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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 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
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
The Bai Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square
Pershing Square, L.A., CA11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun. Nov. 15-Dec. 15. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Dec. 16-31. For...
11/15/2018 - 12/15/2018: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Circus Vargas: Dreaming of Pirates!
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA7 p.m. Nov. 15-16, 19-21; 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, 24; noon, 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18, 25; 3 p.m., 7...
11/15/2018 - 11/21/2018: 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Alexa Meade Interactive Holiday Pop-ups
Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, California5-8 p.m. Nov. 15-Dec. 23. Artist Alexa Meade plans to create three interactive holiday themed art pop-ups to welcome the holiday spirit to Beverly Hills....
11/15/2018 - 12/23/2018: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Knott's Merry Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CATimes vary. Nov. 16-Jan. 6 (closed Dec. 25). The Berry Farm will be even merrier this holiday season as Knott's largest ever Christmas display, with...
11/16/2018 - 01/06/2019: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Santa Photo Experience
The Shops At Montebello, Montebello, CAFrom Nov. 16-Dec. 24, Santa will be at The Shops at Montebello! Come out to get your holiday photo taken professionally. To learn more about...
11/16/2018 - 12/24/2018: 11:00 am - 7:30 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. 16-Dec. 17; 4-7 p.m., 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dec. 16-Jan. 6. The Pike Outlets in Long...
11/16/2018 - 01/06/2019: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
L.A. Zoo Lights
L.A. Zoo, L.A., CA6-10 p.m. Nov. 16-Dec. 23 (closed Nov. 22). Explore a disco ball forest, watch animal constellations come to life among the glowing "Northern Lights," and...
11/16/2018 - 12/23/2018: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Letters to Santa at the Annex Food Hall
The Collection at Riverpark, Oxnard, CAYoungsters can sign, seal, and deliver their Letters to Santa at The Collection’s Santa Express Mail Box located inside The Annex Food Hall. Children may...
11/17/2018 - 12/24/2018: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, CATimes vary, Nov. 17-Jan. 6. Yuletide spirits will be inhabiting Hogmeade during the holiday season. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will don its festive...
11/17/2018 - 01/06/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Holidays at Legoland
Legoland, Carlsbad, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 17-18, 21-22, 25-26, 29-30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 19-20, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 23-24. Where else can you get a photo with...
11/17/2018 - 11/27/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
L.A. Zoo's Reindeer Romp
L.A. Zoo, L.A., CA10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 16-Jan. 6 (closed Nov. 22, Dec. 25). Join the animals at the L.A. Zoo this holiday season in welcoming their special...
11/17/2018 - 01/06/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Six Flags Magic Mountain's Holiday in the Park!
Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, CA10:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 17-25, Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-30. Thrilling rides, exciting family entertainment, and tasty seasonal treats are on the holiday menu at Six...
11/17/2018 - 11/25/2018: 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
Santa Photos at Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica Playhouse, Santa Monica , CAnoon-8 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Nov. 17-Dec. 8; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.-Thur.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Dec. 9-Dec. 24...
11/17/2018 - 12/24/2018: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Science of Gingerbread Competition
Discovery Cube L.A., Sylmar, CADiscovery Cube will host its annual Science of Gingerbread Competition and Festival at its Orange County and Los Angeles locations through December 2. This festive...
11/17/2018 - 12/02/2018: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration
SeaWorld, San Diego, CATimes vary. Nov. 17 through Jan. 6. A visit to SeaWorld during the holidays means a chance to go to Santa's Christmas Village and Rudolph’s...
11/17/2018 - 01/06/2019: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
L.A. Kings Holiday Ice Westfield Topanga
Westfield Topanga, Canoga Park, 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. 17-Dec. 14; 4-7 p.m., 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dec. 15-Jan. 6. Outdoor ice skating returns to...
11/17/2018 - 01/06/2019: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Enchanted: Forest of Light
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada-Flintridge, CA5-10 p.m. Nov. 18-Jan. 6 (closed Dec. 25). Descanso Gardens invites you to become "enchanted" all over again. This uniquely illuminating installation presents a one-mile...
11/18/2018 - 01/06/2019: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Pyrometric: Earth and Ash in the Anthropocene Exhibition
Kwan Fong Gallery, Thousand Oaks, CA8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Oct. 19-Jan. 10. This exhibit investigates fire and wildfires through the lenses of art and ecology, highlighting human contributions to recurring...
11/20/2018: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Amazon Fire TV Pop-Up
Westfield Century City, Century City, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 20-21, 23-25. Folks can warm up their Thanksgiving week by popping into the Amazon Fire TV Pop-Up event located in The...
11/20/2018: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sally Mann: A Thousand Crossings Exhibition
Getty Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., Sun.; 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat. Nov. 16-Feb. 10. Photography Sally Mann focuses on people, things, and place, particularly the American South...
11/20/2018: 10:00 am - 5:30 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...
11/20/2018: 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...
11/20/2018: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Fa La Land Interactive Holiday Exhibit
Row DTLA, Los Angeles, CA11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sun. Nov. 18-Jan. 6. With a wonderful range of unique...
11/20/2018: 11:00 am - 8:30 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...
11/20/2018: 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...
11/20/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Outliers and American Vanguard Art 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. Nov. 18-March 17. This exhibition, which is making its West Coast debut...
11/20/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 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...
11/20/2018: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bali: Beats of Paradise Film Screenings
Laemmle Music Hall, Beverly Hills, CAThis original documentary pulls back the curtain on gamelan music, Bali’s rhythmic style of classical music. This visionary film examines the unique collaboration between Grammy...
11/20/2018: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Exhibit
Skirball Cultural Center, L.A., CAnoon-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (closed Nov. 22, Dec. 25). Oct. 19-March 10. Based upon the best-selling book of the same name, "Notorious...
11/20/2018: 12:00 pm - 5:00 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...
11/20/2018: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Best of Bob Baker: The Farewell Show
Bob Baker’s Marionette Theater, L.A., CA12:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 2:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 6-23. During the final month at their original home, the Bob Baker Marionettes will be sharing a selection...
11/20/2018: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Dear Evan Hansen
Ahmanson Theatre, L.A., CA8 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 2 p.m., 8 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Sun. (2 p.m. Nov. 21; no 8 p.m. show Nov. 22) Oct. 19-Nov....
11/20/2018: 1:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Geffen Playhouse, Westwood, CA8 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 3 p.m., 8 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Sun. Nov. 1-11, 13-21, Nov. 23-Dec. 9. Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays takes...
11/20/2018: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Armenian Parent Support Group For Armenian-Speaking Parents of Children with Special Needs
Library Connection @ Ada, Glendale, CAThe Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center, in cooperation with the Library, Arts & Culture Department, hosts a monthly support group for Armenian-speaking families of children...
11/20/2018: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Pasadena Model Railroad Club Fall 2018 Open House
The Pasadena Model Railroad Club, L.A., CAThe public is invited to this all-ages model train show. Trains from all eras – steam, diesel, modern freight, old freight, classic passenger trains and Amtrak...
11/20/2018: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm