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Lost at Sea: The Explorations of Dr. Robert Ballard Exhibition
Battleship IOWA, San Pedro, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 30-Dec. 31, 2019 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas) Dive into the fascinating world of sea wreck explorations at the Battleship IOWA. This...
10/30/2018 - 12/31/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Legends of Los Angeles: Southern California Race Cars and Their Builders Exhibition
Petersen Automotive Museum, L.A., CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Nov. 30, 2019. In this exhibit, the Petersen Automotive Museum explores the stories of the region’s racing cars, builders and tracks....
11/10/2018 - 11/30/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Antarctic Dinosaurs Exhibition
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 5. The Natural History Museum is offering a unique trip to the Antarctic. This special exhibit, making its West Coast...
03/07/2019 - 01/05/2020: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Dogs! A Science Tail Exhibit
California Science Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 16-Jan. 5 (closed 11/28, 12/25, 1/1). See, hear, smell, and act like a dog! Through engaging and fun hands-on (paws-on?) exhibits,...
03/16/2019 - 01/05/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Apollo 11: One Giant Leap for Mankind Exhibit
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, Yorba Linda, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. April 29-Jan. 12 (closed 11/28, 12/25, 1/1). The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is providing you...
04/29/2019 - 01/12/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hollywood Dream Machines: Vehicles of Science Fiction and Fantasy Exhibit
Petersen Automotive Museum, L.A., CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 5-March 15. The pivotal role that cars have played in movies and video games will be spotlighted at the Petersen Automobile...
05/05/2019 - 03/15/2020: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Upside Down House at the Museum of Illusions
Museum of 3D Illusions, Hollywood, CA10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. June 7-Dec. 31. This Museum of Illusions' exhibit will have you looking at ordinary things in strange, unusual ways. The Upside Down...
05/15/2019 - 12/31/2019: 10:00 am - 11:59 pm
The Second Home Serpentine Pavilion
La Brea Tar Pits, L.A., CA11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.-Thur., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri. through Nov. 24. What is that brightly colored, multi-hued 866-sq. ft. polygonal structure by the La Brea...
07/01/2019 - 11/24/2019: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Battleship IOWA Museum's Coral Sea Exhibit
Battleship IOWA Museum, San Pedro, California10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 7-Nov. 6. The Battleship IOWA Museum's new exhibition showcases the creative work of the creative mind of Los Angeles- and Japan-based...
07/06/2019 - 11/06/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
John Enright Exhibit at Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CA9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 19-Oct. 30. John Enright's ocean-themed paintings are perfectly at home in the Aquarium of the Pacific. His vibrant artwork portrays a...
08/19/2019 - 10/30/2019: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Esther Williams: The Swimming Queen of the Silver Screen Exhibit
Catalina Island Museum, Avalon, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 6-March 8 (closed Nov. 28, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). Immerse yourself in the world of the champion swimmer and movie star...
09/06/2019 - 03/08/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Halloween Time at Disneyland Resorts
Disneyland Resorts, Anaheim, CATimes vary Sept. 6-Oct. 31. The Disneyland Resorts provide nearly two months of Halloween enchantments. Returning to Disneyland are such seasonal favorites as Haunted Mansion...
09/06/2019 - 10/31/2019: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Hide and Seek: Art Meets Nature Exhibit
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Penisula, CAFor the first time ever, the South Coast Botanic Garden and LACMA are collaborating on an installation. The Garden will be home to eight significant...
09/08/2019 - 12/29/2019: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Great Pumpkin Hunt
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Penisula, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 13-Nov. 30. The Botanic Garden's annual autumnal adventure offers visitors the opportunity to prowl 87 acres in pursuit of hidden pumpkins...
09/13/2019 - 11/30/2019: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Irvine Park Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch
Irvine Park Railroad, Irvine Regional Park, Orange, CA10 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri., 10 am-6 pm Sat.-Sun. today-Oct. 31, Come for the train rides and pumpkin picking, but stick around for the other Halloween...
09/14/2019 - 10/31/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Spider Pavilion
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 15 through Dec. 1 (closed Thanksgiving). An autumn tradition, the Spider Pavilion offers a one-of-a-kind look at the amazing world of...
09/15/2019 - 12/01/2019: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Underwood Family Farms' Fall Harvest Festival
Underwood Family Farms, Moorpark, CA9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 28-Oct. 31. For the 22nd year, this popular seasonal festival delivers bushels of autumnal amusements, like venturing into the Corn Maze...
09/28/2019 - 10/31/2019: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Lion Guard Exhibit
Discovery Cube Los Angeles, Sylmar, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 28-Jan. 5. Inspired by the hit Disney Junior TV series, this exhibit takes young fans and their families on a unique...
09/28/2019 - 01/05/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sing And Speak 4 Kids Study Group
Step By Step Programs & Services, Santa Monica, CAThis paid study group gives families free access to Sing and Speak 4 Kids (SS4Kids), an innovative online game designed to help children ages 2-6...
10/01/2019 - 11/01/2019: All Day
Boo At The Zoo
L.A. Zoo, L.A., CA10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1-31. The L.A. Zoo will celebrate Halloween all October long. On weekdays, guests can enjoy the pumpkin patch, a hay maze,...
10/01/2019 - 10/31/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Forneris Farms Annual Harvest Festival
Forneris Farms, Mission Hills, CA1-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Oct. 1-Oct. 31. Experience a "farm-tastic" adventure at Forneris' Harvest Festival. Daily attractions include the tractor-pulled train ride,...
10/01/2019 - 10/31/2019: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Shawn's Pumpkin Patch
Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch, Culver City, CA9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Oct. 4-Oct. 31 (special hours: 2:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Oct 7-10. Hunting for that perfect, long...
10/04/2019 - 10/31/2019: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Backyard Wilderness 3D Film
California Science Center, L.A., CA10 a.m., 2 p.m. Oct. 4-Dec. 31. Created by Emmy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated filmmakers Andrew Young and Susan Todd, this big-screen documentary will surprise and...
10/04/2019 - 01/05/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
MathAlive! Exhibition
California Science Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4-Jan. 5 (closed Nov. 28, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). This highly interactive exhibition lets museum-goers experience math - in action! Immersive...
10/04/2019 - 01/05/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tina's Pumpkin Patch
Tina’s Pumpkin Patch, Sherman Oaks, CA10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.-Thur., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Oct. 4-31. Besides the plethora of adorable gourds, Tina's Pumpkin Patch also presents a selection of seasonal...
10/04/2019 - 10/31/2019: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm