Q: My grandmother is coming here this November and I was wondering what places we, my family, should go visit for the occasion. Something that the whole family can enjoy, but something not too expensive. Lol, sorry I didn't add this earlier, Im in Southern Cali. Riverside
A: Okay I searched the web for your local communtiy calendar - http://www.riversideca.gov/todo-events-oct.asp Here are some things happening in late November - RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS & SKATING RINK To kick off the holiday season Riverside presents the Festival of Lights and Downtown Skating Rink on November 24. Bring the whole family and join the festivities! FESTIVAL OF TREES Annual fund raiser by Riverside General Hospital Foundation celebrates Riverside's claim to be the "City of Trees" held the last week of November. Riverside Convention Center. RGH Foundation (951)358-7950 Some other neat places in your area - Castle Amusement Park Offers rides and attractions, four 18-hole miniature golf courses and a three-level video arcade. Ride park 6-11 p.m. Fridays, noon-11 p.m. Saturdays, noon-8 p.m. Sundays. Arcade and miniature golf open daily at 10 a.m. 3500 Polk Street. (951) 785-4140 Riverside Metropolitan Museum Baskets, brilliant stones, and dinosaur bones greet you at the Municipal Museum. Built in 1914 in the Italian Renaissance style, this former U.S. Post Office building now highlights Riverside's diverse communities and rich cultural heritage. The Museum's natural history section tells the story of the Southland's plants and animals with life-sized dioramas of the desert and mountains. You will even find a mountain lion crouched on a ledge and hear it roar. Jensen Alvarado Ranch Historic ranch completely restored to portray rural life. You will find cattle, sheep, chickens, rabbits, a duck pond and goats. There are citrus groves, peach, apricot and plum orchards, and a grape vineyard. Observe plowing with horses and general farm life by those dressed in period clothing. The Winery Museum and Gift Corner are open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekends. 4350 Briggs St.. (951) 369-6055 It seems like there is a ton of stuff to do in your area, Check out the site - you will not be bored. Also, have a movie night or a board game night. Even a family craft hour - you could all work on stringing popcorn or making cookies.
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