Finding a family-friendly New Year’s Eve event to attend can be challenging. Allow us to help! This year, why not visit LA’s annual party in Grand Park for a fantastic evening for the entire family!

        Each year, Los Angeles County and the LA Music Center put on an excellent New Year’s Eve party in one of the city's largest parks, Grand Park. The schedule for this year has not been released yet; however, last year's party was terrific! The party is always free to everyone and includes live concerts, numerous food booths, as well as games and photo booths. With plenty of time to go and things to do, your family is guaranteed to have a great time!

       This year, make a plan with your to spend New Year’s Eve at Grand Park. Keep an eye on the event page for updates on the event, at www.nyela.grandparkla.com. Grand Park is located at 200 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90012, just a twenty-minute drive from the Parkway Plaza Apartments in Culver City, California.

 

     Just because we have summer year-round in California does not mean you have to skip out on fall fun! This month, why not visit Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, located just minutes from the Parkway Plaza Apartments.

     Participate in a classic autumn tradition at Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch! Before you seek out the perfect gourd, visit the petting zoo and get lost in the massive hay maze. Also, make sure to visit the patch hungry, as most days throughout October there will be delicious food trucks! Then, head on down to the patch. With dozens of varieties of pumpkins, you are sure to find the right choice, whether you are roasting or carving!

     What are you waiting for? Make a plan to visit Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch with your family before fall ends! For more information on Mr. Bones, visit their website at www.mrbonespumpkinpatch.com. The patch is located at 10100 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, just ten minutes from the Parkway Plaza Apartments in Culver City, CA.
 

     Are you searching for a great, family-friendly, and free Labor Day weekend event? Well, look no further! This holiday weekend, visit Fisherman’s Village in Marina del Rey for the first weekend in their Weekend Concert Series.

     Each weekend in September Marina del Rey will host free concerts, and Labor Day weekend will start the series off strong! Kicking off the weekend will be U.S. 99, a rock and blues band who play all of your favorite, hard-rocking hits. Next, on the 3rd, remember your dancing shoes because Brasil Brazil will be playing bossa nova and samba late into the night! Finally, on Labor Day, Friends, a fantastic R&B will end the weekend in style!

     For more information on the concert series, visit www.visitmarinadelrey.com. Fisherman’s Village is located at 13755 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, just a short, ten-minute drive from the Parkway Plaza Apartments in Culver City, CA.

     Are you searching for a fun summer activity for the remaining weekends of the season? Well, look no further! Visit Kenneth Hahn State Park and soak up the final summer rays with your family!

     Regardless of how you and your family enjoy spending your free time, Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area has something for everyone! If you love taking a break to relax, you’ll love the park’s beautiful lawns and quiet fishing areas. Bring a picnic or book, and take a refreshing, peaceful break from the hectic world. On the other hand, if you prefer breaking a sweat during your weekend excursions, you’ll enjoy the park’s seven miles of trail, including a 282-step hike to an incredible scenic outlook!

     With so many great options, there is no reason not to celebrate the end of summer at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area! For more information on Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, visit www.parks.ca.gov or call (323) 298-3660. Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area is located at 4100 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90056, just a fifteen-minute drive from the Parkway Plaza Apartments in Culver City, CA.
 

     Searching for something for your family to do every summer weekend can be challenging and time-consuming. Well, look no further! You can have a terrific night out under the stars with an outdoor film screening, presented by Street Food Cinema.
   
     Street Food Cinema is offering a series of outdoor film screenings this summer, all over Los Angeles County! However, these are not your typical outdoor film events. All Street Food Cinema events will include live music before the movie, activities like themed photo booths, and a fantastic lineup of local food vendors! The best part of all? Adult tickets start at just thirteen dollars, and children under five are free! With showings from downtown L.A. to Malibu, including two in Culver City, and films like The Goonies, The Hunger Games, and Pretty in Pink, among others, there’s sure to be a Street Food Cinema showing for you!
   
     Why spend thirteen dollars for a movie ticket, when you could spend the same amount and receive and entire night out under the stars? More information about the screenings, including dates and location, can be found at www.streetfoodcinema.com.
 

     Why not take a day this weekend and enjoy some classic summer fun at the Santa Monica Pier, just a short twenty-minute drive from the Parkway Plaza Apartments. This world famous California attraction has something for everyone!

     If you’re a thrill seeker, check out Pacific Park, with its iconic roller coaster and ferris wheel sitting on top of the pier. Alternatively, you could check out the Santa Monica Trapeze School and try the high ropes! If rides and tight-ropes aren’t your scene spend the day on the beach or visiting the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. Finish off your fun-filled day at one of the numerous restaurants on or near the pier, like Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. or Rusty’s Surf Ranch!

     Then, if you’re still feeling up for adventure, the pier is putting on their annual free Twilight Concert Series through late August, including performances by The Animals, Miami Horror, and others! More information about everything on the pier can be found at www.santamonicapier.org. The Santa Monica Pier is located at 200 Santa Monica Pier A, Santa Monica, CA 90401, a short, twenty-minute drive from the Parkway Plaza Apartments in Culver City, CA.
 

 

     Still looking for 4th of July plans? Well beat the Los Angeles crowds and stay in Culver City! Culver City will be hosting their annual 4th of July Fireworks Show at West LA College again this year. This year's event will feature carnival games, a raffle with great prizes, live music by the David Bowie tribute band Rebel Rebel, and, of course, a fantastic fireworks show! Doors open at 4:00 pm and don't forget to come hungry, as over a dozen food trucks from Los Angeles County will be in attendance.
     Don’t sit in LA traffic on one of the busiest holidays of the year; stay close to home and enjoy the 4th of July Fireworks Show! The best part? Tickets are only $5.00, and children under the age of five are free! The Exchange Club of Culver City is presenting the show, and more information can be found at the official website, www.culvercityfireworksshow.com. West Los Angeles College is located at 9000 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA, just two miles from the Parkway Plaza Apartments in Culver City.