September 4th—here's where I'm taking my kids this week

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Keeping it short and sweet this week as my delay speaks for itself 😆
We’ve been getting used to a new school routine and getting ready for our upcoming Community Playdate with Magnetic Me — RSVPs are full (it’s not lost on me how much we’ve grown and I’m SO grateful) please join the waitlist HERE! I truly love hosting these, although it fully consumes me in the weeks leading up to any event - I wouldn’t have it any other way. This is our first time having a live music show, it’s going to be a fun one!

If you have any parent friends in SF please send them the invite to our first ever Community Playdate SF!

x Carissa

📍 Glendale
Storytime with Suzanne and Max Lang 
Saturday 9/6 The makers behind Grumpy Monkey have a new book, Archibald and The Furry Dinosaurs and they’re hosting a special Storytime with Suzanne and Max Lang at Barnes and Noble Americana. Free event for all ages! (3pm)

📍 Eagle Rock
Nela Family Bike Ride!
Saturday 9/6 I just came across this cute invite on my Instagram explore page - sounds so fun! Meet other families in front of Eagle Rock Library for an easy, slow ride down Ellenwood, looping back to Yosemite Park for open play starting at 9:30am. They’ll have a bubble machine and boombox to enjoy following the bike ride! (9am)

📍 West Hollywood
Los Angeles Kids Book Festival
Saturday 9/6 The LA Kids Book Festival is an all day storytime event with guest author readings and a children’s theater. You can view the full day’s schedule HERE. Play 2 Progress will also be onsite providing a cozy corner for kids who need a little quiet time reset. This free event is made possible by ABC Foundation. (9:30am - 4:30pm)

📍 Alhambra
Grandparents Day at La Habra Community Center
Sunday 9/7 La Habra Community Center is hosting a morning for grandparents and kids! They’ll enjoy a grandparent’s breakfast, memory making art workshops and entry to Children’s Museum at La Habra (included in ticket price) when they reopen on 9/23! $12 per child, $15 per adult. (9am - 11:30am)

📍 Chinatown
Hungry Ghost Festival
Sunday 9/7 Join Los Angeles’ Second Annual Hungry Ghost Festival at Alpine Recreation Center. This year’s lineup includes a lion dance and zodiac play by The East Wind Foundation for Youth, live music, cultural performances and skits, a bounce house, face painting and more! This free family event is open to all ages. (4pm - 7pm)

*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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