For more information visit
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
SpongeBob Event: Toys R Us Stores
This event will occur at all retail Toys R Us locations. Outlet locations may not participating.
Big Hero 6 Event: Disney Store
This event will occur at all retail Disney Store locations. Outlet locations may not be participating.
The fine print reads, "Minimum age for participation is 3 years old. Event limited based on store capacity. nN lineups prior to 30 minutes before the event begins. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice. While supplies last."
Saturday, January 31, 2015
10 Things to do other than Watching Football this Sunday
I get it. Football is a big thing. However, I do not really care for the game. Please don't hate me, but I can even go as far as to say that I don't even know who is playing. If I'm in the same room as the television I will pay attention at the commercial breaks, glimpse at the halftime performer, and I may watch the last few minutes at the end of the last quarter if the score is close, but it's usually only to be able to hold my own during lunch conversation on Monday.
If you are like me and not really into the game here are some alternatives to big game.
- 1. You won't have to tell your kids "Don't touch!" at the La Habra Children's Museum. This fun kid-centered museum is perfect for kids from pre-school to about 4th grade. The museum offers free admission this Sunday. Be in line at 1pm to get a wristband.
- 2. Cross of something from the Montebello Bucket List. I've created a list of 25+ things you must do if you live in Montebello. It includes everything from riding the Rio Hondo bike trail to seeing the broccoli tree off of Olympic Blvd. Pick a number and do it!
- 3. Finally see that movie everyone is talking about. Get to the theatre before noon and pay about half of what normal tickets cost at AMC Montebello or Whittier Village Cinemas.
- 4. Go to the Library. The East L.A. Library is open from 1-5pm. While there take the kids on a walk around Belvedere lake, it's probably less than 1/4 mile around, even the littlest of kids can make it around.
- 5. Take advantage of the Museums Free-For-All Day and visit the Museum of Tolerance or the Zimmer Children's Museum. Both museums are offering free admission this Sunday.
- 6. Get out and enjoy nature. The hiking trails along Turnbull Canyon are open every day sunrise to sunset. Find a spot along the street where parking is allowed and you are set.
- 7. Show your creative side at LACMA's Andell Family Art Sunday. This month features stations where families can create abstract art using real artist tools! The art projects and museum admission is free for all kids and kids can bring an adult to visit the museum with them for free!
- 8. Brush up on your California history. Visit Pio Pico State Historic Park. The grounds are beautiful, the adobe is a sight to see, and there is a children's garden with a pretty stone path. The adobe is open 10am-3:30pm. Free admission, free parking.
- 9. Save some money and go grocery shopping! I know it sounds strange, but items like beef, hot dogs, hamburger buns, ketchup, BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, chips, & cases of water, are priced at their lowest! Pair the savings with a few coupons and you can save a lot of money.
- 10. Have a piece of pie! Print out a coloring page with a coupon from the Marie Calendar's webpage and get a free kid's meal with every adult meal purchased. Marie's is my kid's favorite place to eat because the kid meal includes dessert! Visit the Marie Callender's at the Shops at Montebello mall and let the kids play in the play area, visit the Disney Store where they can chose videos to play in the gazebo, and spin the Kidgits wheel at Guest Services.
Friday, January 30, 2015
Museums Free-For-All Day: Free Admission to 20+ Museums
Highlights of the Museum Free-For-All Day include the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits, and the Skirball Cultural Center. The Museum of Tolerance and the Zimmer Children's Museum are closed Saturday, and will offer a free admission day on Sunday, February 1, 2015.
The Museums Free-For-All day is for general museum admission only and parking fees apply. Admission does not include tickets to special exhibitions.
Participating Museums
The Getty Center
The Getty Villa (Timed tickets are required)
The Getty Villa (Timed tickets are required)
L.A. Fire Dept. Museum & Memorial (Hollywood & San Pedro)
Museum of Tolerance (Free admission Sunday, 2/1/15)
For more information visit
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Whale Fiesta: Cabrillo & Marine Aquarium
Celebrate the migration of the Pacific Gray Whale and the start of whale watching season at the
Whale Fiesta at
Cabrillo Beach & Marine Aquarium!
Whale Fiesta at
Cabrillo Beach & Marine Aquarium!
Help build a life-size sand sculpture of a gray whale. Enjoy activities & exhibits for the whole family. Parking is $1 per hour, $9 max.
Whale Fiesta
Sunday, January 25
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Cabrillo Beach
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Community Beautification Day: Montebello
Contact Montebello's Parks & Recreation Department
at 323-887-1200 at extension 540 to volunteer.
Monday, January 12, 2015
Free LACMA Admission on Sunday, 1/18
Use the code LACMA9 for free admission at the Ticket Booth
on Sunday, January 18, from 10am-7pm.
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Pet Adoption Center Grand Opening Adoption Event: Pico Rivera
SPCALA Everyday Adoption Center
Saturday, January 10th
11am-1pm
Pico Rivera Towne Center
8852 Washington Blvd., Pico Rivera CA
11am-1pm
Pico Rivera Towne Center
8852 Washington Blvd., Pico Rivera CA
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles, SPCALA, is opening it's first new model adoption center in California. Join the non-profit in celebrating on Saturday, January 10th. Qualified adopters can adopt a pet for the discounted price of $18.77 from 11am-9pm.
Click here for information about what to bring and what to expect when adopting a pet at this event.
Blood Drive: Montebello-Commerce YMCA
Thursday, January 15, 2015
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Montebello-Commerce YMCA
2000 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello, 90640
323-887-9622
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Top 10 Montebello Mom Facebook Posts of 2014
It has been a wonderful year at MontebelloMom.com!
Hundreds of new readers have discovered this little blog and they are all welcome to join the MontebelloMom Facebook community.
I read the comments of every post and my favorite are the support and words of advice readers give to each other.
Listed below are the top 10 posts from MontebelloMom's Facebook page of 2014 as judged by total number of likes, comments, and shares.
Happy New Year!
2. Half-off backpacks at Spencers at the
Shops at Montebello
4. Lala's Free Christmas Trees
5. Free Admission for Teachers at the Aquarium of the Pacific
7. New Part Time Jobs in the Montebello area
9. Costco Secret Code: the Asterisk
Thanks for a wonderful 2014 everyone!
-Montebello Mom & Mr. Montebello Mom
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Free College Level Art Classes for High School Students!
I came across this program at the Downtown Bookfest. The Ryman Arts program offers high school students who are serious about a future in art to take college level classes and explore possible careers in art. Students take 3 semesters of college level art drawing and painting courses on the weekend, are mentored by Ryman alumni & Disney artists, and build their professional portfolio.
I met Francisco, a Montebello High School graduate, class of 2008. He is a Ryman Arts alumni who will graduate with a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from CSULB. In the fall he is continuing his studies on full scholarship in China. He says the program is a strong stepping stone for any student interested in art.
The entire program is offered free of charge. Interested high school students can find more information about the program and apply at:
Monday, December 29, 2014
Sunday, December 28, 2014
New Year's Eve Waterfront Family-Friendly Celebration: Long Beach
Rainbow Harbor at Pine Avenue
Long Beach
5pm-10pm
From the event website:
"Family-Friendly Waterfront Celebration (Free) Beginning at 5 p.m., Downtown’s waterfront amphitheatre will come alive with a flurry of activities. Live bands...and children's activities including face painting, balloon artists and a trackless train will keep the whole family entertained. At 9 p.m., the sky will light up for an East Coast countdown with a ten minute fireworks spectacular...from Rainbow Harbor’s lighthouse peninsula."
Noon Year's Eve: Kidspace Museum
Kidspace Museum is open on Wednesday, December 31, from 9:30am-3pm, and admission include a Noon Year's Eve celebration. The event includes a countdown to noon with sparkling cider and noisemakers.
Admission is $11 for adults & children, infants 12 months and under are free. EBT cardholders, up to 4 admitted free. Free parking is available in Lot 1.
480 North Arroyo Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91103
New Year's Eve Celebration: Grand Park, Downtown L.A.
Wednesday, December 31
7pm-12:30am
Grand Park
210 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
210 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Free admission. Three stages with live entertainment. Food vendors. Projections onto city buildings. New Year's Eve photo booth. Countdown to the New Year.
Visit Grand Park's N.Y.E. L.A. webpage for more information and to review the list of prohibited items prior to attending the event,
New Year's Eve Countdown Event: Monterey Park
From the City of Monterey Park website:
"The multicultural street fair-style event will begin at 6:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and will feature live entertainment, a variety of foods, and over 50 vendor booths...Other highlights include carnival rides, an auto show, flower market and much more...the evening will conclude with a countdown to the New Year 2015. Admission is free.
Large crowds are expected to attend this event, which will impact parking in the immediate areas. The public is encouraged to carpool to the event."
Community Weight Loss Event: Queen of the Valley Hospital, West Covina
Join the 4th annual "Lighten Up San Gabriel Valley" event, sponsored by Citrus Valley Health Partners.
Participants must pre-register by telephone and be 12 years old or older to enter the year long weight loss contest. The grand prize is a $250 gift card, and everyone who loses 10% of their body weight will win movie tickets.
There are two additional weigh-ins in June and November where prizes will be determined and awarded. Voluntary monthly workshops & weigh-ins are provided for participants.
Participants must pre-register by telephone and be 12 years old or older to enter the year long weight loss contest. The grand prize is a $250 gift card, and everyone who loses 10% of their body weight will win movie tickets.
There are two additional weigh-ins in June and November where prizes will be determined and awarded. Voluntary monthly workshops & weigh-ins are provided for participants.
Pompeii Exhibit: California Science Center
Open now through Sunday, January 11, at the California Science Center, Pompeii: the Exhibition is a must see for anyone interested in ancient civilizations.I toured the exhibit and was awestruck at the idea that the frescos and artifacts on display were nearly 2000 years old. The seven room exhibit features artifacts of life in Pompeii and the final room reveals a simulated volcanic eruption and casts of individuals caught in the ash.
I recommend this exhibit for ages 12 and up. The tour includes an audio-tour handset, however the descriptions include sophisticated language that kids may not understand. The exhibit lights are dimmed throughout and I overheard a young child as she was walking into the exhibit say she was scared.There are a lot of representations of breasts and male genitalia throughout the exhibit which may make children and teens uncomfortable. There is also an erotic portion of the exhibit depicting sex lives of Pompeii citizens, that can be bypassed if desired.
If possible leave the kids at home or have another adult come to watch the kids in another part of the science center while you enjoy the exhibit at your leisure.
At the end of the Pompeii exhibit is a large room with blocks for kids to create an arch and simulate a volcanic eruption on a tablet. The room is the perfect getaway for parents of antsy kids. One parent can take the kids to the room and switch off with the other parent as needed.
The Pompeii exhibit ends in a gift shop where replica jewelry, art, and other souvenirs can be purchased.
Pompeii tickets start at $12.75 for children (4-12 years), $16.75 for seniors/students, & $19.75 for adults. Enter the promo code GOLD to save $5 off adult admission.
Allow 1 hour to tour the exhibit. Tickets include admission to Space Shuttle Endeavor exhibit. Parking at the California Science Center is $10, cash only. Admission to the California Science Center is free.
Now-January 11
10am-5pm
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) SCIENCE
Friday, December 26, 2014
Bike Train: Community Bike Ride with Bike SGV
Join San Gabriel Valley's Bike Train!
Bring the family out on a Sunday morning for some sunshine, exercise, and fun! Join a group of riders who tour bicycle paths in the San Gabriel Valley in a Bike Train.
The group meets the last Sunday of the month at BikeSGV Headquarters in El Monte, Wilderness Park in Azusa, or Legg Lake in South El Monte. Rides are 15-20 miles.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
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