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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
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
Antarctic Dinosaurs Exhibition
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 5. The Natural History Museum is offering a unique trip to the Antarctic. This special exhibit, making its West Coast...
03/07/2019 - 01/05/2020: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Dogs! A Science Tail Exhibit
California Science Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 16-Jan. 5 (closed 11/28, 12/25, 1/1). See, hear, smell, and act like a dog! Through engaging and fun hands-on (paws-on?) exhibits,...
03/16/2019 - 01/05/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Apollo 11: One Giant Leap for Mankind Exhibit
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, Yorba Linda, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. April 29-Jan. 12 (closed 11/28, 12/25, 1/1). The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is providing you...
04/29/2019 - 01/12/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Second Home Serpentine Pavilion
La Brea Tar Pits, L.A., CA11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.-Thur., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri. through Nov. 24. What is that brightly colored, multi-hued 866-sq. ft. polygonal structure by the La Brea...
07/01/2019 - 11/24/2019: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Battleship IOWA Museum's Coral Sea Exhibit
Battleship IOWA Museum, San Pedro, California10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 7-Nov. 6. The Battleship IOWA Museum's new exhibition showcases the creative work of the creative mind of Los Angeles- and Japan-based...
07/06/2019 - 11/06/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Esther Williams: The Swimming Queen of the Silver Screen Exhibit
Catalina Island Museum, Avalon, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 6-March 8 (closed Nov. 28, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). Immerse yourself in the world of the champion swimmer and movie star...
09/06/2019 - 03/08/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hide and Seek: Art Meets Nature Exhibit
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Penisula, CAFor the first time ever, the South Coast Botanic Garden and LACMA are collaborating on an installation. The Garden will be home to eight significant...
09/08/2019 - 12/29/2019: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Great Pumpkin Hunt
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Penisula, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 13-Nov. 30. The Botanic Garden's annual autumnal adventure offers visitors the opportunity to prowl 87 acres in pursuit of hidden pumpkins...
09/13/2019 - 11/30/2019: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Spider Pavilion
Natural History Museum, L.A., CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 15 through Dec. 1 (closed Thanksgiving). An autumn tradition, the Spider Pavilion offers a one-of-a-kind look at the amazing world of...
09/15/2019 - 12/01/2019: 9:30 am - 5:00 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
Backyard Wilderness 3D Film
California Science Center, L.A., CA10 a.m., 2 p.m. Oct. 4-Dec. 31. Created by Emmy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated filmmakers Andrew Young and Susan Todd, this big-screen documentary will surprise and...
10/04/2019 - 01/05/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
MathAlive! Exhibition
California Science Center, L.A., CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4-Jan. 5 (closed Nov. 28, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). This highly interactive exhibition lets museum-goers experience math - in action! Immersive...
10/04/2019 - 01/05/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
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
Olvera Street's Day of the Dead Festivities
El Pueblro Historical Monument, L.A., CA4-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Oct. 25-Nov. 2. For over 30 years, the merchants on Olvera Street have celebrated Dia de los Muertos....
10/25/2019 - 11/02/2019: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Grand Park’s Dia de los Muertos Celebrations
Grand Park, L.A., CAGrand Park again hosts an extended free celebration in honor of DÃa de los Muertos centered around a large scale art installation that will be...
10/26/2019 - 11/03/2019: 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
Nights Of The Jack
King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas, CA6-11 p.m. Oct. 28-Nov. 3. Experience eerie evening encounters in King Gillette Ranch this October. Along a half-mile trail, you will find thousands of hand-carved...
10/28/2019 - 11/03/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Circus Vargas
Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA7:30 p.m. Nov. 1; 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2, 9; 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 7 p.m. Nov. 3, 10; 7 p.m. Nov....
11/01/2019 - 11/11/2019: 12:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Jurassic Quest
OC Fair, Costa Mesa, CA3-8 p.m. Nov. 1; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 3. Families can encounter and interact with more than 80 ultra-realistic, life-size...
11/01/2019 - 11/03/2019: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dia de los Muertos 5K & Cultural Arts Festival
San Fernando Recreation Park, San Fernando, CA6 p.m.-midnight Nov. 1, 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Nov. 2. The combination of the Providence Holy Cross Healthy San Fernando 5K Relay Walk/Run with San...
11/01/2019 - 11/02/2019: 6:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Circa: Humans
The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, CAInternationally acclaimed Australian company Circa are the forefront of the contemporary circus movement. In their thrilling, exhilarating production, "Humans," the ten-person troupe pushes the boundaries...
11/01/2019 - 11/02/2019: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
CMA's Monthly Beach Cleanup
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro, CACome out and help Cabrillo Marine Aquarium's educators keep their Coastal Park clean and eco-friendly. You can also assist in collecting and categorizing the various...
11/02/2019: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
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...
11/02/2019: 8:45 am - 12:00 pm