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Here are a few suggestions:
1) Griffith Park: So many things to do here! Shane's Inspiration - an amazing playground for all ages, great hiking trails, pony rides, train rides, zoo, observatory and merry-go-round. Plus, it's free and fun for all ages!
http://www.laparks.org/dos/parks/griffithPK/griffith.htm
2) Play: describes itself as a "hangout for families with young kids." It offers Music Together® classes, art classes, healthy snacks, and a community area.
http://www.play-losangeles.com/
http://www.play-losangeles.com/resources/_wsb_226x302_easels.JPG
3) Zone Club, Inc: offers both a two-story indoor playground and a two-story laser tag arena under one roof, as well as a food court and party room.
The younger kids' playground includes a rock climbing wall, a clubhouse, tea party area, tubes, and slides. The laser tag area is designed for older kids and adults.
http://junglezones.com/
4) Jumping Genius: The indoor playground features a dress up area, air hockey, a play house, a bouncy house, and an infant area. Only $8 per child.
http://www.jumpinggenius.com/
5) Peach Tree Pottery: unique pottery studio that offers both private sessions and group classes in which children can learn how to use the potter's wheel.
ages 4-18
http://www.peachtreepottery.com/
6) Paintbox Kids: a hands-on arts studio designed for children, is a warm, cozy destination adjacent to Pasadena's Historic Highlands neighborhood. Murals and samples of all kinds of artwork don the walls. It has excellent reviews.
http://www.paintboxkids.com/
http://www.paintboxkids.com/images/LegoParty_1.jpg
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Reviews and directions to each of these places can be found here:
http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com
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food suggestions based on personal experience:
Carneys in Studio City serves good chili dogs in a building assembled from old railway cars, which kids (boys at least) love:
http://flickr.com/photos/brettlove/1797976560/sizes/l/in/photostream/
Carneys Restaurant
12601 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
818-761-8300
http://carneytrain.com/
Vicious Dogs in North Hollywood has a huge hot dog over the entrance, which kids might get a kick out of:
http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/teFGDyNUIXnZaSPxipYvww/l.jpg
Vicious Dogs
5231 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
818-985-3647
Gelato Bar in Studio City has great gelato for kids of any age:
Gelato Bar
4342 Tujunga Ave, Studio City, CA 91604
818-487-1717
http://www.gelatobar-la.com/
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January 11, 2009 10:03 PM
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| January 11, 2009 10:31 PM |
1) Griffith Park: So many things to do here! Shane's Inspiration - an amazing playground for all ages, great hiking trails, pony rides, train rides, zoo, observatory and merry-go-round. Plus, it's free and fun for all ages!
http://www.laparks.org/dos/parks/griffithPK/griffith.htm
2) Play: describes itself as a "hangout for families with young kids." It offers Music Together® classes, art classes, healthy snacks, and a community area.
http://www.play-losangeles.com/
http://www.play-losangeles.com/resources/_wsb_226x302_easels.JPG
3) Zone Club, Inc: offers both a two-story indoor playground and a two-story laser tag arena under one roof, as well as a food court and party room.
The younger kids' playground includes a rock climbing wall, a clubhouse, tea party area, tubes, and slides. The laser tag area is designed for older kids and adults.
http://junglezones.com/
4) Jumping Genius: The indoor playground features a dress up area, air hockey, a play house, a bouncy house, and an infant area. Only $8 per child.
http://www.jumpinggenius.com/
5) Peach Tree Pottery: unique pottery studio that offers both private sessions and group classes in which children can learn how to use the potter's wheel.
ages 4-18
http://www.peachtreepottery.com/
6) Paintbox Kids: a hands-on arts studio designed for children, is a warm, cozy destination adjacent to Pasadena's Historic Highlands neighborhood. Murals and samples of all kinds of artwork don the walls. It has excellent reviews.
http://www.paintboxkids.com/
http://www.paintboxkids.com/images/LegoParty_1.jpg
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Reviews and directions to each of these places can be found here:
http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com
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January 13, 2009 04:01 AM
I think demanda has some great answers. I'll add a few food suggestions based on personal experience:
Carneys in Studio City serves good chili dogs in a building assembled from old railway cars, which kids (boys at least) love:
http://flickr.com/photos/brettlove/1797976560/sizes/l/in/photostream/
Carneys Restaurant
12601 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
818-761-8300
http://carneytrain.com/
Vicious Dogs in North Hollywood has a huge hot dog over the entrance, which kids might get a kick out of:
http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/teFGDyNUIXnZaSPxipYvww/l.jpg
Vicious Dogs
5231 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
818-985-3647
Gelato Bar in Studio City has great gelato for kids of any age:
Gelato Bar
4342 Tujunga Ave, Studio City, CA 91604
818-487-1717
http://www.gelatobar-la.com/
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