This weekend is jam packed with events, I couldn't settle for five events.
Start the weekend celebrating the Lunar New year with the Chinese Dragon Parade, get in the mood for valentines early and make a Heart String project (Home Depot) and kick start Black History month with an African Mask Workshop (The California African American Museum) and guided tours at Becoming LA highlighting early African American contributions to the development of Los Angeles (Natural History Museum). Olvera Street, heart and soul of downtown, is hosting a musically filled Candelaria.
Here are five seven fun things to do with your kids in Downtown Los Angeles this week:
Event title: LA Golden Dragon Parade
One of the most spectacular festivals in Los Angeles. the oldest ongoing Dragon Parade in the US celebrating Chinese-American traditions. Dragons, music, food and lots of activities for kids.
Location: Chinatown
Cost: Free
For more details: here
Event title: Heart String Art - Woodworking
Woodworking workshop where kids nail, sand, paint and more to create Heart String Art.
Location: Home Depot Wilshire/Union
Cost: Free
For more details: here
Event title: African Mask Workshop
Make an African mask using thin copper sheet, inspired by sculptor Beulah Woodard
Location: The California African American Museum
Cost: Free
For more details: here
Event title: Smorgasburg LA
This weekend is Super Vegan Sunday! Eat Vegan food from across the world, from Cuban to Ethiopian, to Mexican, Chinese and sushi! Regular vendors will be present and also be offering vegan options.
Location: Row DTLA
Cost: Free (you pay for your food of course)
For more details: here
Event title: Becoming LA
Come hear stories of Angeles African America descent and how they contributed to the development of Los Angeles. A guided tour through NHM's Becoming LA exhibit.
Location: Natural History Museum
Cost: Tour is free, Museum entrance required
For more details: here
Event title: Olvera Street Candelaria
Celebrate a traditional Candelaria, with Aztec dancers, folklore music, mariachis and more! If you bring your own dressed baby Jesus statue you get entered to win a prize!
Location: Olvera Street
Cost: Free
For more details: here
Event title: Sunday Studio: Devon Tsuno and MOCA Teens
Work on a new large scale collaborative artwork with artist Devon Tsuno and MOCA Teens and learn about how teens helped preserve Japanese American art while incarcerated in WWII.
Location: MOCA Grand Avenue
Cost: Free
For more details: here
Find all the details about these events and many more in Macaroni Kid Downtown Los Angeles’ events calendar here. We keep it updated with all of Downtown Los Angeles' family-friendly events so that you can spend less time looking for something to do and more quality time with your kids!
