Parties

Whole Foods offers something for everyone, from an extensive selection of organic produce and grocery items, to the whole body section of natural soaps, vitamins, and homeopathic remedies. The salad bar, deli, and bakery are great places to get something to-go (or even dine-in) for dinner. Whole Foods may not be the cheapest way to fill the cupboards, but lots of health-conscious moms swear by it.

Sample stations throughout the store allow hungry kids (and hungry parents) to graze while they shop.

The market sometimes hosts family events, including a community favorite, the market's annual Earth Day extravaganza.

Since new branches of this enormous chain are opening all the time, this list is only a selection of what's available in the LA area; all Wild Oats stores are also now operated by Whole Foods as well.

Some stores hold more events than others or have more services to offer, like chair massages at the Santa Monica location. The Pasadena Arroyo location is one of the company's largest in the nation and features several "kitchens" that prepare ready-to-eat food, a full bakery, a wine and tapas lounge, salad and soup bars, an ethnic cuisine bar, and a nut bar, which dishes out nuts that are freshly roasted in an array of seasonings. Kids we know are fascinated by the Pasadena store's conveyor-belt cart escalator that magically transports patrons' groceries from floor to floor.

Check out Whole Food's website, as well. It offers a Health & Wellness section that covers helpful topics like prenatal care and kids' nutrition.

Whole Foods lets kids in on the fun with its Kids Club. Membership entitles kids to get a coupon for a free product in the store every time they visit after presenting the Kids Club card to the Customer Service desk. Members are also invited to special gatherings and events. Membership is free, and cards are available at Customer Service.

Whole Foods offers something for everyone, from an extensive selection of organic produce and grocery items, to the whole body section of natural soaps, vitamins, and homeopathic remedies. The salad bar, deli, and bakery are great places to get something to-go (or even dine-in) for dinner. Whole Foods may not be the cheapest way to fill the cupboards, but lots of health-conscious moms swear by it.

Sample stations throughout the store allow hungry kids (and hungry parents) to graze while they shop.

The market sometimes hosts family events, including a community favorite, the market's annual Earth Day extravaganza.

Since new branches of this enormous chain are opening all the time, this list is only a selection of what's available in the LA area; all Wild Oats stores are also now operated by Whole Foods as well.

Some stores hold more events than others or have more services to offer, like chair massages at the Santa Monica location. The Pasadena Arroyo location is one of the company's largest in the nation and features several "kitchens" that prepare ready-to-eat food, a full bakery, a wine and tapas lounge, salad and soup bars, an ethnic cuisine bar, and a nut bar, which dishes out nuts that are freshly roasted in an array of seasonings. Kids we know are fascinated by the Pasadena store's conveyor-belt cart escalator that magically transports patrons' groceries from floor to floor.

Check out Whole Food's website, as well. It offers a Health & Wellness section that covers helpful topics like prenatal care and kids' nutrition.

Whole Foods lets kids in on the fun with its Kids Club. Membership entitles kids to get a coupon for a free product in the store every time they visit after presenting the Kids Club card to the Customer Service desk. Members are also invited to special gatherings and events. Membership is free, and cards are available at Customer Service.

Whole Foods offers something for everyone, from an extensive selection of organic produce and grocery items, to the whole body section of natural soaps, vitamins, and homeopathic remedies. The salad bar, deli, and bakery are great places to get something to-go (or even dine-in) for dinner. Whole Foods may not be the cheapest way to fill the cupboards, but lots of health-conscious moms swear by it.

Sample stations throughout the store allow hungry kids (and hungry parents) to graze while they shop.

The market sometimes hosts family events, including a community favorite, the market's annual Earth Day extravaganza.

Since new branches of this enormous chain are opening all the time, this list is only a selection of what's available in the LA area; all Wild Oats stores are also now operated by Whole Foods as well.

Some stores hold more events than others or have more services to offer, like chair massages at the Santa Monica location. The Pasadena Arroyo location is one of the company's largest in the nation and features several "kitchens" that prepare ready-to-eat food, a full bakery, a wine and tapas lounge, salad and soup bars, an ethnic cuisine bar, and a nut bar, which dishes out nuts that are freshly roasted in an array of seasonings. Kids we know are fascinated by the Pasadena store's conveyor-belt cart escalator that magically transports patrons' groceries from floor to floor.

Check out Whole Food's website, as well. It offers a Health & Wellness section that covers helpful topics like prenatal care and kids' nutrition.

Whole Foods lets kids in on the fun with its Kids Club. Membership entitles kids to get a coupon for a free product in the store every time they visit after presenting the Kids Club card to the Customer Service desk. Members are also invited to special gatherings and events. Membership is free, and cards are available at Customer Service.

Music Rhapsody, a children's music education program in operation since 1983, offers classes tailored for children ages three months to ten years.

Music Rhapsody also offers a two-week summer camp program for kids ages six to 14 that includes instrument making, singing, dance/movement, musical theater, and group music performance. Guest performers entertain campers as well. Camp is held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1340 11th Street, Manhattan Beach (camp is not church-affiliated).

Birthday parties include 45 minutes of music. Partiers can choose drum circles, Orff and percussion instruments, dance and movement, singing, musical storytelling, puppets, props and more. Fees start at $250.

La Ti Da Kids offers original music and yoga programs for kids.

Classes are available at numerous locations in the LA area. Check the web site for current schedule.

La Ti Da Kids' birthday party entertainment features Katharine Blodget and Careena Melia performing selections of original children's music from their Music for Aardvarks and other Mammals program. Party activities include singing, movement, and puppet play. Party prices begin at $250/hour.

Not Your Mama's Drama (formerly Drama Tweens) is a unique performance workshop especially designed for kids who dream of being superstars. Kids can walk the red carpet, act out a Broadway show, or create their own superheroes, all in your own backyard.

Party productions come complete with glittery accessories and gadgets.

Movies by Kids is a creative program designed for teaching young students the exciting process of movie making and animation through workshops, summer programs, and enrichment programs.

Movies By Kids also offers music video birthday parties, using a blue screen and stage lighting to create special effect sequences. A DVD copy is provided to each partygoer.

Jessica at Lily Alva Photography specializes in maternity photography as well as babies, children, families, and even birthday parties.

Sessions may be held at the family's home or at any other location.

A location lifestyle portrait photographer specializing in babies, children, teens, and relationships. Serving Los Angeles, Long Beach, South Bay and surrounding cities.

DK Dance Factory offers classes for children and adults in ballet, hip-hop, jazz, creative movement, musical theater, tap, belly dance, simcha dance, and more. Birthday parties and summer camp programs are also available.

Cosmikids is a combination enrichment program, indoor play space, discovery center, and party space. Programs include music, yoga, and acting classes, parenting support workshops and groups, parent and child activities, and a homeschooling club.