What to Know Ice at Santa Monica The outdoor rink will be open from Nov. 16, 2022 through Jan. 16, 2023 Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue in Santa Monica Weather, it may be said with cool confidence, plays a central role in creating icy expanses, the sort of wintry destinations that call to those who … Read more
What to Know Irvine Park Railroad, an attraction that includes an adorable train, kid activities, and more, is located in Orange Spots on the destination’s popular Christmas Train always sell out quickly Tickets go on sale on Monday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.; $20 to $35 each If we had to choo-choose one of the … Read more
What to Know Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest Oct. 14-16 and 21-23; 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free Classic Halloween movies, the funny kind made for families to view together, often are set in locations lined with older homes, the sort of unique and atmospheric abodes that were built decades or even centuries ago. … Read more
What to Know Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square Nov. 23, 2022 through Jan. 1, 2023 $20 general admission; tickets go on sale Oct. 3 Winter, as a state of mind, has a way of cozily settling upon the shoulders of Southern Californians right around Thanksgiving like some merry mantle. True, our shoulders still may be … Read more
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