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Field Trip Ideas for Preschoolers in Hollywood, California

According to the U.S. Department of Education, children are most capable of learning from birth to five years old. Preschoolers, who fall into this age group, can be educated in a traditional classroom or through field trips around the community. Hollywood is a section of Los Angeles located northwest of downtown, and is bordered by Hollywood Boulevard to the north and North Hoover Street to the east. It also includes the areas of Griffith Park and Los Feliz.

  1. Grauman's Chinese Theatre

    • The famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre is a great attraction for preschool students. This historic theatre opened over 70 years ago and has entertained millions of spectators. The theatre features an ornate dragon on the front of the building, as well as dozens of statues, murals and gongs. Children can also compare feet sizes with imprints of Harrison Ford and Star Wars' R2D2 and C3PO. Group walking tours, which last 30 minutes and include a history of the film industry, may be reserved by phone or online. Tour tickets cost $12.50 for adults, and $8.50 for children between the ages of three and 12. In addition to these tours, children can watch a film in the theatre's 2,000-seat auditorium. The theatre generally plays a child-friendly film.

      Grauman's Chinese Theatre
      6925 Hollywood Blvd.
      Hollywood, CA 90028
      323-464-8111
      manntheatres.com/chinese

    Hollywood Farmers' Market

    • Preschool children can learn about fresh produce and increase their community awareness by attending a field trip to the Hollywood Farmers' Market, held on Sunday mornings. Children can interact with area farmers, learn about food production, and sample a variety of products, including cheeses, vegetables, fruits, nuts, dates, breads and baked goods. The market is home to a variety of street vendors, including street musicians, magicians, and flutists. Children can learn about the diverse makeup of the residents of Hollywood. The market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

      Hollywood Farmers' Market
      1600 Ivar Ave.
      Hollywood, CA 90028
      323-463-3171
      farmernet.com

    Griffith Park Observatory

    • The Griffith Park Observatory is an ideal spot to take preschoolers on a field trip. This renovated facility features a planetarium, solar telescopes, and a Zeiss telescope, which gives students spectacular views of the stars. In addition, the Planetarium features 285 seats, a state-of-the-art sound system, and an aluminum dome. The planetarium features an astronomy show nearly every hour, although children under the age of 5 may only attend the first show of the day, held at 12:45 p.m. on weekdays or 10:45 a.m. on weekends and must sit on the lap of a parent or guardian if admitted free of charge. Tickets to shows in the planetarium cost $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for children between the ages of five and 12, and are free for children under the age of five. Admission to the observatory, surrounding grounds, and use of the telescopes are free.

      Griffith Park Observatory
      2800 East Observatory Road
      Los Angeles, CA 90027
      213-473-0800
      griffithobs.org/

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