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Venice & Westside Family Events: Top Picks for the Week (Oct 24 – Oct 31)

Oct 25, 2025

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5 min read

Venice & Westside Family Events: Top Picks for the Week (Oct 24 – Oct 31)

Because the only thing more terrifying than haunted houses is being unprepared for Halloween weekend.

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Venice & Westside Family Events: Top Picks for the Week (Sep 27 – Oct 3) (1)

Oct 25, 2025

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5 min read

Venice & Westside Family Events: Top Picks for the Week (Sep 27 – Oct 3) (1)

Looking for upcoming family events in Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, and West LA? Explore our weekly guide to kid-friendly things to do - top events, hidden gems, and helpful tips for parents. Updated every week!

Preschool

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Forest School Meets Art Therapy: The Local Trend Every Venice Parent Should Know About

Oct 15, 2025

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10 min read

Forest School Meets Art Therapy: The Local Trend Every Venice Parent Should Know About

Because “What are we doing this weekend?” shouldn’t be a scary question.

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Venice & Westside Family Events: Top Picks for the Week (Oct 11 – Oct 17)

Oct 11, 2025

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3 min read

Venice & Westside Family Events: Top Picks for the Week (Oct 11 – Oct 17)

Because “What are we doing this weekend?” shouldn’t be a scary question.

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Halloween Events 2025: Kid-Friendly Fun for Families in Venice, Santa Monica, Marina & Playa Vista

Oct 7, 2025

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12 min read

Halloween Events 2025: Kid-Friendly Fun for Families in Venice, Santa Monica, Marina & Playa Vista

Halloween & Dia De Los Muertos Family Events in Venice, Santa Monica, Playa Vista & Marina del Rey 2025

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Venice & Westside Family Events: Top Picks for the Week (Sep 27 – Oct 3)

Sep 27, 2025

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5 min read

Venice & Westside Family Events: Top Picks for the Week (Sep 27 – Oct 3)

Looking for upcoming family events in Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, and West LA? Explore our weekly guide to kid-friendly things to do - top events, hidden gems, and helpful tips for parents. Updated every week!

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Preschool

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Venice Beach Preschools

Jun 4, 2025

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15 min read

Venice Beach Preschools

Because finding the right preschool feels like dating, but with more finger painting.

help

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What Is the LAUSD Magnet Program?

May 31, 2025

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8 min read

What Is the LAUSD Magnet Program?

Points, PHBAO + more

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Universal TK & The Great Preschool-to-Kindergarten Mystery

Apr 7, 2025

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10 min read

Universal TK & The Great Preschool-to-Kindergarten Mystery

Because if you’ve read the LAUSD brochure twice and still can’t figure it out, you’re not alone.

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Public School Elementary Picks: Venice Beach, Mar Vista & Marina del Rey

Jun 26, 2025

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9 min read

Public School Elementary Picks: Venice Beach, Mar Vista & Marina del Rey

So many great options, you’ll wish you had more kids just to try them all.