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14 events
Oct25Sun

Hoofprints and Horizons: Donkey Tales Walk

Sun, Oct 25  ·  9 to 11:30 AM
Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve, Augustine staging area, Silverado

A guided family hike in Limestone Canyon alongside miniature donkeys (no riding), with stories about the Irvine Ranch. Registration required in advance; no walk-ups.

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Oct24Sat

Trails & Treats Halloween Hike

Sat, Oct 24
Travis Ranch Activity Center, Yorba Linda

A gentle, not-scary Halloween hike with treats and photo spots along the trail. Pre-registration required.

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Oct18Sun

AIDS Walk Los Angeles

Sun, Oct 18  ·  10:30 AM
West Hollywood Park, West Hollywood

Celebrating life, honoring those lost and taking action against HIV.

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Oct15Thu

The Ranch Discovery Day

Thu, Oct 15
The Ranch Community Center, Costa Mesa

A Discovery Day at The Ranch Community Center, which celebrates horses, ranching and nature.

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Oct11Sun

CicLAvia: Heart of LA

Sun, Oct 11  ·  9 AM to 4 PM
Los Angeles

Streets closed to cars for 6.5 miles so people can bike, skate, walk or jog, with rest hubs in Echo Park, Chinatown, Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights.

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Oct10Sat

Explore JPL

Oct 10 to 11  ·  Various time slots
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena

Indoor and outdoor exhibits including the Space Flight Operations Facility, Spacecraft Assembly Facility and robots.

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Oct10Sat

National Fossil Day at King Gillette Ranch

Sat, Oct 10  ·  9:30 AM to 1 PM
Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center, Calabasas

A free, all-ages morning of fossil activities that lets kids earn a Junior Paleontologist badge. Parking is free.

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Oct10Sat

Starr Party at Caspers Wilderness Park

Sat, Oct 10  ·  7:30 to 9:30 PM
Caspers Wilderness Park nature center, San Juan Capistrano

Stargazing at a certified dark-sky park with telescopes, guides and family activities. Entry is free; parking is $5. Bring your own binoculars or camera if you like.

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Jul19Sun

CicLAvia: Meet the Hollywoods

Sun, Jul 19  ·  9 AM to 4 PM
Between East and West Hollywood, Los Angeles

A pop-up park along 6.6 miles of car-free streets for walking, biking, skating and jogging.

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