Your essential guide to the best things to do in Los Angeles, including hikes, parks, yearly events and more.
Summer is fast approaching, which means it's almost time for one of our favorite summer activities - Summer Sounds at the Hollywood Bowl. Every time we drive by the Hollywood Bowl, my son starts talking about Mr. K and Summer Sounds, asking…
Classic Car Night at Bob's Big Boy Every Friday from 5 pm - 10 pm, classic car's start rolling into Bob's Big Boy in the Toluca Lake area of Burbank. My son asks me about all of the new, interesting cars on…
Today I suggested my toddler and I get some ice cream after his nap. Shockingly, he said he would rather go for a "hike and see horses". Hmm. Yeah that's what I meant! What better place to go for a…
It was our first summer in LA and a Friday night summer tradition began - Barnsdall. Barnsdall Park hosts a wine tasting night on the west lawn of the Hollyhock House, every Friday night from Labor Day weekend through the end…
A visit to the El Capitan is on our LA Kids Bucket list and seeing a movie in the theater for the first time is on our summer to do list. Today we were able to cross off both. All…
Does your kid love 'trash truck day'? My toddler is obsessed with trash pickup, trash trucks, trash cans and all things trash. He was watching YouTube videos of trash trucks at a local diner one morning when a kid in…
It has been middle of the summer hot the last few days and we are still in spring. Scared of what is to come in the next few months, we have been scoping out fun wet afternoon activities. Today we…
It is not easy to get in to see the LA Live Steamers model train and train ride in Griffith Park. They are only open on Sunday's from 10:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. and with a toddler who still naps…
Every week we try to do something new, so that we continue to explore and find our way in the vast city of Los Angeles. This week's adventure was to the Van Nuys Airport Observation Area. I have to admit…
Everyone outside of LA have these really negative mental images of what LA is all about - terrible traffic, lots of plastic surgery, expensive shops, totally fake people, strip mall central, etc. And yes a lot of that exists, but…
Mommy Poppins's website has a great Los Angeles bucket list for families. Since we are new to LA, it has become the perfect base for many of our local explorations. As we learn more about the city, we continue to add to this…