Our visit to the Yayoi Kusama exhibit at the Hirshhorn – Washington D.C.
This week was my older daughter’s Spring Break from school. We used this opportunity to check out the limited run of One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama in the Hirshhorn Collection. When we lived in Los Angeles, viewed her art and special exhibit at The Broad on several occasions. This would be a first experience for […]
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Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch Visit 2021
By Westside Mommy contributor Claudia S. We had so much fun visiting Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch last Thursday. Although this is not our first time, it was my youngest child’s first time in a pumpkin patch! She did not know what to expect but, both kids enjoyed the activities offered. Our favorites included: Mr. Bones’ […]
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Our favorite exhibits at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Right before the end of the school year, we visited the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach! I was so happy it opened after restrictions lifted because it’s such a great place to take kids. My youngest is now two, so she can really enjoy the sights. My oldest is eight can appreciate the […]
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The Lego Movie World – a new land at Legoland California
On Thursday, May 27th, 2021, Legoland California premiered it’s new land, THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD, to the public. We were invited as guests to experience it firsthand. The Lego Movie World is located in the former “Lego Friends” area of the park and brings the characters to life from the hit movies: The LEGO® Movie™ and […]
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Free Admission to health care workers and first responders at The Petersen Museum
Starting this Thursday, March 25th, 2021, The Petersen Automotive Museum will offer free admission to health care workers and first responders through the end of the calendar year. This coincides with their re-opening to the public. During the closure, the Petersen virtually launched three exhibits so this will be the first time the public can […]
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Jurassic Quest Review
This post was written for WestsideMommy.com by contributors Aya and Nickie Quan. They visited the Jurassic Quest experience at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Jurassic Quest was an educational and fun adventure! I was pleasantly surprised how well orchestrated the audio recording and the drive thru of the land of the dinosaurs synced. The tour […]
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Jurassic Quest Drive-Thru Experience comes to SoCal Jan 1st
The Jurassic Quest Drive Thru, the nation’s largest touring dinosaur exhibit, will migrate to four Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego-adjacent destinations after welcoming legions of guests to sold-out weekends across the country: DATES Del Mar Fairgrounds near San Diego: Jan. 1-10 Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena: Jan. 15-31 OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa: Feb. […]
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Santa’s Speedway Drive Thru Light Experience at Irwindale Speedway
Last Saturday, we experienced “Santa’s Speedway” drive-thru light display at the Irwindale Speedway. It was about a 45 minute drive from West L.A. and definitely worth it! World’s Largest Free Standing Light Tree At the center of it all is the “World’s largest free standing light tree.” It is a sight to see from all […]
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Our Visit to Christmas In Color Los Angeles at Raging Waters in San Dimas
Last month, I posted information about the Christmas light drive thru, Christmas in Color – Los Angeles. Tonight, my family and I visited (our ticket was complimentary). Arrive Early Our reservation was for 5:30pm (the earliest time available), so we made sure to arrive early, as these events can get quite congested as I’ve learned. […]
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Happy Place Drive Thru at Westfield Century City
One of the most aesthetically pleasing “selfie spaces” I’ve visited in the past was “Happy Place.” Read about my first visit in 2017 in Downtown LARead about my 2nd visit in 2018 at L.A. Live This holiday season, Happy Place is “Happy Place – The Drive Thru” at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles. Besides […]
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