Save the date

Saturday ยท August 29, 2026

One day, two celebrations

Daniel's Baptism at 2:30 PM in Burbank, followed by his Safari Birthday Party at 6:00 PM in Encino. Come to one, come to both โ€” we'd love to have you.

First ยท 2:30 PM

Baptism

St. Leon Armenian Cathedral 3325 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504

Then ยท 6:00 PM

Safari Party

Verdi Garden 17777 Ventura Blvd, Suite 101, Encino, CA 91316

All day

Kiddos welcome

Bring the cubs! There will be a play corner and kid-friendly food at the party.

St. Leon Armenian Cathedral in Burbank, California
Same day blessing

Before the safari

Daniel's Baptism

Saturday, August 29, 2026
2:30 PM
St. Leon Armenian Cathedral
3325 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504

An Armenian Apostolic cathedral built in 2010, home to the Armenian community of Southern California โ€” right across from Woodbury University.

Anyone who'd like to join us for the blessing is warmly welcome. ๐Ÿ’›

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The safari celebration

Verdi Garden

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Verdi Garden
17777 Ventura Blvd, Suite 101, Encino, CA 91316

A luxurious private event venue in the heart of Encino โ€” formerly a restaurant, now an extravagant indoor-outdoor space that can host up to 180 guests.

Expect twinkling lights, hanging greenery, and a wild safari evening. ๐Ÿฆ

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Verdi Garden event venue in Encino with hanging greenery and warm lights
Where the wild ones party

The Schedule

How the day unfolds

From cathedral to safari โ€” here's the full flow of Daniel's special Saturday.

  • 2:30 PM
    Baptism at St. Leon Cathedral

    Daniel's blessing at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Burbank. All are warmly welcome.

  • ~ 3:30 PM โ€“ 6:00 PM ~
    A little intermission

    About a 2ยฝ-hour gap to travel from Burbank to Encino, freshen up, and grab a bite. Burbank โ†’ Encino is roughly 25โ€“35 minutes by car.

  • 6:00 PM
    Safari opens at Verdi Garden

    Arrival, welcome drinks, and roam the watering hole.

  • 6:45 PM
    Wild bites

    Dinner stations open โ€” kiddo plates ready.

  • 7:45 PM
    Cake & wishes

    Sing for Daniel and dig into safari cake.

  • 8:15 PM
    Dance with the herd

    Music, dancing, and golden-hour memories.

That's a wrap

Will you join the herd?

Save your spot so we know how many wild ones to expect.