Community Corner
The Year of the Rabbit, Lollipop Dreams, Dancing Horses & More
Check out these five activities for families across the San Fernando Valley this week.
This week brings celebrations for the Year of the Rabbit, dress-up play for kids, watching animals romp in snow, and a magical show featuring humans and horses in an extravagant show.
CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR AT THE LIBRARY
Where/When: Thursday, 3:30 p.m. Encino-Tarzana Branch Library, 18231 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana.
Why Go: Fun for young kids and teens, who can experience the holiday with lanterns, noisemakers, dragons and more.
Pricing: FREE
Where/When: Thursday, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Chi Dynasty restaurant, 12229 Ventura Blvd., Studio City.
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Why Go: How often does a restaurant use its parking lot to throw a free party for the public? That means complimentary tray-passed appetizers and beverages by Tsingtao Beer—plus, the traditional lion dance, red paper lanterns and Chinese drummers. The party favor is the kicker—receive $8 in "Chi bucks" to be used on your next visit. Chi Dynasty will be open for dinner before and after the event.
Pricing: FREE
LOLLIPOP DREAM HAPPY HOUR
Where/When: Tuesdays and Fridays, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Thursdays, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Lollipop Dream children's store and party room, 14006 Riverside Dr., Suite 122, Sherman Oaks.
Why Go: Who doesn't like make-believe? Raid the Lollipop Dream closet that's filled with dress-up clothes and accessories. Come in for crafts, face-painting and games. It's the perfect play-date fun place!
Pricing: $10 per child
ANIMAL SNOW DAY AT THE LOS ANGELES ZOO
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Where/When: Saturday and Sunday. Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles.
Why Go: Enjoy the rare experience of seeing some amazing animals play in man-made snow. The zoo will transform the Asian elephant, American black bear, Sumatran tiger and snow leopard habitats into snowy winter wonderlands.
Pricing: Free with paid zoo admission of $14 for adults and $9 for children ages 2 to 12.
CAVALIA
Where/When: Now through Feb. 15, 777 N. Front St., Burbank (Downtown Burbank at Interstate 5 and Burbank Boulevard).
Why Go: It's the largest traveling big top in the world—a grand-scale production with over 90 performers, including 49 magnificent horses of 11 breeds; riders, aerialists, acrobats, dancers and multimedia.
Pricing: $39-$219
