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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Musketeers to Musicians to Goats

Family-Friendly Ideas for the Week Ahead

The weekend is upon us once again, which means finding ways to keep the kids entertained. Here’s our list of some of the best picks in the area.

Don’t forget to let us know what you think of our suggestions, as well as your ideas for other events we can include in the future. Just add your thoughts using the comments box below. We want to hear from you!

See a movie, go on an adventure with the Three Musketeers or meet a musician — pick and choose from this week’s array of events.

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

 

Where/When: Loma Alta Park, Thursday, 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Why Go: Local moms gather informally at the playground to socialize and let their children play. Mostly infants through age 2.

Pricing: Free.

 

Where/When: Altadena Public Library, Friday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

Why Go: This free movie screening for teens is a great way to spend the afternoon

Pricing: Free.

 

Where/When: 500 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, Friday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.

Why Go: This farmers’ market features four blocks of booths with merchandise, food, kiddie rides and more.

Pricing: Free.

 

Where/When: Caltech, Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm, Sunday at 2:30pm and 7:30pm.

Why Go: Theater Arts at Caltech presents this stage production of the classic Dumas tale.

Pricing: Adults: $19.62, JPL and non-Caltech students: $10.31, Caltech students: $6.17. (prices include service fees)

 

Where/When: Vroman’s Bookstore, Sunday at 1:00pm.

Why Go: Kids fans of the Black Eyed Peas? Take them to Vroman’s to meet Taboo, get an autograph and have a picture taken.

Pricing: Must have Vroman’s receipt for Taboo’s Fallin’ Up to get in autograph line.

 

Where/When: Zane Grey Estate, 396 E. Mariposa Street, Altadena

Why Go: The farmer's markets shopping booths might be better suited for parents, but there are goats and other animals for the kids to visit at this monthly event.

Pricing: Entry is free.

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