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WEEKEND FESTIVALS.


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To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Reyes Adobe Historical Site, the City of Agoura Hills will host ``Reyes Adobe Days Fall Festival,'' a three-day celebration featuring fun, educational and cultural experiences for all ages.

The event kicks off Friday with an 11:30 a.m. senior luncheon and site tour and an evening teen dance for grades six through 10 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown.  Blvd. Agoura Hills.

A parade featuring grand marshal Grand Marshal is a ceremonial, military, or political office of very high rank. The term has its origins with the word "Marshal" with the first usage of the term "Grand Marshal" as a ceremonial title for certain religious orders.  comedian Gallagher starts the festivities fes·tiv·i·ty  
n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties
1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival.

2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration.

3.
 at 9 a.m. Saturday. It begins on Thousand Oaks Boulevard and proceeds to Reyes Adobe Park.

Other events include a family fun run, children's games, dances, pony rides, American Indian American Indian
 or Native American or Amerindian or indigenous American

Any member of the various aboriginal peoples of the Western Hemisphere, with the exception of the Eskimos (Inuit) and the Aleuts.
 crafts and a Taste of the West Cook-off where the public can vote for the best food from local restaurants. For a complete list of events, addresses and prices, call (818) 597-7361 or visit www.ci.agoura-hill.ca.us.

Also happening this weekend

San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley

Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills.
 Harvest Festival harvest festival
Noun

1. a Christian church service held every year to thank God for the harvest

2. any of various ceremonies celebrating the harvest in other religions
: A blacksmith, petting zoo, moon bounce, concerts and more will be featured. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children 3-11, free for children 2 and younger. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at St. John Eudes Catholic Church, 9901 Mason Ave., Chatsworth. (800) 769-5137.

Scandinavian Festival: Features folk dancing, food, music, crafts, musical performances by the Cal State L.A. Jazz Ensemble with guest artists from Scandinavia, raffle and children's activities. Admission is $6, free for children under 12. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Hope/Grand Park at Ninth Street and Grand Avenue near the Staples Center, downtown Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles is the central business district of Los Angeles, California, located close to the geographic center of the metropolitan area. The sprawling, multi-centered megacity is such that its downtown core is often considered just another district like Hollywood or . (323) 323-661-4273 or visit www.asfla.org.

Latino History Parade and Jamaica Fair: Features a celebration of various dances including the charleston, tango and flamenco, classic movies, vintage cars and clothing, arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts.  and a mini farmers market. Admission is free. 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Washington Park at Washington Boulevard and El Molino Avenue, Pasadena. The parade starts at noon at the corner of Washington and Los Robles Robles is a common surname in the Spanish language meaning oaks, and may refer to:
  • Alfonso García Robles (1911-1991), Mexican diplomat and politician
  • Aurora Robles (born 1980), Mexican fashion model
  • Charlie Robles (born 1943), Puerto Rican musician
. (626) 683-0599.

Kids Day L.A. Festival: Features food booths, children's entertainment, wall-climbing for teens, arts and crafts, and more. Also includes sports clinics and resources for parents. Admission is free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Exposition Park, Intergenerational in·ter·gen·er·a·tion·al  
adj.
Being or occurring between generations: "These social-insurance programs are intergenerational and all
 Community Center, 3980 S. Menlo Ave., Los Angeles. (213) 485-1310. www.laparks.org.

Ojai Day: Features handmade crafts, belly dancing and Chumash and Mexican folk dancing, food from local restaurants, children's activities and interactive art events. Admission is free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Corner of Signal Street and Ojai Avenue in downtown Ojai. (805) 646-1197. www.ojaiday.com.

The 12th Angel Festival: Includes arts, crafts, music, books and more in celebration of angels. Admission is free. A $5 discount coupon redeemable at all booths will be given to anyone dressed in full angel costume. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Memorial Park, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. (626) 794-4458. www.theangelfestival.com.

Farmers Market Fall Festival: Features family-friendly entertainment, food, a pie-eating contest, a pumpkin patch, a wandering scarecrow Scarecrow

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, a milking contest featuring a faux cow, a tribute to Johnny Cash and Hank Williams, and much more. Admission is free. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Farmers Market, Third and Fairfax, Los Angeles. For event schedule, call (323) 933-9211 or visit www.farmersmarketla.com.

Oktoberfest: Features carnival rides, games, food, beer garden, live bands and more. Admission is free. 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Winnetka Park, 8401 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. (818) 348-6908.

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