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Weekday Event Picks for LA Kids: Free LEGO & Cathedral Dog Day Afternoon, July 6-10

7/6/15 - By Jacqueline Stansbury

There’s an important new development for LEGO fans: the Monthly Mini Model Build now lasts two days instead of one! That’s right, the free LEGO signature event is on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, and you can reserve a model in advance. In fact, you must reserve; walk-ins will no longer be admitted.

Meanwhile, pet lovers have the 9th annual Dog Day Afternoon to look forward to at the Cathedral; Santa Monica’s Twilight Dance Series (and Tongva Park after Dark) commence for the summer, and the Natural History Museum revels in the warm summer evenings with a Friday night garden event.

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Vincent Minnelli’s musical masterpiece Meet Me in St. Louis screens at LACMA this week. My family always enjoys a picnic at the Tar Pits park; combine that with a classic film for summer perfection. Meet Me in St. Louis features a young Judy Garland and luminous child actress Margaret O’Brien. Why take the kids? The movie is a fascinating depiction of turn of the century family and teen life in America; teenagers are likely to be intrigued by the detailed depiction of their counterparts at the beginning of the 20th century. Fascinating fact: before that there were no "teenagers" – just children and adults. My mom took me to see this movie as a kid, and I never forgot it. It's not a movie for super young or sensitive children, but mature kids and teenagers are likely to moved by the serious themes, and everyone will love the music.

Be sure to check out our Event Calendar for more free and discounted activities.

1. Children’s Performance Series – Monday
These concerts introduce kids to music, theater, and dance in an educational setting. This week features Cal State Northridge’s Teenage Drama Workshop.
See all Monday events

2. Meet Me in St. Louis – Tuesday
A LACMA matinee is planned of Vincent Minelli’s classic musical. Spoiler alert: While Meet Me in St. Louis is a family film, there is some heartbreak (a child dies).
See all Tuesday events

3. Dog Day Afternoon at the Cathedral – Wednesday
This event is almost worth checking out for the title alone. Anybody got a dog named Al Pacino? A pet centered event including adoptions and vendors.
See all Wednesday events

4. Twilight Dance Series: Morris Day – Thursday
Head to the Santa Monica Pier for some R&B. Summer is here!
See all Thursday events

5. Summer Nights in the Garden - Friday
Enjoy a free evening in the garden at the Natural History Museum. The event includes tours of the garden, hands-on science activities, and food trucks.
See all Friday events

There are always plenty more activities on our daily Event Calendar and in our monthly GoList. And if you don’t receive our newsletters full of suggestions for family fun, you really should subscribe…it’s free!