With so many fabulous New Year’s Eve events happening in Los Angeles County, choosing one can be challenging. Well, look no further! This New Year’s Eve, go back in time while checking out West Hollywood’s prom-themed party at West Hollywood Park!

        “#Boom” is an annual drug-and-alcohol-free party put on by the city of West Hollywood. Each year the party is themed, and attendees are encouraged to dress up and participate fully. This year, the theme is “high school prom!” So break out your fancy dress and return to the days of lockers and gym class this New Year’s Eve! #Boom 2018 will have a DJ, dance floor, food and drink, photo booths, and a midnight balloon drop, so plan to be there until morning!

        This year, get a couple of friends together and visit #Boom 2018! Although the event is free, you must RSVP at www.eventbrite.com. The celebration is held at West Hollywood Park at 647 North San Vicente Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069, just a thirty-five-minute drive from the Parthenia Terrace Apartments in Canoga Park, California.

     Just ask anyone who has been out on Black Friday: the shopping holiday can be a real rush! There is nothing more invigorating than getting up early and snagging some great deals before your friends are even up for breakfast! This year, why not check the sales of some stores in your area and enjoy Black Friday?

     You can find nearly everything at Target, and on Black Friday much of it is on sale! If you head to Target, one of the best holiday deals is their iTunes Gift Card sale. On Black Friday, not only are all iTunes Gift Cards thirty percent off at Target, but they are buy one, get one free. Fill all the stockings for half the price! And if braving the stores is too tricky, hop online this Black Friday! eBay has sales in all their departments, and many items come with a free eBay gift card.

     However you like to shop for holiday gifts, you are sure to find a way to get Black Friday deals! The nearest Target is located at 8840 Corbin Ave, Northridge, CA, just a five-minute drive from the Parthenia Terrace Apartments in Canoga Park, CA.

    With tourist season over, now is the perfect time to visit your local state parks and take advantage of the wide-open hiking trails! This month, discover Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park with the entire family!

     Regardless of how you and your family’s hiking skill level, Mulholland Gateway Park has something for everyone. The trails will bring you to incredible vistas with stunning city and mountain views, so be sure to bring a camera on your adventure! You will also want to snap pictures of the large variety of beautiful birds and mammals that call Gateway Park home. Finish off with a picnic in one of the park’s large, well-kept lawns. Alternatively, many of the trails allow for bikers as well as hikers, so take the family for a relaxing mountain bike trip!

     What are you waiting for? Make a plan to visit Mulholland Gateway Park today! More information on Gateway Park can be found at www.lamountains.com. Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park is located at 3600 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356, just a twenty-five-minute drive from the Parthenia Terrace Apartments in Canoga Park, CA.
 

     Searching for a fun, free Labor Day weekend activity can be difficult and time-consuming, so allow us to help! This Labor Day, why not gather up the family and head to Conejo Community Park in Thousand Oaks, CA for a free concert?

      Every year, the Conejo Recreation & Park District puts on a summer concert series, and Labor Day weekend marks the final concert of the season. The event is completely free and family-friendly, which makes it a great event for everyone. And they saved the best concert for the final weekend! On Monday, September 4th travel back to the 1960s and see Melvin Seals and the original Jerry Garcia Band! Additionally, make sure to come hungry, as local food vendors will be on-site selling refreshments.

     A note for all attendees, the Conejo Recreation & Park District kindly asks that all pets be left at home for the show. For more information about the concert, call (805) 381-1247 or visit www.crpd.org. Conejo Community Park is located at 1175 Hendrix Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, just a thirty-minute drive from the Parthenia Terrace Apartments in Canoga Park, CA.

     Do not let these final weeks of summer pass you by without soaking up some rays! This weekend, why not visit Malibu Creek State Park?

     Southern California is known for its fantastic weather, and regardless of how you like to spend your free time, Malibu Creek State Park lets you experience our excellent climate to the max! If you love relaxing in your free time, you’ll enjoy the park’s open spaces and guided nature walks. The guided walks are the best way to learn more about the park’s Hollywood history and fantastic wildlife. On the other hand, if you prefer to break a sweat, you’ll find the park’s more challenging trails a real workout. The best part of all? The park includes and public, natural swimming hole!

     So, this weekend, make a plan to visit Malibu Creek State Park this weekend! For more information on Malibu Creek State Park visit www.malibucreekstatepark.org. Malibu Creek State Park is located at 1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302, just a twenty-minute drive from the Parthenia Terrace Apartments in Canoga Park, CA.

     Searching for great summer events for your friends and family can be challenging and time-consuming, so allow us to help! Now through late-August, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is putting on their annual “Jazz at LACMA” concert series!

     A staple of the museum’s summer programming for over twenty years, the “Jazz at LACMA” series showcases up-and-coming, local jazz musicians in one of the most famous art museums in the country! This year's lineup includes such fantastic musicians as Don Littleton and Denise Donatelli, among others. Make it a full night out by enjoying one of the many restaurants near the museum, like local favorite Canter’s Deli! The best part of all is adult tickets begin at just fifteen dollars, while children and teens under seventeen are free!

     More information about the Jazz at LACMA series, including dates and a full lineup, can be found at www.lacma.org. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is located at 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, just a forty-minute drive from the Parthenia Terrace Apartments in Canoga Park, CA.