March 19th—here's where I'm taking my kids this week

Our free weekly email keeps you in the loop of local kid-friendly events and things to do 🤝

Know a parent who’s always asking what to do with their kids? Forward this to them — or tell them to subscribe here!

This heat has been wild. We’ll likely head to the beach this weekend, and I’m sure the rest of LA will be there too. The pieces of our next Community Playdate are coming together and I’m excited to share the details soon. We are also building out a really fun concept in SF for our next event series called, Little Rituals. If you have friends or family in SF, make sure they’re subscribed to our weekly newsletter - we’ll share the link there first!

I’m starting to think about summer camp and tbh, I’m stressed. We did nothing last year and it was not a good situation for any of us. 🙃 I’m thinking about doing a couple 1-2 week camps that focus on one activity each. We’ve done traditional camp and it felt a little too routine and I want them to be excited for back to school come August. I’m thinking maybe tennis, skateboarding or golf? Rediscover also has a cool one but it’s not close to us (but not totally off the table). HAWKS also has a great nature based outdoor camp but it’s also a bit of a drive. I might open this up to the What’s App and if you’re looking for recommendations too, maybe we can chat more there?

x Carissa

📍 South LA
LA County Skate Jam at Bethune Park
Thursday, March 19th (6pm - 8pm)
Skate Jams are kicking off across LA County Parks this March with skate demos, friendly competitions, live music, refreshments, and giveaways. Whether your kids skate or just want to watch the action, these free, all-ages events are open to everyone with a few other dates through summer.

📍 Weho
Steam Family Day at The Tar Pitts
Saturday, March 21st (12pm - 4pm)  
Lil’ Libros is hosting an afternoon of stories, creativity, and science with astronaut and author Ellen Ochoa. Families can enjoy storytime, arts & crafts, and a book signing, with Ochoa reading from We Are All Scientists on stage at 2pm followed by a meet and greet and signing.

📍 Woodland Hills
Egg Hunt & Pony Rides at Farmer’s Market
Saturday, March 21st (9am - 10am)
An egg hunt, petting zoo and pony rides are popping up at Woodland Hills Farmers Market. Enjoy kid-friendly activities while parents shop local vendors. Kids can also score a free $5 token to spend at the market if you get there right around 9am.

📍 San Gabriel
San Gabriel Lantern Festival
Saturday & Sunday, March 21st - 22nd (10am)
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at San Gabriel’s Lantern Festival in the historic Mission District, marking the close of Lunar New Year with glowing lantern displays, live performances, food vendors, shopping, and family-friendly activities.

📍Griffith Park
Bezzi’s Feathered Friends
Sunday, March 22nd (9:30am - 11am)
We included this event in a previous newsletter and you all loved it. Here’s another one happening this Saturday. Trail Tails is a 90 minute outdoor adventure with storytelling, music, and a guided nature walk where kids (ages 2-7) learn about local birds and plants. Expect snacks, shady rest stops, and a sweet arts & crafts moment to wrap.

*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!

Playdate’s weekly newsletter is a free resource supported by sponsorships and advertising. If you would like to have your business featured or want to collaborate, please reach out to [email protected] 

See you next week!