re partnering with a fun brand! We’ll keep you in the loop and will share more details soon! In the meantime, we’re having fun sharing more on TikTok. Instagram too of course but it’s fun to see the differences of the platforms and what content resonates. I had fun putting together our July Playdate-approved Picks - check it out HERE & let me know if you want to see more of these?

x Carissa

📍 Culver City
Thursday 7/24 Check out The Hayden Tract Sunset Cinema Series: Christmas in July featuring Elf! This family-friendly community event will have food trucks and complimentary popcorn offered (while supplies last). Festive holiday attire encouraged! (6pm - 10pm)

📍 Mid Wilshire
Friday 7/25 Kick off your weekend with Summer Nights at The Tar Pits this Friday. Enjoy free after hours museum admission, along with special programming, hands-on kids activities, music, local food trucks and more. Bring a blanket, grab a drink, and settle in for a relaxed night of discovery, connection, and parkside picnicking. One of our favorites in the city - ICYMI we shared more about it in THIS IG post last week. (6pm - 9pm)

📍 Glendale
Sunday 7/27 The Fourth Annual Vardavar Water Festival hosted by Hayk for our Heroes is back bigger and splashier than ever. Head to Verdugo Park in Glendale for a splash zone, kids activities, family fun, a dunk tank, live music and more! Free admission for all ages. (12pm - 7pm)

📍 Frogtown
Sunday 7/27 Frog Clayground’s CLAYDD LA River Summer Series is a free Community Day event in collaboration with Los Angeles Public Library. Clay workshops, food vendors, face painting, sound baths, LAPL resources, nature healing and sensory play for all ages. (12pm - 4pm)

📍 Hollywood
Sunday 7/27 You know by now that we never miss a Puppets in The Park event. It’s free for everyone and is always a magical morning. Enjoy a 30-minute puppet show on the Hollyhock House lawn and then stay for art activities led by the Barnsdall Junior Arts Center. Bring a blanket to sit on. No rsvp needed. (9:30am - 11am)

*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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See you next week!