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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
Rainforest Adventure Exhibit
Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Get lost in an exploration of the world's tropical rainforests. Guests can pretend to be research assistants - complete with costumes, binoculars,...
01/20/2018 - 09/09/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Porsche Effect Exhibit
Petersen Automotive Museum, L.A., CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 3-Jan. 27, 2019. The Petersen Automotive Museum's new exhibit "The Porsche Effect" celebrates the worldwide impact of the car company's legendary...
02/03/2018 - 01/27/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
KING TUT: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh Exhibit
California Science Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 24-Jan. 13. Celebrating the centennial of the discovery of King Tut's tomb, this immersive exhibition (presented by the Egyptian Ministry of...
03/24/2018 - 01/13/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pandas in IMAX
California Science Center, L.A., CAtimes vary April 6-Sept. 3. The filmmakers from the acclaimed IMAX documentaries Born to Be Wild and Island of Lemurs: Madagascar take audiences on an exciting and educational new...
04/06/2018 - 09/03/2018: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Pixar Fest
Disneyland Resorts, Anaheim, CAHours vary, April 13-Sept. 3. Disneyland and California Adventure will be pixilated by all this things Pixar this spring and summer. Disneyland presents a new...
04/13/2018 - 09/03/2018: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Warner Bros. Studio Tour's Justice League Exhibit
Warner Brothers Studios, Burbank, CA8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood just got a little more super. That is because of its new exhibit that is all...
05/05/2018 - 12/29/2018: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Dinosaurs Around The World Exhibit
Discovery Cube LA, Sylmar, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 26-Sept. 3. Dino lovers will be decamping to the Discovery Cube this summer to explore the new "Dinosaurs Around the World"...
05/26/2018 - 09/03/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Becoming Los Angeles Exhibition
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 1-Dec. 31 (closed Nov. 22, Dec. 25). Discover how Los Angeles became Los Angeles. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles...
06/01/2018 - 12/31/2018: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fairies vs. Trolls at the South Coast Botanic Garden
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 15-Aug. 31. This summer you can team up with the magical creatures who inhabit the beautiful Botanic Gardens. Join Team Fairies...
06/15/2018 - 08/31/2018: 9:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Incredible Journey and The Lost Secrets of South Coast Botanic Garden
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 15-March 31 (closed Dec. 25). With a map and compass, visitors will set off on a self-guided adventure to seek out...
06/15/2018 - 08/31/2018: 9:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Laguna Beach Festival of Arts
Downtown Laguna, Laguna Beach, CAnoon-11:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. July 5-Sept. 1. This widely acclaimed juried fine arts show spotlights the work of 140 talented Southern California’s...
07/05/2018 - 09/01/2018: 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Pageant Of The Masters
Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach, CA8:30-10 p.m. July 7-Sept 1. One of the annual highlights of Laguna Beach's Festival of Arts, the Pageant of the Masters has been amazing audiences...
07/07/2018 - 09/01/2018: 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Alpine Slide
Magic Mountain Recreation Area, Big Bear, CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun.-Thur., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. through Sept. 3. Big Bear's Magic Mountain Recreation Area offers a cold solution to the beastly hot...
08/06/2018 - 09/03/2018: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Prototyping In Tokyo: A Visual Story of Design-Led Innovation
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Aug 17-Oct. 10. Clocks with arms that “hug” you when you walk by. Robots “born” fully formed with...
08/17/2018 - 10/10/2018: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
The Get Animated Invasion Exhibit
Grammy Museum, L.A., CA10:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.. Sat., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sun. Aug. 18–Sept. 9. A collaboration between the Grammy...
08/18/2018 - 09/09/2018: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 19-Jan. 6. NHMLA presents this showcase of the 53rd year’s finalists and category winners. The exhibition features 99 stunning images from...
08/19/2018 - 01/06/2019: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Butterfly Pavilion
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. March 13-Sept. 3. Butterflies are taking flight again at NHMLA! Get up close to beautiful butterflies in its new Butterfly Pavilion. This...
08/20/2018: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
The VOID and ILMxLAB's Hyper-Reality VR Experience
Glendale Galleria, Glendale, CAStar Wars: Secrets of the Empire will transport guests deep into the Star Wars universe allowing them to walk freely and untethered on an interactive...
08/20/2018: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Children's Storytime
{pages} a Bookstore, Manhattan Beach, CAThis in-store storytime is geared towards kids aged 2-6, although all are welcome (including siblings). While free, RSVPs appreciated but not essential. Call 310-318-0900 for...
08/20/2018: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
3D: Double Vision Exhibit
LACMA, L.A., CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.-Sun. July 15–March 31. You won't believe your eyes as you walk...
08/20/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mom & Me Movie Series
AMC Promenade16, Woodland Hills, CACome join The Mom Forum for family-friendly movies in a family-friendly setting every 3rd Monday of the month at the AMC Promenade 16 in Woodland Hills....
08/20/2018: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Rauschenberg: In and About L.A. Exhibit
LACMA, L.A., CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Tues, Thur., 11 a.m. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Aug. 11-Feb. 10. Robert Rauschenberg was one of the leading...
08/20/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Line & Color: The Nature of Ellsworth Kelly Exhibit
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. June 1-Oct. 29. This exhibition showcases how the modernist painter Ellsworth Kelly...
08/20/2018: 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...
08/20/2018: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm