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Kids Eat Free in the AV

Kids! Eat! Free! Local restaurants have set aside days for you to save money while treating your kids to a meal out on the town! Visit this page frequently to find updated deals that will turn into weekly adventures! Read More

Escape The Heat

The High Desert has a trend at the moment, and it seems to be sticking around. There is nothing quite like the feeling when that 99° on the dashboard transforms into a three-digit experience that only means, any outdoor activity will need to be postponed until the temperatures lower, at approximately 10:30PM. Until then, take advantage of these destinations that just might provide sweet relief. Read More

Southern California 4th of July Celebrations

Celebrate America's birthday with these Southern California events! Read More

Cherry Picking at Villa del Sol Sweet Cherry Farms

Nestled at the crossroads of Elizabeth Lake Road and Godde Hill in Leona Valley, California sits Villa del Sol Sweet Cherry Farms. Read More

Mother's Day Weekend

A weekend to express what is known among the world: mothers are the glue that holds us together. Generations of women set the caliber of the representation of a mother. She has arms of comfort, a voice of reassurance, and eyes that cover anything left unsaid. Read More

2019 Super Bloom - Plentiful Poppies

It's a magnificent sight to see. With the recent desert rain, California is covered in a beautiful blanket of deep orange as a wildflower Super Bloom takes over. The Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve is one of many areas to see the sights and everyone is making time to witness its glory. Read More

Hello, Dolly! Now Playing!

Betty Buckley stars in Hello, Dolly! as the creative matchmaker, Dolly Levi, alongside Lewis J. Stadlen as the much unwavered Horace Vandergelder. Now playing at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited time!  Read More

14th Annual Museums Free-For-All in Southern CA

SoCal Museums presents a weekend of opportunity! Enjoy the wide range of museums Los Angeles has to offer, for free, February 2nd & 3rd! Read More

AV Easter Eggstravaganza!

Easter is approaching fast! AntelopeValley.com has put together a list of the A.V's biggest Easter events for you and your family to enjoy together!  Read More

2019 Antelope Valley Fair and Alfalfa Festival...

 The Antelope Valley Fair and Event Center is proud to announce three of six upcoming concert performances for the 2019 A.V. Fair and Alfalfa Festival, themed “Sweet Delights and Carnival Lights”. Read More

A Valentine's Dinner for Two

Whether you believe in taking advantage of a day set aside for love, or you are one who cannot stomach the pink and red stuffed bears down every grocery store aisle, these Valentine's specials are not to be passed by! Read More

Your 2018 Halloween Safety Guide

Everyone knows the cardinal rule on Halloween: Always check your child’s candy before you let them devour it. However, with times changing, so are our safety standards. Here are some ideas, tips and tricks to help keep your little one(s) safe and your mind a little more at ease. Read More

Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park...

October 20 and 21, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read More

2019 Antelope Valley Fair and Alfalfa Festival...

2019 Antelope Valley Fair and Alfalfa Festival Theme Competition Now Open
Public Encouraged to Submit Entries Read More

Ukulele Fest Strums Up Fun and Funds For Schools

The 4th Annual Antelope Valley Ukulele Festival kicks off two days ukulele performances and workshops! Read More

Ram PRCA California Circuit Finals Rodeo Returns...

Our Local Breweries at Mammoth Bluesapalooza

The Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza started 23 years ago in Mammoth Lakes, California, in the parking lot of Whiskey Creek Restaurant with just ten breweries and a handful of beer-lovers. With BBQ ribs on the grill ... Read More

The Robot Show at Lancaster MOAH

The Robot Show is comprised of eight exhibitions exploring the place robots, and other forms of artificial intelligence, have in a contemporary social landscape – from popular culture to nature and spirituality.  Read More

Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Touring Pro...

Showdown Rodeo, Inc., City of Lancaster and the Antelope Valley Fair and Event Center are excited to announce the annual Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro Division and Fireworks Extravaganza on Wednesday, July 4th at the A.V. Fair & Event Center... Read More

Our Local Breweries at the Los Angeles Beer Week...

The 10th Annual L.A. Beer Week is here! Join us for our big Kickoff Festival on Saturday, June 16th at the Los Angeles Center Studios in the heart of Downtown L.A.! Read More

AV Fair & Event Center to Host 17th Annual 4.0...

Approximately 580 local High School seniors, graduating with a cumulative 4.0 or higher GPA, will be recognized for their academic achievements from the twelve schools involved in the program: Antelope Valley, Desert Christian, Eastside, Highland, Lancaster, Littlerock, Palmdale, Paraclete, Pete Knight,  Quartz Hill, SOAR and The Palmdale Aerospace Academy.  
There will be a keynote speaker and each 4.0 student will be recognized on-stage and presented with certificates from elected officials and local dignitaries...
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AV Fair & Event Center Announces 30th Annual...

Homeowners looking for new ways to bring efficiency and style to their properties are encouraged to attend the 30th annual AV Fair & Event Center Home Show. Admission is Free for the Home Show on Friday, March 16, Noon-5:00p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, March 17th and18th from 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.  Daily Parking: $5.00.  The 2017 Home Show drew 12,000 people over the 3 day event... Read More

Our Local Breweries Featured Around So Cal -...

The Antelope Valley, although quite large, keeps that community feel by supporting our local businesses. That being said, we are proud to promote these large events happening this weekend to feature some of our very own Antelope Valley breweries!  Read More

Top 10 New Year's Eve Parties in Los Angeles

As 2017 comes to a close, many of us are eager to welcome 2018 with open arms! A new year, a new start, a new list of things we all want to do... whatever it might be that you're looking forward to, it all starts when the clock strikes midnight. 
Do you know where you'll be on New Year's Eve? Check out our list of our Top 10 New Year's Eve Parties in Los Angeles to ring in the New Year!  Read More

Top 5 Holiday Celebrations in Southern California

It’s winter break and you might be looking for new and exciting places to take the kids. We’ve got you covered! With a short drive, make lasting memories and start new traditions with your family. We’ve put together our Top 5 Holiday Celebrations in Southern California that we are sure your family will absolutely love! Read More

Top 3 Christmas Light Boat Parades

Looking for a unique way to view Christmas lights? What if instead of driving through neighborhoods looking at various light displays scattered around town, you could just sit in one place with your family (maybe eat dinner at a restaurant) and have the lights float by? Read More

AV Citizens Invited to Escort Mobile Vietnam...

Patriot Guard Riders and American Legion Riders will lead the escort of The Antelope Valley's Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall from its storage facility to the Palmdale Amphitheater on November 8... Read More

American Indian Celebration at Antelope Valley...

The annual American Indian Celebration at Antelope Valley Indian Museum returns on October 21 and 22, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults (cash only). Children age 12 and under are free. Parking is free. Proceeds from the event will be used by Friends of the Antelope Valley Indian Museum to support museum programs... Read More

RAM PRCA California Circuit Finals Rodeo

The RAM PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) California Circuit Finals Rodeo Committee and the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds today announced the upcoming RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo on October 13th, 14th and 15th.
 
The rodeo will showcase the competitive skills of the top twelve contestants in... Read More

5 Fun Facts About Chocolate

Local Firework Celebrations

241 years never looked so good! Are you busy planning how you’ll be celebrating our nation’s birthday? Look no further! You can experience spectacular fireworks right here in the Antelope Valley! With two phenomenal firework displays in Lancaster, America’s birthday celebration is sure to be an exciting one!

Testing Reality and our 4th of July Holiday

One of the difficulties, I believe, of being a moderately comfortable American in these days of the still young 21st century is that we let too many other people do our imagining for us.