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Fantasy World: Italian Americans in Animation Exhibition
The Italian Museum of Los Angeles, L.A., CA10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues.-Sun. through Jan. 26. Spanning a century of animation history, this exhibit focuses the lives and work of Italian American artists, writers,...
09/14/2019: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Indian Country: The Art of David Bradley Exhibit
The Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CA10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tue.–Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. March 31-Jan. 5. A Minnesota Chippewa, artist David Bradley has explored questions regarding identity, self-determination and the...
09/14/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 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. today-Oct. 31, Come for the train rides and pumpkin picking, but stick around for the other Halloween...
09/14/2019 - 10/31/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Louis Vuitton X Exhibition
Louis Vuitton X Exhibition, Beverly Hills, CA10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sun. through Nov. 10. Explore the fashion house’s 160-year history of collaborations. This temporary installation features over 180...
09/14/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Oak Woodland: 5 Year Celebration
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, CAFive year ago, Descanso Gardens debuted a new, seven-acre native plant garden called Oak Woodland. Today, they will host a special program honoring this anniversary....
09/14/2019: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Raising Connected, Happy, Successful Kids through Art Workshop
Tweedy Elementary School, South Gate, CAUCLArts & Healing has organized this workshop where participants can learn simple and practical art therapy-based tools to help children and teens understand and express...
09/14/2019: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
SeaWorld Inside Look
SeaWorld, San Diego, CA10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 7, 14; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 8, 15. During the first two weekends of September, visitors can get rare access to...
09/14/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The 3rd Annual Santa Monica Preschool Fair
First United Methodist Church Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CAThis resource fair designed especially for families in the Santa Monica and Westside communities! At this fun, informative event, you can get to know the...
09/14/2019: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Very Special Innovation Fair
STEM3 Academy, Valley Glen, CAJoin The Help Group and STEM3 Academy for their 4th annual Very Special Innovation Fair! This free fair welcomes families and children of all ages...
09/14/2019: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wildlife Photography Workshop
Madrona Marsh Preserve, Torrance, CAThis beginners photographer workshop will focus on wildlife, with some emphasis on birds. Simple techniques, camera equipment, and what to pack for local and international...
09/14/2019: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Faery Hunt Enchanted Adventure
Los Encinos State Historic Park, Encino, CAAs children we believed in magic and knew in our hearts there was something enchanted, beautiful and kind just beyond normal life. If you remember...
09/14/2019: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Author Appearance: David Shannon
Children’s Book World, West L.A., CAYou know David Shannon as the author of "No, David!" and other funny stories, but he is at Children's Book World today to introduce a...
09/14/2019: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Bob Baker’s Sketchbook Revue
Bob Baker Marionette Theater, L.A., CA7:30 p.m. Thur., 10:30 a.m. Fri., 11:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Aug. 23-Sept. 15. The fabled Marionette Theater company has a new place to call...
09/14/2019: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Bookworms
LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia, CAFamilies can explore the Arboretum Library and its great story trees! Come enjoy stories and a take-home craft involving the theme: "Where the Wild Things...
09/14/2019: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Halloween at Six Flags Magic Mountains
Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, CA10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 14-15, 21-22, 27-29. While Fright Fest brings the scares to Six Flags at night, youngsters shouldn't feel like they are missing...
09/14/2019: 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Illustrator Appearance: Molly Ruttan
Vroman’s Bookstore, Pasadena, CARuttan presents and signs her new book, "I Am a Thief!," a hilarious and heartfelt story about stealing and finding the courage to do the...
09/14/2019: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Take Me Out To The Ball Game: Popular Music And The National Pastime Exhibit
Grammy Museum, L.A., CA10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sun.-Mon. Wed.-Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. March 14-Oct. 7. The unique relationship between baseball and music will be explored in this exhibit,...
09/14/2019: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
Air Land Sea: A Lithographic Suite by William Crutchfield
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. July 19-Nov. 4. Just one look at a Crutchfield lithograph and you know he...
09/14/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Beyond Line: The Art of Korean Writing Exhibit
Resnick Pavilion, LACMA, L.A., CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Tues., Thurs-Fri.; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.-Sun. June 16–Sept. 29. This exhibit is the first one done outside of Asia that focuses on...
09/14/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Family Science & Storytime Featuring the Great Horned Owl
George F Canyon Nature Center, Rolling Hills Estates, CABring your family to experience a hands-on-science exploration with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and listen to a naturalist share children’s literature about the...
09/14/2019: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Frank Stella: Selections from the Permanent Collection
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. May 5-Sept. 15. Stella! Frank Stella was one of the titans...
09/14/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hands on History: Free Children’s Workshop
Santa Monica History Museum, Santa Monica, CAChildren and their parents are invited to this free monthly series that is designed to be engaging and educational for elementary age children (5-11 years)....
09/14/2019: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Offal Exhibit
L.A. Municipal Art Gallery, L.A., CA11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. Aug. 15-Sept. 29. City of LA’s Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG) and the Barnsdall...
09/14/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Queen Mary's Doggie Paradise
The Queen Mary, Long Beach, CAAll dog lovers, friends, and fanatics are invited down to the Queen Mary for its first-ever Doggie Paradise. Bring along your pups and pooches out...
09/14/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Storybook Pages presents “You’re Missing It!”
Garry Marshall Theatre, Burbank, CAThe marshallARTS family series host bestselling author/actress Tiffani Thiessen and her husband, the fine artist/illustrator Brady Smith, who will present their book, “You’re Missing It!”...
09/14/2019: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm