Tidepool Walk: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro

Tidepool Walk

Discover what lurks beneath the waves at low tide as you walk across creviced rocks at the Point Fermin tide pools. Start at the aquarium auditorium for a preview of the marine life that may be found in the tidepools and tidepool etiquette, then venture out along the freshly exposed rock with a museum docent to guide the way.

The event is free of charge and reservations are not required.  My family attended a tidepool walk last year and we all had a great time! 

TIDEPOOL TIPS: Children must be supervised. You will be walking on wet craggy rocks and must be careful where you step. It is suggested that everyone wear sneakers or boots, and long pants (in case you fall, you will rip your pants, and not your skin). Parking at the aquarium is $1/hour. 

This event is worth the drive!

2018 Dates
Friday, November 23, 2pm
Saturday, November 24, 2:30pm
Sunday, November 25, 2:30pm (Spanish) 3pm (English)
Sunday, December 9, 3pm
Wednesday, December 19, 11:30am
Thursday, December 20, 12:30pm
Friday, December 21, 1pm
Saturday, December 22, 2pm
Sunday, December 23, 2pm (Spanish), 2:30 (English)

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731

Click here for more information.

Girl Empowerment Conference: East Los Angeles College

From the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation Facebook page:

"The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation invites young women ages 11-18 to a Girl Empowerment Conference at East Los Angeles College on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Girls will have the opportunity to network and attend informative workshops that will help them build their confidence and explore pathways to realize their dreams. Please visit your local county park to sign up, or for more information, please call (323) 260-2360 or (661) 294-3508."

Click here for more information.

Observatory Nights: Rio Hondo College

The Gordon D. Crowell Astrophysical Observatory at Rio Hondo College is open for free public observation on selected Friday nights throughout the year.

After a moderate 1/2 mile hike to the observatory, a staff member will explain what is visible in the night sky, and allow visitors to look through a 14" telescope.

Remaining Dates for 2018: 

I took a group of Girl Scouts to one of the observatory nights in 2016. A couple of the Girl Scout moms had to stop and catch their breath while hiking up the road to the observatory as the paved road is quite steep. Overall we had a good time, but a large crowd made for long lines at the telescope.

Note: Near the end of the Rio Hondo college semester the event is usually heavily attended because Astronomy students are given extra credit for attending. If you want to experience this telescope with your family I suggest attending early in the college semester to avoid larger crowds and bringing a flashlight to double check for potholes in the road on the way up.

Click here for more information.

Holiday Snow Village: Barnes Park, Monterey Park

Holiday Snow Village

Friday, December 1, 2017

6:00PM

Barnes Park Ampitheatre 

350 S Mc Pherrin Ave

Monterey Park, CA 91754

 

The city of Monterey Park will host it's annual snow day at Barnes Park. The fun will include a tree lighting ceremony, sledding on "real" snow, photos with Santa, refreshments and live entertainment by local schools. Click here for more information.

Note: Closed-toe shoes are required in the snow play area.

Mickey's Birthday Celebration: Disney Store

I spoke with a Disney Store Cast Member and was told that the store will be celebrating all day, but a free gift will be given out to the first guests that visit the Disney Store on Saturday, November 18. The Cast Member said last year Guests received a pin, they have not been told what the free gift will be this year, but last year all the pins were distributed within the first hour of the store opening. The Disney Store will open at 10am on November 18. This event will occur at all regular retail Disney Stores, including the location at the Shops at Montebello.

COCO Event: Disney Store

This Disney Store COCO movie event will occur at all regular retail Disney Store locations, including the Shops at Montebello location. The fine print reads: "Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event limited based on store capacity. No lineups prior to 30 minutes before the event begins. Guest must participate to receive free prize. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice. While supplies last."

Star Party, Garvey Ranch Observatory: Wednesday Nights, 7:30-10pm

Take part in a Star Party every Wednesday night at Garvey Ranch Park Observatory in Monterey Park!

The Los Angeles Astronomical Society hosts the weekly event and the website says, "The Garvey Ranch Observatory is open to the public every Wednesday evening from 7:00 PM to 10 PM. Go into the dome to use the 8 Inch Refractor or observe through one of our telescopes on the lawn. Visit our workshop to learn how you can build your own telescope, grind your own mirror, or sign up for our free seasonal astronomy classes."

Stay all night or stop by for a quick glance through the telescope. I brought my kids in their pajamas after dinner. We only stayed about 10 minutes; it was a fun outing!

Star Party

Wednesday Nights

7:00 - 10pm

Garvey Ranch Park

781 S. Orange Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91755

Bookmobile visits Montebello

The L.A. County Public Library has a bookmobile that visits Montebello every month. Much like a traditional library, a librarian is on site to process library cards, check out books, assist with research, and manage holds.

The 27 foot long Bookmobile has thousands of titles of books, movies, music, and magazines to lend to patrons, is climate controlled, and wheelchair accessible.

The Bookmobile's schedule is on a three week cycle, and visits Montebello select Fridays from 1:30-3:30pm. Items checked out of the bookmobile have a three-week lending period, can be renewed online, and are returnable to the bookmobile or any L.A. County library.

L.A. County Bookmobile
Approximately every 3rd Friday
1:30pm-3:30pm

Potrero Heights Park
8051 Arroyo Dr.
Montebello, CA

Bookmobile Schedule for 2017-2018

 Friday, November 24

Friday, December 15

Friday, January 5, 2018

Friday, January 26

Friday, February 16

Friday, March 9

Friday, March 30

 

A special thanks to Facebook friend Strella T. for sharing the Bookmobile information!

 

LA County Museum of Art: Free Family Sunday Events!

Andell Family Art Day

Sundays
November 12
November 19
 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Free hands-on art activities for families most every Sunday at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art!

Families can visit three art stations at their leisure and use a variety of supplies to create their own works of art.

All children 17 and under children can sign up for a free LACMA NexGen Membership. Each child will get a lanyard and membership card which serves as a ticket for the child and one adult to visit the museum anytime for free!

This event is outdoors. Dress comfortably, you may have to kneel or sit on the grass or in the sun at some point. Try to arrive early, the stations tend to run out of the more popular crafts in the last hour. Every month features a different theme, so try to visit at least once a month.

LACMA parking is $14, or you can try your luck at finding metered or free street parking.

Los Angeles Museum of Art

5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036





The NEXGEN booth.
Look for a canopy with these happy people when you visit LACMA for the family art day.
They will issue free NEXGEN passes to your children and give you passes that allow free access to the museum.

After having fun at Andell Family Art Sunday, visit the LACMA exhibits!

Metropolis II, a moving kinetic sculpture involving hundreds of hot wheel type cars.

 Levitated Mass.



Penetrable exhibit.

 

Create your own work of art in the Boone Children's Gallery.

 

Snow in the Park: City Park, Montebello

Pancake Breakfast & Toy Drive: Montebello Fire Department

Montebello Fire Department Toy Drive

Saturday, December 16

8-11am

Montebello Fire Station

600 N. Montebello Blvd

 

Bring in a new unwrapped toy valued at $5 or more and receive a free pancake breakfast as a thank you!

 

Toys gathered will be distributed to children living with the city of Montebello.

 

All food & seating is indoors! 

 

 

Veteran's Day Ceremony: Montebello City Park

Montebello Parade: 10/14/2017

Disney Store Summer Play Days

Disney Summer Play Days 2017

Everyday at 3pm

Disney Store

Shops at Montebello

Upper Level near Center Court

 

All children are invited to celebrate summer at the Disney Store. Interactive events vary, and typically last 15-20 minutes. All children will receive a fun embroidered patch as a thank you for participating.

 

The Summer Play Days events occurs at all regular retail Disney Store locations now through August 9th, 2017. The Disney Store event fine print reads, "Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event limited per session based on store capacity. No lineups prior to 30 minutes before event begins. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice. Guest participation required to receive a patch."

 

 

Used Book Sale at East L.A. Library

 

This sale will be a smaller lobby sale, but a wide range of books will still be available at heavily discounted prices.

To see what to expect at this sale, click here.

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS

TO ALL MUSD GRADUATES

Schurr High School

Tuesday, June 13, 6:30, East L.A. College

 

Montebello High School

Wednesday, June 14, 6pm

 

Bell Gardens High School

Wednesday, June 14, 6pm, East L.A. College

 

Vail High School

Thursday, June 15, 5pm

 

Applied Technology Center

Thursday, June 15, 6:30pm

 

 

Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.

-MontebelloMom.com

Victorian Fair: Homestead Museum

 

For more information visit

http://homesteadmuseum.org/festivals

Our Lady of Miraculous Medal School Carnival

Save big on carnival rides with
half-price pre-sale tickets!

Discount ride tickets will be sold at OLMM School 
Wednesday & Thursday
2:30pm-4:30pm,
 only while supplies last.

 

For more information visit: http://olmmschool.com/ or call (323)728-5435

 

 

Space Day Festival: Columbia Memorial Space Center

The event includes free Admission to the Columbia Memorial Space Center on Saturday, 4/8.

www.la.yurisnight.net/kids

 

Pet Adoption Event: SEAACA, Downey

 

www.SEAACA.org