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At Fun With Kids in LA, our mission is to inspire you every day to do fun things with your kids. We share the best of LA with our awesome followers, and as a thank you for being so awesome, we surprise you with gifts that will inspire you to make beautiful memories with your family. This month, we are excited to partner up with Balboa Theatre to giveaway 2 tickets to The Tony® Award-nominated Broadway musical A Night With Janis Joplin on October 20, 2019 for Mommies and Daddies. If you need a weekend getaway without the kids, this is a perfect chance to take a trip to San Diego and spend a night with memories of Janis Joplin. A Night With Janis Joplin is a musical journey celebrating Janis Joplin and her biggest musical influences – trailblazers like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, all of whom inspired Joplin to become one of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s greatest legends. Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Her unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made Joplin a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. Audiences will enjoy Joplin’s favorites, including “Piece of My Heart,” “Cry Baby,” “Me and Bobby McGee,” and many others. Starring Mary Bridget Davies as Janis Joplin. The New York Times raved that A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN “rocks the house” and Variety called it “electrifying.” New York 1 cheered, “This will rock your socks off!” Click here to enter for a chance to win. You must be 18 years of age to enter. Giveaway ends on October 11, 2019. When: Sun. October 20, 2019 @ 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Where: Balboa Theatre | 868 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 You can also purchase tickets at 20% off on Tickets with the Code: JANIS20. Tickets start at $38.50

This summer, kids can enjoy delicious and free lunch at selected public libraries. The free lunch is for kids 2 through 18. The California Summer Meal Coalition, and California Library Association working together offer summer meals and programming designed to provide nourishment and help prevent summer learning loss for children and teens in low-income communities. They welcome all, and they provide access, free of charge, to resources that support the community’s lifelong needs. By serving free meals and offering complementary literacy programs during the summer, they are feeding children during the summer and engaging low-income families with local public libraries. Visit the following libraries Monday through Friday, from June 10th to August 9th, 2019 to taste the special summer menu. Lunch is served between 12:30 through 1:30 p.m., and is absolutely free. Canoga Park Central Library Echo Park Exposition Park Hyde Park Jefferson Lincoln Heights Mark Twain Northridge Pacoima Pico Union San Pedro Sunland Tujunga Vermont Square Vernon For more information, and for links to each library, visit the Los Angeles Public Library's Website. #Free #Summer

This summer is about to get a lot more exciting! Starting June 15, 2019, kids and families can explore explore all the real and imaginary animals that will be on view in exhibitions this summer at the Getty Center, Los Angeles Zoo, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, and Skirball Cultural Center. You and your kids can collect puzzle pieces at each of the five participating museums and use them to create a mythical beast that kids can design and color. Then you upload your creations to www.socalmuseums.org and win prizes for your work at the end of the summer by September 2, 2019. Creatures featured include fabled unicorns in medieval manuscripts at the Getty Center, a beautiful garden of butterflies at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, dinosaurs from Antarctica at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and much more. On view at Creature Crawl museums this summer: Getty Center Book of Beasts: The Bestiary in the Medieval World Through August 18, 2019 Getty.edu | @GettyMuseum Explore the throngs of animals that tumble, soar, and race through the pages of the bestiary, a popular medieval book that describes the beasts of the world. Through vibrant and fascinating images, the pages of these bestiaries will bring creatures to life before your eyes – with some escaping from the pages to inhabit the Getty's galleries! Pick up your creature's head at the Museum Information Desk. The Getty is always free. Los Angeles Zoo Ongoing - Summer Creature Features LAzoo.org | @LAZoo Explore the L.A. Zoo and discover thousands of creatures with remarkable features, Iike purple-tongued giraffes, pink-and-preening flamingos, super-floofy golden lion tamarins, and fabulous neon-colored frogs. Along the way, you'll do more than just see these animals, many of which are endangered. You'll get a glimpse of the world through their eyes and, thanks to daily keeper-led presentations, you'll understand more about them. Best of all, your visit will help save them, by supporting vital conservation work. Pick up your creature's back frog legs in the International Marketplace gift shop. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Antarctic Dinosaurs Through January 5, 2020 NHM.org/dinos | @NHMLA Gear up for the expedition of a lifetime! Follow the footsteps of past and modern-day paleontologists who excavate fossils beneath Antarctic ice and stone. Discover hands-on activities, specimens, and media touch screens that reveal what these science adventures are really like. Be transported back millions of years to the warmer habitat where exotic dinosaurs lived, including the 25-foot-long, cold-crested Cryolophosaurus! Pick up your creature's body at the Museum Store. La Brea Tar Pits Ongoing - Mammoths and Mastodons Tarpits.org/mammoths | IG: @TheLaBreaTarPits The museum at the Tar Pits is experiencing a takeover of mammoth proportions. Discover these magnificent beasts from the Ice Age in a whole new way. Get up close to La Brea's real fossils as well as new life-sized replicas. Take part in interactive experiences that will give you a hands-on understanding of the science behind excavating and analyzing these fascinating creatures. Please note, the creature puzzle piece is only available at the Natural History Museum, not at the La Brea Tar Pits. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Butterflies Alive! Through September 2, 2019 Sbnature.org | @SBNature Walk through a beautiful garden while nearly 1,000 live butterflies flutter freely around you. The exhibit features a dazzling variety of butterflies, from local favorites to exotic tropical varieties. Learn about the Iife cycle and behavior of these spectacular invertebrates while observing them up close. Built in 2018, the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion features plants butterflies love and comfortable spots to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Pick up your creature's butterfly wings at the Museum Admissions Office. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Prehistoric Forest Through September 2, 2019 Sbnature.org | @SBNature Take a stroll back in time and come face-to-face with dinosaurs on the banks of Mission Creek! Meet a Tyrannosaurus rex, the formidably armored Stegosaurus, high-crested Parasaurolophus, and Triceratops and Ankylosaurus mamas with their young. These hand-crafted moving animatronics spark the imaginations of dinosaur lovers of all ages. Pick up your creature's butterfly wings at the Museum Admissions Office. Skirball Cultural Center Ongoing - Noah's Ark at the Skirball™ Skirball.org/noahs-ark | @Skirball_LA From your first sight of the floor-to-ceiling Ark to a close-up encounter with a whimsically designed creature, Noah's Ark is sure to spark wonder no matter how old you are. You'll play, climb, build, and explore aboard the Ark, and you'll leave with a greater appreciation for the value of building community and caring for the world. Make memories that will last a lifetime — this summer at the Skirball. Pick up your creature's front zebra legs in the Rainbow Gallery at the conclusion of your visit to Noah's Ark. Subscribe to our mailing lists to receive our weekly newsletter right into your inbox.

It is that time of the year again to explore the Tar Pits after hours on Fridays throughout the Summer! Starting June 14th, Tar Pits will be open from 5-8 pm, on Fridays all summer long. Every Fridays during summer, La Tar Pits Museum is offering Free Museum Admission, and special activities for families. Explore the Tar Pits and the Park where you can witness the excavators working at the active sites Project 23 and Pit 91. Then explore the museum for free, see scientists and volunteers at work in the Fossil Lab, experience the Mammoths and Mastodons at La Brea Tar Pits exhibition, and see what it’s like to get stuck in the “tar” with the Tar Pull. Special Activities Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Fossil Lab Step inside the Fossil Lab to learn how the scientists and volunteers work on fossils that are dug up right at the Tar Pits. $10 per person. Tours offered at 6 pm and 7 pm, limited availability. Behind-the-Scenes Tour Project 23 Enter into one of the live excavation sites and get an up-close look at how we dig up fossils. $10 per person. Tours offered at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Titans of the Ice Age 3D Journey to a world lost in time, buried in ice, and ruled by giants in this exciting 3D adventure. $5 per person. Showings every 30 minutes until 7 pm. For more information about late Night Fridays at the Tar Pits, click here. To buy tickets for the special activities click here. Subscribe to our mailing lists to receive our weekly newsletter right into your inbox.

There are several ways to get around in Paris, France, and knowing all your options not only will save you money, it will also give you peace of mind, especially when traveling with kids. There are different types of transportation in Paris to choose from and if you keep reading, we will tell you which type of transportation to use when traveling with kids, and how to save money with public transportation. Metro & PER TRAINS The Paris Metro/Subway has over 300 stations on 16 different lines covering central Paris, which is the easiest way to travel while in paris. PER is an extension of the Metro, into suburban areas. You can find a metro line almost every where near a major attraction or hotel. Here, you can download the Paris subway system maps to help you see all 16 Paris Metro lines and help you plan a route. Paris Metro hours run from 5:30 am to 12:40am Sundays through Thursdays, and 5:30 am through 1:40 am on Fridays, Saturdays and on days before a holiday. Metro runs every 2 minutes to 13 minutes depending on the time of the day, Metro line, and the Metro station. You can find a time table here, which shows the approximate time for each line, and each station. Please make sure to check the exact time at the stations. The RATP offers a route planner which you can input street addresses, station names or popular locations to create a itinerary for you, which includes connections and total travel time. Note that the RATP website is in French. One Way Tickets & Day Tickets Paris Metro prices as of June 1, 2019 are 1.90€ for a one-way ride lasting up to 2 hours. Books of ten are sold at a discounted price for 14.90€. Children from ages 4 to 9 years old can use reduced fare tickets, which are available only in books of 10, for 7.45€ per book of ten. Children 3 and under ride for free. A day ticket or "Ticket Mobilis" are good for unlimited rides on the Metro system for an entire day and are 7.50€ per day per person. If you’ll be traveling strictly within central Paris Ticket Mobilis is the recommended ticket. You must print the date of use on the ticket before use. To prevent people from sharing the tickets, first and last names are also required. Paris Visite Tickets If you are traveling with kids and are visiting the major attractions in Paris, we highly recommend purchasing a "Paris Visite" tickets, which are multi-day tickets and are best for tourists as they are available for 3 zones and 5 zones, and you can purchase them for up to 5 days. The Paris Visite will allow you unlimited use of the Metro, RER and bus during your stay. It is very convenient and will save you money. For prices and to learn more about the Paris Visite tickets, click here. We also recommend buying online to save time and to avoid confusion at the station if your French is limited. To visit Disneyland Paris or Versailles, you would need to purchase the pass that includes all 5 zones. The 5 zone tickets also include the major airports. Bus Sometimes the bus is the best way to get where you want to go if you are not using the Metro or if you like to stay above the ground and explore the city. There are 64 bus lines in Paris, and you can use your Google Map to find the bus stops and the time. The best way to buy bus tickets is from a metro station at the desk or on one of the automatic machines. The best plan is to buy book of ten tickets for about 14,10€, which will be cheaper than buying them one by one. Usually bus in Paris runs between 5:30 am and 12:00 am, but the hours can vary depending on the lines. Make sure that your ticket gets stamped to avoid getting fined during a control. The Balabus line is specifically designed for tourists and will take you to the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, and the Louvre. When riding a Metro or the bus, be aware of picketpockets. Here is a great Youtube video for 13 ways to avoid pickpocketing. Taxi and Uber You may want to use Uber or Taxi when you first get to Paris and you have all your luggage with you and want to get the kids to the hotel as fast as possible. Also, with a family of 4 and up, you will find that a taxi or Uber may not cost more than the PER train. Uber may cost less than a taxi and having the app makes it more convenient to find a ride. #Travel #Paris

When you live in a big city, you can easily take a short flight to Los Angeles, where many famous kids’ destinations are available. Once you set out for a tour with your kids in Los Angeles, you may feel overwhelmed with variety of available places. Instead of visiting places that are cliché, indulge your kids in fun activities so that they can enjoy themselves to the fullest. In this article, I will navigate you through 6 places that you can visit in a single short flight to Los Angeles. What is the best mode of travel? The places that I am going to suggest are on the outskirts of Los Angeles, so I highly suggest a short flight to get there through LAX. According to businessclassexperts.com, it is easy to navigate short trips to children’s favorite destinations in and around Los Angeles, and if you’re traveling during the summer season, you wouldn’t want to put your kids on the road in a car in the scorching heat of the sun. 6 kid-friendly activities and places to visit: 1. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure If you are visiting Los Angeles for the first time with your kids, you cannot overlook Disneyland. Summer season is the best time to visit Disneyland because of the cool water rides around the little Mermaid theme. Your kids are surely going to have a great experience when you go there with them. 2. Children’s Museum at La Habra The intriguing point about this museum is that it has been specially designed for kids, and is not as crowded as the conventional museums are. It has a small carousel, electric trains and a room where kids can play. The museum also has an “on stage” exhibition where kids can have fun and try different costumes. The interesting thing is that every room has fun activities where children can spend hours easily. 3. California Science Center If you intend to spend half of the day at a very interesting place for your kids, the California science center is the ultimate stop. There are plenty of things for kids to see and do. It is located within the Exposition Park. The interesting thing about it is that there are many discovery rooms where kids can play and learn a lot of science facts. You will also get a chance to see and play around with hurricane simulator. The most important eye-catching place in the Science Center is where Space Shuttle Endeavour is incorporated. There you can make your kids learn about space. 4. Griffith Park Child-friendly attractions grab the eyeballs of the little munchkins fast. If you want all of those attractions in one place, Griffith Park is the ultimate place to get all things in one place. There are major three attractions in the park. The first one is Griffith Observatory where your kids can learn about astronomy and see various science exhibits. Second is the Los Angeles Zoo where your children will get an opportunity to learn about more than 1100 mammals. The third one is Travel Town, where kids can enjoy some fun time in miniature trains. 5. Descanso Gardens Descanso Gardens is an urban retreat of year-round natural beauty with spectacular seasonal horticultural displays. There's always something to see at Descanso Gardens. Whether you love lots of colorful spring bloom, winter camellias or the year-round majesty of our oaks, check out what's in bloom at different times of the year. Allow your kids to play around with nature and let them be themselves for some time. If you keep your kids accustomed to playing and having fun in a self-created world, they will always crave for more. 6. Universal Studios Hollywood Are your kids obsessed with cartoon characters? If yes, you cannot escape Universal Studios. This Hollywood park is not as big as Orlando, so your trip will easily get completed in a day. There are many rides, and entertaining shows that kids will certainly enjoy. Don’t forget to take the backlot tour that takes you behind the scenes. After enjoying a great time in the park, you can have a nice family dinner at Universal City Walk. Lastly, make sure that you enjoy the trip to the fullest with your kids. There are many more places around Los Angeles to visit with your little ones. Head on to the home page for more ideas! By: Marcus Wiseman Disclaimer: This post is part of a sponsored post by “businessclassexperts.com”

It’s tempting, especially during the summer, to let kids watch a lot of television and stare at their screens. As you get ready to go back to school, start to put limits on screen time if you haven’t done so during the summer, suggests greatschool.org. 1. Be firm. Set limits of no more than an hour or two of TV daily, suggests the American Academy of Pediatrics. 2. Set a good example by not watching a lot of TV yourself. Engage in family activities such as reading or board games. 3. Keep TVs out of your child’s bedroom to limit the temptation. 4. Encourage selective TV viewing. Discourage channel surfing which encourages passive viewing. 5. Replace screen time with outdoor time. Research shows that outdoor time is healthy for kids' minds and bodies. 6. Find educational kid-friendly programs to replace with unproductive programs. Credit: GreatSchools Staff

Getting back into the school routine can be a challenge for everyone in the family. To make adjusting to the new routine easier, start early and ease into it, professionals suggest. A new school year means a new routine. Get your child’s mind and body prepared for the big shift. Here are seven great ideas from professionals to help you get into the back to school routine: 1. A few weeks before school starts, move bedtime back to an earlier time 10 to 15 minutes every night. By the time it is time to go back to school, your kids should be able to get back to a healthy bedtime no later than 8:30 pm. 2. As the first day of school approaches, make meal times more regular and aligned with the school year schedule. 3. Put a positive spin on going back to school. Talk about the fun things your child will be learning, the old friends he’ll see, and the new friends he’ll make. 4. If your child is anxious about starting the next grade, reassure her that other children have these feelings too. Also check out back to school books from your public library and read together to help your child with her anxiety. For book suggestions, click here. 5. Don’t make plans for big trips right before the start of school. 6. Establish weekday schedules for homework, TV, bath, and bedtime. 7. Arrange play-dates with friends from school to re-establish connections that may have been dropped for the summer, or to create new ones.

If you like chicken, you would love The Crack Shack. Even if you don't like chicken, you would still love The Crack Shack. Why? Because their chicken is not your average chicken. In fact, I bet you've never had chicken this fresh and tasty in your entire life, and if you keep reading, I will tell you exactly why. I was looking for a new family friendly restaurant last week, when I came across The Crack Shack, and as I went through their menu, and the photos of their sandwiches on Instagram, I said to myself, I've got to get myself some of this chicken "now"! And If you go to their Instagram page, you'll know exactly what I am talking about. The pictures gave me a strong craving for their food. And last week I had the pleasure of trying their food, and I have to confess, their food in reality is even better than what you see in the pictures! The Chef probably has golden fingers to make a chicken taste so delicious. I understand that their chicken is not your average chicken, but it is still just a chicken. But maybe the chickens have gone to heaven, came back to earth, and landed in their kitchen, and that is why they are so heavenly! But in reality, the combination of their free range chickens, highest quality ingredients, their secret marinades, and their intense love of all things chicken is why The Crack Shack's food is out of this world! I tried the G-Bird Sandwich with grilled chicken breast among other things, and If you know me, you would know that I have a very delicate pallet, and worse then me is my 7 year old son. But as soon as the food hit the table, I, my son, and my husband looked at each other, and as soon as we had our first bites, we all knew we've found a new favorite that we can come back again and gain as a family for more deliciousness. Sandwiches and salads range from $8 to $13, family-size portions of fried chicken are $15 for 5 pieces, or $29 for 10 pieces. Kid’s Meal choices are nuggets, grilled chix, or grilled cheese with choice of carrots or petite fries, plus juice box and cookie. My son tried the nuggets, and they were exceptionally fresh and soft. As for the space, expect lots of sunlight, a ton of wood, a high ceiling with a beautiful decor, and an expansive & interactive outdoor patio. You don't need a reservation at The Crack Shack; just walk in and they will make sure you get seated promptly. The Crack Shack in Century City is located at 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA in Westfield Mall across from Nordstrom. They are open Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 am to 9 pm, and Friday through Saturday from 10:30 am to 10 pm. Parking is free for the first hour at the Westfiled Mall, but if you download Westfield Mall's app, you get your first parking fee for free (for a limited time), no matter how long you stay at the restaurant or the mall. I also have to mention that The Crack Shack offers catering. So if you want to impress your guests next time for a birthday party, holiday party, or any special occasion, The Crack Shack has got your back. All party packages come with custom sauces and 2 sides of your choice, and napkins and plastic cutlery are included. For more information about The Crack Shack, and the full menu, please visit their official website. You may also enjoy: A Day With Your Kids At The Original Farmers Market The Best Family Trips From Los Angeles Disclosure: I was invited to The Crack Shack for review purposes. All opinions are my own.

If you love Great Wolf Lodge as much as we do, you are going to be so excited to know that Great Wolf Lodge now offers Play Day Passes! With the new day passes, you get to enjoy unlimited splashes at the 84-degree indoor water park, access to over 50 activities and more all with your daily pass, and the best thing about it is you still get to sleep in your own bed! Your Day Pass includes: All-day fun at 84-degree indoor water park Free life jackets for all the family Access to over 50 activities, including Adventure Park with ropes course, rock wall, bowling, arcade and more Live Entertainment and character appearances Restaurants and stores at your service Exclusive Member Deals Free passes for kids under 2 How much Daily Passes Cost? The prices for day passes vary by each day. We have tried different dates and the price range is between $55 to $125 per day per person based on the day of the week. You can buy tickets online or by calling 800-905-9653. Parking is not included in your daily pass. What else you should know: You can take your own towels, or you can purchase at the lodge. Take a swim bag with all of your swimming suits and necessities. Lockers are available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis. Coolers and outside food are not allowed at the lodge. The lodges offer a number of dining options inside the water park or at the restaurants on site. If your kids don't swim properly, we highly recommend staying with them at all times, and to wear floaties, even though there are life guards on the site. The water park is extensive and can get very crowded on the weekends. Go early to save good chairs and/or tables for when you are not in the water. Although cabanas are pricey (starting around $150/day), a cabana is worth having, especially for groups. On busy days, it is challenging to find seats for the whole family. Babies are required to wear swim diapers in the pools. They are sold on property, but bringing your own is a good idea. There in an outdoor pool at the lodge too, so take sunscreen for the kids if you plan to use the outdoor pool. There are showers and changing rooms at the lodge. Take large ziploc bags to put your wet swim suites in when are done for the day and your are heading home. Wear open toe shoes or sandals. If you are planning to take photos, we highly recommend taking waterproof phone cases. Cases come in handy for taking pictures, videos, and staying in touch with family while in the pools. These are sold on property as well. Go over rules of the parks and instructions with your kids when you get there, and choose a meeting place in case anyone is lost. On the day of your visit, you will have to bring a valid driver's license or government issued photo ID, and the credit card used to purchase the passes to receive your day pass at the front desk. For activities by age click here. just go and have fun. Other Deals: If you want to stay at the Lodge, the best deal is to book at least 60 days in advance and save up to 50%. To get this deal, you must book by July 7, 2019. Click here to see all available deal at Great Wolf Lodge. #GreatWolfLodge #Travel #WaterPark WANT MORE FUN PLACES TO GO WITH KIDS? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTERS!

If you are looking for a family trip that is relaxing for you and super fun for your kids, then you must visit Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa this summer, and I will tell you exactly why as you keep reading. Here are 7 reasons we believe every family should take a trip to this lovely resort nestled in the heart of the Coachella Valley, just minutes from Palm Springs: 1. The pool is made for families with kids: The pool is huge with three distinct areas, one of which is very shallow and is perfect for little kids. At one side you get out of the pool to a beautiful sandy area, where your kids can play at, while you relax by the pool. There is also a water fall area, where kids can run under the water, which is super fun. You should try it too. It brings out the kid in you! 2. There is a camp at the resort for kids ages 4-13: Leave your kids at camp Oasis while you get pampered at the Spa Esmeralda, or have a date night by the fire pits. The kids camp has so many different activities with skilled and creative teachers from highly regarded local private schools. Activities include arts & crafts, painting palm leaves, games, and more. I bet your kids won't want to leave after you get back to pick them up. The camp is open on the weekends from 9am-12pm, and on Saturday nights from 6pm-10pm. Craft Zone is also available on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-4pm, which requires adult supervision. 3. Kids get to eat for FREE this summer: This summer, two kids 12 and under eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner free from kid's menu with purchase of a paid adult entrée from CAVA or pool bar. Be sure that promotional code SUM appears in the promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 1-800-228-9290 and ask for promotional code SUM. Can it get better than this? free fun and free food? 4. You can reserve a room for as low as $139 per night: The rooms are specious, extremely clean, beautifully designed, and the best part is that you can reserve a room as low as $139 per night this summer. 5. You don't have to leave the resort to have a great time: Anyone who has kids knows that the best trips are always the ones where you have everything you need at once place. At Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa, you really have everything you need to have a great time with your family without leaving the resort. There is always something to do for every member of the family. If your kids get tired of being in the water, there are bunch of kid's activities to do in the resort like Ping Pong tables, Bean Bag Toss games, and Foosball tables just to name a few. And on the weekends, you get to watch a family movie at night while you are lounging in the pool. Did I mention, leaving the kids at the kids club, and having a romantic date night by the fire pits? 6. You have so many different dining options: With different restaurants on site, you can satisfy everyone's taste in your family, even your picky eaters. Before starting a fun and sun-filled day at the resort, you should grab a quick breakfast at Cafe Biscotti, which offers cold press coffee and an assortment of homemade muffins and pastries, or dine at the Cava near the pool with a stunning views of the Santa Rosa Mountains with indoor and outdoor seating. The Cava offers a very friendly kids menu, and you can also choose from an all-you-can-eat menu. During your daytime adventure by the pool, enjoy a selection of lunch fare and refreshing beverages at the Pool Bar. The Pool Bar is your easiest option. You just order the food by the pool, and the food is delivered to you while you are reading your favorite book or sipping on your Pina Colada, and your kids are having a blast under the sun. At night, enjoy delicious small plates at the GLO Lounge while your kids dance to the music played by talented performers. If you are a sushi lover, GLO Sushi Bar features an expansive menu just for you. For the pizza lovers, we highly recommend SPC Restaurant inside the Resort. Feast on wood-fired pizza or create your own cheese, and charcuterie boards while sipping on an array of Italian and international wines. 7. Your kids would love bedtime stories by the fire - At the end of the day, gather around one of the fire pits and enjoy some treats from the GLO Lounge, while sharing a favorite fairy-tale or made-up story by Mom or Dad. You and your kids will talk about cozening up next to each other by the fire for years to come! If you decide to leave the resort for other activities, here are some kid friendly activities to do with your family in Palm Springs: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The world’s largest rotating tram car travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens. Giraffes, mountain lions, zebras, and cheetahs are just a few of the incredible animals that you can visit at The Living Desert. Canyon Jeep Tours. Take an open-air Jeep Tour to the San Andreas Fault, Palm Springs Indian Canyons, or the majestic Painted Canyon in the Mecca Hills Wilderness Area. Knott's Soak City Waterpark. Catch the perfect wave again and again on this simulated surfing machine, or enjoy a 4-story interactive Family Funhouse with water slides at Knott's Soak City Waterpark. Hot Air Ballooning.Take a ride in a colorful balloon above the Palm Springs Desert Resort area. Palm Canyon Drive. Palm Canyon Drive is the very heart of the city of Palm Springs. Find shops, galleries, restaurants and attractions that make Palm Canyon Drive a wonderful and memorable experience. Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert. This creative museum is a real hit with kids, who find innumerable ways to keep very busy among the various hands-on exhibits. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. This small free museum offers various cultural exhibits about the Agua Caliente Cahuilla Indians. Palm Springs Air Museum. If your kids like airplanes, they will love this museum, whose vast hangar is filled with various World War II aircrafts, some of which you can walk through. Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa is located at 44400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, California 92210. For more information about Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa, visit their website, or call them at 1-760-773-4444. To make a reservation with the promotional code SUM, click here. Disclaimer. This is a sponsored article for Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa. We were invited to Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa to write this article. All opinions are my own.

At Fun With Kids in LA, our mission is to inspire parents every day to do fun things with their kids. We share the best of LA with our awesome followers, and as a thank you for being so awesome, we surprise you with gifts that will inspire you to make memories with your families. We’re excited to partner up with Skylight Theatre to give away a family 4 pack to "Bronco Billy, The Musical"! About the Show: The country’s going crazy; partisan politics, civil rights threatened, technology exploding. That's right, it's 1979! Somewhere in America’s heartland, with more heart than sense, Bronco Billy struggles to keep his traveling Wild West show alive. But when Billy and his ragtag troupe of misfits meet Antoinette, a Manhattan heiress on-the-run, the ride gets even wilder as she turns Billy’s world upside down. "Bronco Billy is so much about identity, said director Hunter Bird, "Rather than accepting the roles we're given, we always have the ability to create our own realities, our own families, and our own identities. While the show takes place in 1979, I think our audiences will appreciate this upbeat musical about reinvention”. "Bronco Billy - The Musical" runs at 8:30pm Fridays and Saturdays, 2:00pm Saturdays and Sundays through June 30, 2019 at Skylight Theatre located at 1816 1/2 N. Vermont Ave, LA, 90027. To Enter: See our GIVEAWAY page for details to ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN. You must enter between May 28th through May 31st for a chance to win. Tickets are $29 - $55. Children under 6 years old are not admitted. Information and reservations: (213) 761-7061 or (866) 811-4111. Online ticketing: Skylight Theatre #giveaway

Felder has given more than 5,000 performances over the last two decades, portraying the likes of Beethoven, Gershwin and Tchaikovsky. He now returns to Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts, with his sights on the work of French impressionist composer Claude Debussy and the city of light, in Hershy Felder: A Paris Love Story, mixing the story of Debussy's life with his own personal Parisian history. The most compelling reason to see this show is that Felder was genuinely influenced by the character that he is portraying, in part by his mother's love of Debussy's music. This allows Felder to incorporate his personal experience of trying to "find Debussy", with the life of the composer, which set the stage for the performance. From the sweeping La mer to the evocative Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune and the mystical Clair de lune, the celebrated composer created music of ravishing beauty, color, and compassion. Felder, in character, doesn't just proclaim the brilliance of Debussy, but breaks down the structure of the chords illustrating what set Debussy apart. This show leaves little doubt that if not the keystone that bridges classical music to modern music, Debussy is where you want to start looking to find that link. Critics have described Felder in this production as "phenomenal ... exceeds expectations by incorporating his great gift of storytelling, historical knowledge of virtuoso piano playing with a deep, loving personal connection to Debussy" (Broadway World) "Hershey Felder's return to The Wallis for his portrayal of a man who was among the most influential composers of the lat 19th and early 20th centries has been enthusiastically anticipated by our audiences since he announced his production last year on our stage," says the Wallis' Artistic Director Paul Crewes. "We are fortunate to enjoy a long-term partnership with Hershey and his associates." Hershey Felder: A Paris Love Story features beautiful scenic design, lighting and projection, which, combined with the music and story telling of talented Hershey Felder, takes you to the heart of Paris! Hershey Felder: A Paris Love Story will be playing at Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts from May 24, 2019 through June 16, 2019. Tickets are $35 to $105, and are available at TheWallis.org/Debussy. The Wallis Annenbeg Center for the Performing Arts is located at 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. To purchase tickets and for more information, please contact 310-746-4000 or visit TheWallis.org/Debussy. We highly recommend Hershey Felder: A Paris Love Story for a date night, and for children 12 years and up. #HershyFelder #Debussy

This summer kids are eligible to register for 2 free games each day of the "Kids Bowl Free" program, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations. "Kids Bowl Free" is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Visit kidsbowlfree.com and register your kids (ages 2 to 15) at any participating Bowling Centers. After you are registered, you will receive emails with coupons each week, and you can redeem them by showing your coupons at the participating Bowling Centers each day that the program is available. Each kid who is registered, will receive over $200 free bowling games. All participants must wear bowling shoes. Rental shoes are available at all participating bowling centers. #Summer #Bowling

If you ever loved someone or even something, felt the joy of loving, the anguish of loosing it, and finding courage to love again, you would definitely want to see The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane! On the surface, the story is about a toy rabbit as it travels through the lives of different people who possess it. What you realize as you're watching the show is how much this is a reflection of our lives. Where the world is very much outside of you when you're young, and how through your development the world becomes a part of you. In the beginning, the rabbit brings joy to those around it. It supplements what's missing in the people's lives it touches as it moves through time, all the while, rather focused on its own appearance and needs. What is learned by the rabbit after the rigor of time has taken its own toll on it, is ultimately the value of how it's having been there for those people had truly mattered. For those it had comforted and loved. A beautiful story, many of us have lived in our own way, often makes a line straight to the heart, and reminds us that the journey is half of the gift of life. "What is so powerful and moving is that we see firsthand what happens -- the consequences -- when someone is unable to love, or even to grasp the concept," says director Debbie Devine. "Edward finally learns -- but only through hardship, pain and heartbreak...." I highly recommend taking your kids (7+) to learn a very valuable lesson about love. The performers are extremely talented, and the story, even though is very deep, is very engaging for both kids and adults. The performances of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane take place from April 6, 2019 through May 19, 2019 on Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 3 pm, at 24th Street Theatre. 24th Street Theatre is a multiple award-winning professional theater company with a unique connection to its local inner-city community. Tickets to all performances are $24 for adults, $10 for kids under 16, and $15 for students, seniors and teachers. 24th Street Theatre is located at 1117 West 24th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007. Secure parking is available for $5 in the lot on the southwest corner of 24th and Hoover. The theater is air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible. For reservation and information, call (213) 746-6516 or go to www.24thstreet.org. Disclaimer: I was invited to The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Looking for a great Summer Camp for your children? Find hundreds of camps from Sports to Educational to Sleep Away Camps, Museum Camps and More!