That’s From Disneyland Pop-Up Exhibit and Auction in Sherman Oaks
Over the weekend, my family and I checked out the That’s From Disneyland Pop-Up Exhibit in Sherman Oaks. It’s free to view until the end of the auction, which takes place August 25th and 26th. Artwork, memorabilia, ride artifacts, and more are arranged by “land” in the former Sports Authority store next to the Westfield […]
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Spring Fling Celebration and Bunny Photos at THE POINT – El Segundo March 24
THE POINT is a family-friendly shopping and dining destination in the South Bay. It holds some of my personal favorites, Mendocino Farms and Lucky Brand. I could easily spend a whole day here – shopping, eating, and a play area for kids. All that, and Instagram-friendly too! Be sure to bring the whole family to the upcoming event: […]
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Get your Korean Food Fix at KCON Food Street by KTOWN Night Market
KCON Los Angeles is this weekend, August 18-20. FOOD STREET by KTOWN Night Market is located outside of the L.A. Convention Center and is FREE to attend. Booths sell food available for purchase, so it’s the ultimate foodie event. Plan ahead, because the lines may be long but getting your favorite (or something new) food […]
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Free Coffee October 14-23 in Venice at Swiss Water® Pop-Up
WHAT: Swiss Water® hosts a 10-day pop up coffee taste experience featuring complimentary premium coffee without caffeine served using hand-crafted brewing methods like siphon, cold brew and Aeropress WHERE: 1421 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice CA 90291 WHEN: October 14 to 23, Open Daily from 10am-10pm More info: On the heels of a successful New York City pop-up in the […]
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Special Screening of Documentary “Most Likely To Succeed” October 5th
I’m so excited about watching this documentary. It’s currently only available via hosted screenings. The mom’s group I attend, Raising Mom’s Up (A.K.A. UBC Mom’s Group), is hosting a FREE screening Wednesday, October 5th, from 10:00am – noon at University Bible Church in the Westwood area of West Los Angeles. Donations accepted, no tickets or RSVP required. […]
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The Los Angeles Fire Department Museum in Hollywood
The LAFD Museum is the perfect pit stop for your kids if you’re spending a day in Hollywood (and because, really, what kid doesn’t love everything firefighter related?!?). When the station opened in 1930, it was the largest one west of the Mississippi River. Now, Old Fire Station 27 is home to more than 100 […]
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Free Art Workshops on the Eastside: Barnsdall Art Park’s Family Day Workshops
Barnsdall Arts/FOJAC and the Barnsdall Art Park Foundation, with the Junior Arts Center, offers free family art workshops every Sunday. Open to children and adults of all ages, each workshop focuses on a different cultural theme using various media formats. A few weeks back, Aria and I checked out the program. The day we visited was a […]
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Sand Boarding (or Sledding) at Venice Beach
I’ve heard about boarding or sledding on sand, but I didn’t try doing it until today. After the free sing-a-long at The Cow’s End, my daughter and I took our boogie board to the sand berms in Venice Beach. Situated south of Venice fishing pier, the sand berms run the length of the nearby public […]
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JANM Free Family Days: Mele Kalikimaka
Today, we met up with friends at the Japanese American National Museum for their Free Family Day, “Mele Kalikimaka,” which means “Merry Christmas” in Hawaiian. It ran from 11am – 4:00pm, but we only stayed for a small portion because the kids’ attention span isn’t very long. We had a fun time and had lunch […]
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Check out the cool trees on Solstice Canyon Trail in Malibu
On Saturday, the weather was perfect (around 76 degrees Fahrenheit) for a hike. My family and I went to Solstice Canyon Park in Malibu for the first time. I learned about Solstice Canyon Park when I looked up “cool places to take pictures in LA” online, so I brought my DSLR. I’m so glad I […]
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