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Kid-friendly happenings—1st week of December!
The Grinch at Runway Playa Vista & kids holiday photos at Merci Milo in Echo Park
Playdate
November 27, 2023
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Looking for cool things to do to pass the time?
Here are our favorite kid-friendly happenings this week!
12/2 Movie Under The Stars at RUNWAY: The Grinch (Saturday) FREE
📍 Playa Vista
For this Holiday Edition Series, The Turf at RUNWAY transforms into a cozy open-air cinema where they will be screening some of the classics this holiday season. Before the movie starts, enjoy concession stands that offer complimentary buttery popcorn. They recommend arriving early to secure a spot!
Where & When: Runway Playa Vista, 6pm
MORE HERE
12/2 Holiday Round Up at Leonis Adobe Museum (Saturday)
📍 Calabasas
The Leonis Adobe Museum in Old Town Calabasas hosts its annual winter event, Holiday Roundup. The fun includes hands-on crafts, live music, and demonstrations of rancho life in the 1880s. Parents can shop for holiday gifts in the curated gift shop. Don’t forget to take a photo with Mr. and Mrs. Claus on your way out!
*Admission is $8 (under 2 are free)
Where & When: Leonis Adobe, 1pm-4pm
MORE HERE
12/2-12/3 Holiday Portraits in The Elves Cottage (Saturday-Sunday)
📍 Echo Park
Bring the kids to get their Holiday Portraits in The Elves' Cottage! The pop up by Molly at Make Love Stories is hosted this weekend only at one of the coolest kids stores in Los Angeles, Merci Milo in Echo Park! Do some holiday shopping post photos and be sure to book and pre-pay to secure your spot. $85/session.
Where & When: Merci Milo, *times vary
MORE HERE
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Holiday Show (Ongoing — Limited Time!)
📍 North Hollywood
Enjoy one of Eric Carle’s most famous stories, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, alongside three other well-known books. Audiences may meet the colorful characters of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, travel the world with 10 Little Rubber Ducks; and get whisked away to a winter wonderland in Dream Snow.
Where & When: El Portal Theater, (starting 11/25), times vary
MORE HERE
Little Kin Studio
Little Kin Studio is all about crafting ethically produced handmade toys using natural materials in limited batches. The Danish-owned shop is the magic of Kat, a mom of 3 girls. It’s always exciting to come across quality kids toys that are truly special and built to last. The Furry Cotton Bat is most definitely a favorite. A major bonus: she offers a $3 gift wrapping add-on which comes in handy this time of year!
