Calendar of Events for 2012

The Homestead Museum offers a variety of special events, tours, and programs throughout the year, listed here in chronological order.

For information about any of these programs, simply click on the titles.

FEBRUARY

Ice Cream Workshop 
Saturday, February 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
$25 for adults; $20 for students (12+) and seniors (55+); reservations recommended

From Courtship to Petting Parties: Living History Tours 
Saturday & Sunday, February 11 & 12, at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, & 4:00 p.m.
Free; tour sizes are limited and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis

MARCH

Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Saturday & Sunday, March 10 & 11, at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, & 4:00 p.m.
Free; tour sizes are limited and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis

APRIL

Leisure in Los Angeles: Lecture 1 of 3 - Michael Patris on Mt. Lowe
Sunday, April 15, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Free; reservations recommended

MAY

Victorian Fair
Saturday & Sunday, May 5 & 6, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. both days
Free—but bring spending money for food and shopping

Memorial Day in the Making: Living History Tours
Saturday & Sunday, May 26 & 27, at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, & 4:00 p.m.
Free; tour sizes are limited and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis

JUNE

Quilt-Making Workshop
Saturday, June 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
$25 for adults; $20 for students (12+) and seniors (55+); reservations recommended

Once Upon a Time...at the Homestead
Saturday, June 30, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Ideal for children ages 4 to 8
Free; reservations recommended

JULY

Leisure in Los Angeles: Lecture 2 of 3 - Matthew Roth on Highways in Los Angeles
Sunday, July 8, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Free; reservations recommended

Curator Camp
Monday & Tuesday, July 16 & 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday & Tuesday, July 30 & 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For children in grades 4, 5, or 6
$20 camp fee; registration required

Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Saturday & Sunday, July 21 & 22, at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, & 4:00 p.m.
Free; tour sizes are limited and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis

SEPTEMBER

Ticket to the Twenties Festival
Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. both days
Free—but bring spending money for food and shopping

Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Saturday & Sunday, September 29 & 30, at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, & 4:00 p.m.
Free; tour sizes are limited and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis

OCTOBER

All About Cowboys
Wednesday, October 17, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. or 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Free; reservations not required, but arrive early to claim your spot

Beyond the Grave Tours
Saturday & Sunday, October 20 & 21, at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, & 4:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, October 27 & 28, at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, & 4:00 p.m.
Free; tour sizes are limited and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis

NOVEMBER

Leisure in Los Angeles: Lecture 3 of 3 - Ian Whitcomb on Ukulele Heroes
Sunday, November 4, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Free; reservations recommended

Wreath-Making Workshop
Saturday, November 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
$25 for adults; $20 for students (12+) and seniors (55+); reservations recommended

DECEMBER

Once Upon a Time...at the Homestead
Saturday, December 1, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Ideal for children ages 4 to 8
Free; reservations recommended 

Crafting for Christmas
Sunday, December 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
$25 for adults; $20 for students (12+) and seniors (55+); reservations recommended

Holiday Living History Tours
Saturday & Sunday, December 8 & 9, tours depart every 30 minutes from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
$5 for adults; $3 for seniors, students, and children (children under 2 are free); reservations recommended