The OPEN Daily : Family Fun


Beethoven Elementary invites you to a FREE Popsicle Playdate this Saturday, Aug. 21 at 10am

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

PopsiclePlaydate You’re Invited to the Second Annual Popsicle Playdate at Beethoven Street Elementary School. This free event is open to all and especially welcomes the new incoming kindergarten families. A great way to connect with other Beethoven community families and kids.
Come out this SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 from 10AM to 12Noon to Beethoven Elementary at 3711 [...]

Westfield Culver City WFamily Back to School Bash

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Westfield Culver City wraps up the summer with more WFamily Fun, a full day of activities, entertainment, and giveaways, including your favorite family movies, a “Back to Cool” fashion show showcasing the hottest new trends for fall, and a family-friendly game challenge for kids of all ages, hosted by Radio Disney.

Tween Star Jonathan Morgan Heit Hosts NextAid and KidTribe Community Event

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Jonathan Morgan Heit (Valentine’s Day, Bedtimes Stories, Date Night) and other young talent including: Mishon Ratliff (Lincoln Heights),  Katelyn Tarver (Big Time Rush),  Savannah Paige Rae (Parenthood),  Allisyn Ashley Arm (Sonny with a Chance),  Brittany Curran (Men of a Certain Age),  Ryan Ochoa (iCarly),  Raymond Ochoa (Hank),  Stefanie Scott (Ivan Reitman Project),  singers Sarah McMullan, [...]

Mar Vista Farmers’ Market Turns FOUR

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

The Mar Vista Farmers’ Market is turning 4 and you are invited to the party! Music by Danny Moynahan Trio, Leftover Cuties and Guy Fluffner Memorial. Hoola Hooping WU-Shu (acrobatic Kung-Fu) face painting And a heck of a good time! This Sunday from 9am to 2pm, Venice Blvd at Grand View [...]

Meet the Pedal Patch Community

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Drop by the MVCC Green Booth at the Mar Vista Farmers Market on Sunday July 18th to meet Pedal Patch Community (PPC), a community supported, social enterprise that helps build healthy, sustainable communities one patch at a time through the application of urban agriculture.
Bring your kids to the booth! PPC will be bringing veggie seeds [...]

Next Iron Chef Hosts Kids Food Adventure at Whole Foods Market

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Whole Foods Market is hosting the Kids Food Adventure with Chef Jehangir Mehta, star of The Food Network’s The Next Iron Chef, on Saturday, 7/24. Chef Meta will lead kids and their parents on a fun journey through the store to discover delicious new, healthy foods. Children will then help Chef Mehta in a creative [...]

“Summer of Color” Arrives on Westside Beaches

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

You may have noticed the vibrant murals covering the lifeguard towers on Westside beaches. Welcome to the Summer of Color!
Over 100 lifeguard towers from San Pedro to Leo Carrillo have been transformed into works of art as part of the largest public art project in the U.S. — with the participation of 6,000 children [...]

16th Annual Culver City Music Festival Begins July 8th

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

This year marks the 16th annual Culver City Music Festival, presented by the Culver City Redevelopment Agency. There will be 8 weeks of free concerts every Thursday night from 7pm-9pm beginning July 8th thru August 26th. Musical styles include Swing, Salsa, Zydeco, Blues, Rock, and more. The shows are in the Culver City City Hall [...]

Free Summer Concerts in Marina del Rey

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

This popular series of free outdoor concerts is held in one of the most spectacular waterfront settings in Los Angeles, Burton W. Chace Park 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey CA 90292. Concerts take place on select Thursdays and Saturdays starting July 8th and each will begin at 7 p.m. Read more about the performers [...]

Target Arts & Wonder Free Family Event July 16 -18

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Target is sponsoring free or reduced-price admission at many museum and performing arts venues all over the country on July 16 – 18, 2010. Check out the activities in LA by visiting Target’s website and choosing our city from the pull-down menu.