Los Angeles/ Family & Kids
Published on April 04, 2019
5 great family-friendly events in Los Angeles this weekPhoto: Jongsun Lee/Unsplash

Looking for family-friendly events to keep the kids busy this week?

From an autism symposium to a musical, there's plenty to do when it comes to opportunities for learning and fun. Read on for a rundown of what to do this week.

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Autism Awareness Symposium 

Attend this Autism Awareness Symposium on Saturday morning in North Hollywood. The program includes breakfast, a child development film screening, and a Q&A panel with experts and doctors.

When: Saturday, April 6, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: California Worship Center, 13000 Hart St.
Price: Free
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The Help Group's Special Needs Resource Fair

Head over to Burbank on Sunday for the 9th Annual Special Needs Resource Fair. The event brings together all the resources in Los Angeles for families with special needs children. The organizations can help families choose schools, camps, arts programs, therapy services, parental support groups, legal advice and more. 

When: Sunday, April 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: The Help Group's Autism Center, 13164 Burbank Blvd.
Price: Free
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Family Garden Workshop: Bird Houses, Bird Feeders, and Nesting Dispensers

Make birdhouses with the kids at Hauser & Wirth art gallery on Sunday. Instructors from the Garden School Foundation will teach the kids about the bird's role in the ecosystem of a garden. Then the kids can get to work on building their own decorative birdhouses and bird feeders.  

When: Sunday, April 7, 12-3 p.m.
Where: Hauser & Wirth, 901-909 E. Third St.
Price: Free
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Drum Circle for Kids

Let your child start the weekend off by banging a drum in Woodland Hills Friday afternoon. Children up to age 12 are welcome to join the drum circle, which lasts about 45 minutes. Your child is free to play in the gym after the drumming.  

When: Friday, April 5, 4 p.m.
Where: We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym - Woodland Hills, 23010 Ventura Blvd.
Price: $7
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'The Giving Tree: The Musical'

On Saturday, attend the Los Angeles Children's Theater's live musical,"The Giving Tree," at Stages-LA. Based on  Shel Silverstein's classic children's book, the musical follows the life-long relationship between a boy and an apple tree. 

 When: Saturday, April 6, 11 a.m.

Where: Stages-LA, 12420 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 

Price: $8.50

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