• Blessing of the Animals

    Saturday, April 1 Orcas Park 11127 Orcas Ave. Sylmar (818) 485-0600 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. If you are interested in having your animal blessed, don’t miss out on this free event. This tradition dates back to the founding of the city when farmers livestock was blessed to keep the animals healthy and productive.

  • Chirp Middle Grade Book Discussion & Science Activity

    Saturday, April 1 Pacoima Library 13605 Van Nuys Blvd. Pacoima (818) 899-5203 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Celebrate Women’s History Month! Join us for a discussion of Chirp by Kate Messner, a realistic fiction book with a mystery about finding your voice. There will also be a science activity based on the book. The book […]

  • BARK: Beach Animals Reading With Kids

    Saturday, April 1 Granada Hills Library 10640 Petit Ave. Granada Hills (818) 368-5687 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Join us for this all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs.

  • FREE Bulky Item Drop-Off Event

    Tuesday, April 4 East Valley District Yard 11050 Pendleton St. Sun Valley 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Save yourself the time, trouble, and cost of going to the landfill! LA Sanitation & Environment will be accepting bulky items once a month throughout the year. Furniture, carpet, yard trimmings, shelving, wood, and tires will also be […]

  • Free Beginner Latin Dance Classes and Social

    Tuesday, April 4 VFW Post 3834 111 North Hagar St. San Fernando (818) 792-3319 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Join our free beginner Latin dance classes. We will alternate different dances every Tuesday for the first two hours. The last hour will be a one-hour social to practice your moves. Please call the number above […]

  • Celebrate Día: Make a Piñata

    Wednesday, April 5 San Fernando Library 217 N. Maclay Ave. San Fernando (818) 365-6928 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Join us in recognition of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) – also known as Día – as we celebrate children and families around the world by sharing fun stories, […]

  • Easter Storytime

    Thursday, April 6 Sylmar Library 14561 Polk St. Sylmar (818-367-6102) 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Children are invited to a fun storytime with books and crafts. Easter Storytime is a great way to spend quality time with the little ones. Everyone is welcome to come share a wonderful time with us.

  • FREE Bulky Item Drop-Off Event

    Saturday, April 8 East Valley District Yard 11050 Pendleton St. Sun Valley 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Save yourself the time, trouble, and cost of going to the landfill! LA Sanitation & Environment will be accepting bulky items once a month throughout the year. Furniture, carpet, yard trimmings, shelving, wood, and tires will also be […]

  • Portal Ridge Wildlife Preserve Stewardship Program

    Saturday, April 8 Portal Ridge Wildlife Preserve 195th St. (trailhead location) Fairmont (760) 868-1400 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. We welcome long-term volunteers who would like to do this program monthly, as well as folks who can only do it occasionally. This work makes a huge impact on our Conservancy lands, and if you like […]

  • Reseda River Loop Greenway Project

    Saturday, April 8 Los Angeles River & Aliso Creek Confluence Park Kittridge St. &, Archwood St. Reseda 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join us to learn more about the project, which will create greening and public access along the Los Angeles River and Aliso Creek in Reseda. Light refreshments will be served!

  • Spring Jamboree

    Saturday, April 8 Las Palmas Park 505 S. Huntington St. San Fernando (818) 898-1290 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Shake off the cold weather and welcome the sun at the Spring Jamboree! Join us for a day of fun for the entire family.

  • Easter Festival Story City Church

    Saturday, April 8 11011 Hayvenhurst Ave. Granada Hills 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join us at Story City Church Granada Hills for our Easter festival on April 8th from 10am-1pm! Bring your family and friends for a day filled with fun activities, including an egg hunt, bounce houses, games,face painting, food, and more. Our Easter […]