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WDCP Best of L.A. December Weekend Guide Part 2

December 12, 2008 · Leave a Comment

WDCP Best of L.A.

Mount Waterman in the Angeles National Forest

Mount Waterman in the Angeles National Forest has skiing

Two Week December Weekend Guide Part 2

December 20th – 31st

There is all kinds of wintery fun to be had in Los Angeles this time of year! In addition to the calendar below you and your children can also…

Ski or take lessons at Mt Waterman . Where is it? Well, right here in our Angeles National Forest! About a 45 minute drive up Highway 2.

and

Ice Skate on Pershing Square in Downtown Los Angeles!

See links for more information

Saturday 12/20

Malibu Creek State Park is offering a little “Fun With Nature” in the form of crafts, exhibits, and games on the beautiful grounds of their visitor’s center from 12:30pm – 2:30pm.*

Sunday 12/21

The Conejo Valley Botanical Garden will have the usual Sunday fun at their “Kid’s Adventure Garden” from 11am – 3pm where your children can play in the treehouse, wander the “zoo garden”, and there is usually a fun craft or two!*

SPECIAL EVENT 12/26 – 12/31

Snowdays at Kidspace!

Every day there is a different fun-filled activity! Dancing, cooking, sculpting,  crafts and more. See the calendar below and just try to chose a day – you may have to go to them all. They even have a special “Noon Years Eve” celebration just for the little mortals!

Friday, December 26
Holiday Day Camp

Kids ages 4-7 will enjoy a half-day of Kidspace Day Camp from 9am – 1pm, participating in arts and crafts, games, Museum exploration and more. Registration is online at kidspacemuseum.org

Saturday, December 27
Ice Sculpting from 11am – 1pm

Free with Museum admission!  Watch a professional artist melt and carve a block of ice into a beautiful ice sculpture in the Kidspace Courtyard.

Sunday, December 28
Radio Disney from 11am – 1pm

Free with Museum admission! Jam with the Radio Disney 1110 AM Road Crew as they deejay a dance party at Kidspace.  Play games, win prizes, and hang out listening to your favorite music.

Monday, December 29
Puck’s Apprentice at 10am and 2pm

Mix, bake and decorate holiday cookies alongside professional chefs from Wolfgang Puck. Morning session is for ages 3-5, afternoon session is for ages 6-10. Must be accompanied by an adult; registration is online at kidspacemuseum.org.

Wednesday, December 31
Noon Year’s Eve at 12pm

A Kidspace tradition! Celebrate the “noon” year with your little ones with a countdown celebration in the amphitheater at 12pm that includes streamers, music and sparkling cider. Free with Museum admission.

Sunday 12/28

Malibu Lagoon State Beach is having a special hour-long “Beach and Wetlands Birdwatching” excursion just for young children and their parents from 10am -11am. It’s never too early to develop a passion for the creatures of these important local ecosystems and have some fun too!*

May your holidays be filled with many moments of joy and peace for your family! We’ll see you in the new year!

*FREE

-Ilana Gustafson Turner

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