LA - National Train Day (05.12.12)

Union Station 800 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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When: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 12

General Admission: Free

Now in its 5^th year, National Train Day is back to celebrate train travel and the ways trains touch the lives of people with events across America. This year, festivities will highlight the unique perspective passengers enjoy as they take in the vastness and beauty of the American landscape, from cities big and small, to country vistas and everything in between, when traveling by rail.

As part of National Train Day, each major market event features live entertainment, interactive and educational exhibits, kids’ activities, model train displays and tours of Amtrak equipment, freight and commuter trains, and notable private railroad cars. Special thanks to LA County Metro Transit Authority.

Lulu's Library

Charley Harper: Charley Harper ABCs
Beautifully illustrated ABCs book, Lulu is mesmerized by the letter O for owls!
H. A. Rey: Curious George's Are You Curious?
Read along to see if your little monkey is as mischievous as everyone's favorite George!
Dr. Seuss: Hop on Pop-Up
Fun with words.
Anastasia Suen: Subway
An early favorite of Lulu's, she loved the rhythmic words and sing-song feel of the book. A must for all urban dwelling tots!
Maurice Sendak: Where the Wild Things Are
A family favorite. Lulu loves the party part of the book (maybe it's our sound effects)!
Ed Emberley: Where's My Sweetie Pie?
Lift flaps to uncover and discover secret treasures.
Amy Wilson Sanger: Yum Yum Dim Sum
What a great book to teach Lulu about a family food favorite. The words are catchy if not a bit hoakie.

Absolute Rulers!

Fierce Hugs
Adorable organic baby clothes by my sister Hani Hong! Receive a 25% discount with promo code "IRONFISTS" at check out!
Free-Range Kids
Here's to common sense parenting in uncommonly overprotective times!
Gever Tulley
A Senior Computer Scientist, writer, and practicing sculptor who created the Tinkering School (a wonderful summer camp I want Lulu to attend someday).
Kumquat Baby
Childrens clothing designer Angelyn de la Garza creates "soft, comfortable, modern clothing" for cool kids and design savvy parents. Receive a 20% discount with promo code "tinyironfists" at check out!
National Geographic Little Kids
Lulu's first magazine subscription. It was once my childhood dream to work for NatGeo. I fulfilled that dream in 2008.
Sex and the Single Ape
Creator of Tiny Iron Fist's logo/banner, Steven Nereo is your go to guy for hip beats and teen drama design!
Jane Goodall Institute
The British anthropologist who inspired me as a child to graduate college with a degree in environmental science.
YummyFun!
Our sweet friend Clare Crespo hosts the wildest cooking show ever! This kitchen can't have too many cooks, so come get some!

Tiny Iron Fists