Regional Gatherings

On Friday, January 16th, we gathered at the iconic Griffith Observatory for a regional event that brought families from as far as San Francisco and Las Vegas. We enjoyed a picnic lunch with sweeping views of the Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles, Mt. Wilson, and the Pacific Ocean, explored the observatory’s public telescopes, and walked through the Wilder Hall of the Eye to learn how humans have studied the sky over time. The grounds offered hands-on ways to observe the Sun and Moon and stroll a scale model of the solar system. We capped off the day in the planetarium with Signs of Life, a journey through the solar system, the Milky Way, and beyond.

We got lost in the corn maze, devoured caramel apples, and picked the perfect pumpkins after a hayride. Families explored the farm, visited the animals, and took in the beautiful scenery. Between the activities, pumpkin picking, and time spent catching up with friends, there was something for everyone to enjoy. It was a fun opportunity for our community to connect and make memories. This has become an annual tradition that families look forward to each fall. This day was pure autumn magic!