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Last Minute Holiday Deals for Kids in Culver City

Find wallet-friendly gifts before Santa arrives.

$4.99 Stocking Stuffers for Kids at Target

While parents might already have snagged big ticket items, there's still an opportunity to pick up wallet-friendly stocking stuffers for the kids. Target is offering special prices on small toys. Lalaloopsy Mini Dolls are $4.99 and come with playful accessories like gardening tools or little animals. For $3.99, parents can pick up a five-pack of Hot Wheels die-cast cars.

Target, 6000 Sepulveda Blvd. (Westfield Culver City, Level 2); 310-754-4614

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Martha Stewart Kid’s Bake Set on Sale at Macy’s

For pint-sized bakers or chefs Macy’s has kid-friendly kitchen sets on sale for $19.99 (marked down from $29.99). The Martha Stewart Kid’s Bake Set comes with cookie cutters, a rolling pin, spatula, whisk and recipe cards, among other items. The chef set includes measuring cups, a wooden spoon and pastry brush.

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Macy’s, 6200 Slauson Ave.; 310-390-8911

Holiday Sale at Lakeshore Learning

Looking for a kid-friendly gift that also encourages exploration and discovery? Lakeshore Learning is a parent's wonderland for games and toys that also have educational value. And many of the store’s items are on sale during the holiday season. The Pet Vet Center, which includes X-rays, a stethoscope and a soft toy puppy, is on sale for $19.95 (down from $29.95).

Lakeshore Learning, 8888 Venice Blvd.; 310-559-9630

$39 Fisher Price Kid Tough Camera at Samy’s Camera

In addition to being a reasonably priced gift for under the tree, this kid-friendly camera is also handy for introducing children to taking pictures of the holiday event itself. Samy’s Camera on Sepulveda Boulevard is pricing the Fisher Price Kid Tough Camera, which comes in different colors, at $39. Normally the item goes for $69.99.

Samy’s Camera, 4411 Sepulveda Blvd.; 310-450-4551

$9 All-Day Open Play at Under the Sea

While having a couple of weeks off from the daily drop-off is nice, parents might be looking for ways to entertain their children over the holiday break. Under the Sea on Washington Boulevard offers a fully packed indoor playground for playful tots who enjoy bounce houses and mini cars. The cost is $9 for a full day of play.

Under the Sea, 12211 W. Washington Blvd. #120; 310-915-1133

Laura Clark is Founder & Editor of L.A. Story.

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