We visited Pasadena Pumpkin Patch for the first time and had a fun fall evening with the kids!…read more The patch itself is a little smaller than I expected, but there was still plenty for the girls to enjoy -- slides, bouncers, face painting, pumpkins, food vendors, and a petting zoo. I liked that we could grab food and snacks there while the kids were playing. The pricing was pretty straightforward: admission is $3 for ages 3+, the unlimited wristband for slides and bouncers is $25, the petting zoo is $10, and animal feed is another $10. The petting zoo was probably the most memorable part for us. The animals were very eager and came right up to us, which honestly felt a little intimidating at first, especially for my younger daughter. The staff member inside was very attentive and worked hard to keep the animals under control and help the kids feel comfortable. Because of that, my daughter eventually got the courage to go inside and enjoy it. Parking was also easy, which was a nice plus. It's right by CVS, so getting in and out felt pretty convenient. Overall, it was a cute and easy family fall outing in Pasadena and a fun way to get into the Halloween spirit.

I went on opening day (which was a Thursday). I didn't have high hopes because I knew it was…read moresmaller than others and it was a weekday, but I was a little bit disappointed still. Even though it's cheaper than other pumpkin patches, it's still in the high price point range and if I could go back I would've spent the extra money to go to a bigger and arguably better one. It was noted on IG that the petting zoo is only going to be on weekends, but they were there on Thursday (nice surprise), so we got to experience that. The only food vendor there was a sausage spot that was selling $18-$20+ sausages. I could not justify that price. The funnel cake vendor wasn't there and we were told it's up to them if they wanted to be there that day or not. The face paint vendor came around 6:30 p.m. and the ladies were really nice and good with kids! However, I was charged $20 and it was poorly done. My friend was charged $15 by the other face painter and hers came out good, so I guess it depends what design you choose. On IG they advertised pumpkin painting, but there was no tent for that. Staff is nice. Overall, it's good for a quick outing if you're local--get the kids out the house, but if you're coming from far or looking for an experience, I would choose another patch.

Nicest family and employees! Best white corn ever! produce and veggies fresh and yummy!read more

Love that it's not too huge and overwhelming. Great selection of pumpkins and activities for kids…read more Very family friendly.

$20 for unlimited bounce house play Petting zoo on weekends…read more(but not weekdays) Some food stands but overpriced : fruit bowl is $10

Great service today at Smith's Tree Lot in La Canada. There is plenty of very easy parking, and you…read moreeven get to be right next to the cheapest gas station in the region. The decorations and lights are very festive, and the service was personal and quick. They were happy to open up a fresh tree for us, which was very appreciated, and we could get one that wasn't already on a stand. There were some kids activities also around, but the price was a bit too high for us. These aren't cheap trees, but they had lots of variety and were very fresh. Plus, it was a friendly group of folks working there.

What a fun experience! My friend made a reservation for a group of 3…read more The studio is a small room inside the building it's located, but I think it's a cute quaint place. We had a 2-hour time limit to choose our charms (literally the hardest part because they're all so cute), and decorate our item of choice. At the time my friends and I went, they offered phone cases, hair clips/claws, handheld mirror, desk mirror, and jewelry boxes. The staff give you tips on piping the frosting glue with paper plates to practice before you start putting on your charms, which I thought was very helpful as a first timer. All materials are provided so I didn't mind the cost too heavily, since you're paying for the supplies & the experience, also I'm a sucker for cute things. Would definitely return with my friends! (:

Tucked away in Sawtelle is a very cute DIY Art Workshop that deserves way more recognition!…read more My friend and I stumbled upon it on Instagram and we are so glad we did! We were very excited to participate in the decoden decorating. They had plenty of options including jewelry boxes, claw clips, phone cases, mirrors, and more. The best part? No charm limits here! The staff was very friendly and informative, she guided us through a variety of piping techniques to make sure we were confident with our skills before we got started on our own creations. The entire experience took about 1.5 hours, during which we had a really great time! You also get $5 off if you post about your DIY on your story on IG. If you're feeling a little crafty, make an appointment ASAP! Other than decoden decorating, they also have pouring art, candle making, and squishy-charms making. Parking: There's plenty of meters and there is also a paid parking lot nearby.

Ms. T is a great teacher. I was surprised how much they accomplished in each class session. She…read moreteaches kitchen hygiene first which is so important for littles. They made their own bar of soap to take home. She also had them plant a radish and talked about where our food comes from to connect them to the growing process. My son loved all the simple but tasty and healthy recipes they made in class and he was excited for each lesson. We would definitely do cooking classes with Ms. T again.

I highly recommend Little Sprouts Kitchen! I want to thank Miss T for bringing such wonderful,…read morehands-on lessons into our home. I absolutely loved her creative idea of making soap to teach the kids the importance of keeping their hands clean--it was both fun and educational. My nephew also had a blast making blueberry muffins! Miss T is fantastic with kids, and these activities have been a great way to blend learning with everyday skills. Five stars!

*** I returned this year for my 2nd visit. ***…read more I enjoyed 2011 Walk more than last year. Art walk was scheduled 2-8pm and there were many ppl still perusing when I left at 7:45pm, so I concluded it was successful. Bradford Stewart Gallery remains my fave. He has gotta modern day Jackson Pollock kind of style: paint spillings and platterings to make interesting faux landscape images. *** A nice way to spend a Sat afternoon. ***

The Culver City Art Walk only happens once a year. This year it was Saturday, June 4th. Such a…read moreshame because there were some talented artists. No wannabes, no hipsters, No "starving" artists. Real people with real talent. Let's get things straight. All galleries on La Cienega Blvd. are Los Angeles galleries. All galleries on Washington Blvd. are Culver City galleries. All galleries are apart of the Culver City Art walk. Culver City galleries offer free wine and snacks. I didn't see any of that at the Los Angeles ones. Each gallery had a number in the window so you knew you were at the right place. It was so much fun to gallery "hop" to all the galleries because they were so close to each other. I felt like I was going door to door like on Halloween. Lol. My favorite galleries were George Billis Gallery, JK Gallery, and Bradford Steward gallery. Others were good, but they didn't have the wow factor. The gallery hoppers at this Art Walk were older and lots of families brought their kids. In other words, it's an all ages event. There were a couple of food trucks. I stopped by Coolhaus and there were a few bars and cafes nearby for a quick bite to eat. I didn't see any parking structures. So you can find free parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. :) http://www.ccgalleryguide.com/

We had an excellent experience at Little Kitchen Academy from drop-off to pick-up. Since parents…read morearen't in the session, I can't personally speak to everything that happens during class, but based on what my daughter shared, she had an amazing time. She told me she learned what it's like to run a kitchen from A to Z, which was both fun and educational. When I picked her up, she was all smiles and couldn't wait to tell me about everything she had learned. The staff was professional, friendly, and did an incredible job working with the kids. It was clear they created a positive, engaging, and supportive environment. We're so excited for her next class and look forward to seeing her continue to learn and grow at Little Kitchen Academy!

This has to be one of my favorite things to take my son to and his friends. It has been such an…read moreamazing experience for them. The confidence he has gained in the kitchen, to cook with me, has been so much fun to see. He is only 5 and he is cracking eggs like a pro. I highly recommend checking this place out to give your kids a great opportunity to learn a new skill and join you in the kitchen at home!

We started in mini masters and now we are doing private lessons. I have to say, I think part of the…read morereason my daughter is so verbal and loves music is because of these classes. We started at 10 months old and for every age and stage so far they have kept her interested and really taught her how to hold and care for instruments and sing and perform in front of others at 2.5 years old. This is one of the classes I would most highly recommend to anyone with kids!

I was on Kidpass looking for something different for my 10 month old that would incorporate her…read morelove for music. I really did not know what to expect but first moment walking in you are made to feel welcomed. You can really tell these guys love their job. Their love for music really resignates and they all seemed happy to be there. There was singing and introduction to instruments and just an overall good time. They have bathrooms that accomodate a stroller and a changing table inside (an actual changing table not one of those nasty plastic folding wall units). Although we do not live too close, they have classes early enough to avoid the afternoon westside traffic. We will surely be back.