It’s National Volunteer Week! We’re taking time this week to celebrate service here at Fairplex by recognizing our amazing Fairplex Ambassadors. Some of our ambassadors at the LA County Fair Our ambassadors (volunteers), play an integral role in many of our events, and especially at The Learning Centers at Fairplex. They are the cornerstone of…
The Farm is more alive than ever these days! We can hear the cheeping of chicks in the barn, and a walk into one of our old stables reveals a whole rescue project in the works. One of our volunteers found this little guy and his two siblings seeking shelter on the side of the…
As California residents, we welcome rain in any amount, at any time! That being said, there are plenty of things to enjoy in L.A. this weekend, rain or shine. The Dog Cafe (Now Open): What better way to spend a rainy weekend than in a warm cafe, sipping coffee and cuddling with dogs? (Answer: There…
In the spirit of the upcoming Upland Lemon Festival we thought it would be fun to show which wines to pair with a lemon-themed dinner. We start with a salad, make our way through a couple main dishes and end with dessert. Check it out below! Do you have any citrus food and wine pairing recommendations?…
It’s no secret that our Farm at Fairplex crops are harvested daily for McKinley’s Grille (our hotel restaurant.) But now we’re stepping up our game and extending The Farm’s use beyond farm-to-table… we’re going farm-to-foam. We’ve collaborated with Claremont Craft Ales to create a Farm-to-Foam series, brews infused with ingredients from our Farm! The first…
The Upland Lemon Festival comes to historic downtown Upland April 29 – May 1. Although off-campus, this is a Fairplex-produced event and we’re gearing up for all things lemon and citrus as we speak! There will be plenty of lemon-y sweets to try at the festival but until then we might just whip up some…
The international World of Dance competition made Fairplex their home on Saturday as thousands of guests and entertainers came together for the LA World of Dance competition. Les Twins bring their A game to the stage Performances included impressive numbers from pro dance groups, YouTube stars and others just starting their journeys into the dance…
Happy Friday! We’re ready to relax and enjoy soak up the warm weather this weekend. If you’re looking for something fun to do, check one of these out! The Shining at Old Griffith Park Zoo (April 1): If you’ve been on social media at all today you know that April Fools Day is in full…
March was a busy month for us — Celtic Faire, Grow Pomona, ArtReach and the launch of our new website for starters, and we’re ready for the next adventure. April at Fairplex is all about movement — dance, fun runs, travel shows and even looking beyond our own campus and into the community. Keep reading…
This month we partnered with Together We Rise to make Sweet Cases for children in foster care. Each department at Fairplex put together a duffel bag with a hygiene kit, blanket and toys/activities for children uprooted from their homes and placed in the foster care system. Many foster children move from home to home with…
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