Join us for a special fun-filled day of family activities celebrating our Courtyard Kids. Everyone is invited to discover the legacy of our great American stories exploring the exciting exhibitions in the National Museum galleries. Family storytelling, vibrant performances, and art workshops will entertain all. Plus: special goodies for all Courtyard Kids in attendance!
Afterwards, find a comfortable spot and enjoy the 61st Annual Nisei Week Grand Parade beginning at 4:00 pm. For more information about honoring someone in the Children's Courtyard call 213.830.5658.
Activities
Explore * Discover * Reflect * Experience
- Explore the galleries on our special family expedition.
- Discover the wonders of investigative research at the Hirasaki National Resource Center
- Reflect on the stories that teach us about legacy told by special guest storytellers.
- Experience the Once Upon A Camp video series, that shares the story of America's concentration camps with a young audience.
FEATURED STORYTELLERS
- Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, Author of A Farewell to Manzanar will share the stories of the Japanese American internment.
- Wonderful theatrical storytelling performances co-sponsored by the Reader's Theatre of the Children's Museum of Los Angeles.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
- Origami Extravaganza with Rumi Uragami
- Join us on the National Museum Plaza for art workshops
- Participate in our community weaving project!
- Special Art Workshop for toddlers
PRIZE PULL & CONTEST
- Courtyard Kids Prize Pull back by popular demand!
- How many American Flags can you find at the National Museum?
SPECIAL DISPLAY
Don't miss the debut of Cynthia Ige's Courtyard Kaeru* jewelry and a special retrospective display of Cynthia's miniature Fimo(TM) sculptures depicting scenes and icons of Japanese American culture.
Schedule
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
FESTIVAL CEREMONY
A special children's salute to America's Veterans with remarks from Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and United States Senator Daniel K. Inouye.