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The Eagles Have Landed: Dan Gurney’s All American Racers Exhibit
Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles, California10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 28-Jan. 17, 2018. Dan Gurney is one of the iconic names of auto racing for his success as a driver, designer...
01/28/2017 - 01/17/2018: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Body Worlds: Pulse Exhibit
California Science Center, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThis exhibit examines human anatomy, physiology and health through real human plastinates. This new generation of plastinates show, on one hand, the impact of ill...
05/20/2017 - 02/20/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
FROGS: Dazzling and Disappearing Exhibit
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, California9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 26-March 31. Hop on over to the Aquarium to see a wild array of frogs and their fellow amphibians. Interactive exhibits, educational...
05/26/2017 - 03/31/2018: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Titanic: The Exhibition
Ronald Reagan Library and Museum, Simi Valley , CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 27-Jan. 7 (closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). The Reagan Library and Museum will premiere this exhibit that will display...
05/27/2017 - 01/07/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Titanic in Photographs: The Exhibition
Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA11 a.m.-6 p.m. through July 31, 2018. One great ship is saluting another in this exhibit. On display at the Queen Mary is nearly 100...
06/01/2017 - 07/31/2018: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
The High Art of Riding Low: Ranflas, Corazón e Inspiración Exhibit
Petersen Automotive Museum, L.A., CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 1-June 3. The lowrider car is an icon symbol of both Chicano and Southern California culture. This exhibit examines the lowrider...
07/01/2017 - 06/03/2018: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit!
Discovery Cube Los Angeles, Sylmar, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 23-Jan. 15. Young doctors-in-training can practice their "medical training" in this exhibit, which is the first one that Disney Junior has...
09/23/2017 - 01/15/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
ICE At Santa Monica
ICE At Santa Monica Rink, Santa Monica, CA2-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 2 p.m.-midnight Fri., 10 a.m.-midnight Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Nov. 1-Jan. 15. The corner of Fifth St. and Arizona Ave. will...
11/01/2017 - 01/15/2018: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thousand Oaks Holiday Ice Rink
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CAnoon-9 p.m. Mon.–Thurs., noon-10 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Nov. 9-Jan. 28. The lake at the Lakes won't be totally...
11/09/2017 - 01/28/2018: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resorts, Anaheim, CAHours vary, Nov. 10-Jan. 7. "The Happiest Place on Earth" will be jolly with holiday merriment at both Disneyland and California Adventure. Disneyland will add...
11/10/2017 - 01/07/2018: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
L.A. Kings Holiday Ice Westfield Topanga
Westfield Topanga, Canoga Park, CA5-8 p.m., 8:30-11 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 4-7 p.m., 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 14-Jan. 14. Outdoor ice skating returns to Woodland Hills this winter with the help...
11/14/2017 - 01/14/2018: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
The Bai Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square
Pershing Square, L.A., CATimes vary, Nov. 16-Jan. 15. For its 20th year, Pershing Square's Holiday Ice Rink has a new name, but the same wintry fun. At 7,200...
11/16/2017 - 01/15/2018: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Knott's Merry Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CATimes vary. Nov. 17-Jan. 7 (closed Dec. 25). The Berry Farm gets “Merry” during the holiday season. Adorned with festive decorations, the park will present...
11/17/2017 - 01/07/2018: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration
SeaWorld, San Diego, CATimes vary. Nov. 19 through Jan. 1. Oh, what a wondrous time you can have visiting SeaWorld during the holiday season. You can make a...
11/18/2017 - 01/06/2018: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
L.A. Kings Holiday Ice at the Pike
The Pike Outlets, Long Beach, CA5-8 p.m., 8:30-10:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 4-7 p.m., 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 18-Dec. 18; 4-7 p.m., 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dec. 19-Jan. 8. The Pike Outlets in Long...
11/18/2017 - 01/08/2018: 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Tattoo: An Exhibition
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1) Nov. 19-April 15. Did you that the history of tattoos goes back some 5,000 years?...
11/19/2017 - 04/15/2018: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Enchanted: Forest of Light
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada-Flintridge, CA5-10 p.m. Nov. 19-Jan. 7 (closed Dec. 25). Descanso Gardens will look even more magical during the evenings this winter. This year's incarnation of Enchanted...
11/19/2017 - 01/07/2018: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, CATimes vary, Nov. 24-Jan. 7. Things will be just a little bit more magical at the Wizarding World during the holidays. Guests can experience the...
11/24/2017 - 01/07/2018: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Solvang Julefest
Downtown Solvang – Visitors’ Center, Solvang, CASolvang has been called one of the top 10 most "Christmassy" towns in America. Come see why during its annual Julefest, which offers a variety...
12/01/2017 - 01/05/2018: 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
Valley Kids Consignment Sale
University Plaz, Northridge, CAThis consignment sales offers many kids items, from newborns through teens. There is baby gear, games, toys, books, shoes, winter coats, swings ride on toys,...
12/08/2017 - 01/25/2018: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
Green Diamonds: Natural Radiance Exhibit
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 9-April 1 (closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1). The Natural History Museum's elegant Gem and Mineral Hall will be shining more brightly...
12/09/2017 - 04/01/2018: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Star Wars: The Last Jedi At The El Capitan
El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA9:30 a.m., 1:05 p.m., 4:40 p.m., 8:15 p.m. and 11:50 p.m. Dec. 14-Jan. 28. The Force and more will be at the El Capitan Theatre....
12/14/2017 - 01/28/2018: 9:30 am - 11:50 pm
The Rink in Downtown Burbank
Downtown Burbank, Burbank,10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.- Thur. 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Dec. 14 through Jan. 7. Located in beautiful downtown Burbank, this rink provides a mid-day skating...
12/14/2017 - 01/07/2018: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sidewalk Speedsters: The Grown-Up World of Children’s Cars Exhibit
Petersen Automotive Museum, L.A., CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 16-Oct. 31. Children have longed loved to pretend that they are driving fast cars. Sometimes, kids' toy cars are so cool...
12/16/2017 - 10/31/2018: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Winter Fest
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CATimes vary Dec. 21-Jan. 7. Winter Fest offers an avalanche of seasonal attractions. Experience unlimited ice tubing down Snowflake Summit’s 150-foot, 8 lane mountain of...
12/21/2017 - 01/07/2018: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Winter Wonderfest
Discovery Cube LA, Sylmar, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 22-Jan. 7 (closed Dec. 25). The forecast at the Discover Cube LA calls for snow and science. Kids can investigate the...
12/22/2017 - 01/07/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Reindeer Romp Holiday Celebration
L.A. Zoo, L.A., CA10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 26-Jan. 7. Where is the only place to see reindeers in Los Angeles? At the L.A. Zoo's Reindeer Romp, of course!...
12/26/2017 - 01/07/2018: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Oxnard Whale Watching Season
Channel Island Harbor, Oxnard, CAWhale watching season is back. A journey through the Channel Islands National Park and National Marine Sanctuary provides visitors with the unique opportunity to experience...
12/26/2017 - 04/16/2018: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
L.A. Zoo Lights
L.A. Zoo, L.A., CA6-10 p.m. Dec. 26-Jan. 7. The L.A. Zoo Lights, which was honored as one of the “Best Zoo Lights 2016” by USA Today's Readers' Choice...
12/26/2017 - 01/07/2018: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Winter Zoo Camp: Wild Playground
L.A. Zoo, L.A., CA9 a.m.-3 p.m. Everybody likes to play! Dogs chase, gorillas wrestle, and tigers swim. Play is the best way to learn for both animals and...
01/01/2018 - 01/05/2018: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Museum of Illusions
The Museum of Illusions, Hollywood, CA10 a.m.-midnight, Jan. 1-March 2. You are not seeing things - there is a Museum of Illusions. Museum-goers becomes full-fledged participants in the paintings created...
01/01/2018 - 03/02/2018: 10:00 am - 11:59 pm
Weekday Tidepool Walks
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro, CA2:30-4 p.m. Jan. 2, 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 3-4. Take an afternoon break and go on a CMA naturalist-led tour of the Point Fermin Tidepools, where...
01/02/2018 - 01/04/2018: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
NHM's Adventures in Nature Winter Day Camp
La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, L.A., CA9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 3-4. Budding paleontologists will dig what the Natural History Museum has devised for its winter day camp. Youngsters will explore the...
01/03/2018 - 01/04/2018: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Future Park: Art + Technology Exhibit
Bowers Kidseum, Santa Ana, CA10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Sept. 16-Jan. 15 (closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). This exhibit, presented Kidseum in collaboration with Team Lab Kids, Inc.,...
01/03/2018: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Happy Place Pop-Up Experience
HAPPY PLACE, Los Angeles , CA10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Wed.-Mon. Nov. 20-Jan. 7. Happy Place is a massive pop-up experience in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles filled with smiles,...
01/03/2018: 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
Holiday Model Trains Exhibit
Muzeo, Anaheim, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Nov. 18- Jan. 7. All aboard the Muzeo Express! Come check out the model trains and miniature scenes on display. There will...
01/03/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Play! Exhibit
The Autry National Center of the American West, L.A., California10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. June 18-Jan. 7. The Autry's latest exhibit is all about "play." Featuring a fun selection of toys,...
01/03/2018: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Annenberg Space for Photography's "Cuba Is" Exhibit
Annenberg Space For Photography, Century City, CA11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Sept. 9-March 4. Revealing complexities on - and off - the island, "Cuba Is" explores aspects of Cuba not easily accessed by...
01/03/2018: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Biomythography: Currency Exchange Exhibit
William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Nov. 16-Feb. 1. This exhibition, curated by Chris Christion and Jessica Wimbley, investigates multiple forms of currency...
01/03/2018: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
California Heritage Museum's "Art Quilts" Exhibit
California Heritage Museum, Santa Monica, CA11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Dec. 9-March 18. This is not your grandmother’s quilt show! This juried exhibition features artwork spotlighting the best contemporary artists that...
01/03/2018: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
California Science Center's New IMAX Films: Amazon Adventure 3D and Hurricane 3D
California Science Center, L.A., CAOn Oct. 11, the California Science Center will unveil the hi-tech updates in its IMAX Theater. Audiences will see improvements in both the sound and...
01/03/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Taking Shape: Degas as Sculptor Exhibition
Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CAnoon-5 p.m. Mon., Wed.-Thur., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Nov. 10-April 9 (closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). This exhibit provides...
01/03/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hollywood in Havana: Five Decades of Cuban Posters Promoting U.S. Films Exhibit
Pasadena Museum of California Art, Pasadena, CAnoon-5 p.m. Wed.–Sun. Aug. 20-Jan. 7. More than just advertisements for movies, these posters are captivating artworks in their own right. The exhibit showcases around...
01/03/2018: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
It’s Holiday Time in PaleyLand
The Paley Center for Media, Beverly Hills, CAThe Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills is transforming into an interactive family exhibit to celebrate the season. Warm up with some hot cocoa...
01/03/2018: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
LA Redux: Reduction Linocuts by Dave Lefner Exhibit
Pasadena Museum of California Art, Pasadena, CAnoon-5 p.m. Wed.–Sun. Aug. 20-Jan. 7. L.A. native Dave Lefner is one of the country's top artists in the time-consuming and relatively lost field of...
01/03/2018: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Orbit Pavilion
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CAnoon-4:30 p.m. Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat., Sun. through Sept. 2, 2019. In collaboration with NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and...
01/03/2018: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Skirball's Family Art Studio
Skirball Cultural Center, L.A., CAnoon-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Dec. 19-Jan. 7. During the holiday season, Skirball visitors will have more opportunities to show off their creative...
01/03/2018: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
All-Ages Games Day
Cahuenga Library, Los Angeles, CAThe Library presents strategic board and card games for kids, teens and adults every week. Learn a new game or play one you know.
01/03/2018: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm