September 30th—here's where I'm taking my kids this week

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We’re headed to New York or “You Nork”, as the kids call it 🥲, this week (currently writing to you from the plane) but there are some great events happening around the city that I’m sad we’ll miss. Not too sad though if I’m being honest haha. Cool weather, fall leaves, daily bagels - sounds like the best week ever and I can’t wait! I haven’t been back since pre kids so I might be in for a shock this trip. Can’t wait to explore the city. Wish us luck!

x Carissa

FEATURED EVENT

📍 Frogtown
Baby Steps Pop-Up
Sunday 10/5 Dance it out in a class made for parents and parents-to-be, with your baby comfy in carriers! Perfect for that sweet stage when your little one is still small enough to join you but too young for most activities. Expect low-impact, high-energy movement, music you’ll actually love, and a welcoming community of parents to connect with. Baby Steps is throwing it back with 2010s club bangers, and next Friday 10/10 you can groove to their classic feel-good playlist. Limited spots available for this Sunday’s class — book here! (9:30am – 10:30am) 

📍 Highland Park
Scribble’s Afternoon Birthday Celebration
Saturday 10/4 Head to Scribble (community centered non-profit in HP) for their second annual birthday celebration! Enjoy free pizza, a live set by Logan Hone, Bob Baker Marionettes (always a joy) and Tai Chi Demonstrations. Kids of all ages welcome. (1pm - 4pm)

📍 Torrance
Floating Pumpkin Patch
Saturday 10/4 Dive into the spooky spirit with Torrance Recreation Center’s Floating Pumpkin Patch. Bring the family to pick a pumpkin straight from the pool and enjoy the afternoon decorating your pumpkin and swimming. All registered participants will receive a pumpkin to take home! (1pm - 4pm)

📍 Burbank
BTC Kids Day
Saturday 10/4 Check out Burbank Town Center’s annual Kids Day. Crayola crafts and activities, Live DJ, dance zone and stilt walkers, plus giveaways and freebies throughout the event. Admission is free but pre-register if you want to enter for a chance to win a gift card. (1pm - 3pm)

📍 Eagle Rock
Crafting in The Garden at Occidental College
Saturday 10/4 Join Oxy Arts and Green Girl Crafts for a special Crafting in the Garden. Occidental’s FEAST Garden is inspired by the current exhibition Flesh of the Forest. Various crafting supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Light bites provided and free and for all ages. (10am - 1pm)

📍 Agoura Hills
RAD Festival at Reyes Adobe Days
Saturday 10/4 & Sunday 10/5 This looks super cute if you’re a valley family or want to make the drive! Reyes Adobe Days is an annual festival include Western-era kids’ activities, pony rides, and a petting zoo, so there’s plenty to keep children busy all day long. Plus, there’s live music, artisan vendors, food trucks, and self-guided tours of the historic adobe. (11am - 4pm)

*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!