Stomp and roll
Stomp grapes and celebrate people-powered transportation at weekend events in Southern California.
Long Beach
At Doggie Paradise at the Queen Mary Events Park, treat your pooch to toys and treats, a puppy watermelon eating contest, and playtime in pools and ball pits. Pet manicures and grooming will be offered. Workshops for owners will cover training, first aid first aid and techniques to reduce dogs’ anxiety, stress and depression among dogs. When: 11 a.m. Sept. 14 Cost, info: $25 for one human and one pet (does not include optional ship admission), plus $5 for each additional dog. Family friendly. (877) 600-4313, bit.ly/doggieparadise
Los Angeles
The 17th TarFest transforms the La Brea Tar Pits into a landscape of stained-glass structures, wood sculptures, live painting sessions and other installations by local artists. While adults hang out at live DJ sets, food trucks and an openair cocktail lounge, kids can take free art lessons and hip-hop dance workshops. When: Noon Sept. 14 Cost, info: Free. Family friendly. Dogs OK. (323) 899-1363, bit.ly/LaBrea tarfest
Santa Ana
Expect food, live music and cultural exhibits in honor of Mexican independence at the 41st Fiestas Patrias on Flower Street between Civic Center Drive and Santa Ana Boulevard. Go Saturday evening to see the El Grito ceremony which includes a reenactment of an 1810-style Mexican call to arms, or attend Sunday afternoon to watch dancers, musicians and equestrian units parade along Main Street. When: Noon Sept. 14 and 15
Santa Monica
Two miles of downtown Santa Monica will be cleared of cars and begin bustling with street performers and art activities during COAST, a celebration of creativity and and people-powered transportation. Check the website for the map and information about pre-event workshops where you can create your own human-powered transportation device, such as painted roller skates or Greekgod-inspired ankle wings, to use on the big day. When: 10 a.m. Sept. 15 Cost, info: Free. Family friendly. Dogs OK. (310) 458-8350, bit.ly/santa monicacoast
Temecula
Stomp on grapes at South Coast Winery Resort and Spa’s annual Grape Stomp. Whoever collects the most juice wins a stay at the winery, but all participants can enjoy live rock ’n’ roll, beverages and a buffet with steak and seafood. When: 5 p.m. Sept. 15 Cost, info: $85. Ages 21 and older. Only service dogs permitted. (866) 204-5896, southcoast winery.com/stomp Always check before you go because weather or other factors can affect events. Children should must be with an adult. To suggest an event, email travel@latimes.com at least four weeks before the event.