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Public Programs includes Storytime on the Barn's Lawn for ages 2-5 years old and their caregivers, Barnyard Afternoon with games, music, a petting zoo, Dia de los Muertos crafts, and face painting, and the Holiday Wreath Workshop, where participants craft a holiday wreath using a variety of plants. It also offers Rancho Voices: Holiday Program, which includes a holiday house tour, live performances, a hands-on holiday-themed craft, a treat, and a holiday market with over 25 vendors.
Programs
- Storytime on the Barn's Lawn — 2-5 years old and their caregivers · October 13, November 17, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM · $0
- Barnyard Afternoon — Sunday, October 18, 12:00 PM - 4:15 PM · $10 · Includes admission, games, music, petting zoo, Dia de los Muertos crafts, and face painting. General admission ticket required for entry.
- Holiday Wreath Workshop — Saturday, December 19, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Hands-on workshop where participants craft a holiday wreath using a variety of plants. Tour the gardens for inspiration. All materials provided.
- Rancho Voices: Holiday Program — Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Annual holiday program with a holiday house tour, live performances, a hands-on holiday-themed craft, a treat, and a holiday market with over 25 vendors.
- Ikebana Workshop: Japanese Art of Floral Arranging — Recommended for 16+ · Sunday, October 4, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM · $55–$110 · Guided botanical art experience led by Tiger Blossom Studio in the historic gardens. The page says the program is postponed.
- Forest Bathing: A Sensory Experience — Saturday, October 17 from 8 AM - 11 AM · $30 · Guided sensory experience with certified Forest Therapy Guide Meghan Pinyan. All materials included. Free onsite parking.
- Exploration Talk: Inherited Stories, Evolving Identities: Latine Generational Experience and Creative Expression
At a glance
- Ages: 2–5 years old
- Price range: $0–$110
About the provider
The mission of Rancho Los Alamitos is to steward Rancho Los Alamitos as a welcoming public place where people of all backgrounds gather to learn, reflect, and enjoy the region's history and landscape. The Public Programs Manager is Margarete Villalobos.
Storytime on the Barn's Lawn is recommended for 2–5 years old and their caregivers. Barnyard Afternoon is $10 per person, 2 and younger free. The October date for Storytime was moved from October 20th to October 13th. The October 4 Ikebana Workshop is postponed. Forest Bathing is the last session of 2026.
Last updated October 7, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.