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Spooky Science: The Great Haunt
Discovery Cube Los Angeles, Sylmar, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 5-Nov. 3. The Discovery Cubes (in both L.A. and the O.C.) will both be concocting some Spooky Science during the Halloween...
10/05/2019 - 11/03/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Coco at the El Capitan
El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. Oct. 10-13. "Coco" returns to the El Capitan as part of its Fall Family Favorites series. Before...
10/10/2019 - 10/13/2019: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
San Fernando Valley Halloween Drive-In NightsÂ
Lake Balboa Complex , Lake Balboa, CA7 p.m. Oct. 11-12. My Valley Pass presents a pair of drive-in double bills this weekend, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Valley...
10/11/2019 - 10/12/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Habitat Restoration
Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance, CAWould you like to help create, and learn, about different habitats? Help remove non-native plants and replace them with locally grown native plants, along with...
10/12/2019: 8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Aquarium Kids Fun Run
Rainbow Lagoon, Long Beach, CAYouths (ages 5-12) can take part in this one-mile run, which promotes youth fitness and health as well as aiming to counter the childhood obesity...
10/12/2019: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Japanese Garden Celebration
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada-Flintridge, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12-13. This annual festival not only celebrates Descanso's Japanese Garden but Japanese art and culture too. You can experience Kishin Daiko...
10/12/2019 - 10/13/2019: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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...
10/12/2019: 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...
10/12/2019: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Second Home's Community Marathon Weekend
La Brea Tar Pits, L.A., CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13. This weekend, the Second Home Serpentine Pavilion is the site for this showcase of local...
10/12/2019 - 10/13/2019: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Southern California Railway Museum's Pumpkin Patch Express
Southern California Railway Museum, Perris, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27. The trip to the Pumpkin Patch is only part of the fun. At the Patch, families can try...
10/12/2019: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
California Native Plant Society Annual Plant Sale
Sepulveda Garden Center, Encino, CA10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 12-13. The Los Angeles/Santa Monica Mountains Chapter of the California Native Plant Society hosts this weekend-long event. Focusing on species that...
10/12/2019 - 10/13/2019: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Castle Builder: Build Your Kingdom
Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12-Jan. 27. Kids can learn how to be the master of their castle, but building one and finding out run it...
10/12/2019 - 01/27/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 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,...
10/12/2019: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Foodcrafting with Chef Debbi
Rancho Los Alamitos, Long Beach, CAFamilies can enjoy a tasty autumn morning at the beautiful Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch & Gardens. In today's food class, Chef Debbi will show...
10/12/2019: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Halloween at Madame Tussauds Hollywood
Madame Tussauds Hollywood, Hollywood, CA10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.-Thur., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Oct. 1-Nov. 1. Halloween is all about costumes and frights, and you can get both at Madame...
10/12/2019: 10:00 am - 10:00 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...
10/12/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lawn Bowling 1939
Hermon Park, LA, CAThe Highland Park Heritage Trust in cooperation with Art In The Park presents this examination and celebration of Hermon's historic Lawn Bowling clubhouse. There will...
10/12/2019: 10:00 am - 2:00 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...
10/12/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Plush Puffs Marshmallows 1st Birthday Party
Plush Puffs Hand Crafted Marshmallows, Burbank, CA10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 12, noon-7 p.m. Oct. 13. Plush Puffs celebrates its one year anniversary with a two-day party that will include Birthday Cake...
10/12/2019 - 10/13/2019: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Pumpkinliner
Fillmore & Western Railway Co., Fillmore, CA10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Oct. 5-27. Climb aboard a vintage train for an old-fashion ride to a private pumpkin patch at Loose Caboose...
10/12/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 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,...
10/12/2019: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
The Elevated Eye: Aerial Photography Past and Present Exhibit
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Oct. 10–March 8. Explore the history of aerial photography - from its origins in the 19th century to the boundary-pushing technologies...
10/12/2019: 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...
10/12/2019: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Author Appearance: Thyra Heder
Vroman’s Bookstore, Pasadena, CAHeder presents and signs her new book, "How Do You Dance?" In this picture-book, the author/illustrator explores all types of dance and conveys the creativity,...
10/12/2019: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Bookworms
LA County Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Arcadia,Families can explore the Arboretum Library and its great story trees! Come enjoy stories and a take-home craft involving the theme: "Watch Out! Adventures Await...
10/12/2019: 10:30 am - 10:00 pm