SoCal kids & families, Jan. 4-11: ‘Animaniacs: In Concert,’ archaeology and more
SoCal kids & families, Jan. 4-11: ‘Animaniacs: In Concert,’ archaeology and more
Encourage your children to learn and grow with our curated list of fun, artsy and engaging events and activities in LA and OC this week
Welcome to another edition of TV or Not TV’s curated guide to fun, artsy, kid-centric and family-friendly events, activities and happenings all around LA and OC this weekend and beyond. I’m Matt Cooper, former listings coordinator for the Los Angeles Times’ Calendar.
Let’s have some fun!
‘Archaeology Dig’ Youngsters can unleash their inner Indiana Joneses by digging and sifting through the sand for replica artifacts — and maybe learn a little something about the lives of ancient peoples while they’re at it — in this interactive experience. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 6-7. Included with museum admission ($7-$12; 2 and under, free; free on Thursdays); children must be accompanied by an adult. (310) 440-4500. skirball.org
‘Animaniacs: In Concert’ Costumed characters perform songs from the beloved animated series in this multimedia-enhanced family friendly stage show. Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos. 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7. $39-$69. (562) 916-8500. cerritoscenter.com
‘Fantasia’ Hippos and gators and centaurs, oh my! You get all that and Mickey Mouse too in Disney’s animated 1940 anthology set to classics by Bach, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, et al. Presented in 35mm. New Beverly Cinema, 7165 Beverly Blvd., L.A. 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7. $10; advance purchase recommended. thenewbev.com
‘Winter Lights Holiday Show & Festival’ The annual celebration of all things seasonal and/or scientific returns with an updated holiday musical plus interactive exhibits, fun and games, hands-on arts & crafts and more. Discovery Cube Orange County, 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Jan. 7; showtimes, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3 p.m. $29 and up (includes museum admission). discoverycube.org
‘The Boy and the Heron’ A 12-year-old grieving the loss of his mother follows a talking bird to a magical realm in this animated 2023 fantasy tale from revered filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, with separate screenings in Japanese with English subtitles or dubbed in English. 124 mins. Rated PG-13. gkids.com
‘Dinosaur Encounters’ Tremble in terror — or delight — with this series of educational and interactive performances featuring life-size dinosaur puppets. Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., Exposition Park, L.A. 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Thursdays-Fridays; 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays; sensory friendly performances, 11:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month. $6 per person plus museum admission ($8-$17; ages 2 and younger are free; advanced online tickets recommended). nhm.org