Events


2025 Antique Doll Roadshow
May
31

2025 Antique Doll Roadshow

Join us at the 2025 Antique Doll Roadshow hosted by the Burbank Historical Society at the Gordon R Howard Museum!

Discover the enchanting world of doll collecting and appraisals with special guest speakers:
🌟 Janie Olds - President, Jewel City Doll Club
🌟 Mary Ann Spinelli - President & Founder of Nelling, Inc.

Special Offer: The first 20 people to RSVP will receive a complimentary appraisal from Ms. Spinelli
💖 Bring your favorite doll and immerse yourself in an afternoon filled with history, stories, and unique insights into doll preservation.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Burbank Historical Society, Gordon R Howard Museum
📬 RSVP: Mentzer1887@gmail.com or call 818.841.6333

Don’t miss this delightful event! Share with fellow doll enthusiasts!

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Burbank in Pictures "The 2nd Roll"
Apr
26

Burbank in Pictures "The 2nd Roll"

Step into Burbank’s Past Through the Lens of History!

Join us for an engaging showcase of legendary photography capturing the rich history of Burbank. Featuring celebrated photographers Ross Benson, Bonnie Burrow, and David Laurell, this event will bring to life iconic moments and untold stories from our community’s past.

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Bowlarama!
Mar
29

Bowlarama!

Join us for a fascinating look at the golden era of bowling with Chris Nichols, Senior Editor at Los Angeles Magazine, as he presents "Bowlarama!: The Architecture of Mid-Century Bowling." Discover how bowling became a cultural phenomenon in post-war America, featuring stunning vintage photographs, nostalgic ephemera, and architectural renderings that bring the excitement of the era to life.

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Best of Burbankia: Fun, Facts, and Fotos!
Dec
8

Best of Burbankia: Fun, Facts, and Fotos!

  • The Cunningham Room at the Gordon R. Howard Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Cunningham Room at the Gordon R. Howard Museum

PARKING: Limited parking is available at the George Izay Park parking entrance at 1100 West Clark Avenue. Additional parking is available in a secondary lot facing the ball fields, also accessible from Clark Avenue (closest cross street is Mariposa).

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Flickers from the Silver Scream
Oct
19

Flickers from the Silver Scream

The Cunningham Room at the Gordon R. Howard Museum

PARKING: Limited parking is available at the George Izay Park parking entrance at 1100 West Clark Avenue. Additional parking is available in a secondary lot facing the ball fields, also accessible from Clark Avenue (closest cross street is Mariposa).

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Are you a Disneyland Fan?
Apr
20

Are you a Disneyland Fan?

The Cunningham Room at the Gordon R. Howard Museum

PARKING: Limited parking is available at the George Izay Park parking entrance at 1100 West Clark Avenue. Additional parking is available in a secondary lot facing the ball fields, also accessible from Clark Avenue (closest cross street is Mariposa).

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