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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
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
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
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
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
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
Childhood Left at the Station Exhibit
Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, L.A., CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Thur., Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fri. Aug. 26-Dec. 31 (closed Sept. 10, 19, Nov. 22, Dec. 25). In honor of the 80th anniversary...
08/26/2018 - 12/31/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Halloween Time
Disneyland Resorts, Anaheim, CATimes vary Sept. 7-Oct. 31. The Disneyland Resorts offers nearly two months of Halloween amusements. Disneyland holds the return of Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space...
09/07/2018 - 10/31/2018: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
The Great Pumpkin Hunt
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Penisula, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 15-Nov. 30. Because the Botanic Garden's furry residents love snacking on the seasonal pumpkin patch, the Garden's birds have hidden the...
09/15/2018 - 11/30/2018: 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. Sept. 15-Oct. 31. Irvine Regional Park offers an express train to a Halloween utopia. This seasonal celebration...
09/15/2018 - 10/31/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Spider Pavilion
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 16 through Nov. 25 (closed Nov. 22). Explore the web - the kind that spiders make - at the Natural History...
09/16/2018 - 11/25/2018: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
La Reina de Los Ángeles Exhibition
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 17-Jan. 13 (closed 12/25). The Los Angeles River has been played a pivotal role in the story of our city, although...
09/17/2018 - 01/13/2019: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Lion Guard Exhibit
Discovery Cube OC, Santa Ana, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 22-Jan. 13. The first-ever museum exhibit based on Disney Junior’s hit series, “The Lion Guard” takes young fans and their families...
09/22/2018 - 01/13/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Annex Food Hall and First 5 Ventura County Kids Club
The Collection at Riverpark, Oxnard, CAThe Annex Food Hall offers a morning of storytime and crafts in partnership with First 5 Ventura County and the Oxnard Public Library. First 5...
09/26/2018 - 12/26/2018: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Underwood Family Farms' Fall Harvest Festival
Underwood Family Farms, Moorpark, CA9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 29-Oct. 31. This popular seasonal festival, which turns 21 this year, offers a bounty of autumnal attractions. During the week, you...
09/29/2018 - 10/31/2018: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Auto-Didactic: The Juxtapoz School Exhibition
Petersen Automotive Museum, L.A., CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 29-June 30. A combination of the cool and crazy, this eclectic exhibition highlights the work of more than 50 artists from...
09/29/2018 - 06/30/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Boo At The Zoo
L.A. Zoo, L.A., CA10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1-31. The L.A. Zoo will be celebrating Halloween all October long; however, it is on the weekends when things really get...
10/01/2018 - 10/31/2018: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pasadena Pumpkin Patch
Pasadena Pumpkin Patch, Pasadena, CA10 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 1-31. This patch has been a popular place to pick your pumpkins in Pasadena for over 20 years. Besides a colorful...
10/01/2018 - 10/31/2018: 10:00 am - 10:00 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. Enjoy a "farm-tastic" time at Forneris' Harvest Festival. Daily attractions include a 4-acre corn maze,...
10/01/2018 - 10/31/2018: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
GOOOOL! The World Cup’s Greatest Moments Exhibition
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. May 3-Oct. 28. Fans of futbol (aka soccer) will get a kick out of this exhibit that presents an all-star lineup...
10/04/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography, 1911-2011 Exhibition
Getty Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues–Fri. Sun. 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat. June 26-October 21. Fashion photography's primary function is as advertising, but it can also be great...
10/04/2018: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
In Focus: Expressions Exhibition
Getty Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues–Fri. Sun. 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat. May 22-October 7. The human face has long been a central elements of art - from...
10/04/2018: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Mapping Meaning: Adventures in Cartography
William Rolland Gallery of Art, Thousand Oaks, CA10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. through Nov. 6. Maps show us where to go and what to expect when we get there....
10/04/2018: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Autry's Imagined West Studios
The Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CA10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. This interactive installation is all about sparking children's imagination. Designed and built by artist Mac Maker, Imagined...
10/04/2018: 10:00 am - 4:00 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...
10/04/2018: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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...
10/04/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ceremonies and Celebrations: Textile Treasures from the USC Pacific Asia Museum Collection
USC Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thur. Sept. 14-Jan. 6. (closed Nov. 21-22, Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31-Jan. 1). Drawn from the museum's extraordinary...
10/04/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kaiju vs Heroes: Mark Nagata's Journey through the World of Japanese Toys
Japanese American National Museum, L.A., CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues-Wed., Fri.–Sun. noon-8 p.m. Thur. Sept. 15-March 24. Back in the 1970s, Mark Nagata was your typical California kid, but then he...
10/04/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Merion Estes: Unnatural Disasters Exhibition
Craft & Folk Art Museum, L.A., CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sept. 30-Jan. 6. This exhibit presents a 20-year survey of the Los Angeles-based mixed media artist. This...
10/04/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Play Chalet Storytime
Play Chalet, Granada Hills, CACome enjoy an interactive book reading, with songs, and storytelling through play! The storytime is free with paid open play entry.
10/04/2018: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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...
10/04/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Terranea Resort Hosts Annual Peninsula Olive Celebration
Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes, CaliforniaAt the annual Peninsula Olive Celebration, guests are invited to partake in the pressing of olive oil and olive curing with Terranea’s team of chefs,...
10/04/2018: 11:00 am - 3:00 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...
10/04/2018: 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...
10/04/2018: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Striking Iron: The Art of African Blacksmiths Exhibition
Fowler Museum at UCLA, Westwood, CAnoon-8 p.m. Wed., noon-5 p.m. Thur.-Sun. June 2-Dec. 30. Organized by the Fowler, this exhibit holds over 225 works of art, including all sorts of...
10/04/2018: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The OC International Auto Show
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA4-10 p.m. Oct. 4, noon-10 p.m. Oct. 5 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Oct. 6 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 7. Start your engines and race (while minding...
10/04/2018 - 10/07/2018: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Union Station's Train-to-Table Farmers Market
Union Station, Los Angeles, CAUnion Station’s South Patio will be transformed into a bustling marketplace showcasing a diverse selection of SoCal’s farmers, artisans, crafters and culinary creations. The new...
10/04/2018: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Culture Club: World Teachers' Day
Zimmer Children’s Museum, L.A., CAShow how much your teachers mean to you making a book that your most favorite teacher, which could be a parent, relative or caretaker). Share...
10/04/2018: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Metro Music Class
Valley Metro Church, Northridge, CaliforniaKids will get instruction in singing, percussion, ukulele and an understanding of worship. If children are under the school age of 1st grade, a parent...
10/04/2018: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
National Geographic Live: Ronan Donovan
Broad Stage, Santa Monica, CAA biologist-turned-photographer, Ronan Donovan will talk about the incredible similarities that humans share with other social mammals in the animal kingdom, and what we can...
10/04/2018 - 10/05/2018: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm