Funded by the UCLA Arts Initiative and co-presented with the UCLA Film & Television Archive
The UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum have teamed up for a matinee screening series of new and classic family-friendly films from around the world. Admission to this series is free!
APPROPRIATE FOR AGES 8+ FLY AWAY HOME
Fourteen-year-old Amy (Anna Paquin) struggles to adjust to a new life on her eccentric father’s farm after her mother’s death in a car accident until she chances upon an abandoned nest of goose eggs. Raising the hatchlings herself, Amy embarks on the adventure of a lifetime when she must help her brood migrate south in this inspiring, beautifully photographed film by the director of The Black Stallion. (1996, 107 min., Dir. Carroll Ballard)
ALL HAMMER PUBLIC PROGRAMS ARE FREE. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Hammer members receive priority seating, subject to availability. Reservations not accepted, RSVPs not required.
Parking is available under the museum for $3 for 3 hours.
Underwood Family Farms. Is your child larger than a pumpkin? Probably larger than some but not larger than all. The farm is open all week long and entrance fees vary from $10 on the weekend in October to $3 on the weekdays. In addition, once you are inside you have to purchase tickets to ride, or play pretty much anything. However tickets are not too expensive, and of course, the more you buy the lower the per ticket price goes.
We started our day at Underwood Family Farms by going to the pig races. The pigs are the cute tiny little pink pigs that everyone loves. They are truly adorable, and you can hear them squeel from across the track. The track is only one lap with various obstacles. (You can even see flying pigs towards the end- yes folks pigs do jump).
After the pig races we went to the petting soon where you can see donkeys, peacocks, ducks, and bears. Okay i liked about the bears. There are no bears on the farm. The petting zoo was pretty cool, it wasn’t crowded at all and you could really see a bunch of different animals. One of the coolest things to see are the billy goats. The farm erected a series of high standing platforms and connected the platforms with planks for the goats to climb and walk on. Its great to see everyones surprise when they look up and there is a goat walking around above them.
The goats were a blast but we had to continue to the other attractions. We did the traditional inflatable bouncy room with the kids, and then did the corn maze. Of course the corn maze is a great attraction here and it looked like just about everyone went there at one point or another. The one thing i noticed about the corn maze was that it was a great idea, but when it comes to execution you find yourself thinking,”why did i come in here” once you were in there. It took us about 15 minutes to find out way out. Thankfully the farm was nice enough to place the exit very close to the objective of the maze.
Underwood Family Farms is a fun place to take your kid. They get to see a lot of things that you just don’t think of in Los Angeles. Check them out at Underwood Family Farms.
Tickets are on sale for Kooza at the Santa Monica Pier. Discounts are available for kids and for the very little ones under 2 they can see the show for free!
Each year, the Geffen Playhouse invites the nation’s best family shows to perform in the Saturday Scene and the 2009-2010 line-up is full of literary stars (from Ferdinand the Bull to Shakespeare). Perfect for kids from 2-12, the productions range from musical acts to puppet shows to worldly excursions. Each company only comes to town for one show, so it’s good to get tickets in advance. Create your own series of four shows (or as many as you like) and the ticket price drops from $15 per person to $12; subscriber benefits include advance seating and option to purchase additional tickets for 15% off during the season. Click here to choose your shows.
Ooooogy Green and Other Fables (recommended for ages 3 and up)
This colorful tale takes the caterpillar OOOoogy Green on an imaginative journey. OOOoogy Green is afraid to be different, but with the help of puppets, music and timeless fables, his friends teach him that the differences in all of us are what makes the world exciting.
This large scale puppet extravaganza envelopes the audience into the world of color, art and music as the children are encouraged to participate, discover and learn in a whole new way.
Cymbeline the Puppet King (recommended for ages 5 and up)
The Actors’ Gang re-imagines Shakespeare’s Cymbeline for a younger audience. With an oafish stepson, a docile king, a villainous queen and a young heroine, this age-old tale is a family-friendly introduction into the exciting world of Shakespeare.
Ferdinand the Bull (recommended for ages 5 and up)
Based on the acclaimed children’s book of the same name, this show introduces children to Ferdinand, the unusual bull who prefers picking flowers to joining the other bulls in the fights, and Danilo, a young nobleman whose father has big dreams for him. The story unfolds when these two reluctant fighters meet in the bullring.
Mark Twain wrote of his most famous story, “Most of the adventures recorded in this book really occurred; one or two were experiences of my own, the rest those of boys who were schoolmates of mine.” What flows from this, along the great banks of the Mississippi, is one of the greatest adventures in all literature that comes to life on stage, making the exploits of the young lad, Tom Sawyer, a delight to parent and child alike.
Shushybye Dream Band (recommended for ages 2 and up)
Shushybye is sleep-themed entertainment for toddlers and preschoolers, but don’t be fooled by their drowsy theme. The Shushybye Dream Band features award-winning ” and highly contagious ” original songs, which are all professionally composed rock tunes designed to encourage children to look forward to nighty-night time.
The Story Pirates are a boisterous gang who adapt and perform stories written by kids as a way of celebrating the words and ideas of young people. Their concept promotes literacy as a vital part of early childhood education and preserves the spark of youthful creativity often lost in the transition to adulthood – but don’t be fooled by their lofty mission; these shows are about as funny as it gets.
Jambo Watoto: Tales and Rhythms of Africa (recommend for ages 5 and up)
Jambo Watoto is a loving homage to the rich and wonderful cultures of Africa featuring stories and traditional rhythms. By inspiring creativity, strengthening cultural pride and encouraging tolerance, Box Tales engage young people in the excitement and immediacy of live performance.
Storm Drain to Paradise (recommended for ages 5 and up)
Through a blend of music and theater, this show tells the story of little Maroo, a girl who falls down a storm drain into a magical world of garbage islands, talking animals and flying plastic boats.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (recommended for ages 5 and up)
This retelling of Shakespeare’s beloved story of magic in the woods features Will and Company’s signature audience participation as the audience follows the pixies, the actors and the lovers through the wondrous summer night.
Artichoke: 26 Animals (recommended for ages 3 and up)
In this audience participation crowd-pleaser, children are encouraged join in with Artichoke and the gang as they sing songs about animals – one for every letter of the alphabet.
Jambo is a musical journey that transports the audience through the roots of American music. One part Mississippi Delta, one part New Orleans street corner, and one part Chicago juke joint, Jambo is all parts fun with songs that promote self-esteem, independence, and celebrate individuality. And, of course, some are just about dancing and having fun
The Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk is a free event held every second Thursday afternoon and evening in and around the Historic Core’s Gallery Row neighborhood. For this one night each month, Downtown LA returns to its historic pedestrian-based culture, a vibrant scene that is itself a draw for locals and tourists seeking an authentic urban experience. Launched in 2004 by the then-marginal community’s pioneer gallerists, Art Walk has become a grassroots urban success story, with upwards of 10,000 people coming out each month to see the newest art exhibits, enjoy the bustling street culture, eat, drink and socialize.
Another Night of nature tales, campfire songs, games, and of course marshmallows. Marshmallows and skewers provided and weather permitting, a great campfire. See you there. 1.5 hours
Directions:
From Highway 1 in Pacific Palisades.
Turn on to Temescal Canyon Road. Pass Sunset Blvd and you are in the park.
From Sunset Blvd in Pacific Palisades.
Turn N on Temescal Canyon Road and you are in the park.
Another Night of nature tales, campfire songs, games, and of course marshmallows. Marshmallows and skewers provided and weather permitting, a great campfire. See you there. 1.5 hours
Enjoy FREE all-time family favorite movies under the stars. Bring a blanket (no chairs, please) and have a magical evening at The Grove. Thursdays at 8pm.
