October 14th—here's where I'm taking my kids this week

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So far October has been full of Halloween costume DIYs, school events, and getting ready for our pop-up with Platform this weekend! We have a very cute hands-on craft planned for Saturday. We’ll be decorating paper lanterns - I shared a preview on stories this morning! I hope you can make it out for all the fun. Platform is one of the most family-friendly spots in the city IMO. It’s exactly what I crave when I want to get the kids out to do something kid-friendly but elevated and actually enjoy myself too - I basically described why I started Playdate and what I hope we accomplish with our events :)

Platform’s Fall Harvest Party will have live music, fun eats, apple picking for kids, a Playdate craft station, and some special vendor offerings. It’s from 3-7pm! Join us if you can and RSVP here :)

x Carissa

📍 Highland Park
Puppets in The Park
Friday 10/10 Don’t miss the final puppetry performance of the season on the Hollyhock House lawn. Catch a 30-minute Hallowe’en Spooktacular show, then stay for hands-on art activities led by the Barnsdall Junior Arts Center. Bring a blanket, sing along, and make art under the trees. (9:30am - 12:30pm)

📍 Westwood
Westwood Village Oktoberfest
Saturday 10/18 Head to Oktoberfest at Westwood Village for live music, a beer garden, games, crafts and over 20 local vendors. Expect ribbon-making workshops with @sundaycarwash, complimentary drinks, and family-friendly vibes all afternoon. (12pm - 6pm)

📍 Culver City
The Skateside’s Art Walk & Roll
Saturday 10/18 If you really want to plan a full family day, head to Culver City Arts District in the morning (ust a few blocks away from Platform), for Skateside’s Art Walk event and then head to Platform’s Fall Harvest Party for the rest of the afternoon. Stateside will have a kids’ roller skate zone with free skating all day, live music, beginner friendly lessons, games & prizes and more! Free and open to all ages. (11am - 6pm)

📍 Beverly Grove
The Original Farmer’s Market Fall Festival
Saturday & Sunday 10/18 & 10/19 A long-standing LA tradition since 1934. Expect pumpkins, scarecrows, a petting zoo, hands-on crafts, and live music. Free to attend - check out the full daily schedule on their Instagram here! (11am - 9pm)

📍 Long Beach
Casita Books Kids Craft Pop-Up!
Sunday 10/19 A drop-in morning of creative fun at Casita Bookstore. Kids can decorate canvas “boooook bags” and make their own bookmarks at the craft station. A $10 suggested donation helps support future community events. Bags are limited - reserve yours early. (10am - 12pm)

*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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