Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Long Beach City Hall Council Chambers, City Council Proclamation - "Year of the Ranchos"

Thursday, February 23, 2012
“Year of the Ranchos” State of California recognition – Long Beach Heritage Awards Dinner

Long Beach Reads One Book - Zorro by Isabel Allende - To download the Long Beach Library Foundation flyer with all of the activities associated with this community event, click here.

Sunday, March 18, 2012 1:00 p.m. and again at 2:00 p.m.
“Stories and Tales of My Ancestors” by Adelia Sandoval of the Acjachemem Tribe. No reservations required. Children and adults are welcome.

Sunday, March 18, 2012 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
“Zorro – A Discussion of the Fictionalized Story from a Mission Indian Perspective” presented by Adelia Sandoval. Reservations required.

Thursday, March 22, 2012 6:00 p.m. Terrace Theater
Isabel Allende, author of Zorro, will speak as a part of Book Week. Rancho Los Alamitos original musical score, “An Island in Time” will be debuted by Long Beach Poly High School Orchestra. Purchase tickets through the Long Beach Public Library Foundation at (562) 628-2441.

Saturday, March 24, 2012 10:00—11:30 a.m.
“Native American Arts: The Art of Basket Making and Native Cuisine” presented by Art Sanchez. A $5-$10 donation is requested.

Saturday, March 24, 2012 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
“The Tongva/Gabrielino at the Time of the Ranchos – A Native American Perspective” presented by Tongva descendant, Craig Torres.

Sunday, March 25, 2012 1:00 -- 5:00 p.m
Book Week theme for ranch house and garden tours -“Rancho Los Alamitos: A Place for All Time from Native American to Adobe Shelter to Today.” No reservation required.

For information or reservations for any of the events in March, please call the Rancho at (562) 431-3541.

April 18-22, 2012
South Coast Plaza Spring Garden Show in Costa Mesa. Rancho Los Alamitos garden display and Gift Shop booth.

Sunday, May 20, 2012 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Conversations in Place Speaker Series #1-"Rancho Los Alamitos: A View of America from California" with Marchc Pachter and Kevin Starr. Free. Reservations required. Call the Rancho at (562) 431-3541 for reservations or click this link for detailed information and to reserve online.

Sunday, June 10, 2012 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
“Rancho Los Alamitos – A Place for All Time and For Everyone.” Public grand opening of the Rancho Center and restored historic Barns Area, house and garden tours, music, crafts and activities for families. Free.

Sunday, June 24, 2012 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Conversations in Place Speaker Series #2 - "Reconciling Perspectives: Anthropology, History and the Native Community" with Peter Nabokov and Steven Karr. Free. Reservations required.Call the Rancho at (562) 431-3541 for reservations or click this link for detailed information and to reserve online.

Tuesday Mornings, July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Story Times in the Gardens - Summer Reading Series for Children. Reserve online beginning in June or call the Rancho at (562) 431-3541 for reservations.

Sunday, August 26, 2012
Sunday, August 26, 2012 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Conversations in Place Speaker Series #3 - "A View of California from Rancho Los Alamitos: Migration and Immigration" with William Deverell and Phoebe Young and guest panelists Ray Rodriguez and Stephanie Pincetl. Free. Reservations required. Call the Rancho at (562) 431-3541 for reservations or click this link for detailed information and to reserve online.

Sunday, September 16, 2012 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.
“Home on the Ranch” public program with tours and activities for families. No charge to visitors.

Sunday, September 16, 2012 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Ranch Style Barbecue Fundraising Dinner. Purchase tickets in advance or at the event. For information, call the Rancho at (562)431-3541.

Sunday, October 7, 2012 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Conversations in Place Speaker Series #4 - "Rancho Los Alamitos in Idea, Space and Form: A Designerly Perspective" with Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, LEED AP and Stephen J. Farneth, FAIA, LEED AP and panelists Ken Breisch, Ph.D. and Pamela Seager, Executive Director, Rancho Los Alamitos. Call the Rancho at (562) 431-3541 for reservations or click this link for detailed information and to reserve online.

Sunday, October 28, 2012 12:00 noon - 4:30 p.m.
Annual Children’s Fall Festival. Free.

Sunday, November 4, 2012
Gift Shop Holiday Preview Sale. Free.

Saturday, November 17, 2012
Holiday Wreath-Making and Culinary Workshop. Reservations required. Make online reervations beginning in October or call the Rancho at (562) 431-3541 for information and reservations.

Saturday, December 1, 2012 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Nacimiento Lecture by Alice Rumbaugh. Call (562) 431-3541 or make online reservations beginning in November.

Saturday, December 15, 2012 and Sunday, December 16, 2012 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Las Posadas Christmas Pageant. Call (562) 431-3541 for information and tickets.