Are you in Los Angeles for Halloween or anytime during October? Read on for our list of 21 amazing things to do in Los Angeles for folks of all ages who are here during the Halloween season. Updated for 2019,…
Are you planning to visit Los Angeles? If so, check out our favorite things to do in Los Angeles with kids. After living here for 7+ years exploring every nook and cranny with our son, we know all the best…
One of the main attractions for our family visit to Universal Studios Hollywood was of course The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Having just finished book number 5, my 7 year old was hankering to visit our neighborhood theme park.…
It's almost that time of year again! The day little boys (and girls) look forward to all year long - trash truck open house! My son equates spring and summer with several things and the opening day to summer in…
There are several important events in the year according to my son. Christmas and Easter are two, but right up there with national holidays are the open house days for the sanitation department and the fire stations! The second Saturday…
Ever since moving to California I have heard of it's ghost towns. The few I have on my list to visit haven't been on any route we've taken, so when I happened across Calico Ghost Town on our way back…
Every month Charles Fleming, the author of the popular Secret Stairs: A Walking Guide to the Historic Staircases of Los Angeles and Secret Walks: A Walking Guide to the Hidden Trails of Los Angeles hosts a walk somewhere in Los Angeles. Some walks are…
A struggle many parents have when living in a large metropolis is getting their kids outdoors more than just at the local playground. We are so blessed in Los Angeles to have beautiful weather most of the year and an…
There are so many free things to do with the family in Los Angeles that it's hard to keep up with them all. There are plenty of websites outlining free museum days, but I feel I am always missing something when…
My son has been begging to go to the aquarium, but our membership recently expired and I wasn't ready to commit to another year. To appease him, and my pocket book, I began looking for other aquarium options in the area, when…
Looking for something new to do? A micro-adventure? Or perhaps you need some artistic inspiration? Head down to one of LA's finest cultural gems, Watts Towers, for a visual treat. From the massive spiral towers resembling Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to…
Do you have a construction loving little one? If so, this is the post for you! My son gets confused with all of the large warehouse type stores, so when he sees Home Depot he says "This is my favorite…