Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Take Back Bag Tour – Trashie and re grocery Studio City: Bring your recyclable clothes, handbags, sheets, shoes and towels, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 12. Receive a $20 credit for use on the marketplace: fordays.com. Location, 12142 Vetnura Blvd., Studio City. Instagram: tinyurl.com/2b4asvu5
Archaeology Day at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Visitor Center: Family friendly event with presentations by local archaeologists, view local artifacts, dig up “artifacts” in an excavation box, practice throwing an atlatl spear or a rabbit stick at a target, flint knapping demonstration on turning stones into arrowheads and a pigment and storytelling workshop by Alan Salazar, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 14. A blessing and acknowledging the first native peoples of the land, followed by a Native American presentation by Dayna Barrios, 9:30-11 a.m. Also, special lectures by archaeologists at 11 a.m. (James Snead, PhD); noon (Colleen M. Delaney, PhD); and 1 p.m. (Laura Kirn, M.A.). Chumash elder Dennis Garcia gives a closing presentation, 2-2:30 p.m. Free to attend. King Gillette Ranch, 26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. 805-370-2301. www.samofund.org/outdoors-calendar. Registration requested on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/2ympb364
Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms: Theme weekends, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: “Antique Tractors,” Oct. 14-15 ($28); “Wild West,” Oct. 21-22 ($28); “All About Pumpkins,” Oct. 28-29 ($28). Event includes animal center, a chicken show, corn maze, live entertainment and shows, games, rides and entry to “pick-your-own” fields (check website for more details). Weekend admission is in advance and online only and sold by date and entry times. Check the website for hours, admission and offerings Monday-Friday (admission for these days is at-the-gate only). Some activities require an extra fee. Farm market hours, 9 a.m.-6 p.m….
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