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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
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
The Great Pumpkin Hunt
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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
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
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
Pompeii The Exhibition
Ronald Reagan Library and Museum, Simi Valley, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6-April 21 (closed Nov. 22, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). This exhibit offers a phenomenal look at one of the history's legendary...
10/06/2018 - 04/21/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Origami in the Garden
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont, CA8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20-April 14 (closed Nov. 22, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). The Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is home to 16 large-scale metal...
10/20/2018 - 04/14/2019: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
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. 3-Jan. 21. Chill out by the Pacific Ocean at Santa Monica's...
11/03/2018 - 01/21/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resorts, Anaheim, CAHours vary, Nov. 9-Jan. 6. "The Happiest Place on Earth" will be jolly with holiday merriment at Disneyland and California Adventure - both will be...
11/09/2018 - 01/06/2019: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Del Amo Fashion Center's Santa Photo Experience
Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance, CACome out to get your holiday photo taken professionally at the Del Amo Fashion Center. To learn more about the hours of operation and to...
11/09/2018 - 12/24/2018: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
Santa At The Lakewood Mall
Lakewood Mall, Lakewood, CAVarious times Nov. 9-Dec. 24 (closed Nov. 22). Kids can stop by the mall and get their photo with Santa as well as enjoy other...
11/09/2018 - 11/24/2018: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Santa At The Oaks
The Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CAVarious times Nov. 9-Dec. 24 (closed Nov. 22). The holidays are way beyond okay at the Oaks. Kids can get their photo with Santa, check...
11/09/2018 - 11/24/2018: 11:00 am - 8:00 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
Reagan Library's Christmas Tree Exhibit
Ronald Reagan Library and Museum, Simi Valley, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1-Jan. 7 (closed Nov. 22, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). This annual holiday exhibit displays 25 specially decorated trees that reflect the...
11/10/2018 - 01/06/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Los Cerritos Center's Santa HQ
Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos, CAVarious times Nov. 10-Dec. 24 (closed Thanksgiving). Stop by Santa's headquarters and get your picture taken with Mr. Claus. Kids also can go through Elf...
11/10/2018 - 12/24/2018: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
L.A. Kings Holiday Ice at L.A. Live
L.A. Live, L.A., CA5-7 p.m., 7:30-9:30 p.m., 10 p.m.-midnight Nov. 10-Jan. 7. The public can skate on this outdoor rink that will situated just a puck's throw from...
11/10/2018 - 01/07/2019: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Great American Christmas: Holiday Lights at the Reagan Library
Ronald Reagan Library and Museum, Simi Valley, CA6-10 p.m. Nov. 10-Nov. 29 (closed Nov. 22). At this brand-new, night-time holiday attraction, you can take a stroll (approximately 60-90 minutes long) around the...
11/10/2018 - 11/29/2018: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm