1. Thursdays at The Park
   Thursday, 11am to 1pm

   Thursday, October 14: Twinkle Time
   Twinkle and her colorful cast of friends will teach children valuable lessons to catchy tunes.

   Thursday, October 21: Gwendolyn and the Goodtime Gang
   Enjoy an eclectic set of playful music for children, featuring Farm Animal Friends, Oodily Oodily and much more!

   Thursday, October 28: Natural History Museum
   Learn about the world of insects and bugs with a Jr. Entomologist from the Natural History Museum! Make fun bug crafts and explore the Natural History Museum’s Mobile Insect Zoo. Plus, enjoy spook-tacular entertainment for Halloween.

2. Monday Morning Mommy Movies at Pacific Theatres at The Grove
   Mondays, 11am

Moms, Dads and Caregivers, come see a movie… with your baby! No one will mind if your baby cries, so pack up your diaper bag and stroller! For more information and to view the schedule of movies online, click here.

3. American Girl Place - Molly’s Halloween Party
   Sunday, October 24, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Celebrate Halloween 1940s-style with Molly! Your girl will learn to make a doll-sized hula skirt like the one Molly wears in her stories, create her very own cute spider craft, and enjoy a delicious meal. Girls are invited to bring a doll dressed in a delightfully frightful costume! Tickets: $30 per person.  Reservations required.  For ages 8 and up. For more information, click here.

If you are free this Friday evening grab your family and venture out to Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice.

The event is held monthly, starts around 6 p.m and runs until around 10 p.m. It is a great way to experience art, shopping and dining on Abbot Kinney.

This month there is a charity shoe drive going on as well. (see below for information)

So head on out grab some shoes that are taking up space in your closet and have a great time in Venice!

CHARITY SHOE DRIVE
June 5th, 6-10 p.m.
Donate: New or Lightly Worn Shoes

Collection Points:
San Juan & Abbot Kinney (Near Topo Ranch)
California & Abbot Kinney (Near Hal’s)

The storytelling troupe “We Tell Stories” presents interactive story–based plays in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Geared to young school–age children, preschoolers are welcome.

If anyone is planning what to do this weekend, here is a suggestion.

ARTWALK Culver City is a free, self-guided tour of local art galleries and exhibition spaces. This event celebrates the Culver City Art District, a cluster of galleries exhibiting emerging and established artists, which has formed where Washington and La Cienega Boulevards intersect.