Another fun weekend at Fairplex has come and gone. The Asian American Expo brought hundreds of visitors to campus for Lunar New Year celebrations. Rows and rows of food booths and shopping vendors, live martial arts, dance and music demonstrations and the Lunar Palooza nighttime event featured a diverse mix of cultures into the expo.…
L.A. Weekender: MLK Weekend
Happy Friday! It’s going to be a b-e-a-utiful weekend in Los Angeles and we are more than excited for our three-day weekend. Here is your MLK edition of our L.A. Weekender: Asian American Expo & Lunar Palooza (Jan. 17-18): The Asian American Expo is back at Fairplex this weekend for two days of live entertainment,…
Eat, drink and paint at Palates & Palettes
Experience the joy of painting at the new Palates & Palettes series, presented by The Learning Centers at Fairplex. Palates & Palettes is a new series debuting at the Millard Sheets Art Center Earlier this month we gave you a small preview of what’s in store for the Millard Sheets Art Center this year and…
Fairplex Weekend Recap: Reptile Super Show 2015
Thousands of cold-blooded guests took up residence at Fairplex this weekend at the annual Reptile SuperShow. It’s not often we see so many colorful creatures in one place and it made for quite the visual in our expo halls. Reptile enthusiasts of all ages came together to learn, chat and shop for the newest and…
L.A. Weekender: Hello, 2015
We’re keeping it local for the first L.A. Weekender of 2015, starting with a few events happening at Fairplex! Visit our blog each Friday for some fun ideas to get your weekend started. Aerial view of the Fairplex Garden Railroad Fairplex Garden Railroad (Jan. 11): On the second Sunday of each month, the Fairplex Garden…
January Events at Fairplex
Happy New Year from all of us at Fairplex! We are excited to begin a new year full of fun events, unforgettable learning experiences, and the 93rd anniversary of the Los Angeles County Fair. We have a lot on our plates already, starting with our January calendar. Check it out: Reptile Super Show (Jan. 10-11):…
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…
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