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Santa's Cottage
The Promenade at Westlake, Westlake Village, CATimes vary. Guests will have a magical experience at Santa’s House that will include live entertainment, holiday treats, and photos that can be easily emailed...
11/16/2019 - 12/24/2019: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Enchanted: Forest of Light
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada-Flintridge, CA5:30-10 p.m. Nov. 17-Jan. 5 (closed Dec. 24-25). For the fourth year, Descanso Gardens will be "enchanted" by a Forest of Light. This one-mile walk...
11/17/2019 - 01/05/2020: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Gigasavvy Presents 7th Annual Gigasavvy Gives: Cans for Coffee Food Drive
Gigasavvy, Irvine, California7-9 a.m. Nov. 18-22. Start the workday with a free cup of coffee while making a difference in the community. The Gigasavvy invites the community...
11/21/2019: 7:00 am - 9:00 am
A Wrinkle in Time
La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts, La Mirada, CA10 a.m., 7 p.m. Ever since her father vanished under mysterious circumstances, Meg Murry’s life has been spiraling out of control. But one dark and...
11/21/2019: 10:00 am - 9:00 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,...
11/21/2019: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Frozen 2 at the El Capitan
El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:50 p.m. Nov. 21-Dec. 15. While "Frozen 2" will be showing at many cinemas, the El Capitan...
11/21/2019 - 12/15/2019: 10:00 am - 11:30 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...
11/21/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kids Club at The Point
The Point, El Segundo, CaliforniaThe Point Kids Club, which takes place every third Thursday of every month from April through December, offers a special theme each session. This fun...
11/21/2019: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Santa Photo Experience
Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance, CADel Amo Fashion Center will host a several opportunities for families to make memories with Santa. Save time, avoid the line by reserving your magical...
11/21/2019: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Skypark At Santa's Village
Skypark At Santa’s Village, Sky Forest, CA11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun.-Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Nov. 21-Jan. 5. (closed Nov. 28, Dec. 25). Santa's Village offers a nostalgic and rustic yuletide adventure.Visitors...
11/21/2019 - 01/05/2020: 10:00 am - 6:00 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...
11/21/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pequenos Rockeros
Cayton Children’s Museum, Santa Monica, CAAre you ready to rock?! Join the museum's very own resident rock star, Luis, for a rockin' great time! Youngsters will bounce out to rock...
11/21/2019: 10:15 am - 12:00 pm
Storytime Adventures!
Snooknuk Cafe, Los Angeles, CAThis Storytime Adventure features its very own Storytelling Crew and there will also be special guest story-tellers and puppeteers to entertain the little ones. Storytime...
11/21/2019: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Every Living Thing: Animals in Japanese Art Exhibition
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. Sept. 22-Dec. 8. Lions, dogs, horses, oxen, cats, fish, insects, birds,...
11/21/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hammer Projects: Max Hooper Schneider
Hammer Museum, Westwood, CA11 a.m.–8 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sept. 21-Jan. 19. This immersive installation, which is Schneider's first solo museum show, reveals his background in...
11/21/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Lari Pittman: Declaration of Independence Exhibition
Hammer Museum, Westwood, CA11 a.m.–8 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sept. 29-Jan. 5. The Hammer is presenting the most comprehensive retrospective to date of the work of...
11/21/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Loitering Is Delightful Exhibition
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, L.A., CA11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thu.-Sun. Oct. 31-Jan. 12. When you have the time to hang out at the Barnsdall Art Park, you should make the point...
11/21/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thomas Joshua Cooper: The World's Edge Exhibition
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. Sept. 22-Jan. 26. Thomas Joshua Cooper is a photographer who is...
11/21/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
W|ALLS: Defend, Divide, and the Divine Exhibit
Annenberg Space For Photography, Century City, CA11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Oct. 5-Dec. 29. This Annenberg photography exhibition takes a historical look at civilization’s relationship with barriers, both real and imagined. It...
11/21/2019: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Photos with Santa at Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, Californianoon-8 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Nov. 21-Dec. 7; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Dec. 8-23; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 24...
11/21/2019: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Scenario Studio: A Photomusement Experience
The Scenario Studio, Beverly Hills, CAnoon-8 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; noon-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon-6 p.m. Sun. Nov. 14-Dec. 22 (closed Thanksgiving). For the first time, Beverly Hills hosts an interactive photography pop-up...
11/21/2019: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Polar Express at the Fillmore & Western Railway
Fillmore & Western Railway Co., Fillmore , CA6:10 p.m. 7:50 p.m. Tues.-Fri; 1:10 p.m., 2:50 p.m. 4:30 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 7:50 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 14-Dec. 29 (no trains 11/28, 12/25). Passengers can...
11/21/2019: 1:10 pm - 8:50 pm
Skating Under the Stars
Irvine Spectrum, Irvine, CAVisit Giant Wheel Court to “skate under the stars” in Irvine’s very own winter wonderland. The Irvine Spectrum’s ice rink is a perfect destination for...
11/21/2019: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Read and Play
Fairview Branch Library, Santa Monica, CASpend the afternoon playing with family and friends in the library's indoor play space. A a short family story time, starting at 3:30 pm, will be...
11/21/2019: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
L.A. Kings Holiday Ice at Westfield Valencia Town Center
Westfield Valencia Town Center, Valencia, CA5-8 p.m., 8:30-10:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 4-6 p.m., 6:30-8:30 p.m. 9-11:30 p.m Sat.-Sun. Nov. 21-Dec. 13; 4-6 p.m., 6:30-8:30 p.m. 9-11:30 p.m. Dec. 14-Jan. 12 (closed...
11/21/2019 - 01/12/2020: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm