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Children's and Family Festival Series Around Los Angeles

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Summer Sounds at the Hollywood Bowl

Summer Sounds is a music festival for children ages 3-11 at the historic Hollywood Bowl featuring daily concerts designed for kids and an outdoor fine arts studio. Concerts feature music from different parts of the world depending on the week.
When: Daily 10 am and 11:15 am
Where: The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90068
Cost: $7 kids and adults, Concerts sell out early, Fine Art Workshops are $5 for kids 3 and up.
Info: www.hollywoodbowl.com

Saturday Mornings at the Ford

The Ford Amphitheatre presents Big! World! Fun! family shows in an outdoor amphitheatre. Food and beverages available for purchase.
When: Most Saturdays July - August at 10 am
Where: Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 E. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood
Cost: $5 for Adults, FREE for kids; reservations required.
Parking: $1
Info: 323-461-3673, www.fordamphitheater.org
Review of the Ford Amphitheatre, Ford Summer Schedule

Annual Long Beach Sea Festival

Dozens of activities are scheduled in July and August at beach areas throughout Long Beach, including the Chinese Dragon Boat Race and the Great Sand Sculpture event. There are aquatics-oriented events for the entire family!
When: Mid-July through mid-September, various times
Where: Beaches and pools in the Long Beach area
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: City of Long Beach Department of Parks Recreation and Marine
Info: 562-570-8920, www.longbeachseafestival.com, Shedule

Monday Morning Concerts

An intimate educational setting for children, ages 5-11, consisting of a performance, a brief history lesson on the musical and cultural style being presented, followed by a question-and-answer session with the performers.
When: Monday mornings, June - August 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way., Canoga Park
Cost: FREE
Info: 818-347-9938, www.culturela.org/madridtheatre/

Family Fundays at Theatricum Botanicum

Top children's entertainers and interactive theater in the outdoor terraced amphitheatre at Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga Canyon. Bring cushions for bench seating.
When: Sundays, June through October, plus occasional Saturdays
Where: The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga CA 90290
Cost: $8
Info: (310) 455-3723, www.theatricum.com

This information was accurate at the time of publication. Please check with venues for the most current information.

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