Events for kids
The list
Kids' stuff
Compiled by Grace
Krilanovich
AlpacaFest West Explore the woolly and wonderful world of alpacas at this kid-friendly event, which will include an alpaca show with 300 animals for blue ribbon judging, a petting zoo featuring baby alpacas, arts and crafts, spinning and weaving demonstrations and more. Visit www.alpacafestwest.com for more information. Industry Hills Expo Center, 16200 Temple Ave., City of Industry. Today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (951) 203-5777.
Puppetolio! This spirited puppet extravaganza features marionettes, ventriloquist dummies, a nine-foot tall clown marionette and a 22-puppet animated display. Visit www.puppetmagic.com for more information. Santa Monica Puppet and Magic Center, 1014 Broadway, Santa Monica. Today, Wed. 2 p.m.; Tue.-Thu., 10:30 a.m.; Sat.-next Sun., 2 p.m. $7.50. (310) 656-0483.
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Judy Blume's beloved tale of sibling rivalry will start South Coast Repertory's 2008-2009 Theatre for Young Audiences season. South Coast Repertory, Julianne Argyros Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Today, 2 and 4:30 p.m.; Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., 2 and 4:30 p.m.; next Sun., 2 and 4 p.m. $16-$27. (714) 708-5555.
Bob Baker's Nutcracker The beloved marionette theater's holiday show returns with a dazzling array of visual treats, including Sugarplum fairies and the Mouse King. Reservations required. www.bobbakermarionettes.com. Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 1345 W. 1st St., L.A. Today, 2:30 p.m.; Tue.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.; Sat.-next Sun., 2:30 p.m. $10-$15; children under age 2 free. (213) 250-9995.
The Ugly Duckling and King Kunka Bunka and the Rotten Royal Rascals Children's Theater Company presents a double bill featuring a reinterpretation of Hans Christian Anderson's classic fairy tale and the company's original musical with lessons of service and sacrifice. Baha'i Unity Center, 5755 Rodeo Road, L.A. Sat.-next Sun., 6:30 p.m. $12. (212) 633-6629.
Mallory Lewis & Lamp Chop Lamb Chop lives on for a new generation of children with the help of Mallory Lewis, daughter of puppeteer Shari Lewis. www.torrancearts.org James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 N. Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Sat., 11 a.m. $10-$12. (319) 781-7171.
