I love this event! It's fun for all ages, but I would say the MOST fun for preschool aged kids. My…read moreson loved the woom bike activation, bounce houses and the love bug music booth. The bounce houses are an additional cost though, as is food. They have a decent selection of food trucks and snacks. I also really appreciated the free cold brew! Shout out Caffe Luxxe. There are never any super long lines (except for woom usually) and there is a lot to explore. It's also so nice that the museum allows for free admission during the festival. I really appreciated the tables and chairs they had under the big tent this year! It can get pretty hot there so definitely bring sunscreen, hats, water etc. Maybe if they had some water activities that would be fun in the future! This is a festival definitely meant for advertising to families with kids, so every booth is ultimately trying to sell you something, but it's definitely nice to get some exposure to new brands! I appreciate all of the free goodies so we got a change to check some of the businesses out for ourselves.

Our first time at The Great Family Event. All outside The Gene Autry. Parking was easy and Free…read more We had a great time trying samples from all the different vendors. The children loved all the different hands on children stations. Once the huge slides were visible, they were excited to slide down all the jumpers. However they were an additional charge. I then bought the $40 purple wristband for the kids but still some of the rides they wanted to do required even more tickets. I was so confused! This part could have been a bit better organized as there were too many different tickets. It would have been nice to have a visual for the rides that needed more tickets. Information on what exactly the wristband included would have been nice. Notice for the rides that needed the additional tickets only would have been nice. Anyway the balance bike company also was a fun activity for them. They rode around and had a great time. The kids had a great time though and definitely enjoyed going up and sliding down. The kids enjoyed the live music and all the bands. They danced to the music, played the games and loved all the different characters that appeared throughout the day. The freebies were a plus but I should have taken a wagon. The food trucks also featured a variety of food options and shredded ice. Tacos, pizza, etc. Face painting booths were fun for the kids but also a charge. $15-$30. The Tonies booth and character was fun! I loved the Don Fransisco's coffee was a big help since the adults needed a boost. Thanks to Volvo and the Family event people we got a couple of nice pictures. Anyway great day that wore the kids out. They feel asleep in the car! See you next year!

Saw a movie today at the Landmark on Pico. Been here plenty of times but this is the first time the…read moremovie was in theatre 10. Lounge chairs, sofas, casual and incredibly relaxing. A genuine movie experience. Wonderfully cool. Very worth it. And the screen isn't way high, it's very near eye level. Excellent

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner reunited for the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot at Midnight Mission in…read moreLos Angeles 2024, and maybe that's what first opened my eyes to the quiet weight of Skid Row, where over 45,000 people live without homes. Whether I celebrate the holiday -- Thanksgiving or not ( see Squanto: A warrior's tale 1994 film), something in me decided to join the Turkey Trot for the very first time, my loyal doggy, Gnasher trotting beside me with pure joy. Tens of thousands of us moved together through a soft, fog-wrapped morning--short and tall, young and old, Black, white, brown, red, every kind of face--smiling like warm spring light breaking through fall. We ran not just for ourselves, but for hope-- Not OBAMA's Hope, for community, for a city that still believes in coming together. And when I crossed the finish line, a volunetter college kid placed a fresh finisher's medal around my neck with a grin that made the whole world feel gentle. Turkey Trot, you made my 2025--and truly, everyone should try it at least once in their lifetime.

So fun to be a part of something so fun and helps the people who need it. Professionally run…read more Great for a challang for most people. Flat, hills great scenery. Lots of vendors and or free stuff at the end of the race plus a medal (different each year). Come join the fun for a great cause. We do this race each time we fly to my brothers for Thanksgiving.

Trains! Trains! Trains! This is such a fun & free park that…read moreis beautifully nestled along the mountain. We enjoyed riding the train around the loop twice, checking out & climbing into all the different eras of trains, visiting the Museum store, and enjoying the beautiful backdrop this park offers. I highly recommend for this park to any age! I was so so happy to see the store sold postcards! Can't wait to mail some!

My kids love trains and were super excited when we surprised them with a trip to Travel Town before…read moregoing to the Griffith Observatory. I love how this is a choose your own adventure sort of place. If you don't want to pay, you can still see a bunch of the trains, go inside some of the cars, and walk around the museum. You can also pay for a train ride, which our boys loved. It loops the park twice! Some of the trains have QR codes if you want to learn more, and there are also a few signs throughout that give more information about the trains. One of them is open for people to walk through a car, and it looked like there was another one that has a reservation system. Some of the trains also allow you to climb into the front and see/touch/play with the controls. Inside the museum, there's a penny pressing machine (!!!), a little play area, a couple of vending machines, and trains, of course! There's also a gift shop that has some typical train items. But they also sell some unique things like pocket watches and old receipts from an estate sale, I believe.

Having been a former student for many years, I think you need to know about this place. First…read moreoff,Yelp..the correct address is 1145 S. Beverly Dr. L.A. 90035. Can we clean that up? Good. Let's just say you're an actor and you are looking for classes to study in and be ready for the auditions that are going to be coming. Scene study,check. But what about comedy and improvisation? That,my friends,is going to be the best tool in your bag. You need to know how to play comedy in a scene as well as wing it on the fly. This place is OG and has been cranking out working actors for 50 years. There are some huge names that came out of here. Check out their website(Harvey Lembeck Comedy Workshop...Yelp auto correct..hello?)and get your funny on. It's in you and this is the perfect playground to practice in before you show those that can hire you that you have mad skills.

Want to study at LA's longest running comedy class? This is it. Located on 1145 S. Beverly Drive,…read morethis class will get you on stage a minimum of three times per week. Supportive room, fill with a diverse group of experienced actors. No "levels" to move through. Founder Harvey Lembeck created hundreds of improvisational exercises. So, each week is a different. This class strengthens the "thinking on your feet" muscles you need for both commercial and sitcom auditions. It's a solid comedy workout. This is my 3rd year and I enjoy honing my skills each Monday night. Who else came out of Lembeck Workshop, you ask? Bryan Cranston, Randall Park, Kim Cattrall, Robin Williams, Penny Marshall, Jenna Elfman... just to name a few. Free first-time audits. Check it out.

This convention was so cool! We drove an hour to come here, but it was worth the short 45 minutes…read morewe spent inside. Admission was $5, but parking was $20!!! That is as much as Disneyland, yikes! The convention was downstairs in the Pasadena Convention Center. It was pretty small, but the tables were packed in tight. Bricks LA consists of vendors and Adult Fans of Legos that display their awesome, original, innovative creations. There was everything from Star Wars, to Stranger Things Vignettes, to an epic Christmas Village. The vendors were selling personalized/engraved Lego items, retired sets, rare sets, polybags, minifigures, and more! Most of those prices were inflated, but a lot of it is stuff you can't find at the Lego store anymore. As a huge fan of Legos, I thought this convention was super fun. I was in awe at all of the amazing Lego creations. I'm not sure how much it varies from year to year, but if you haven't been and live nearby, I highly recommend it! It's a quick, fun family outing, especially if you or your kids love Legos.

Came here for the 2020 event in the Pasadena area. Admission is $5 except kids 5 and under are…read morefree. This was a great way to spend about an hour with the two kids wandering the exhibit hall of various displays. Honestly, you can visit wall to wall in about 45 minutes so don't assume you'll be spending hours on end here. I didn't understand how there were multiple vendors noting some sets were "limited editions" and "low in stock"... when you can go on the legos website to purchase in a snap. Add on that, they charge more for said legos sets. Trust me, my house is a miniature Legosland and I know the prices.

Considering it's our first year as parent volunteers & our son as a student, I think it was an…read moreoverall good effort. I wished they had put more effort into the rides as they did the selection of food . It was never ever really crowded, it would have peak moments, crowd would die out, then up again. As a parent volunteer I really enjoyed myself & look forward to more parent volunteer opportunities. That's all I got until next year

I mean I love the "fiesta" but it sure has changed over the years…read more They have food from all around the world, a beer garden, carnival rides and games, numerous raffles, bingo, and a bit more. I like the fiesta because we're supporting our community and our perish but like all things, it can always be better. The prices are kind of outrageous but I guess that's a common thing when raising money. The atmosphere is good for all ages; toddlers, teens, adults, and elderly should all be easily entertained. Tip Drinks, food, games, and rides all need tickets.

The Seer Series is a biweekly, ecumenical, conscious community, broadcast live-audience show in LA…read morewith music, speakers, performers, and spiritual leaders to empower, educate, entertain, and enlighten. We encourage you to come and share your vision with us and enjoy an afternoon of joy, love, support, and excitement. The format is 30 minutes per presenter (1) to express their voice to our audience of seers and seekers while (2) promoting their vision in order to (3) create a supportive network to help each person grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and creatively. So far, the events have been FABULOUS. This is probably the BEST thing happen in LA right now! For example, last event we were taught how to make SUPERFOOD ICECREAM!!! It was DELICIOUS... and vegan! http://seerseries.wordpress.com/2013/01/27/hois-chaga-blueberry-ice-cream/ Here are another few posts THis one is about the event 1/26/13 http://seerseries.wordpress.com/2013/01/27/moving-into-the-best-year-of-our-life-yes/ This one is about the event 1/12/13 http://seerseries.wordpress.com/2013/01/24/magic-from-our-first-event/