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May 16, 2013
May 16, 2013
Pasadena
News & Events
News & Events
- Publisher's Note: Parks, Birthdays and HEAT
- It's Party Time
- Macaroni Kid Giveaway! Sesame Street Live!
- National Kids to Parks Day ~ May 18, 2013
- Take A Colorful Nature Walk
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Plan Ahead
- Your Choices for Macaroni Approved Businesses
- FREE Museum Days in Los Angeles
- San Gabriel Valley Area Farmer's Markets
- FREE M, W, F Storytimes in San Gabriel Valley
- FREE T/TH Storytimes in San Gabriel Valley
- FREE Weekend Storytimes in San Gabriel Valley
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Publisher's Note: Parks, Birthdays and HEAT
What's on the Menu for this week
So we went from melting away yesterday to needing a sweater today. I couldn't believe it when I picked up my kindergartner this week and my phone said it was 99 degrees. It has cooled down slightly but we are supposed to be back to warmer days this weekend. I don't know about yours but my house has a lot more whining and complaining in the warm weather (and not just from mommy). Which is all the more need for me to keep them busy - and to find ...
It's Party Time
Birthday Party Guide
Planning a party should be fun, not stressful! Whether you like to stick close to the living room and kitchen or hold the party elsewhere, Macaroni Kid's Birthday Party Guide can help. Here are some local birthday party ideas for kids of all ages. New businesses will be added all month, and we'll alert you to this via Facebook and our newsletter. Check back frequently!
To See Our Party resources already listed click here:
If you are a local business and would like to be listed in our ...
Macaroni Kid Giveaway! Sesame Street Live!
Cant' Stop Singing at the Nokia Theatre
When Elmo gets his furry fingers on Abby Cadabby’s magic wand, there’s something in the air - and Sesame Street becomes a nonstop, all-singing, all-dancing musical montage! Grover and Baby Bear sing their highs and lows, Cookie Monster sings fast and slow, Bert and Ernie converse in song and Murray makes mouth music for all to sing along! Learn why it feels good to sing a song, but why it feels good to stop, too! What will Elmo learn about the power of musical magic? Join the conga line ...
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National Kids to Parks Day ~ May 18, 2013
Go Out And Play!
Get outside and play! Visit www.kidstoparks.org and join families across the country that will participate in National Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 18, 2013. For the third consecutive year, the National Park Trust and organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Children & Nature Network, the NFL Players Association, America's State Parks, the National Wildlife Federation, and the U.S. Department of the Interior are coming together to celebrate the great outdoors and support the First Lady's Let's Move Outside! initiative.
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Take A Colorful Nature Walk
Macaroni Fun
Make your next walk a hunt for specific colors (try this any time of the year). This is an easy project that can be made very simple as your time/ materials/ patience demands.
You’ll need:
- An empty egg carton
- Paints and paintbrushes
Paint the inside of an egg carton different colors. Encourage the children to mix colors together or add black or white to create different hues.
Want it less messy? Use markers or crayons.
Need it even easier? Place crayon pieces inside your egg carton, and/or use ...
May 18th through May 22nd
Saturday, May 18 - Jaimie Oliver's Food Revolution Day @ The Autry Farmers Market
Food Revolution Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of good food and better food education for everyone by focusing on three simple actions – cook it, share it, live it.
Yoga classes every hour, Storytime & book signing by award winning author Eric Drachman, Pump & Splash water play, cooking demos by Matt Poley of Heirloom LA @ 10am, family-friendly food demo in Autry Museum Cafe. Kids get veggies & goodies in their goody bags from the local farmers & vendors with the $5 wristband, face painting & more...
Where: The Autry Farmers Market 4700 Western Heritage Way - Griffith Park, Los Angeles, 90027When: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (5/18/2013)Who: Everyone!How: Just show up!Cost: $5 per person
Sunday, May 19 - Museums of the Arroyo (MOTA) Day
Five museums in Pasadena and Highland Park open their doors to the public FREE of charge for a celebration of art, architecture, history and more. Family friendly games, arts and crafts and enterainment. Free shuttles connect all museums.
Where: Participating museums include Pasadena Museum of History, Gamble House, Heritage Square Museum, The Lummis Home & Gardens & LA Police MuseumWhen: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (5/19/2013)Who: Everyone!How: Just show up! Park your car at Avery Parking lot behind the Pasadena Museum of History and hop shuttles to other museumsCost: FREE!For more info: For details about the exhibits and special activities at these sites, please visit the MOTA website.
Wednesday, May 22 - Special Storytime in Pajamas @ Caterpillar Kids Place
Join us for a "Special Storytime in Pajamas Party" at Caterpillar Kids Place!
Where: Caterpillar Kids Place 965 Foothill Blvd LCF 91011When: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (5/22/2013)Who: Kids & their parentsHow: Please rsvp by calling 818.790.0293Cost: FREE!For more info: 818.790.0293 or visit http://caterpillarkidsplace.com/
May 13th through May 21st
Monday, May 13 through Saturday, May 18 - 7th Annual Bike Week Pasadena
Change gears! The 7th Annual Bike Week Pasadena rolls through providing you with a glimpse into what every week of the year could look like, feel like, and involve on two wheels! C.I.C.L.E., an L.A. based bike advocacy non-profit, and the City of Pasadena present a week-long showcase for most skill levels and age groups to promote bicycling as a safe and sustainable mode of transportation.
Where: Various locations.When: 5/13-5/18Who: Eveyone!How: Just show up!Cost: All events are free and open to the public. Bicycle parking available at all events.For more info: For more details on all the bike fun happening during Bike Week Pasadena, visit http://www.cicle.org/attend-an-event/bike-week-pasadena or call 323.478.0060.
Friday, May 17 through Saturday, May 18 - 33rd Annual Bandorama @ Caltech's Ramo Auditorium
The 33rd annual Bandorama features the Caltech-Occidental Concert Band & the Caltech Jazz Bands directed by William Bing. The concert band half of the program will feature music from "Les Miserables", "On the Town", "West Side Story" & "Candide". The jazz band will perform music from the Count Basie Library as well as contemporary sounds from local composers.
Where: Caltech's Ramo Auditorium 332 S. Michigan Ave. Pasadena 91125When: 8:00 PM (5/17 & 5/18. Both evenings will have the same program.)Who: Everyone!How: Early arrival is encouraged as the seating is limited.Cost: Both concerts are FREE and open to the public. Parking is free.For more info: Please call the Caltech Music Office at 626.395.3295 or visit bands.caltech.edu.
Saturday, May 18 - San Marino Firefighter's Association Annual Pancake Breakfast @ Lacy Park
Join the San Marino Firefighter's Association for their Annual Pancake Breakfast! Proceeds Benefit: Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation, Quest Burn Foundation and San Marino Charities.
Where: Lacy Park 1485 Virginia Rd. San MarinoWhen: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM (5/18/2013)Who: Everyone!How: Just show up!Cost: Tickets are $5. Available in advance from Fire Department or on day of at Lacy Park.For more info: 626.300.0735
Saturday, May 18 - Butterfly Brigade @ LA County Arboretum
Springtime is here and the butterflies are near! Stroll through the Arboretum to find these colorful insects in their favorite habitat and learn about their life along the way. Become a junior entomologist and take home your own caterpillar to experience the metamorphosis before your very own eyes.
Where: Rotunda at LA County Arboretum 301 N. Baldwin Ave., ArcadiaWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (5/18/2013)Who: Kids ages 3-6 yrsHow: Pre-registration required. Call 626.821.4623 or 626.821.5897 to registerCost: $8 per child for members; $10 per child for non-members; Must be accompanied by an adult. Enrollment covers Arboretum admission.For more info: www.arboretum.org
Saturday, May 18 - Little Owls Reading Nest @ Descanso Gardens
Bring your little owlets 2 and older for enchanting nature-themed story time at the giant nest! Mama and Papa Owls are welcome to snuggle up with their young and enjoy picture books read by Descanso staff.
Where: Nature's Table at Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada FlintridgeWhen: 10:30 AM (10:30a on Tues & Sat)Who: Kids ages 2+How: Just show up!Cost: Free with general admissionFor more info: Call 818-949-4200 or visit www.descansogardens.org
Saturday, May 18 - Free Craft Saturdays @ Lakeshore Learning Store
Free crafts for kids ages 3 and up every Saturday!
Where: Lakeshore Learning Store 3848 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena 91107When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (every Saturday!)Who: Kids ages 3+How: Just show up!Cost: FREE!For more info: 626-356-3848, www.lakeshorelearning.com
Saturday, May 18 - "Beauty & the Beast" @ Descanso Gardens
"Beauty & the Beast," Saturdays in May, 11:30 a.m.: California Shakespeare Festival presents the timeless tale of "Beauty & the Beast" when "Into the Enchanted Forest" story time returns. Enjoy this magical story of the power of love in a program for the whole family.
Where: Descano Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada FlintridgeWhen: 11:30 AM (Saturdays in May)Who: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: Free with admissionFor more info: Call 818-949-4200 or visit www.descansogardens.org
Saturday, May 18 - TACIT’s Experimental Performance Laboratory presents Sila
Sila by Chantal Bilodeau is the third play of the series on May 18, directed by Arden Thomas. Sila stars Sandra Tsing Loh, host of NPR’s The Loh Down and Caltech’s The Loh Down on Science. Sila is a powerful, gripping, and poetic play about climate change and its consequences for the people and animals living in the Arctic Circle.
Where: TACIT Experimental Theater 275 S. Hill Ave PasadenaWhen: 2:00 PM (5/18/2013)Who: Everyone!How: Just show upFor more info: http://tacit.caltech.edu/
Saturday, May 18 - Barks & Books @ Hill Ave. Branch Library
Children read a book to a gentle, well-trained dog. This program is made possible by volunteers from the Pasadena Humane Society.
Where: Hill Avenue Branch 55 South Hill Avenue Pasadena, CA 91106When: 3:30 PM (5/18/2013)Who: Kids!How: Just show up!Cost: FREE!
Tuesday, May 21 - Little Owls Reading Nest @ Descanso Gardens
Bring your little owlets 2 and older for enchanting nature-themed story time at the giant nest! Mama and Papa Owls are welcome to snuggle up with their young and enjoy picture books read by Descanso staff.
Where: Nature's Table at Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada FlintridgeWhen: 10:30 AM (10:30a on Tues & Sat)Who: Kids ages 2+How: Just show up!Cost: Free with general admissionFor more info: Call 818-949-4200 or visit www.descansogardens.org
Tuesday, May 21 - Kids Club @ The Americana
Weekly entertainment for kids and families out on the lawn. For lunch, head to a participating restaurant where kids eat free (with purchase of adult entree). Join Kids Club at the booth and get free kids t-shirt and coupons for Americana stores.
Where: The Americana at Brand on the Main Lawn 889 Americana Way, Glendale (In the event of rain, please go to the Community Room.)When: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Every Tuesday)Who: Kids and families.How: Just show up!Cost: FREE!For more info: http://www.americanaatbrand.com/
Tuesday, May 21 - 9 Simple Steps to a Healthier Family Diet
Join Sarah Lowe, Owner of The Little Gym of Monrovia, Jamie Mainvielle, Owner of The Little Gym of Torrance and Sara Gershwin-Razo, Health Educator, as we discuss 9 simple steps to a healthier family diet as taught by renowned pediatrician, Dr. William Sears. Refreshments will be served. Children over 3 years will be able to play in the gym while The Little Gym provides instructor supervision.
Where: The Little Gym of Monrovia 925 W. Foothill Boulevard, MonroviaWhen: 7:30 PMWho: EVERYONE!! Feel free to bring a friend or twoHow: Space is limited, so please RSVP by calling the gym directly at 626-301-0100Cost: This is a FREE seminar and children are welcome to attend!For more info: Call The Little Gym 626.301.0100
May 25th through May 27th
Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27 - Rubber Duck Races @ Kidspace
Purchase a rubber duck from the Busy Bee Learning Store, then decorate, and race your rubber duck down the Interpretive Arroyo in the Kidspace Gardens.
Where: Kidspace Children's Museum 480 N. Arroyo Blvd. Pasadena 91103When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (5/25-5/27)Who: Everyone!How: Just show up!Cost: Regular admission + cost of rubber duckFor more info: www.kidspacemuseum.org
Saturday, May 25 - Mom's Clothes & More Swap at Another Kid's Treasure
Bring 5-10 items (but NO MORE THAN 10) to trade for other gently used items in the swap section. Item suggestions are clothes, accessories, books, etc.
Where: Another Kid's Treasure, 1309 S. Shamrock Avenue, MonroviaWhen: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (5/25/2013)Who: Everyone - the store has lots for the kids to play withHow: Just Show Up with items to swapCost: FREEFor more info: www.monroviakids.com
Saturday, May 25 - Bookworms @ LA County Arboretum
Come explore the Arboretum Library and our great story trees! Enjoy plant and nature stories and a take-home craft. This is an indoor/outdoor program that will go rain or shine, so please dress appropriately.
Where: Main Entrance of LA County Arboretum 301 N. Baldwin Ave., ArcadiaWhen: 2:00 PM (5/25 - Tules & Turtles: Life in a pond)Who: Kids ages 3-6 yrsHow: Just show up!Cost: Free to members; free with general admission for non-members.For more info: www.arboretum.org
Monday, May 27 - Barks & Books @ La Pintoresca Branch Library
Children read a book to a gentle, well-trained dog. This program is made possible by volunteers from the Pasadena Humane Society.
Where: La Pintoresca Branch Library 1355 N. Raymond Ave Pasadena 91103When: 3:00 PM (5/27/2013)Who: Kids!How: Just show up!Cost: FREE!
Your Choices for Macaroni Approved Businesses
And the winner's are...
We had so much fun hearing your choices for your local favorites! It's the best of 2012 and we want to thank you all for your nominations and for your votes.
We gathered the nominations for local family-friendly businesses in our communities of Pasadena, Altadena, South Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, Monrovia, San Marino, La Canada-Flintridge, Temple City and the surrounding areas.
Businesses who are chosen as "Macaroni Kid Approved" by our readers will receive free placement in our Business Directory for one year and a "Macaroni Kid Approved" certificate ...
FREE Museum Days in Los Angeles
Check website for details & to confirm
Monthly Free Museum Days
Page Museum, La Brea Tarpits (1st Tuesday)
Natural History Museum (1st Tuesday - Additional days for September -check website for dates)
Huntington Library, (1st Thursday, tickets required)
Norton Simon Museum (1st Friday, 6-9 pm)
Pasadena Museum of California Art (1st Friday)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) (2nd Tuesday)
Autry Center (2nd Tuesday)
Los Angeles County Arboretum (3rd Tuesday)
Japanese American National Museum (3rd Thursday & Target FREE Saturdays - check website for dates)
Pacific Asia Museum (4th Friday)
Kidspace Children's Museum (1st Tuesday)
San Gabriel Valley Area Farmer's Markets
Tuesdays
Pasadena Villa Park 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 363 E Villa St, Pasadena 626.449.0179 http://www.pasadenafarmersmarket.org/
Thursdays
Glendale 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. E Wilson Ave at E Broadway, Glendale 818.548.3155
South Pasadena 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. by the Metro Gold Line and Mission St., So. Pasadena CLICK HERE for more info.
Wednesdays
Altadena 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Loma Alta Park near the community garden, at ...
FREE M, W, F Storytimes in San Gabriel Valley
Please call or check website before going
MONDAYS
Location: Hastings Branch Library 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena (626) 744-7262
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Pajama Story Time! Kids, put on your pajamas & bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library for bedtime stories that are sure to inspire sweet dreams.
Location: Crowell Public Library 1890 Huntington Dr., San Marino (626) 300-0777
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Description: Storytime for toddlers.
Location: La Canada Flintridge Library 4545 N. Oakwood Ave, La Canada (818) 790-3330
Start Time: 10:15 AM
Description: Children up to age 3 & their ...
FREE T/TH Storytimes in San Gabriel Valley
Please call or check website before going
TUESDAYS
Location: Pottery Barn Kids 511 South Lake Ave., Pasadena, (626) 405-1743
Start Time: 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Description: Kids of all ages.
Location: Pasadena Public Library 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 744-4066 option 4. Registration required.
Start Times: 9:30, 10:00, 11:00 AM
Description: Story time for infants, 0-17 months.
Start Time: 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Description: Story time for toddlers.
Location: Hill Ave. Branch Library 55 S. Hill Ave., Pasadena (626) 744-7264
Start Time: 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Description: Join us ...
FREE Weekend Storytimes in San Gabriel Valley
Please call or check website before visiting
SATURDAYS
Location: Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Description: Story time for toddlers and preschoolers with Mr. Steve.
Location: Pasadena Public Library 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 744-4066
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Description: A story time for preschoolers with stories, songs, finger plays, flannel board stories, and a short video. For ages 3-5 & their families. No registration required.
Location: Glendale Central Library 222 E. Harvard St. Glendale (818) 548-2030
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Description: Stories, songs and finger ...
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