Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Earth Day Celebration – Our Power Our Planet: The 12th annual event includes information on living a more “green” lifestyle, recycling information from Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment (www.lacitysan.org), information from HoneyLove Urban Beekeepers, California Wildlife Center and the Santa Monica Mountains Fund, children’s activities (art project; plant California native plants; visit animals at the Critter Squad station), tree giveaway, a display of Earth Day posters created by local students, and food trucks, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 5. Free admission. Tarzana Recreation Center, 5655 Vanalden Ave., Tarzana. Details on the flyer: www.tarzananc.org
The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire: Immerse yourself in the time of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign and have some fun with cosplay of the time period, speaking the lingo, shopping in the marketplace, listening to music and laughing at performances, Saturday-Sunday, April 5 through May 18. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Theme weekends: “Pirate and Marketplace” (April 12-13); “Cottagecore” (April 19-20); “Renncon” (April 26-27). (renfair.com/socal/special-events). Fun dress code for all weekends: period “faire” costume (optional). Admission $44; $22 ages 5-12. No pets allowed. There is a mandatory car entry fee, $12, to the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area (renfair.com/socal/directions-weather/). Parking is free, first-come, first served; VIP parking $25 (must be purchased in advance online; VIP parking cost does not include the mandatory car entry fee). Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale. 626-969-4750. renfair.com/socal
Spring Jubilee – County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation: Celebration of springtime with activities that include egg hunts, crafts, games, performances and food tasting, April 10-19. Events include, 4-7 p.m. April 11 at El…
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