Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in greater los angeles, CA

Fireworks Shows That Are Awesome

June 30, 2009

June 30

Dodgers Game vs. Colorado Rockies
After the game on June 30th at 7:10 p.m.
pro:  you also get a baseball game  con:  the parking situation will drive you nuts

July 2 - 4

Hollywood Bowl
2301 North Highland Ave
7:30 p.m.
323.850.2000

pro:  music to go with your fireworks  con:  see above about parking

July 4

Calabasas High School
22855 W. Mulholland Hwy.
9:00 p.m.

pro:  not as insanely packed as some other shows

The 4th of July Celebration at Hansen Dam is in its 15th year and is a free fun- filled family oriented event which includes food, music, games, rides, prizes and other entertainment, which culminates with one of the most dramatic fireworks displays in the area. 11770 Foothill Blvd. Lake View Terrace, CA. 91342

Marina del Rey - Barges off Beaches and Harbor
near Admiralty and Fiji Way
9:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

Rose Bowl Americafest
Noon - 9:30 p.m.
"Americafest presented by XBOX 360"

CBS Studio Center
4024 Radford Ave., Studio City, CA 91604
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Dennis P. Zine Fireworks Extravaganza
Don Sweeney & The SRO Big Band
This seventeen-piece ensemble of the some of the most sought-after musicians in the industry, will play an array of patriotic tunes, Big Band Era favorites and pop classics.

Event begins at 6 PM with a 26 minute fireworks show starting at 9:05 PM, set to live music.

Creating Memories: Where To See Fireworks On Independence Day

by Kim Tracy Prince

July 03, 2008

I grew up in a beach town on the East Coast, where the 4 th of July fireworks show was easily reached on foot, and it was safe to walk home at night. My kids don't have that luxury, living an hour's drive away from the nearest beach. Luckily, everyone loves a great fireworks show, so there are many opportunities to see one closer to home (and therefore closer to bedtime) for your  Read more...

Mozart, Moby, or Miles: Concerts in the Park

by Kim Tracy Prince

May 30, 2008

People who live elsewhere used to make fun of me for never having a tan because they think it's summer all year long. The truth is we do have seasons in Los Angeles: Hot Summer, and The Rest of the Year. There are great things about summer in L.A., though, and one of them is the tradition of outdoor events. Especially the free ones. Valley Cultural Center puts on free concerts in Warner Center  Read more...