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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Science Of Gingerbread
Discovery Cube L.A., Sylmar, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 23-Jan.6 (closed Dec. 25). Treat yourself to a trip to see South Cal’s largest Gingerbread Competition and Display at the Cube,...
11/23/2018 - 01/06/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Queen Mary Christmas
Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA2-8 p.m. Nov. 23-30, Dec. 3-7, 10-14, 17-20; noon-9 p.m.; Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 21-30, Jan. 1-6; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 31. The Queen Mary...
11/23/2018 - 01/06/2019: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Muhammad Ali: Greatest of All Time Exhibit
Beverly Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Nov. 2-Jan. 20. This one-of-a-kind exhibit takes an in-depth and illuminating look at the...
12/06/2018 - 01/20/2019: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Art of the Jewel: The Crevoshay Collection Exhibit
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7-May 12. Designer Paula Crevoshay melds nature, art, and science in unique ways with her jewelry. Featuring jewelry made of gold,...
12/07/2018 - 05/12/2019: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Big Bear Snow Play
Big Bear Snow Play, Big Bear, CA10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 5-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 23-April 14. Big Bear's Snow Play features with three full-length snow-tubing runs. To ensure...
12/07/2018 - 04/14/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Rink in Downtown Burbank
Downtown Burbank, Burbank, CA10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thur. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Dec. 13 through Jan. 6. Located in beautiful downtown Burbank, this rink provides a mid-day skating siesta...
12/13/2018 - 01/06/2019: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Incredible Predators 3D Movie at NHM
Natural History Museum, L.A., CAtimes vary Dec. 15-June 30 (closed Jan. 1). This film, the latest one to screen in the museum's 3D theater, takes an intimate look at...
12/15/2018 - 06/30/2019: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Disney's Mary Poppins Returns At The El Capitan
El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA9:30 a.m., 12:55 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 7:45 p.m., and (Fri.-Sat) 10:30 p.m. Dec. 19-Jan. 13. The El Capitan is something special to mark the return...
12/19/2018 - 01/13/2019: 9:30 am - 10:30 pm
Winter Fest
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CATimes vary Dec. 20-Jan. 6. Winter Fest offers an awesome selection of seasonal attractions. You can experience an outdoor ice-skating rink, ice tubing at Snowflake...
12/20/2018 - 01/06/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mammoths and Mastodons at the La Brea Tar Pits
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, L.A.,9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 21-Sept. 8. For years, the world-famous La Brea Tar Pits and Museum has been excavating and displaying incredible mammoths and mastodons;...
12/21/2018 - 09/08/2019: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Winter Break: Crafts and Activities for Kids
Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Dec. 22-Jan. 6. Kids can enjoy doing winter craft projects at the Mission San Juan Capistrano. Among the...
12/22/2018 - 01/06/2019: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Warner Bros. Studio Tour's Lunch at Lorelai’s
Warner Brothers Studios, Burbank, CA8 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 26-31, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 1-5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 6. The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood has a special treat...
12/26/2018 - 01/06/2019: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Whale Watching Season in Oxnard
Channel Island Harbor, Oxnard, CA1-5 p.m. Dec. 26-April 15. Oxnard's Whale Watching Season begins December 26 and lasts into mid April, with Island Packers and Channel Islands Sportfishing Center...
12/26/2018 - 04/15/2019: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Great American Christmas: Holiday Lights at the Reagan Library
Ronald Reagan Library and Museum, Simi Valley, CA6-10 p.m. Dec. 26-Jan. 6 (closed Jan. 1). At this brand-new, night-time holiday attraction, you can take a stroll (approximately 60-90 minutes long) around the...
12/26/2018 - 01/06/2019: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Grand Park's N.Y.E. LA
Grand Park, L.A., CAThere will be a grand party in Grand Park in honor of the New Year. Come on down and join the fun at L.A.'s biggest...
12/31/2018 - 01/01/2019: 8:00 pm - 1:00 am
Valley Kids Consignment Huge Kids Sale
Valley Kids Consignment, Northridge, CAAt this popular community event, families join together and sell their lightly used items at discounted prices. All items are priced by parents and they range...
01/01/2019: All Day
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...
01/01/2019: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Showcase of Floats
E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena, CA1-5 p.m. Jan. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 2. Fans of floral floats will flock to this post-parade showcase where folks can get a closeup...
01/01/2019 - 01/02/2019: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Roybal: A Multi-Racial Catalyst for Democracy Exhibition
Jean Deleage Arts Gallery, CASA 0101 Theater, L.A., CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. through Feb. 3. This exhibit celebrates the life, work, and legacy of Edward Ross Roybal, the first Mexican-American to be elected to...
01/01/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 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...
01/01/2019: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Women of Vision: National Geographic Photographers on Assignment Exhibition
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, CA1o a.m.-5 p.m. Tues-Sun. Dec. 11-April 7. Featuring nearly 100 photographs, this National Geographic-organized exhibit spotlights the work of 11 award-winning female photojournalists. It pays...
01/01/2019: 10:00 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...
01/01/2019: 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...
01/01/2019: 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...
01/01/2019: 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...
01/01/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 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...
01/01/2019: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
