You can't judge a book by its cover, but how about its binding? October's free day looks at bookbinding. Guests can learn to bind their own journals and fill them with art and personal memories. Guests create their own food-inspired artwork, listen to stories about food in Asian cultures, go on a docent-led tour, and participate in a special virtual reality experience that combines Asian cuisine and poetry. Pasadena's museum honoring all things Asian opens its doors for free on the second…

The fun at the ENC's annual Fall Faire and Pumpkin Patch has been an autumn tradition since 1975.  Pony rides and a petting zoo keep kids entertained, as do games and other kids' activities. Purchase a re-usable ENC canvas bag for $5 lets kids make eco-friendly & nature-inspired crafts such as Leaf Bookmarks, Recycled Paper Pumpkins, TP Roll Turkeys, Egg Carton Caterpillars, and Leaf Rubbings Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes and native plants are available for sale..Food and drinks are for…

Look to the stars!  Families can explore the past, present, and future of astronomy at the Carnegie Observatories Open House. Highlights: Meet the astronomers and learn about their discoveries at the frontiers of science today See amazing photos from Las Campanas, Carnegie's state-of-the-art observatory in Chile Visit the Machine Shop to see how instruments are made for the telescopes in Chile Bring questions about the Universe to the “Ask the Astronomer” table View the sun through a solar telescope Celebrate…

The 7th Annual Green Hills Harvest Festival at Green Hills Memorial Park offers a pumpkin patch, a fun maze, multiple food trucks, arts and crafts for children, and hay rides. Award winning Professional Pumpkin Carver Doug Goodreau will return this year to give pumpkin carving demonstrations. Doug has competed in numerous carving contests, including season 2 of Food Network’s “Halloween Wars” show. Live music will be provided by local country cover band “South Bay Country”. South Bay Country are regular performers at Texas…

Depot Day is Travel Town's annual celebration and open house. This year, Travel Town celebrates the 150th anniversary of the completion of America's Transcontinental Railroad. The Museum is featuring its newly restored 1864 locomotive that helped to build it. It is one of only three original Central Pacific Railroad engines still in existence. Highlighting this special period in United States history, Depot Day has a Victorian era theme, with period costume dress and Civil War reenactments. There are talks by train…

This is a great event for the whole family where children have the opportunity to try out the sport of triathlon in a fun and rewarding atmosphere. Participants will compete in a supervised course that combines a swim, bike, and run. Our goals are to have fun, be safe, introduce and promote the sport of triathlon, and build confidence and self esteem. Event Location: Rancho Simi Pool and Park 1765 Royal Avenue Simi Valley, CA 93065 Kids will swim in…