Stella Adler Theatre
6773 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 465-4446. www.stellaadler-la.com (See THEATRE)
Art Works
660 N. Larchmont Blvd., (323) 463-2562. Art Works Studio & Classroom offers fine art classes for all ages. www.artworksstudio.org
Autry National Center/Museum of the American West
4700 Western Heritage Way, (323) 667-2000. Visit L.A. Times Children's Discovery Gallery to explore, learn and have fun. Workshops: Gold Rush Saturdays and Sundays 11am & 3pm free with admission. (See FILM, MUSIC, PLACES & VISUAL ARTS)
Barnsdall Art Park (Junior Arts Center and Barnsdall Arts Center)
4800 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 644-6275. Operated by L.A. Cultural Affairs. Full schedule and registration information online at www.juniorcenter.org (children's art classes) and www.barnsdallarts.org (adult art classes)
Barnsdall Art Sundays
Free Family Art Workshops held at Junior Art Center most Sundays 2pm-4pm. Barnsdall Arts Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd. www.barnsdallarts.org
Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood
850 N. Cahuenga Blvd., (323) 467-2007. Fun with a purpose is their most important rule. Field trips, sports, music and arts activities daily. Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-7pm. www.bgchollywood.com
Cahuenga Branch Library
4591 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 664-6418. Hours: Tues/Thu 12:30-8pm; Wed/Fri/Sat 10am-5:30pm.
Chevalier's Books
126 N. Larchmont Blvd., (323) 465-1334. Story-telling every Sat and Sun 10:30-11am. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm.
ComedySportz Kidz
National Comedy Theatre, 733 N. Seward St., (323) 871-1183. 1st Saturday of every month at 3pm. www.comedysportzla.com
Will and Ariel Durant Public Library
7140 W. Sunset Blvd., (323) 876-2741. Hours: Tues/Thurs 12:30-8pm, Wed/Fri/Sat 10am-5:30pm. Toddler Storytime Fri at 10am.
El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood Blvd., (800) DISNEY-6. A classic movie palace built in 1925 is a visual treat. (See FILM & PLACES)
Original Farmers Market
At Third & Fairfax, (323) 933-9211. www.farmersmarketla.com
John C. Fremont Library
6121 Melrose Ave., (323) 962-3521. Hours: Toddler Weds at 11:30am. Grandparents and Books volunteers. Tues 2:30-4:30pm and Wed 1-3pm. Hours: Tues/Thu 12:30-8pm and Wed/Fri/Sat 10am-5:30pm.
Frances Howard Goldwyn Public Library
1623 N. Ivar Ave., (323) 856-8260. Tues- Sat. Hours: Check online as events are subject to change. For other special events, visit www.lapl.org
Griffith Park
Besides being a great place to have a picnic, the park features activities for children: Pony rides, old-fashioned carousel, Travel Town, with old trains, antique fire engines, cable & trolley cars that kids can climb. A Nature Museum, historic FerndellWalk, hiking trails, rides on railway cars and the L.A. Zoo and Autry National Center. (see PLACES)
Griffith Observatory
2800 E. Observatory Rd., (213) 473-0800.
See its new exhibits, peek through its telescope and tour the universe. Daily planetarium shows. Hours: Wed-Fri 12pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm; www.griffithobservatory.org
Hollywood Bowl Museum
2301 N. Highland Ave., (323) 850-2058. Located on the grounds of the Hollywood Bowl, features photos, film footage, programs and artifacts on the history of the Bowl. Current Exhibition "Soundscape: Hearing Music at the Hollywood Bowl". Tues-Fri 10am-5pm. (See PLACES)
Hollywood Dance Center
817 N. Highland Ave., (323) 467-0825. Dance Classes for all ages including ballet, jazz, belly dancing, Pilates and more. www.hollywooddancecenter.com. (See DANCE)
Hollywood Farmers Market
(323) 463-3171, Ivar and Selma Ave. between Hollywood and Sunset. Every Sunday from 8am to 1pm. Farmers, artisans, food vendors and entertainment. (See PLACES)
Hollywood Recreation Center
1122 Cole Ave., (323) 467-6847. Sports, arts, ballet, piano, fitness programs for children and teens. Mon-Fri 12-10pm, Sat 9am-5pm.
Hollywood Schoolhouse
1233 N. McCadden Pl. (323) 465-1320. Dance, drama, art classes, aquatics, computer, gymnastics and karate for pre-Kindergarten to middle school.
www.hollywoodschoolhouse.org
Junior Arts Center (See Barnsdall Art Park)
Los Angeles City College (Community Services) 855 N. Vermont Ave., (323) 953-4000. Children's classes in drawing and dance.
www.lacitycollege.edu
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr., (323) 644-4200. World-class zoo located in Griffith Park features Sea Life Cliffs, Chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains, Red Ape Rain Forest exhibits replicate native environments. Long awaited Elephants of Asia recently opened. "World of Birds Show" weekends & Holidays 11:30am, 2pm & 3:30pm, "Animals & You" 10:45 & 11:45am daily plus Sat/Sun 12:45pm. Admission $14 adults & $9 children ages 2-12. Hours 10am-5pm daily.
Los Feliz Public Library
1874 Hillhurst Ave., (323) 913-4710. Baby/Toddler Storytime 2nd & 4th Wed 10:30am. Toddler/Pre-K Storytime 2nd & 4th Wed 11am. This library also offers a variety of family art classes and activity clubs. Call for more information. Tues- Sat. Hours: Tues and Thurs 12:30-8pm, Wed, Fri and Sat 10am-5:30pm.
Lost Studio
130 S. La Brea Ave., (323) 933-6944. "Les Enfants Magiques!" on-going children's acting workshops (ages 7-17) culminating in a performance. loststudioca.tripod.com. (See THEATRE)
Nine O'Clock Players
(Assistant League Playhouse)
1367 N. St. Andrews Pl., (323)469-1970. Formed in 1929 presents delightful musical plays for children in comfortable 330 seat theatre. "Jack and the Giant" most Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm Nov 6-Dec 11. www.nineoclockplayers.com
Pinocchio Playhouse
At the Hollywood Fight Club Theatre, 6767 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 465-0800. Shows for kids starring kids! www.hollywoodfightclub.com
Plummer Park
7377 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 845-0172. Daily programs and activities for youth and teens with monthly excursions. Youth Leadership Program in conjunction with the Teen Center. Hours 3pm-9pm Tues-Sat. Monday Farmers Market 9am-1pm. For full schedule please visit www.weho.org
Second City Studio Theatre
6560 Hollywood Blvd., Second Floor (323) 464-8542. Improv and sketch comedy teen/youth program open to students ages 8-18. www.secondcity.com
Silverlake Children's Theater Group
1110 Bates St. at Effie, (323) 634-2595. Weekly classes for young performers ages 7-18 in directing, mime, improvisation, stage combat, magic, playwriting and acting.
The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute
7936 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 650-7777. Acting classes for ages 7-17. Spring 2011 Session dates: Apr 2-Jun 12. (See THEATRE)
Storybook Theatre at Theatre West
3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, (818) 761-2203.
Universal CityWalk
100 Universal City Plaza, (818) 622-1111. Now open every day of the year. www.citywalkhollywood.com. (See PLACES)
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza, 1(800) UNIVERSAL. Hollywood's #1 family attraction. (See PLACES)
West Hollywood Library
715 N. San Vicente Blvd., (310) 652-5340. Wednesday Storytime for toddlers at 11am and for preschoolers at 4:30. Hours: Mon-Wed 10am-8pm, Thurs-Sat 10am-5 pm.
West Hollywood Park
647 N. San Vicente Blvd., (323) 848-6534. Activities for children and parents. For full schedule visit www.weho.org
The Wizard of Art
1947 Hillhurst Ave., (323) 661-0341. Art Classes for all ages. Visit www.Thewizardofart.com for schedule.
Yucca Community Center
6671 Yucca St., (323) 957-6339. Activities for children and teens. After School Club with walking pickup at local schools; free LA Kids activities include soccer, computer, piano, cooking and ballet classes. Spring Camp Apr 18-22. Open House Mar 26. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm.