Super-Fun Saturday 2024
- The Crawford, 474 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.
Looking to kick off your Saturday with something that will grow your kiddos’ brains and get the creative juices flowing? Join us at LAist for a morning of multilingual readings, fun performances to get everyone moving, and lots of kid fun. And, of course, there will be coffee flowing for the grown-ups.
Bring the whole fam — all ages are welcome! Readings and activities will be geared toward kids ages five and younger.
This morning is going to knock your socks off! See you there!
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Art activities from Southern California Children’s Museum.
- Screen-printing from Self Help Graphics & Art.
- Pop-up bookshop from MiJa Books.
- Readings and activities from local authors Juan Moreno (English and Spanish), Lulu Cheng (English and Mandarin), and Suzanne Lang. All readings will be ASL interpreted.
- A reading and activity from Multiracial Americans of Southern California.
- Wildflower seed bomb making from Bewilder.
- Learn about Native American instruments with the Autry Museum of the American West.
- Bee hotel creation with The Discovery Cube.
- Sensory bin activity from The Family Room.
- Hair-braiding workshop with Curly Kids.
- Interactive performances from LoveBug & Me, Pasadena Playhouse, and Encore Music & Performing Arts.
- Resources for families from local organizations Options for Learning, Pasadena's Office of the Young Child, and Quality Start and LAist’s Early Childhood team.
- Coffee and breakfast pastries from Bread Lounge and Colombian food from Vivi's Gourmet Cuisine, all available for purchase.
- A fun balloon arch from Blue Print Designs
- Resources for families from local organizations and LAist’s Early Childhood team.
- As an added bonus, the Metro train runs right behind our parking lot every 15 minutes - toddler parents, we know you know.
- And more!
Reading Schedule (indoor stage):
9:30 a.m. - Reading by Juan Moreno, “El Pato y Sus Zapatos” (English-Spanish board book)
10:10 a.m. - Reading from Multiracial Americans of Southern California
10:45 a.m. - Reading by Lulu Cheng, “Dragon Boat Festival” (English-Mandarin board book)
11:15 a.m. - Grumpy Monkey reading by Suzanne Lang
Performance Schedule (outdoor stage):
9:15 a.m. - Music with The Family Room
10 a.m. - Toddler dance party with Encore Music & Performing Arts
11 a.m. - Music with LoveBug & Me
11:35 a.m. - Pasadena Playhouse
Our station is conveniently positioned between two A Line (Blue) stops. Consider taking Metro to attend this event. Metro cardholders can present their Metro pass at check-in to receive 1 free fruit cup from Rosita's Fruits!
ACCOMMODATIONS
LAist is committed to providing access and accommodation for individuals with disabilities at our events. To request accommodations, please email events@laist.com or call us at (626) 585-5222 at least 7 days in advance of the event.