November 12th—here's where I'm taking my kids this week

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We officially sent out our invite to ROW DTLA x Playdate: Family Holiday Hang over the weekend and it reached capacity in the first two hours! It still blows my mind that we have grown as much as we have. I always hope that you’ll love what we’ve put together for our community events. The response always comes as a warm surprise and reminds me that we’re doing something right. <3

We increased capacity slightly and now have 400 RSVPs and almost 100 on the waitlist. (!!!) 🥲 Thank you all so much for being part of this community. It’s truly so special. This will be our last event of the year, our biggest event to date, and hosted at one of the coolest, most family-friendly spots in the city. I’ve always felt that Playdate would have a great presence at ROW, and I’m really excited to see it come to life!

x Carissa

📍 Culver City
Culver Kids Run Club Community Run
Friday 11/15 Culver Kids Run Club are hosting their first annual Community Run - a casual 1-mile (2 lap) run around the park for all paces (yes, parents, siblings, and pets too). Come get a feel for a CKRC practice, then stick around for donuts, coffee, and good company. DM them on Instagram (@culverkidsrunclub) or email [email protected]. (9am)

📍 Highland Park
This Park is Made by People
Saturday 11/15 Celebrate the power of community at Los Angeles State Historic Park for the Fall Community Festival. Expect art installations, live performances, music, family-friendly games, community booths, and park challenges spread across the ground - all centered around connection and creativity. (11am - 4pm)

📍 DTLA
Clay in The Garden
Saturday 11/15 Get your hands dirty (in the best way) at Estrella Park’s bilingual clay workshops, happening Saturdays this month (15th, 22nd, 29th & Dec 6th) with Lumber Ceramics (@lumbre.ceramics. This free, all-ages art series is a space to connect with nature, get creative, and make something beautiful in the garden. Spots are limited - first come first serve, so arrive early! (11am)

📍 Los Feliz
Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn at Griffith Park
Sunday 11/16 If you’ve never been to Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn in Griffith Park, definitely check in out this Sunday. Explore the Barn and the Combine Exhibit, and don’t miss a special group author book signing with Michael Campbell, Ken Bruce, and Stan Freese. (11am - 3pm)
*Events at Walt’s Barn as subject to change without notice, check their page for updates.

📍 Long Beach
Autumn Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific
Saturday & Sunday 11/15 & 11/16 Head to Aquarium of the Pacific for a family friendly weekend highlighting the cultures of Japan, China, Korea, and the Philippines through music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on crafts. Your aquarium ticket includes access to the festival. Bitty Bao (@bitty.bao) will be popping up to host a paper lantern making station for kids! (9am - 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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