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Get Out: Five Ideas for Your Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend brings opportunities for family time and honoring those who served and sacrificed for our country.
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow/Between the crosses row on row...Memorial Day Weekend is a special time to honor those who have served, and died, for our country and an also an opportunity to spend a little extra time with those we love.
This weekend, you can plant seeds with the kids, cheer on soccer stars and attend a nearby Memorial Day service as well.
Our goal is to make the Get Out planner as reliable as possible, but keep in mind, some events change at the last minute. We advise calling ahead just in case.
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When/Where: 2 p.m.-3 p.m. this Saturday at the
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Why Go:
Kids will love listening to stories about gardening, coloring fun pictures and then planting seeds to take home and watch grow.
Pricing: Free
When/Where: This Friday-Monday at various soccer fields in the area
Why Go: Over 350 teams will compete in The Cerritos Memorial Challenge Cup makign it the largest Memorial Day soccer tournament in the West Coast. Teams from France, Canada, England, Northern California, Washington, Colorado, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona will compete.
Pricing: Appears to be free for spectators, but please contact the tournament director for more details
When/Where: 4 p.m.-8 p.m. this Saturday all throughout 4th Street in Long Beach
Why Go: Shops on 4th host live music, poetry readings, art exhibitions and, on this Saturday, there's even a at the Luther Burbank Elementary School Playground.
Pricing: Free
When/Where: 9:45 a.m. this Monday at the
Why Go: This special Memorial Day ceremony will feature a presentation by City Council, a fallen soldier battle cross, a memorial wreath-laying, a moment of silence, patriotic music and refreshments.
Pricing: Free
When/Where: Ceremony starts at 10 a.m. this Monday at Artesia Cemetery, 11142 E. Artesia Blvd., in Cerritos. Call (562) 865-6300 for more details.
Why Go: This annual Memorial Day ceremony and celebration honors the memory of those who have served our country. All are welcome to attend.
Pricing: Free
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Did we miss anything? If so, please share your best weekend ideas in our comment box below.