Searching for a fun, family-friendly activity for the upcoming holiday weekend can be challenging and time-consuming. Allow us to help! This Labor Day weekend, why not gather up the family and check out The Malibu Chili Cook-Off and Carnival, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Malibu?

     Now in its thirty-sixth year, the Malibu Chili Cook-Off has something for the whole family! If you are a foodie, in addition to the fantastic chili, the festival will feature a delectable carnival and fair foods, as well as local food vendors! So make sure to go hungry! In between delicious dishes, check out the classic fun of carnival rides, attractions, and games! Alternatively, if you prefer to simply relax on the weekends, take your time and meander the top-notch shopping, arts and crafts, and specialty vendors. Also, there will also be a music festival throughout the weekend, featuring great local musicians, so you’ll never be out of options!

    For more information on the festival, including tickets and schedules, visit www.malibukiwanischilicookoff.com. The 36th Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off and Carnival will take place at 23789 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, just a forty-five-minute drive from the Colonial Manor Apartments in Van Nuys, CA.
 

     Looking for something fun to do with friends and family on an upcoming summer weekend? Well, look no further! Every summer the Getty Museum puts on free concerts with a line-up of great artists!
    
     The J. Paul Getty Museum is one of the most famous art museums in the United States and a fantastic outdoor venue for music. Every year the museum puts on the “Off the 405” concert series, showcasing fascinating artists amid incredible architecture and beautiful sunset views! This year’s lineup includes such diverse artists as Reggie Watts, Steve Gunn, and Savory Motel, among others. Pack a picnic or enjoy one of the restaurants nearby, such a local favorite Peppone Restaurant, a traditional Italian restaurant.
    
     Why spend thirty dollars on a concert ticket when you can see a great artist like Reggie Watts for free? More information about the “Off the 405" series can be found at www.getty.edu. The J. Paul Getty Museum is located at 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049, just a fifteen-minute drive from the Colonial Manor Apartments in Van Nuys, CA.