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Exploring the Vatican from Los Angeles

Posted on August 31, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Explore Vatican, Fever app, immersive art in LA, immersive experience, things to do in LA |

Explore Vatican

There are many places in this world that I would love to visit! There are cities in Asia, Europe and South America that are on my bucket list. So when I heard that there’s an exhibit in downtown LA that allows you to fully explore Vatican City without ever leaving California, I thought, “Sign me up!” I took my parents with me to Explore Vatican located inside Ace Mission Studios. It was an incredible experience! Walking into the … [Read more...]

Blue Whales 3D at the California Science Center

Posted on July 21, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Blue Whales, California Science Center, Go for Stack, Space Shuttle Endeavour | 2 Comments

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The dog days of summer are upon us and if you are looking for something to do with the family, look no further than the California Science Center. Not only is it free admission for all, but it’s a great way to beat the summer heat! It’s been three years since we last visited the California Science Center and we were excited to see the new documentary film, Blue Whales 3D: Return of the Giants. One thing to note is that the permanent … [Read more...]

Beastly Ball 2023 to Benefit the LA Zoo

Posted on May 22, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Beastly Ball 2023, Diann H. Kim, Joel McHale, LA Zoo, Pink’s Hot Dogs | 3 Comments

Beastly Ball - Pink's Hot Dogs

Every year the Beastly Ball fundraising gala takes place at the LA Zoo. This year’s event is being held on Saturday, June 3rd, and is hosted by actor/comedian Joel McHale. During the gala, honorees will be recognized for their support of the Los Angeles Zoo. This year the honorees include Diann H. Kim, Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) Trustee since 2011 and Tom LaBonge, Los Angeles City Councilmember, 2001–2015. Mr. LaBonge was … [Read more...]

World of Barbie LA {Pop-up Review}

Posted on May 1, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Barbie pop-up, Build It Barbie, Santa Monica Place, World of Barbie | Leave a Comment

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A wave of nostalgia hit me the minute I stepped into the World of Barbie. I grew up playing with dolls and was obsessed with all Barbie products – the Dreamhouse, her car, clothes and shoes. I loved to make up little stories in my head while Barbie and her friends walked around Barbie’s house. So when I heard that the World of Barbie pop-up tour was coming to Los Angeles, I just knew that I had to visit! My mom bought me my first Barbie. … [Read more...]

8th Annual Great Big Family Play Day {Ticket Giveaway}

Posted on April 10, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: 8th Annual Great Big Family Play Day, Hey Milestone, SoCalMoms events, Wonderfold Wagon | 2 Comments

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The 8th Annual Great Big Family Play Day takes place at The Autry in Griffith Park on Saturday, May 6th from 12pm-5pm and Sunday, May 7th from 9am-5pm. On both days, the main stage will feature live acts and toe-tapping music from groups like Twinkletime, The Beat Buds, Lisa Loeb with the Hollow Trees, Minibop Music and more! Check the schedule here to see which band will play on what date. Other featured activities include: Dino … [Read more...]

Exploring SpringTopia 2023 – A Family Fun Fest

Posted on April 4, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Family Festival, Spring Break activity, SpringTopia, Woodland Hills | Leave a Comment

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SpringTopia is a family-friendly festival located in Woodland Hills. This outdoor experience spans 200,000 square feet and contains seven different “lands” – Circus Land, Fun Land, Puppy Land, Pirate Land, Lightshow Land, Spooky Land and Holiday Land. This past Saturday, my family and I visited SpringTopia. It was a perfect spring day - sunny weather that was perfect for exploring all that this festival had to offer. First, we went into … [Read more...]

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