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  •  11/15/09 Every Sunday

    Free Kids' Fishing Clinic


    Every Sunday the folks at Dana Wharf offer a free kids' fishing clinic, providing dockside experience for young fishers!
    (888)440-4309

    Ongoing Each Sun. check with location for exceptions.

    Ages: 3-18
    Time: 12n-12:45pm
    Cost: Free      Location: 34675 Golden Lantern
    Dana Point, CA92629

  • 11/18/09 - 11/25/09 Ongoing Daily at 2pm

 

Turkey Day TV


  • The Paley Center stuffs its theater with a cornucopia of savory Thanksgiving-themed fare, including The Bob Newhart Show, The Wonder Years, The Waltons, and A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving. Call for the daily schedule.
    310.786.1014
    http://www.pal... -jolly-trolley
    check with location for exceptions.

    Ages: 7-19
    Time: 2pm
    Cost:     Free

Location: 465 North Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA90210

 

  • Ongoing Every Sunday

Kids' Adventure Garden

The Kids' Adventure Garden is a place for children to learn about nature and gardening, features a tree house,  dinosaur garden,  zoo garden, and much more. The garden is open on Sundays only.
(805)494-7630
http://www.conejogarden.org
Check with location for exceptions.
FREE!
Age: 0-10
Time: 11am-3pm

 

 

  •  November 22 at 7:30 P.M. Sunday.  Tree Lighting Event at The Grove! Sponsored by Cadillac

  • The annual FREE “Hollywood Christmas Celebration at The Grove,” on Sunday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. kicks off the holiday season in Los Angeles. The evening will include a live performance from Five for Fighting who received critical acclaim in 2001 with the Grammy-nominated song “Superman” from the Platinum album American Town. The first single “Chances” from the recently released album Slice is featured in the upcoming film The Blind Side. Also performing, the Emmy-nominated, multi-talented performing troupe, Cirque du Soleil and two-time Grammy-award winner and celebrated Latin singer-songwriter John Secada who has sold more than 20 million albums throughout his career. Talented singer and actress Della Reese, admired for her long standing role as “Tess” on the hit show Touched by an Angel will also perform.

    The celebration will continue with performances from the stars of Nickelodeon’s hit preschool music series, The Fresh Beat Band; brothers Christopher Massey who has appeared on the Emmy-nominated Nickelodeon series, Zoey 101 and Kyle Massey who starred in the Disney Channel hit sitcom’s That’s So Raven and Corey in the House; actor and musician Devon Werkheiser best known for his role as Ned Bigby on the Nickelodeon sitcom Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide; a toe-tapping performance by country music sensation Lonestar sure to keep the crowd on its feet and holiday music performed by The Los Angeles Gospel Choir.

    A highlight of the evening will be an appearance by well-known actor Dean Cain, who reprised the role of superman in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and will soon be seen in ABC Family’s upcoming holiday movie The Dog who Saved Christmas. The festivities will conclude with a visit from Santa, lighting of the brilliant 100-foot Christmas tree followed by snow falling and a stunning fireworks display.

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    Program highlights: Five for Fighting, Cirque du Soleil, John Secada, Della Reese, Dean Cain, Nickelodeon’s The Fresh Beat Band, Christopher and Kyle Massey, Devon Werkheiser, Lonestar and The Los Angeles Gospel Choir

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    		Santa Claus’ arrival at The Grove

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    		Lighting of 100-ft. Christmas tree

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    		Snowfall and fireworks display
     

    WHAT:

    		Hollywood Christmas Celebration at The Grove
     

    WHEN:

    Sunday, November 22

    6:00 p.m. – Press check-in located by Concierge Desk (Entrance by Concierge will be closed to the public, but accessible to press with valid credentials)

    7:30 p.m. – Holiday Show

    8:30 p.m. – Fireworks finale and & first snowfall

     

    WHERE:

    The Grove

    189 The Grove Drive – Town Square

    Fairfax District in Los Angeles

     

     

     

    Oliver! (G)


    The 1968 musical version of the Charles Dickens classic gets a free screening. Seating is first come, first served. Parking is available under the museum for $3 for three hours.

    Ages: 6-18
    Time: 11am
    Cost: Free

    Location:  Hammer Museum 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024

    (310) 443-7020

    http://hammer.ucla.edu

     

     

     

     

     11/8/09-12/23/09 Ongoing Daily

    Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop


    Kids can explore the magic of the season at Bass Pro Shop, which hosts free photo ops with Santa, holiday crafts each weekend, model train displays, the remote-control car track, and all kinds of games and activities. Complete information and schedules are available.
    Check with location for exceptions.

    Ages: All Ages
    Time: Check Website:

    http://www.basspro.com

    7777 Victoria Gardens Lane
    Rancho Cucamonga, CA91739

    (636) 688-2500


    Cost: Free

     

     

     

     

    Santa Claus Visit


    The Paley Center for Media hosts Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, who share cookies and cocoa while reviewing children's wish lists. Cameras are welcome. Guests can also enjoy classic holiday television programs, such as Frosty the Snowman and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. Beverly Hills' Jolly Trolley tours are timed to arrive for this event.
    310.786.1014
    http://www.pal... -jolly-trolley
    Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 11/22/09 - 12/20/09; check with location for exceptions.

    Ages: All Ages
    Time: 11am-1pm
    Cost: Free

    Location: 465 North Beverly Drive
    Beverly Hills, CA 90210

     

     

     

     

     

    • December 24,2009 3:00-9:00pm

    The 50th annual Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration is an admission-free, six-hour seasonal music and dance show. More than 40 performing groups from throughout L.A. County - including choirs, music ensembles, and dance companies represent the diversity of cultures across Southern California. The concert is funded as a gift from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to the community at large. The entire six hours is simulcast live on KCET public television.

    When: Wednesday, December 24, 2009 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
    Where: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles 90012
    Cost: Free
    Parking: Free in the Music Center parking garage
    Info:     www.holidaycelebration.org, (213) 972-3099
    Note: Doors open at 2:30, but people start lining up much earlier. Patrons may come and go throughout the performance.

     

  • Animal Acres Sanctuary
    Meet our farmed animal friends and hear about their rescue stories during our special "meet & greet" tours. Animal Acres offers one-hour free guided tours every Saturday at 11am and 1pm.


Location: 5200 Escondido Canyon Rd,  Acton, CA 93510   
Phone: 661 269-0986 

website:    http://www.animalacres.org

 

 


Location: 8949 Wilshire Blvd,  Beverly Hills, CA 90211   
Phone: 310 247-3000 

website:   http://www.oscars.org

 

 

  Free guided tours are offered Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 4 pm. on the hour.

Location: 15415 East Don Julian Road,  City of Industry, CA 91745  
Phone: 626 968-8492  

website: http://www.homesteadmuseum.org

 

 

 

  Free to the public, the museum has automobilia, vintage gas pumps, a collection of old cars and racecars, and even an aerobatic airplane.

Location: 2734 E Huntington Dr,  Duarte, CA 91010  
Phone: 626 359-9174  

website: http://www.justicebrothers.com

  Built for Tomas Sanchez, first sheriff of Los Angeles County. Restored in 1932 and is now a museum owned and operated by the City of Glendale. Tours first Sunday of each month 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Summer every Sunday 1 - 3 p.m.

Location: 1330 Dorothy Drive,  Glendale, CA 91202   
Phone: 818 956-2000  

website: http://www.ci.glendale.ca.us/parks/casa_adobe.asp


Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: 1712 South Glendale Avenue,  Glendale, CA 91205  
Phone: 800 204-3131  

website: http://www.forestlawn.com


Location: 2301 N. Highland Ave.,  Hollywood, CA 90068  
Phone: 323 850-2058  

website: http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/about/museum.cfm

 

 

 


Free TV show tickets for Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Call with Carson Daly, Comedy Central's Mind of Mencia, and more!

Location: 6834 Hollywood Blvd,  Hollywood, CA 90028   

Phone: 866 661-4682  

website: http://www.1iota.com

 

 

 

  • KCET Studio Tour
    The tour is free; bring your camera! Advance reservations may be made by calling (323) 953-5289 at least two weeks before the tour date being requested. The site has been the home of several motion picture companies including Monogram and Allied Artists. The Keystone Kops, Charlie Chaplin and Fatty Arbuckle all made movies here.

Location: 4401 W. Sunset Blvd.,  Hollywood, CA 90027   
Phone: 323 953-5289  

website: http://www.kcet.org

 

 

 


Location: 1355 North Cahuenga Blvd.,  Hollywood, CA 90028   
Phone: 323 464-2727  

website: http://www.lafdmuseum.org

 

 

 


Location: 557 W Lancaster Blvd,  Lancaster, CA 93534   
Location: 661 723-6250   

website:  http://www.cityoflancasterca.org

 

 

  Open Wednesday through Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Docent led tours. Admission is free.

Location: 6400 Bixby Hill Rd.,  Long Beach, CA 90815  
Phone: 562 431-3541  

website: http://www.rancholosalamitos.com

  Once part of an early Spanish land grant, Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site features one of the few remaining two-story adobes in Southern California. This National, State and Local Historic Landmark provides visitors with educational opportunities that illuminate the past and give a "sense of place" and continuity within our ever-changing society. A visit to the 1844 two-story Spanish-colonial adobe is a step back in time with serene gardens and Victorian furnishings.

California Research Library, Gift Shop and picnic tables available on the premises. Admission is free. Open 1-5 p.m. for self-guided tours Wed. - Fri., with guided tours every hour on the hour on Sat. and Sun. Closed Mon. and Tue. and all City holidays.

  

Location: 4600 Virginia Road,  Long Beach, CA 90807  
Phone: 562 570-1755  

website: http://www.rancholoscerritos.org

  • Avila Adobe  

  The oldest building in the city, the adobe was the home of Don Francisco Avila, mayor (alcalde) of Los Angeles in 1810. After his wife died, Avila married Encarnacion Sepulveda in 1822. He died ten years later. In 1847, during the Mexican-American War, Commodore Robert Stockton commandeered the adobe for two weeks as his military headquarters. The family moved away in 1868 and after that the adobe served as a restaurant and a boarding house. By 1928 it had fallen into disrepair and was saved from demolition by Mrs. Christine Sterling. Now restored, the building depicts the Californio lifestyle of the 1840s prior to the American occupation. Olvera Street, El Pueblo De Los Angeles State Historic Park. Open Sunday through Monday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: 10 Olvera St,  Los Angeles, CA 90012  

website: http://www.cityofla.org/elp/elpdoh.htm

 

 


 


Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Location: 700 State Drive,  Los Angeles, CA 90037   
Phone: 323 724-3623  

website: http://www.californiasciencecenter.org

 

 

  Free one-hour walking tours, Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Location: 125 Paseo de la Plaza,  Los Angeles, CA 90012   
Phone: 213 628-1274  

website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Plaza_Historic_District


Location: 701 State Drive,  Los Angeles, CA 90037  
Phone: 213 765-5397  

website: http://www.ci.la.ca.us/RAP/exporosegarden/rosegarden.htm

 

 

  • Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden


At UCLA's North Campus. From the 405 freeway, exit Sunset and go east several blocks, turn right at Hilgard Avenue, turn right on Wyton Drive, drive straight until you reach the Parking Information kiosk, where you can purchase parking. The Sculpture Garden located in area "C". Reservations are required.


Phone: 310 443-7041  

website: http://hammer.ucla.edu/collections/detail/collection_id/6

 

 

 


Freelists.com is a 100% free to all community service to help people locate homes and rooms for rent in the area, you can also post wanted or available homes for free at anytime on the freelists post boards.

website: http://www.linkspiders.com/realtors/Directory_list.asp

 


 

  Admission to the Getty is free. Parking is $5 per car.

Location: 1200 Getty Center Drive,  Los Angeles, CA 90049   
Phone: 310 440-7300  

website: http://www.getty.edu

Southern California's largest presenter of FREE performing arts programs and a landmark nonprofit arts institution established with a primary focus on bringing together the diverse people of Los Angeles.


Location: 350 S Grand Ave Ste A-4,  Los Angeles, CA 90071   
Phone: 213 687-2159  

website: http://www.grandperformances.org

 

 

 


Open  Tuesday & Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m.


Location:1401 South Central Avenue,  Los Angeles, CA 90021   
Phone:213 744-1730  

website: http://www.aaffmuseum.org/home.htm

 

 

 

The second Tuesday of each month is free to all.


Location: 5905 Wilshire Blvd,  Los Angeles, CA 90036   
Phone: 323 857-6000  

website:  http://www.lacma.org

 

 


Location: 6435 Wilshire Blvd Ste 303,  Los Angeles, CA 90048   
Phone: 323 651-3704  

website: http://www.lamuseumoftheholocaust.org

 

 

 

Daily Walk-In Tours of the Central Library last approximately one hour. Tour times: Monday through Friday 12:30 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m.


Location: 630 W. 5th St.,  Los Angeles, CA 90071   
Phone: 213 228-7168  

website: http://www.lapl.org/central/tours.html

 

 

Tours through the editorial and business facilities by appointment only. Also tours through state-of-the-art Times Olympic Printing Plant by reservation only.


Location: 202 W. 1st St.,  Los Angeles, CA 90012  
Phone: 213 237-5757  

website:  http://www.latimes.com

 

 

Free Thursday Evenings:
Admission is free at MOCA Grand Avenue and The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA every Thursday, 5–8pm, courtesy of Wells Fargo.


Location: 152 North Central Ave,  Los Angeles, CA 90013  &  250 South Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: 213 626-6222  

website:  http://www.moca-la.org/museum/visit_home.php

 

 


The Garden is located on the southeastern corner of the UCLA campus. The main entrance is on Tiverton Ave., near the Emergency Center of the Hospital. The south entrance is at the corner of Hilgard Ave. and Le Conte Ave., and the north entrance is opposite The Patio, behind the Botany Building.


Phone: 310 825-1260  

website: http://www.botgard.ucla.edu

 

 


Admission is free the first Tuesday of every month.


Location: 900 Exposition Blvd.,  Los Angeles, CA 90007  
Phone: 213 763-3466  

website: http://www.nhm.org

 

 


Admission is free on the first Tuesday of each month.


Location: 5801 Wilshire Blvd.,  Los Angeles, CA 90036   
Phone: 323 934-PAGE  

website:  http://www.tarpits.org

 

 

website: http://www.studioaudiences.com

 


 

website: http://www.hollywoodtickets.com


Offers free tickets to many television shows that tape in the Los Angeles area.

website:

 


 


Self and docent-guided tours are free. Reservations are required.


Location: 10619 Bellagio Road,  Los Angeles, CA 90077  
Phone: 310 825-4574  

website: http://www.japanesegarden.ucla.edu

 

 

Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 333 S. Grand Ave.,  Los Angeles, CA 90071   
Phone: 213 253-7166 

website:   http://www.wellsfargohistory.com/museums

 


Public garden on 2/3 of an acre showcasing California native and drought tolerant plants. Open to the public 8:00a.m.

Location: Peck Ave and Manhattan Beach Blvd,  Manhattan Beach, CA 90267  
Phone: 310 379-4447  

website:  http://www.manhattanbeachbotanicalgarden.org

 

 

  An 1834 two-story adobe brick building, plastered and set on fieldstone foundation. Owned by the City Recreation & Parks Department, the adobe is leased to the San Fernando Valley Historical Society. Free docent-led tours every Monday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Declared: 9/21/62

Location: 10940 Sepulveda Blvd.,  Mission Hills, CA 91345  
Phone: 818 365-7810  

website: http://www.sfvhs.com


Museum for preservation of national Armenian treasures. Open Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


Location: 15105 Mission Hills Rd,  Mission Hills, CA 91345  
Phone: 818 838-4862  

website: http://www.ararat-eskijian-museum.com

 


From mid-September to mid-June, free tours of the house are available Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In summer months the tours are available Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Location: 24151 San Fernando Road,  Newhall, CA 91321   
Phone: 661 254-4584  

website: http://www.hartmuseum.org

 


The ten-acre site, with its gardens and natural spring-fed lake, is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including swans, ducks, koi, and lotus flowers.
Location: 17190 Sunset Blvd,  Pacific Palisades, CA 90272  
Phone: 310 454-4114  

website: http://www.yogananda-srf.org/temples/lakeshrine

 


Wednesdays are Free Days at the Pasadena Historical Museum.
Location: 470 W. Walnut St.,  Pasadena, CA 91103   
Phone: 626 577-1660  

website: http://www.pasadenahistory.org

 

 


We are open Weds-Friday from 12pm-5pm. The first Friday of every month is free.


Location:490 E Union St.,  Pasadena, CA 91101   
Phone:626 568-3665  

website: http://www.pmcaonline.org


Offers free archery classes every Saturday morning, equipment included, for those interested in learning the sport of archery. The PRA Range is located down in the Arroyo Seco approximately 1.5 miles south of the Rose Bowl.  California Blvd and Arroyo Blvd,  Pasadena, CA 91105  

website: http://www.rovingarchers.com


 

  Built in 1816 by Indian labor supervised by Father Zalvidea of the San Gabriel Mission. It was built on a hillside at the convergence of Los Robles and Mill Canyons. It was Southern California's first water powered gristmill. The mill is open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Location: 1120 Old Mill Road,  San Marino, CA 91108   
Phone: 626 449-5458 

website:   http://www.old-mill.org

 

 

  It was built in 1899 by Edward Mahar (See Edward Mahar House) at 1st Street and Front Street in the Nob Hill section of San Pedro. Captain William Muller, an early ship builder who built the Catalina Steamers for the Banning Family, bought the house in 1901. When Front Street was widened and portions Nob Hill was leveled in 1912, Muller had the house moved to 575 W. 19th Street, San Pedro. The house stood at this site remained in the Muller family for many years. In recent years the house was moved to its present site at 1542 S. Beacon Street, San Pedro, where it sits proudly on a bluff overlooking the harbor. The house is now a museum and is headquarters of the San Pedro Bay Historical Society. Open the first three Sundays of the month, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Location: 1542 S. Beacon Street,  San Pedro, CA 90731  
Phone: 310 831-1778  

website: http://www.sanpedro.com/sp_point/mulrhsmu.htm

Shakespeare by the Sea
Non-profit organization which produces a free outdoor summer Shakespeare festival runs a touring educational outreach program, and operates a year-round contemporary theatre.
Phone: 310 217-7596  

website:  http://www.shakespearebythesea.org

 

  Artifacts, photographs, documents and memorabilia of Sunland-Tujunga and the foothill area are displayed. They range historically from the village of the Indians we call the Gabrielenos through the Mission and Mexican land grant periods to the development of Sunland-Tujunga and the rescue of Bolton Hall. Open Tuesday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

Location: 10110 Commerce Ave,  Tujunga, CA 91042   
Phone: 818 352-3420  

website: http://www.laparks.org/dos/historic/bolton.htm

  Universal CityWalk is a unique dining and shopping destination featuring 65 entertainment-themed restaurants, clubs, shops and movie theaters and is part of Universal Studios Hollywood. We always have so much fun there!

Location:100 Universal City Plaza,  Universal City, CA 91608   
Phone:818 622-4455  

website: http://www.citywalkhollywood.com


Free admission Thursday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: 8687 Melrose Ave,  West Hollywood, CA 90069   
Phone: 213 626-6222  

website: http://www.moca-la.org/museum/visit_home.php

 

 

 

  Birthplace of Inglewood. The oldest house in Centinela Valley. Built in 1834 by Ignacio Machado, it has been owned by a Civil War General, a Scottish Baronet and Daniel Freeman, founder of Inglewood. Docent led tours Wednesday and Sunday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

Location: 7634 Midfield Ave.,  Westchester, CA 90045   
Phone: 310 649-6272 

website:   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centinela_Adobe

 

 

 

  Home of Pio Pico, the last Mexican governor of California. Open to the Public Wednesday-Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Tours available Wednesday-Friday at 1, 2 and 3 PM, and Saturday-Sunday at 10 and 11 am and 1, 2 and 3 pm.

Location: 6003 Pioneer Blvd,  Whittier, CA 90606   
Phone: 562 695-1217 

website:   http://www.piopico.org

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