Fun & Free Activities with LA Kids this Weekend: Bookfest, Bubblefest, & Earth Hour: March 29 - 30

3/27/14 - By Toby B

Wow. Another beautiful spring weekend ahead. What a perfect time to go on a hike to see wildflowers. Such pretty colors! Such fresh scents. I think I'll just sniff that one over there... wait a minute. It's not going to squirt water at me, is it?

You see, my kid is suddenly all about April Fool's pranks. I have no clue where she got the idea. She's getting an early start, because apparently April Fool's jokes are even funnier when you're not expecting them because, you know, it's not April 1.  (Preschool humor!)

Now I don't know what to trust. Black is white, day is night, and make way because the Easter Bunny is I'm not kidding hopping down the trail. (As if! Easter is totally weeks and weeks away.)

Don't keep reading because you certainly won't find some of our favorite picks for the weekend... or will you?

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ALL WEEKEND

Bubblefest XVIII - Santa Ana
Bubbles! Bubbles! Laser Bubble show! At Discovery Science Center!
 
America's Teaching Zoo Spring Spectacular - Moorpark
Moorpark College Teaching Zoo continues its annual festivities, with animal shows, face painting, a Kids Zone and special animal guests.
 
Muppets Most Wanted (PG) - Hollywood
Just how wanted are the Muppets? Check out our review to find out.

LEGO Star Wars Days - Carlsbad
The force is strong in these colorful little bricks. Scenes from the live action movies as well as the animated series are snapped together at Legoland.

Easter Eggstravaganza - Irvine
Easter is coming to Irvine! The Easter Bunny is posing for pictures; the Easter Train is available for rides, and kids can hunt hunt hunt for eggs.

Last Weekends of the Month at the Skirball - Bel Air
This month’s Last Weekends features the musical talents of two local favorites: Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band and The Hollow Trees.
 
SATURDAY MARCH 29
 
Jazz for Kids - Santa Monica
Kids can hop, skip, and jump as they scat along with musicians from the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz in an up close look at jazz music.

Japan Family Day - Arcadia
Tea ceremonies, taiko performances, origami and calligraphy demonstrations are highlights at this day-long festival at Santa Anita Park.
 
Shushybye Live at Lovitz - Universal City
Shushybye makes its debut at the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club at Universal Studios CityWalk.
 
Stories and Craft with Eryka - West LA
Children's Book World’s own Eryka shares fun stories and a craft.

Easter Bunny Garden Party - Cerritos
The Easter Bunny hosts a free Garden at Los Cerritos Center, with crafts, snacks, and one-on-one time with the Bunny.
 
A Taste of Dance - Downtown
Learn to dance like they do in the movies! Classic routines from classic films are taught for a buck a lesson.

Grand Park's Downtown Bookfest - Downtown
More the bookish type? Grand Park's Bookfest offers the chance to contribute to the World’s Longest Story, add characters to a massive comic book, receive a poem-on-demand, and take in performances by Birdie’s Playhouse and the Story Pirates.
 
Puppet Town - Hollywood
Dana Powell (Bridesmaids, Modern Family) joins this month’s sketch comedy show. With puppets.
 
Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Scavenger Hunt - West LA
Muggles search to find the magic in art at the Getty Center.
 
Comedy Magic Show by Alan Rich - Mid-Wilshire
Abra Cadabra! Magic Castle magician Alan Rich performs a comedy magic show for the whole family.

Music in the Garden  - Venice
The new monthly concert series at Ecole Claire Fontaine debuts with a performance by Heidi Swedberg and the SukeyJump Band, followed by a drum circle with Sandra Sandia.

Earth Hour - Everywhere
You there. Shut off your lights. (Don’t worry, it’s just for an hour).

SUNDAY MARCH 30

Auntie Angelica Root's Fairy Garden - Redondo Beach
The faeries have moved indoors - word is they can be spotted at the Sunset Theatre Company in Redondo.
 
Sing and Rock-along at We Rock the Spectrum - Studio City
Mommytrain hosts the kid-centric karaoke at We Rock the Spectrum. Yes, there will be songs from Frozen in the mix. Let it go, Adele.

Free Family Festival - Pasadena
Pacific Asia Museum’s free family festival celebrates calligraphy with hands-on crafts, demonstrations, and more.

Sundays in the Park - Simi Valley
Arts, crafts, games, and songs show how a little kindness can help you let your problems go. Other fun includes visits with animals, a sing-a-long, and interactive story time with PJ Library.
 
Hammer Kids: Close Encounters: Madhatters Tea Party  - Westwood
Make and then wear a mad hatter hat for a festive tea party at the Hammer Museum.
 
Kids in the Courtyard: “Let your Light Shine” Candle Making - Westwood
Butcher? No, too meaty…Baker? No, too wheaty… Candlestick maker? That’s the one -  it’s just light! Kids make their own candles at the Fowler Museum.

Stories in the Afternoon - Pasadena
Families can learn how local zoos and gardens inspired Henri Rousseau’s work, then paint jungle scenes of their own.

Zimmer Sunday Family Programs - Mid-Wilshire
The Zimmer honors Latino labor leader César E. Chávez with arts & crafts and a special guest performance by Aztec Dance group Kalpulli Tlaltekuhtli

As always, there are more activities listed on our daily events calendar, and if you don't already receive this post as a weekly email, you should totally subscribe. Whatever you choose to do this weekend, we hope you have an amazing time!