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Childrens Fall Harvest Festival: Starry Sky - Harvest Moon

Enjoy a day of astronomical exploration, storytelling, costume parade, music and dance as we celebrate Earth’s transitional season of autumn; a time when the night sky glows with celestial wonder, animals prepare for winter and people throughout the world observe the notable occasion of harvest.  

Free Parking is at CSULB with continuous handicap accessible shuttle service to the Rancho.

• At noon, join the Free to be Me Drum Circle and hail the spirit of the season.

• Children come in costume and join the parade at 2:00 p.m.

• Hear stories of Tongva celestial lore told by Craig Torres, Tongva Educator.

• Long Beach’s own Elm Street Band rocks the Rancho from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Craft celestial lore: Stars with Stories to Tell; Sun, Earth and Moon with Time to Tell.

• Enjoy Creatures of the Night, art exhibit presented by St. Joachim School 2nd grade students.

• South Lawn Games presented by BSA Troop 126. Race through Space: Zoo in the Sky Relay, Shoot the Moon and Earth’s Run from the Sun.  

• Out of This World games hosted by CSULB Recreation and Leisure Studies students.

• Children and adults join Chef Debbi Dubbs as she demonstrates harvest fare.

• Throughout the gardens experience seasonal crafts and a solar system of fruits and vegetables sponsored by Melissa’s Produce.

• Visit with Surfrider Foundation members.  

Refreshments will be available at a reasonable cost.

Thanks to our sponsors: Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation and Melissa’s Produce

For more information, please visit our website or call (562) 431-3541 or e-mail us at info@rancholosalamitos.org.

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