Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 29th, which means a three-day weekend. While it is a day to remember the sacrifices of the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country, Memorial Day Weekend is also thought by many to be the Unofficial Start of Summer!
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It’s officially summer. Temperatures are rising which means it’s time to go swimming. Here’s a list of public pools in and around Los Angeles.
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Being a mother is my greatest honor. No matter what I have accomplished in life, and no matter what remains for me to accomplish, there is nothing I will be more proud of than being Ryan’s mother. Here are 20 quotes about motherhood from proud moms and proud sons and daughters who loved and appreciated their moms.
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Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate the special women in our lives. Families are diverse, and if a child doesn’t have a mother in his life, there is most likely another special woman who deserves some special recognition. Here is a list of crafts that children can create for the women who nurture, support, encourage, and love them.
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For many families, it wouldn’t be summer without a visit to a Water Park. Because you’ll find Water Parks all around Southern California, you can make a Water Park visit a day-trip or part of a longer summer trip.
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Are you looking for Gifts for your kids’ Teachers? You can send these gifts anytime, like at the holidays, end of the school year, or whenever you feel like celebrating your child’s teachers.
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Mother’s Day is coming up and we want it to be special, so we’ve rounded up a ton of ideas for celebrating Moms. Looking for: Los Angeles Restaurants with Mother’s Day Brunch!
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Looking for a great indoor playground? Here are 25 fun spots around SoCal – perfect when you want to get out of the house!
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Southern California is a wonderful place to celebrate Earth Day – with so many ways to be outside and enjoy nature. We hope you have fun with your family at one of these amazing events in Los Angeles.
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There are many fun ways to celebrate Easter in and Around Los Angeles! Families can enjoy egg hunts at the park, brunches with families, and much more!
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LA parents in-the-know have long since figured out that having fun in Los Angeles doesn’t have to be expensive. But maybe you’ve exhausted your list of tried-and-true destinations and are looking for some new, I-never-thought-of-that ideas. Here is our list of the Best Free Things To Do In Los Angeles.
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This year, with all the rain we’ve had, it’s very possible we’ll see a SuperBloom, with acres of wildflowers all up and down the coast.
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In 2025, the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, begins on Wednesday, January 29th. Families can celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake with special events and festivities — some happening in person and some happening virtually.
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20 events that celebrate the heritage and achievements of Black Americans happening in February all over Los Angeles and online.
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Valentine’s Day, the day of love and friendship, is Monday, February 14th. In honor of this special day, we’ve compiled a list of Famil
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Here are a number of ways to celebrate MLK Day in Los Angeles, and incorporate Dr. King’s lessons and legacy into every day.
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When it comes to exercise, we all want our kids to find something that they enjoy doing. Something that makes exercise feel more like play than work. That’s where Trampoline Parks come in. Whether your child is seriously interested in improving their trampoline skills, or you’re looking for a fun, out-of-the-ordinary, indoor activity for the whole family, you’re sure to find a Trampoline Park that offers what you’re looking for.
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Whatever Holidays you celebrate, you’ll find lots of fun to do in Los Angeles on Christmas Day!
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Christmas means family. And families must eat. But if you’d rather not spend hours in the kitchen, there are plenty of restaurants all around Los Angeles that will be open Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day and that make lovely settings for memorable family holiday meals.
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Before the kids get too involved with their holiday wish lists, help them remember that this is the season of giving. Here are seven suggestions for ways to get involved, give back, and help make this holiday season a little brighter for others.
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One way to celebrate the holiday season is to attend a show. Here in Southern California, there are musicals, stage productions, vocal performances, and more happening throughout the month and guaranteed to leave you full of holiday spirit!
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This eight-night Festival of Lights is being celebrated all around Los Angeles with lots of fun, memorable events. Here are twenty sites hosting family-friendly Hanukkah celebrations.
Learn more >The holiday season is officially here and southern California is ready to celebrate. Here are the best Christmas and Holiday Events in Los Angeles.
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Las Posadas is the celebration that commemorates the journey Mary and Joseph took from Nazareth to Bethlehem as they searched for shelter in preparation of Jesus’s birth. It is a popular tradition throughout Latin America and there are several places in Los Angeles and Southern California that continue the tradition.
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Thanksgiving is just as much about the food as it is about the people you share it with. So, if you’d rather focus on family and friends and not the shopping, preparation, and clean-up that goes hand-in-hand with Thanksgiving Dinner, you’re in luck. There are many Los Angeles-area restaurants serving memorable Thanksgiving meals.
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Take a break from holiday shopping and participate in one of the holiday races being held in Los Angeles and all over Southern California.
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It’s that time of year – time for LA parents to pile the family in the car and go out and get a Christmas tree. But instead of driving around searching for the “perfect tree,” we’re here to help with a list of 10 Great Christmas Tree Lots in and Around Los Angeles.
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Are you looking for fun things to do in Los Angeles during Thanksgiving week? The kids are off school, family may be coming into town, and you’ve got a lot of days to fill. Luckily, there is always something fun to do in and around LA.
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The holiday season is approaching, and during this festive time we think it’s important to stop and think about how we can help others. Everywhere we look, we all see so many people in need these days. Volunteer and you can make a difference.
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One of the best things to as a family is have a picnic. Whether your picnic takes place on your living room floor, in your backyard, or at a local park, we’ve got a list of great mom-and-pop sandwich spots all around Los Angeles. Give yourself a break from meal…
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Anytime is a great time for pie! Give these terrific pie shops in Los Angeles a try!
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Why not get Thanksgiving Dinner To Go this year/ Many terrific LA restaurants offer Take Out Turkey!
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Culver City calls itself the “Heart of Screenland.” And while you certainly won’t want to miss a chance to tour a working studio, you’ll also find a wide variety of additional kid-friendly things to do here.
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Some people just decorate better than the rest of us! Here’s a list of popular Haunted Houses in and around Los Angeles.
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Southern California is hosting many special events in honor of Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead.
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Looking for places to take your kids Trick or Treating in Los Angeles?
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Here in Southern California we may not experience fall quite like the rest of the country, but that doesn’t mean we are completely absent of slightly cooler weather and the changing color of leaves.
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Here’s a list of family-friendly ways to celebrate all over So Cal. From Mickey Mouse to Mr. Bones, Halloween is terrific Los Angeles-style!
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For some families, Labor Day signals the end of summer. For some families, summer ends when the kids return to school, so Labor Day means a nice long weekend. For all families, there are plenty of fun things to do on Monday, September 4th.
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When you’re craving something cool and refreshing during warm days, shave ice is a nice alternative to traditional ice cream and frozen yogurt. And, luckily you can find many great shave ice options in and around Los Angeles.
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Who says we don’t have seasons in Southern California? They’re wrong; we do! Enjoy these Harvest Festivals this Fall!
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Apple season generally begins on Labor Day weekend and generally extends through Thanksgiving weekend. An apple-picking trip is a fun, memorable way to spend the day!
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