Spring Portrait Day, Scruffin Rock Dance Party and a Gaelic Gathering

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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

1. Play – Stories & Art                               

• Where/When: March 17 from 10am -11:30 a.m. in Hollywood.
• Why go: Listen to the Little Pea by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrated by Jen Corace, followed by facilitated parent-and-me art themed project.
• Pricing: $10 per child (five-packs available).
• Ideal for: Kids ages 2-5 with their parents or caregivers.

2. World City – A Gaelic Gathering & The Tinkers

• Where/When: Saturday, March 19 at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., in the Children’s Amphitheater of Walt Disney Concert Hall, Downtown.
• Why go: Bring the whole family along to celebrate Ireland’s rich heritage with rhythmic and lyrical dances accompanied by traditional Irish instruments.
• Pricing: Free. Pick up tickets on Grand Avenue at 2nd Street starting same day at 10 a.m.
• Ideal for: Adults and children ages 0-100.

3. Spring Portrait Day with Orit Harpaz 

• Where/When: Sunday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  at the Will Rogers State Memorial Park, Beverly Hills.
• Why go: Casual portraits of your little ones and the whole family in a beautiful natural setting by photographer Orit Harpaz.
• Pricing: $95 for a session of up to sive people. Click here for details and reservations.
• Ideal for: Families of all shapes and sizes.

4. Play - Scruffin Rock Dance Party

• Where/When: Tuesday, March 22 at 10:30 – 11 a.m., Hollywood.
• Why go: Come dance, sing and play along with Julie Ingram and musical guest Keith Colacicco on guitar in Play’s community area.
• Pricing: $9 per child for dance party and play. Reservations recommended.
• Ideal for: Babies to preschool.

5. Andell Family Sunday – Tour of Europe

• Where/When: Sunday March 27 from 12:30–3:30 p.m. at LACMA Plaza.
• Why go: Imagine traveling to Italy or France inside the Los Angeles County Museum’s newly installed European art galleries. Be inspired by Mediterranean landscapes, the Venice canals, or decorative objects to make your own Europe-inspired art in workshops.
• Pricing: Free. No reservations.
• Ideal for: Families with children preschool to teens.