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Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
When I was a teenager, a math teacher I respected told me that there are two kinds of people: Those who make pizza, and those who grab as many slices as they can. "At the end of the day," he said, "you want to be someone who has made more pizza than she eats." He said this to me at the perfect time, when I was just forming my ideas about who I was and was going
to become. I decided I wanted always to be on the positive side of the pizza-making equation, so I started thinking about how to use the time I have here on Earth to make as much pizza as I possibly could. Over the years, I found that the key to success in this long-term goal is to tune my mental radar to the very near future, to stay in control of my time rather than giving it away to an algorithm that serves endless empty calories: How best do I use the next five
minutes, the next half hour, the next day? It all adds up. Even young kids can add value to the world, especially if they watch their parents doing it. New Year's resolutions are notoriously hard to keep, especially when they're overly specific. But resolving to be on the positive side of the pizza-making equation is straightforward. For some easy recipes for quick wins, check out my quick-read article 12 Starter Ideas for Pizza on Earth. Then look up from your phone, scan your world, and you'll find all the ingredients you need. Here's to a delicious 2026!
—Debra Ross, publisher
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Catch Scooby Doo and the meddling kids of Mystery Inc at our seasonal exhibit SCOOBY DOO! Mansion Mayhem. Get ready for an adventure filled with supernatural sleuthing, mysteries, and thrills for the whole family. It’s your turn to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and work together to crack the case! Don’t forget to take a picture with the Mystery Machine! Included with general admission or membership. This exhibit is open from September 20, 2025 until January 19, 2026.
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Discover the sweet side of science at Science of Gingerbread, featuring dozens of creative gingerbread structures crafted by families, students, and makers. From whimsical houses to engineering-inspired designs, this annual holiday exhibit blends creativity, STEM, and festive fun. Guests can explore the displays all season and vote for their favorite creation.
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Celebrate the season at Discovery Cube’s Winter Festival with giant slides, bumper cars, and festive photo displays. Kids can write letters to Santa, build with “ice” blocks, explore an inflatable igloo, and toss snowballs at the Snowball Toss game, while little ones enjoy the Reindeer Corral. With holiday STEM fun and activities for all ages, it’s the ultimate winter family experience.
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American Icon: A Mustang Immersive Experience is a high-energy, interactive journey through the history, culture, and pop-culture legacy of the Ford Mustang. Spread across multiple cinematic rooms with large-scale projections, motion seats, and hands-on moments, the experience is designed for car lovers, families, and curious kids alike. Located in LA’s Arts District, this one-hour adventure brings six decades of Mustang stories to life in a fun, accessible way for all ages.
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WE’RE ALWAYS TOLD TO REACH FOR THE STARS, BUT WHAT IF THE STARS COULD REACH FOR US? The stars are descending from the night sky. Set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song. Immerse yourself in illuminating encounters of lighting, projection and sound, and connect with the stars before they return to the sky above. Astra Lumina at South Coast Botanic Garden is the 17th experience in the Lumina Enchanted Night Walk series.
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Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.
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Winter is here and fun options for families just keep getting better! Whether you stick with what you love or decide to try something new, KidsOutAndAbout has plenty of ideas. From Ice skating, kid-friendly museums, indoor play centers, and outdoor
activities to thinking ahead to next year's school options - we've got you covered.
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EXPERIENCES create memories much more than stuff does. As you're considering gifts for family and friends, consider giving the gift of a family membership to one of our local attractions in and around Los Angeles. Here are local organizations that offer
memberships.
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the LA area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!
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2025's best places to take kids in the Los Angeles area! In early summer each year, thousands of parents vote in the KidsOutAndAbout survey of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids. Who won first place? An indoor play center, museum, farm, nature center, sports
team? Click through to find out!
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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