What to Know The Frogtown Artwalk will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 3 to 10 p.m. River Fest 2022 is flowing into LA State Historic Park on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. Free; a waitlist is available for Riverfest 2022 Rivers fancifully flow through our dreams, serve as potent symbols … Read more
What to Know Apple Season in Oak Glen 2022 Labor Day Weekend to Thanksgiving Weekend Look for cider, pie, baked goods, shopping, apple-picking at local orchards, and homespun events like the Apple Butter Festival in November The span that stretches from Labor Day Weekend to the Sunday that follows Thanksgiving is a lengthy one, filling … Read more
What to Know Cemetery Lane at Heritage Square Museum Oct. 19 through 30 (select nights) $27 before 6 p.m.; $32 after 6 p.m.; tickets go on sale on Saturday, Aug. 27; toddlers ages 2 and under will be admitted for free (if they won’t be trick-or-treating) “Some”-thing that’s pretty accurate? There’s a long distance between … Read more
What to Know Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia Opens Nov. 11, 2022 $39 adult; $20 child (ages 3 to 12) Our nearest star is bidding us farewell earlier and earlier these days, er, nights, and longing for longer days is something we’ll need to delay for several months, as we look … Read more
What to Know Aug. 5 is “805 Day” Some businesses and communities within the boundaries of the 805 area code mark the day with deals and special events Ventura Harbor Village will have midday giveaways, $8.05 deals, and more from noon to 2 p.m. People from parts elsewhere do love to marvel at how Southern … Read more
What to Know “Lightscape” at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Nov. 11, 2022 through Jan. 8, 2023 Tickets go on sale to the public on Aug. 10; the member pre-sale is on now Trees can sometimes sing — or, rather, the arboreal earthlings seem to possess a mystical voice when wind ripples … Read more
What to Know Costa Mesa Through Aug. 14, 2022 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) Admission: $12 Wednesday and Thursday, $14 Friday-Sunday; seniors 60+ and kids ages 6 to 12 may enter for $7 every day the fair is open; advance tickets are required County fairs are some of the original multi-faceted festivals, the sort of events … Read more
What to Know Friday, July 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. Free; reserve your ticket in advance Music, educator pop-ups, and appearances by saber-toothed cat puppets Nibbles and Cali Encountering a saber-toothed cat is not something any of us have penciled on our calendar, but if we know that we can meet the ancient animal … Read more
What to Know Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel The 45-minute class happens Saturdays at 10 a.m. through Sept. 3; open to hotel guests and non-guests, ages 6 and older (“merkids” should be accompanied by an 18+ adult) $45.35; reservations required March may seem like the mermaid-iest of months around Southern California, thanks to the flipper-fun … Read more
July 8, 15, 22, 29 Live music, beverages and bites for purchase, animal education $25 adult, $20 child, $15 for members Communing with critters can be like boarding a carousel of cuteness, with each fresh turn delivering new animal-adorable delights. But sometimes, if you’re in the right spot, and the light is just right, and … Read more