Pools in the valley

CicLAvia Hosts their 60th Event with First CicLAmini of the Year – A more Pedestrian-Oriented Experience Featuring 1.4-Miles of Open Streets Along Pico Blvd Between Normandie Ave and Union Ave – Free for All on Sunday, May 18, 2025; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Inland Empire’s Favorite Family Destination, Castle Park, in partnership with Fred Rogers Productions, is welcoming guests to the region’s first-ever Neighbor Days. The event offers families unique opportunities to meet characters from the beloved PBS KIDS shows Donkey Hodie, Alma’s Way and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.

Taking place every Saturday and Sunday starting May 17 through June 8, guests can enjoy character meet-and-greets, plus kid-centric unique entertainment, engaging story times, themed scavenger hunts and much more.

Families visiting The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino will find so much to do and explore, from rare manuscripts, enchanting gardens, and stunning artwork to special events for the entire family. Our Guide to The Huntington has all the information you need to have a fun visit.

Afternoon tea is a terrific way to celebrate Mother’s Day or a birthday for a special person in your life. Or how about having a “mommy & me” high tea one of these days? — Just for fun or a nice excuse to play dress-up? Or what if you plan ahead with your close mom friends and celebrate Galentine’s Day?

It’s time to get ready for one of the biggest family celebrations of play ever as LEGOLAND® California Resort reveals the full line-up of its new LEGO® Festival taking place from May 3 to June 8.

LEGO Festival has been created to encourage families to play more as recent research shows 76% of parents1 believe that children have less time and space to play, which is crucial for creativity and learning, developing social skills and building confidence.

Mark your calendars and start making plans to join California State Parks and partners in celebrating the fourth annual California State Parks Week from June 11-15. Presented by California State Parks, California State Parks Foundation, Parks California and  Save the Redwoods League, this exciting weeklong celebration with the tagline “This is Where You Live” offers more than 170 events, including both in-person and virtual experiences, highlighting the people, places and programs that make California’s 280 state parks truly unique.

Los Angeles Unified earned top national honors last night at the Magnet Schools of America (MSA) conference in Nashville, with awards spotlighting the district’s excellence and innovation in magnet education. Grover Cleveland Charter High School was named Best Magnet School in the Country and Rebecca McMurrin, principal of Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School, was named the Principal of the Year. Additionally, Naomi Talens, a George Ellery Hale Charter Academy student, won the national Student Art Contest.

This is a sponsored post in partnership with The Reading Foundation. Los Angeles families now have a powerful new resource to support literacy and learning. The Reading Foundation (TRF), a leader in evidence-based reading education, has established its U.S. headquarters in Westwood, Los Angeles. With a track record of proven success, TRF is now accepting …

Sweet News, LA! Voodoo Doughnut is Officially Opening on Melrose!

Get ready for some seriously quirky and delicious doughnuts, Los Angeles! The rumors are true – Voodoo Doughnut has opened its doors on Melrose Avenue!

The legendary Portland-based doughnut shop is officially setting up shop right here at 7101 Melrose Ave. (at La Brea). You won’t miss it – they’ve given the building a fresh coat of their signature pink paint!

From dulce de leche donuts to ube doughnuts to gluten-free and vegan donuts, you’ll find any type you can imagine at one of the many delicious donut shops. Here is our list of 16 of the Best Donut Shops from Randy’s in Inglewood to Trejo’s Donuts in Hollywood to Sidecar Doughnuts in Santa Monica.