Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, April 27-May 5.
EVENTS
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, through May 21. Fun dress code: period “faire” costume (optional). Check the website for details on the theme “Renncon,” with a “Time Traveler Costume Contest,” on April 29-30. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission $42; $21 ages 5-12; $225 season pass. There is a mandatory entry fee $12 to the Santa Fe Dam Recreation area. Parking is free, first-come, first served; VIP parking $25 (must be purchased in advance online). Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale. 626-969-4750. renfair.com/socal
Kids Fun Zone – Mother’s Day Magic: The once-a-month Kids Fun Zone at Janss Marketplace gets a jump on Mother’s Day with a photo frame craft, a take-home professional photo to give to mom on Mother’s Day, a Zumba class and “Wacko Magic Show, noon-2 p.m. April 29. The first 100 children — ages 5-12 — to arrive will receive a rose to give to their mom. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Kids Fun Zone is offered on the last Saturday of the month from March to October. The Kids Fun Zone is held at Janss Marketplace, in the Food Court area, 275 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Register in advance to attend: AprilKFZ.eventbrite.com
Los Angeles County Fair: The fair’s theme this year is “Spring into Fair,” May 5-29. Admission is available online now for discount. Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Admission online $15/$18/$21 (depending on date); ages 60 and older and ages 6-12 admission online $10/$12 (depending on date). Admission at the gate $30; $15 ages 60 and older and ages 6-12. Parking in advance online $17; $22 at the gate. Also, Fairplex is a cashless venue. Some…
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