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Knott’s Spooky Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sept. 28-Oct. 27. Knott's weekend and daytime alternative to the nighttime, fright-filled Scary Farm, the Spooky Farm is geared for families...
09/28/2019: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mommy & Me Class
Hogg’s Hollow Preschool, La Canada , CAFamilies with young children 18-30 months may join the free fun interactive class at this Mommy/Daddy & Me Class. Parents help engage their tots in...
09/28/2019: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Non-Fired Ceramics for Kids
LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia, CAPatricia Ferber’s Ceramics Classes and Workshops are returning to the Arboretum in a newly renovated classroom space. Working in varied media, Ferber is an educator,...
09/28/2019: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Touch-A-Truck Month at the Southern California Children’s Museum
Southern California Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CA9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28. The Southern California Children's Museum isn't just hosting one Touch-A-Truck event this month but four Saturdays-worth of...
09/28/2019: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Underwood Family Farms' Fall Harvest Festival
Underwood Family Farms, Moorpark, CA9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 28-Oct. 31. For the 22nd year, this popular seasonal festival delivers bushels of autumnal amusements, like venturing into the Corn Maze...
09/28/2019 - 10/31/2019: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
4th Annual Urban Kids Fishing Derby LA 2019
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, L.A., CAHosted by Urban American Outdoors TV (UAOTV), this fishing excursion is free for youngsters ages 7-15, and they must be accompanied by a parent or...
09/28/2019: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival
Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Torrance, CAExplore the Ukulele universe at this annual event. The family-friendly fest offers something for all levels of players, along with those who might just be...
09/28/2019: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Stratford School West Los Angeles Open House
Stratford School West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CaliforniaCome and meet the school's Director, teachers, and staff. Parents can also explore the campus and classrooms, and learn more about Stratford's STEAM-inspired, balanced approach...
09/28/2019: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
9th Annual Fall Into Literacy Bilingual Children’s Book Festival
The Banning Residence Museum, Wilmington, CAAre you ready for a family-friendly afternoon dedicated to spreading the love of reading to kids of all ages? “Open Your Imagination With Each Chapter"...
09/28/2019: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Banana Festival
Port of Hueneme, Port Hueneme, CABanana fans will certainly find this festival very appealing. You can indulge in a variety of banana-based delicacies and even participate in the banana-cream pie...
09/28/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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,...
09/28/2019: 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...
09/28/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 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...
09/28/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Rancho Los Cerritos' 175th Celebration
Rancho Los Cerritos, Long Beach, CAJoin the party for the Rancho’s 175th anniversary. The afternoon's festivities will include live music, tours of the house, an art contest, and the 175th...
09/28/2019: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular
SeaWorld, San Diego, CA10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sept. 21-Oct 27. Families can enjoy a fun, not-so-spooky Spooktacular at SeaWorld. Returning to the park are the popular seasonal shows,...
09/28/2019: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
The Lion Guard Exhibit
Discovery Cube Los Angeles, Sylmar, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 28-Jan. 5. Inspired by the hit Disney Junior TV series, this exhibit takes young fans and their families on a unique...
09/28/2019 - 01/05/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Toyota Symphonies for Youth: Copland’s America
Walt Disney Concert Hall, L.A., CA11 a.m. Sept. 28, Oct. 12. The LA Phil launches its new TSFY season with a program presenting selections from Aaron Copland’s famous work, "Appalachian...
09/28/2019: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Andrew And Polly Mini-Concert
Children’s Book World, L.A., CAHey, Andrew and Polly fans! The dynamic local duo has a new album out. It's called "Go For The Moon." And you will be over...
09/28/2019: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Author Appearance: Mina Javaherbin
Vroman’s Bookstore, Pasadena, CAThe author will present and sign "Grandma and Me," a beautiful ode to family that celebrates small moments of love. A true tale of a...
09/28/2019: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ellis Paul In Concert
McCabe’s Guitar Shop, Santa Monica, CAEllis Paul, who performed at McCabe's on Saturday night, returns Sunday morning to perform "The Hero In You" for a family audience. "The Hero In...
09/28/2019: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Hallowe’en Spooktacular
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. Sept. 21-Nov. 3. Over 100 Halloween-inspired puppets, from glow-in-the-dark skeletons to “xylo-bone” playing ghouls,...
09/28/2019: 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
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...
09/28/2019: 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Huntington Family Drop-In Program: Gallery Party
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CACelebrate the changing seasons with Alma Thomas’s "Autumn Leaves Fluttering in the Breeze" (an artwork on loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum) and make...
09/28/2019: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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,...
09/28/2019: 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...
09/28/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm