Get your last-minute holiday gift shopping wrapped up at Artists & Fleas on Saturday December 24th from 11am to 3 pm. Art, jewelry, clothing and home goods (both vintage and newly handmade) are sold by local makers and vendors on the lawn of Abbot Kinney's Westminster elementary school. The event is kid and pet friendly. 

Check out who's vending this weekend at Artists & Fleas. 

Bring the kids for Halloween pre-gaming at the Kids' Canalloween party at Linnie Park. Hosted by the Venice Canals Association, the annual event will have games, face painting, and of course, treats to start their stash before heading out to trick-or-treat.

Pack a picnic and bring the kids for an outdoor movie at Oakwood Park Saturday night. Hosted by councilman Mike Bonin, this free neighborhood event includes games, popcorn and a screening of Pixar's The Incredibles. is hosting an outdoor movie night at Oakwood free neighborhood movie night at the Oakwood Recreation Center (767 California St) this Saturday and I would love to see you there! Activities start at 7 p.m. The movie shows at sundown. 

Summer is here and family movie nights have returned to Oakwood Park. Big Hero 6 is up next on Saturday, July 18th.

Bring blankets and low chairs and find a good spot on the grassy field. The movie shows at 8:30 p.m., but the fun really starts around 6 p.m. with group activities for kids hosted by Super Soccer Stars. You can also grab dinner (or dessert) at the Wafl Truck. Check out the menu for sweet and savory waffle sandwiches and waffle burgers.

Movies are free, and the event is organized by the Oakwood Recreation Center to bring neighbors together in a family-friendly environment.