From all of us at Fairplex, seasons greetings and a happy new year! We hope you had a blast with us this year. As always, 2014 was full of exciting entertainment and learning experiences, with something new happening almost every day. We can’t wait to share with you what’s in store for 2015… a new…
Fairplex Snapshot: Holiday Cookie Decorating Party
Every year in December Fairplex hosts a holiday party for the surrounding community. Kids can decorate cookies, do crafts, play games and win prizes. We love seeing our volunteers throw on their elf aprons and Santa hats and get into the holiday spirit. Thank to everyone who came! Happy Holidays from the Fairplex community team!
Food News: The Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series 2015
The Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series The first of next year’s Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series has been announced and it sounds amazing. Imagine dining in the cozy atmosphere of The Farm, surrounded by fresh crops of vegetables and fruits and the tantalizing scents of a feast being cooked. There’s no experience quite like a…
Holiday Half-Marathon 2014
We were a little worried about the weather for the Holiday Half this past weekend, but the pineapple express ended its reign Friday night, leaving puffy clouds and bright blue skies for Saturday and Sunday festivities. Saturday was just one big party, with the 5K, adorable Penguin Waddle and Kool n’ Fit festival kicking things off. We…
L.A. Weekender: Holiday Half Marathon at Fairplex
The 2013 Holiday Half Marathon Holiday Half Marathon (Dec. 13-14): The annual Holiday Half-Marathon is this weekend at Fairplex! Don your most festive holiday wear and run through a flurry of “snow” as you begin the 13.1 mile trek. A free kids Penguin Waddle 1K is offered on Saturday, following the 5K Run/Walk. Registration for the half-marathon…
Food News: Craft sodas
Craft beers have long been a favorite with the foodie crowd, with its fair share of festivals, bars, tasting events and competitions (including our own Los Angeles International Beer Competition.) But what about craft sodas? Caleb’s Kola Meet Pepsi’s newest product, Caleb’s Kola. The new beverage comes with its’ own website, clearly designed for the…
Fairplex Snapshot: Souper Bowl Fundraiser
Last night Fairplex employees and members of the community showed their support for the CTEC art students at the annual Souper Bowl fundraiser. CTEC art students sell their beautiful creations One-of-a-kind ceramic bowls, made by students at the Millard Sheets Art Center, were sold for $15 each. Buyers then enjoyed a warm bowl of soup,…
Fairplex Weekend Recap: Holiday season kicks off at Fairplex
This weekend was the perfect beginning to the holidays at Fairplex. In Expo Hall 4 we had the Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show, where guests shopped thousands of unique handcrafted gifts, and got swept into the holiday spirit by live performances, twinkling lights and a delicious array of tasty cookies, cakes, nuts and…
L.A. Weekender: Holidays at Fairplex
Happy Friday! We have some fun holiday activities this weekend at Fairplex. From shopping to Santa, there is something for everyone in the family, even your beloved pets! Keep reading to see what’s going on in this L.A. Weekender: The Harvest Festival is always full of holiday cheer Harvest Festival (Dec. 5-7): The Harvest Festival Original…
Fairplex Snapshot: Artists For Art’s Sake
More than 80 artists in Southern California have submitted unique art pieces to the Artists For Art’s Sake exhibition at the Millard Sheets Art Center. Paintings, photography, mixed media and other works occupy the halls of the art gallery. All pieces are for sale, with partial proceeds going toward art programs at The Learning Centers…
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