10 Ideas for Celebrating Middle School Culmination

Different schools have different names for it. 8th Grade Culmination. Middle School Culmination. Middle School Graduation. 

Whatever you call it, completing middle school and being on the verge of starting high school is a big deal. Especially for this year’s current 8th graders. Remember, they were sixth graders when they were sent home from school in March 2020 and told they would return to school in two weeks. Instead, they completed their sixth grade year at home and did all of their seventh grade year at home as well. 

Discover 15 Wildlife Centers in Los Angeles

Wildlife centers are important institutions that can serve as a lifeline for animals who are injured, sick, or orphaned. These centers provide critical care and rehabilitation services to animals in need, helping them to recover and return to their natural habitats. Additionally, wildlife centers play a vital role in educating the public about the importance of conservation and the need to protect our planet’s biodiversity.

12 Things To Do During the Big Game: Super Bowl Alternatives

The Big Game is coming to town, but if your family is not into football, check out this list of things to do INSTEAD of watching.

12 Supercharged Car Shows In SoCal

Car Shows are a great chance to see cool cars and interact with their owners. Maybe you’ve always wanted to know what it’s like to own a Classic Muscle Car. Or what it’s really like to drive a Lambo. You’ll probably hear stories of how long they’ve owned the car, or how they found it, in pristine condition, in their old neighbor’s garage one day, and bought the cream puff for their own.

LA’s Top: The 10 Best Coffee Shops in Los Angeles 

Cup of joe, dirt, java, brew, go-go juice…there are many names for a cup of coffee. Whatever you call it, coffee is a way of life for many Los Angelenos and that’s why we’ve curated a list of the 10 Best Coffee Shops in LA that aren’t just a place grab a cup of beans, but a place to gather, socialize and enjoy nature’s caffeine bounty.

10+ Best Places to Buy Piñatas

Piñatas are a fun activity for a child’s birthday party. But why let the kids have all the fun? Adults like them too! You can find piñatas in every shape and size. And if you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, some businesses will create a custom piñata for you!

The Best Off Leash Dog Parks in and Around Los Angeles

People in Los Angeles love their dogs, which means there’s no shortage of dog parks. Here is our list of the Best Dog Parks in and Around Los Angeles.

The Best Fall Events in Los Angeles and Southern California

Even though you may not be able to tell when summer ends and fall begins in Los Angeles, doesn’t mean we don’t have some of the best fall events around. LA parents can take their kids apple picking, to visit a pumpkin patch, find fall leaves, eat fried butter at the LA County Fair and celebrate under a harvest moon. There is no shortage of great things to do with kids in Los Angeles in the fall.

15 Fun Things To Do With Tweens in Los Angeles

Tweens: They’re not little kids anymore, but they aren’t Teens yet, either. We’ve got the Best list of ideas, sure to entertain Tweens in LA!

20 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Home

Valentine’s Day is February 14th so we’ve compiled a list of 14 family-friendly ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your family.

Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Odditorium in Hollywood

This article contains affiliate links. A visit to Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Odditorium on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is an entertaining way to spend time with the kids, and it’s a terrific place to take family and friends visiting from out of town. There are things here you’ve…

Discovery Cube Los Angeles + Orange County

Southern California has two terrific, kid-friendly museums dedicated to hands-on science education, and your whole family can have fun at Discovery Cube Los Angeles and at the original Discovery Cube Orange County location in Santa Ana. MomsLA sent writer Esther Chang and her family to check it out and report…

Underwood Family Farms: Your Guide to Fun

Underwood Family Farms is a terrific place for fun and to learn about life on a working farm. It’s like someone combined a petting zoo with an amusement park. There are lots of activities to delight children, plenty of shade, and delicious fruits and vegetables as a bonus!

Guide to Descanso Gardens

You’re in for a sensory treat when exploring the Descanso Gardens. With different blooms throughout the year, families can return again and again and always see something new including “lots of colorful spring bloom, winter camellias or the year-round majesty of our oaks.”

Pretend City Children’s Museum: Family Fun

The Pretend City Museum is a warehouse of exploration and wonder for toddlers. Pretend City is just that, an entire city built for toddlers and small hands.

11 Zoos to Visit in Southern California

A visit to a Zoo is a very popular family outing. However, we’re thinking you may not be aware of all the incredible zoos around southern California. There are many to explore – from small zoos that you can easily visit within a couple of hours to others that are so large you could spend a couple of days there.

Spring Break Dates for Los Angeles Schools 2021

Updated for 2021 When is Spring Break? This question comes up all the time when parents are planning ahead, whether they’re thinking about travel or in need of childcare or camps for their kids. Spring Break is usually timed with Easter, but not always, and school districts are notorious for…

Restaurants With Family-Style Take Out In Los Angeles

Each of these restaurants offers special “family style” meals which can be picked up or delivered. We’ve added restaurants from all around SoCal, but if your favorite isn’t on this list, let us know. Then pick one and enjoy dinner, without the work.

25+ Los Angeles Restaurants that Have Stood the Test of Time

While it may seem some businesses come and go, there are a great number of Los Angeles-area restaurants that have “stood the test of time.” Many of these Classic LA Restaurants have been in their families for generations. Many have become an important part of the lives of the customers…

13 Movies Set in Los Angeles

Over the years, Los Angeles has served as the setting for many movies. And in this time of physical-distancing, movies serve as a fun way to explore other Los Angeles neighborhoods and other time periods.  Here is our list of 13 Movies Set in Los Angeles. In the spirit of…

How to Have the Best Car Parade Celebration

Just because we’ve been Safer at Home in Los Angeles doesn’t mean kids (or even grown-ups) haven’t had Birthdays, Graduations, Anniversaries, or other reasons to celebrate. So what do you do when you can’t have a party? Have a Car Parade instead! Also known as Drive-by Parties, or Drive-through Parties,…

Golf Courses in Los Angeles and SoCal

Wondering which golf courses in Los Angeles are open? Both the LA County Parks Golf Courses and the LA City Rec and Parks Golf Courses are open, and if you’ve got an aspiring Tiger Woods in the family, you’ll want to check these out. You can work on both your…

25+ Volunteer Opportunities in Los Angeles

Los Angeles needs help right now, and there are many opportunities to volunteer or donate, while of course keeping safe distancing. From legacy organizations that have been helping for decades to new groups that have formed in this trying time, we hope this list inspires you to help. Help can…

18 Board Games Guaranteed to Entertain Your Family When You’re Stuck Indoors

Now is the perfect time to take the board games out of the closet, dust them off, and set them up. Or, if your board game collection is a bit low, now is the perfect time to purchase a classic or add one of the games you’ve always meant to…

All The Best Outdoor Playgrounds in Los Angeles

One of my favorite things to do as a parent is watch my children play, but let’s be honest and admit that to see them squeal in delight and run amuck is best when outdoors. Taking kids to outdoor playgrounds is a great way to sit back and relax and let…

10 Family-Friendly Places to Watch the LA Rams in the Big Game

The Los Angeles Rams are headed to the Super Bowl to take on the New England Patriots on Sunday, February 3rd! And we’ve got a list of 10 of the best family-friendly places in Los Angeles to watch our home team crush the Patriots in the big game. IslandsMultiple locations…