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Boone Children’s Gallery

5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90036

While grown-ups stroll through LACMA’s galleries and clink glasses at the free outdoor concerts, kids can make their own art at the museum’s Boone Children’s Gallery.

Website: http://www.lacma.org

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Children’s Book World

10580½ W. Pico Blvd, Cheviot Hills, CA, 90064

310-559-2665

Whether your kid is three or 13, into puppies or Greek mythology, the staff at Children’s Book World can make a recommendation, or several

Website: http://www.childrensbookworld.com/

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Flicka

204 N. Larchmont Blvd, Larchmont Village, CA

323-466-5822

For parents who wish to distinguish their tot from the pack, Flicka on Larchmont narrowly edges out the competition

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Grow Kid Grow

4310 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, CA, 90029

323-661-4769

Put a couple of extra quarters in the meter; you’ll need time to sift through the jam-packed racks of barely worn clothing and accessories for newborns to teens at Grow Kid Grow

Website: http://www.growkidgrow.com/

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KidsPark

9056 Tampa Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 91324

When last-minute appointments or ailing baby–sitters disrupt your plans, KidsPark, in Northridge, is a blessing.

Website: http://www.kidspark.com

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Kitson Kids

Various locations, Los Angeles, CA, 90401

310-260-9170

The Kitson name may be tarnished by too much publicity and Ms. Lohan. But when there’s a newborn, a four-year-old girl, and a 12-year-old boy on your list, Kitson Kids delivers.

Website: http://www.shopkitson.com

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Ladybug Music

36 Church of Christ, 4032 Whitsett Ave., Studio City, CA, 91604

310-359-5391

When you toil from 9 to 5, the hours spent with your little ones become especially precious–use them wisely at Ladybug Music

Website: http://www.ladybugmusic.com/

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Landis’ Labyrinth

140 and 144 N. Larchmont Blvd., 919 Manhattan Ave, Larchmont Village/Manhattan Beach, CA

323-465-7998

For a return to the basics for games and toys, consider Landis’ Labyrinth

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Los Angeles Central Library

630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA, 90731

213-228-7000

Want to know how Angelenos prepared a chicken dinner in 1881? Dig into the culinary collection at the Los Angeles Central Library.

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Neighborhood Rock School

2602 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 91504

818-557-7723

They talk to kids in their language, and newbies are welcome at the three-year-old school, which also holds a summer camp.

Website: http://www.neighborhoodrockschool.com

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Ramon “Wacko” Medellin

Los Angeles, CA, 90071

Let’s give a round of applause for Ramon “Wacko” Medellin, who has dozens of tricks up his sleeves

Website: http://www.thewackoshow.com/Wacko/Welcome.html

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Really Awesome IMPROV Show

6560 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA, 90028

323-464-8542

Even the ground rules are entertaining at Second City’s Really Awesome IMPROV Show

Website: http://www.secondcity.com/

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Studio LOL

11634 Ventura Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 91604

818-660-3460

Whether through gibberish poetry or fake infomercials, kids at Studio LOL learn to speak up and skip the “ums”.

Website: http://www.studiolol.com

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Swain’s

37 North Glendale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 91206

(818) 243-3129

Entertaining your children shouldn’t be grueling; Swain’s sells hundreds of kits that will keep the brood occupied.

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West Hollywood Public Library

625 N. San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90069

No wonder the free Saturday morning readings in the children’s theater at the West Hollywood Public Library are so well attended.

Website: http://colapublib.org/libs/whollywood/index.php

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Woodbridge Park

11240 Moorpark St., Los Angeles, CA, 91602

On the northern border of Studio City along the 101 freeway, Woodbridge Park boasts two mini playgrounds (one for toddlers and one for bigger, more rambunctious kids), four swings, shady benches, a jogging trail, covered picnic areas, a couple of card tables, and alfresco workout stations.

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