-Weekend-Whaddup – May 23-24-25 Memorial Day Edition
Odd Nights At the Autry
when: May 22 at 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
where: Griffith Park, The Autry, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, Ca
how much: Free
who: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Live music, DJ, fresh foods, crafts and fashions are looking for a new home, so bring some cash, there’s cool stuff. There’s also an arts and craft area for the kids. Parking and admission are free for all (including pets) and true to the location, you can ride your horse here and wrangle on the spot.
Bring a picnic, bring a blanket, discover the artisans in the area or just join in a big community music and food fest.
more info: website
Get Out and Move
when: May 23 at 11 a.m. to noon
where: Westside, Leo Carillo Beach, 35000 W Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, Ca
how much: Free
who: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Do your kids turn into unrecognizable spuds if you let them? Bring them to the beach, where they’ll want to move. Kids of all ages are encouraged to get physically active in the great outdoors. Rangers lead the activities, which consists of a physical fitness obstacle course. Bring $12 for parking, or you may be able to snag a spot on PCH.
more info: website
Santa Anita Racetrack Family Fun
when: May 23 at 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
where: Santa Anita Racetrack, 285 West Huntington Dr., Arcadia, Ca
how much: $30 bucks per family
who: All Ages
the Whaddup:
On the weekend Santa Anita race track has a Family Fun Zone with a field full of activities for your little jockeys to enjoy, from inflatable jumpers, face painting and carnival games to pony rides, a chance to meet Seabiscuit and the Santa Anita Playground. Plus, you enjoy an exciting day of racing as the horses run circles around you. Family 4 packs give you admission, parking, hot dogs, chips and sodas for the whole family, plus 2 pony rides, 2 face paintings, 2 racing programs and 8 carnival games.
more info: website
A Country Fair in Topanga: It’s Topanga Days
when: May 23 – May 25 at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
where: Topanga Community House Fair Grounds, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, Ca
how much: $15-$25
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
This Memorial Day Weekend-long bash includes live music, a Kid’s Zone, Art Walk, local vendors, food and more. Take part in old fashioned games like sack races, a baby derby, a bat spinning relay, 3 legged races, pie eating contests, egg tosses, a water balloon way, watermelon seed spitting and other fun that takes you back… Plus tons of music on 2 stages and cap the weekend off with a parade Monday morning!
more info: website
Valley Greek Festival (an institution)
when: May 23, 2015 to May 25, 2015
where: Saint Nicholas Greek Church, 9501 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA
who: everyone
how much: varies
the Whaddup:
Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with the 42nd Annual Valley Greek Festival—a festival that evokes the sights, sounds and tastes that define the traditional Greek way of life. Guests will enjoy delicious food, live music, performers in elaborate costumes and shopping.
more info: website
Cajun & Blues Music Festival
where: Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA
when: May 23, 2015 to May 24, 2015
who: everyone
the Whaddup:
Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival is an annual event hosted by The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise to benefit both Cajun heritage and the people of Simi Valley and surrounding areas. The Festival currently presents live Cajun, Creole, Zydeco and Blues entertainment on multiple stages, offers more than 150 food, beverage, craft and sponsor booths, and attracts approximately 20,000 attendees. One hundred percent of all Festival profits are donated in support of charitable, educational and humanitarian causes.
more info: website
Animal Grossouts
when: every Friday at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
where: Discovery Cube LA, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca
how much: $10
who: 3-10
the Whaddup:
Ever wonder why dogs sniff each other’s rear ends, why cows need four stomachs to digest their food, or why cats spit up hair balls? Kids love finding out the answers to all these nasty questions and more at the new Animal Grossology exhibit. Get up close and personal with some of the slimiest, stinkiest and downright yuckiest creatures on Earth through hands-on, interactive displays.
more info: website
Annenberg Pool Pre-Season Splash
when: May 23 – May 25 at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
where: Westside, Annenberg Beach House, 415 P.C.H., Santa Monica, Ca
cost: $4-$10
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
With spectacular views, a splash pad, children’s play area, gallery, historic pool, and Marion Davies Guest House there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the Beach House, and it’s almost time for it to open for good this season! If this is too much for you, just stay home on the couch and wait for Winter. The pool is open Memorial Day Weekend from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., then it opens daily for the season on June 6.
Passes go on sale daily at 9:30 a.m. The pool is 4′ to 8′ deep, heated to 80-85 degrees and chlorinated. Towels and locks are not provided; bring your own.
more info: website