Once upon a time your living room was easily reimagined into a barn, castle, or the wild, wild West. But lately your blanket forts are falling flat.

Meet two new play spaces that may give you the lift you need.

A Magic Forest
This Culver City storefront has been lovingly transformed into a mystical wooded forest. Spot fairies hiding in the magical hand-painted mural beneath a blanket of green branches. However, the real draw is the rustic wooden playhouse that seems transported straight from Middle-earth. 12512 West Washington Boulevard, between Neosho and Chase Avenues, Culver City (310-397-9400 or amagicforestculvercity.com). Children 1 and up, $8; babies 6-12 months and siblings, $5; babies under 6 months, free.

Pint Size Kids
An itsy-bitsy neighborhood powered by tiny tots, this petite play universe has a house, medical center, workshop, grocery store, and post office all lined up on a city street. Your mini-me travels by foot or car, stopping to get gas or shop. Need a break? He can wind down with a picnic in the grassy reading nook. 13323 Ventura Boulevard, between Dixie Canyon and Fulton Avenues, Sherman Oaks (310-339-7452 or pintsizekids.com). First child, $12; siblings, $10.

CRAFT
Create-a-Valentine at Brentwood Country Mart
What: Kiddos craft cards with the pros from Sugar Paper and make floral arrangements with Botany Flowers.
Why: Record the moment with a sweet snap from the on-site photo booth.
When: Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 225 26th St., at W. San Vicente Blvd. Info at 310-458-6682. Reservations for floral class (required) at 310-394-0358. Event admission is free.

DRUM
Black History Month Free Family Night
What: Feel the beat of an African drumming performance followed by a hands-on workshop.
Why: Free for the whole family.
When: Tues., 4-8 p.m.
Where: Kidspace Children’s Museum, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., at Seco St., Pasadena (626-449-9144).

SIP
Valentine’s Celebration
What: An afternoon of tea, crafts, and love stories at Orange County’s Bowers Museum.
Why: You gotta have art.
When: Sun. 1:30-3 p.m.
Where: 2002 N. Main St, at E. 20th St. (714-480-1520). Adults & kids, $6; under 2, free.

Photos: Denise Estes / Courtesy of A Magic Forest; Courtesy of Pint Size Kids