Thursday, November 24, 2011

ACTIVITIES FOR $10 & UNDER

ANGELS ATTIC MUSEUM (Santa Monica) $8 Adults; $7 Seniors; $5 (Under 12) Angels Attic is a museum of antique and contemporary dollhouses, miniatures, dolls, and toys.

AMY'S INDOOR PLAYGROUND (South Pasadena) $9 (ages 2 & up); $7 (siblings & under 2); Free (parents & caregivers) A large air-conditioned 3,000 sq.ft. facility filled with toys and activities to challenge kids’ bodies and minds. Arts & crafts on Fridays 2 to 4pm.

CALIFORNIA HERITAGE MUSEUM (Santa Monica) $8 per person; $5 (Seniors & Students); FREE (Under 12 & members) This museum is a historic landmark building located in the heart of Santa Monica's Main Street. It offers exciting exhibits and programs year round.

FENDER MUSEUM OF MUSIC & THE ARTS (Corona) $10 Adult; $8 Student & Senior; Free 12 & under with each paid adult) The museum and education facility houses Kids Rock Free® classrooms, Johnny Cash Exhibit, Studio FM a 48-track digital recording studio, outdoor TLC Amphitheater, Visual Arts Gallery and the Celebrate the Legacy...the Fender Story exhibit which presents a 50-year history of the famous Fender electric guitar and its impact on the world of entertainment.

FUN CITY BOUNCE (Santa Fe Springs) $6 Child; $3 Adult Open Play Tues 10am to 12nn & Fri 5 to 7pm

KIDS ISLAND (Arcadia) $8(ages 1+ w/ accompanying adult); $4 (add'l adults) An indoor playground with 2 large bounce houses, air hockey table, play kitchen sets, dress-up closets filled with princess dresses and super-hero costumes, playhouses, roller racers, tree house with swings, and slide.

LOS ANGELES POLICE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM (Los Angeles) $8 (13-61 yrs); $7(62+) FREE(12 & under) This museum is a one stop spot showing the history of LAPD. Parking is free.

MARCH FIELD MUSEUM (Riverside) $10 (ages 12+); $5 (ages 5-11); Free (under 5) This museum serves as home to over 60 historic aircraft and many inside displays relating to the history of March Field.

PAINTBOX KIDS (Pasadena) $8 hourly rate per art-maker and includes all materials. Walk in and make art with your child.

SANTA ANA ZOO (Santa Ana) Weekend $8 (ages 13+); $5 (ages 3-12); FREE 2 and under Along with at least 50 monkeys, you will find a rain forest, endangered species, aviary, electrical trainM and children's zoo right in the middle of the Orange County urban jungle.

THE JUMP AROUND (Canoga Park) $7 (ages 2-17); $5 (8 mos. to 2) Indoor playground with bouncers, arcade, and infant/toddler room.

UNDER THE SEA (several locations) $9 (ages 9mos-14yo); Free( under 9 mos old not using the facility & Adults) Indoor playground with floor-to-ceiling murals depict the world under the sea, with pirates, mermaids, and other sea life.

ZIMMER CHILDRENS' MUSEUM (Los Angeles) $8 Adults; $5(3-12); FREE(2&Under and Grandparents when accompanied by a grandchild) The Museum is a unique cultural institution, featuring hands-on exhibits for children to explore BIG IDEAS in creative and inspiring settings.