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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...
11/29/2019: 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...
11/29/2019: 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...
11/29/2019: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Walk Cabrillo
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro, CAGo on a CMA Educator-guided hike around the Aquarium's grounds, you'll get to explore the native garden, salt marsh, beaches and tidepools and examine fossils,...
11/29/2019: 11:30 am - 1:30 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...
11/29/2019: 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...
11/29/2019: 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...
11/29/2019: 1:10 pm - 8:50 pm
American Contemporary Ballet's "The Nutcracker Suite"
The Metropolitan ,, L.A., CA8 p.m. Thu.-Fri. 2 p.m., 5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 29-Dec. 24. American Contemporary Ballet presents their one-of-a-kind version of the "The Nutcracker". In fact, it...
11/29/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Queen Mary Christmas
Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA2-10 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 7-8, 14-15, 19-30; 5-10 p.m. Dec. 5-6, 12-13; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 31. The Queen Mary's family-friendly winter adventure includes...
11/29/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 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...
11/29/2019: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Grade School Yoga
The Center Method, Santa Monica , CAThis group class (ages 4-9) enhances focus, flexibility, strength and confidence as well as teaching good coping habits for dealing with stressful situations and growth....
11/29/2019: 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Circus Vargas
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA4 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29; 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30; 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Dec. 1; 6:30 p.m. Dec....
11/29/2019 - 12/02/2019: 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free Community Art Classes
Micha’s Gallery, Glendale, CAFamilies are invited to free community art classes that are for all ages of kids and adults. Please contact Micha's Gallery at 818-522-7123 for more...
11/29/2019: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Holiday Cookie Decorating
American Girl Place, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CAMake your holiday season a bit more sweeter at this workshop, where you can get creative by decorating three holiday cookies with festive frosting and...
11/29/2019: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
BOLD Holidays
Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CAFree and open to the public, the third annual BOLD (Beverly Hills Open Later Days) Holidays will feature delights for all ages. From festive light...
11/29/2019: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Holiday Train Rides In Griffith Park
Griffith Park and Southern Railroad, L.A., CA5-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 5-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 29-Dec. 30 (closed Dec. 24-25). Families can have a rail ride to remember courtesy of the Griffith Park...
11/29/2019 - 12/30/2019: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Chinese Lantern Festival
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona, CA5:30-10 p.m. Thu.-Sun. Nov. 21-Jan. 5. If you've been looking for a 100-yard-long ceramic Chinese Dragon, a 85-foot-wide lantern arch, or a 20-foot-high flower basket...
11/29/2019: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Moonlight Forest
L.A. County Arboretum, Arcadia, CA5:30-10 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Nov. 9-Jan. 12. The Moonlight Forest rises again at the L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Bigger and brighter for its second...
11/29/2019: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The Mission Inn’s Annual Festival of Lights
The Mission Inn, Riverside, CAFor the 27th year, the Mission Inn will create an especially illuminating holiday display. The highly popular, and widely praised, Festival of Lights utilizes 4.5...
11/29/2019 - 01/03/2020: 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Snow Day L.A.
The Old Lodge, Montecillo De Leo Politi Park, L.A., CA6-10 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Nov. 15-Dec. 29. Snow is in the forecast in downtown L.A. this winter. At least, it is at Montecillo De Leo Politi...
11/29/2019: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Roadium Drive-In Presents: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
The Roadium Open-Air Market, Torrance , CAThe Roadium is reviving its classic 1950's drive-in for a one-of-a-kind movie-going experience this fall. Once a month, guests can enjoy a great film in...
11/29/2019: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm