Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Los Angeles County Fair – Stars, Stripes and Fun: The fair is open, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, and also Memorial Day (May 27). Admission is available for purchase in advance online. Concerts are a separate cost: tinyurl.com/2fctmxwr. Carnival information, tickets and wristbands (click on Los Angeles County Fair option): https://rcsfun.com/Ride. Parking in advance online $20; $25 at the gate. Also, Fairplex is a cashless venue. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Updates: www.facebook.com/lacountyfair. www.lacountyfair.com
Los Angeles Fire Department – Fire Service Day Open House: The public is invited to LAFD fire stations to meet firefighters, see the tools they use and learn about their firefighter training, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 11. The second Saturday in May is designated as “Fire Service Day” and is an annual open house event in the city of Los Angeles. Some fire stations present LAFD displays and demonstrations, including Fire Station 88, 5101 Sepulveda Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Check the link for more information, and also flyers from some stations that have fundraising pancake breakfasts (at earlier start times) and community resources information: www.lafd.org/news/join-us-may-11-2024-lafd-fire-service-day-citywide-open-firehouse-celebration
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, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 11-12 and May 18-19. Fun dress code: period “faire” costume (optional). Admission $42; $21 ages 5-12. Food and drink booths are cash-only. 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…
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