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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
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
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 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
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
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks' Holiday Ice Rink
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA3-9 p.m. Mon.–Thur.; 3-10 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Nov. 7- Feb. 2. Get ready to skate The Lakes this...
11/07/2019 - 02/02/2020: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards Exhibit
L.A. Central Library, L.A., CA10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-5 p.m.; Sun. Nov. 8-Jan. 26. The exhibit “Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards”,...
11/08/2019 - 01/26/2020: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resorts, Anaheim, CAHours vary, Nov. 8-Jan. 6. "The Happiest Place on Earth" becomes "The Merriest Place on Earth" during the holiday season. At Disneyland, guests can catch...
11/08/2019 - 01/06/2020: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Santa HQ At The Lakewood Mall
Lakewood Mall, Lakewood, CAVarious times Nov. 9-Dec. 24 (closed Nov. 28). Kids can stop by the mall and get their photo with Santa as well as enjoy other...
11/08/2019 - 12/24/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Santa HQ At The Oaks
The Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Nov. 8-Dec. 24 (closed Nov. 28). The holidays are way beyond okay at...
11/08/2019 - 12/24/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
ICE At Santa Monica
ICE At Santa Monica Rink, Santa Monica, CA2-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 2 p.m.-midnight Fri., 10 a.m.-midnight Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Nov. 1-Jan. 20. Chill out by the Pacific Ocean at Santa Monica's...
11/10/2019 - 01/20/2020: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Winning Numbers: The First, The Fastest, The Famous Exhibition
Petersen Automotive Museum, L.A., CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Jan. 19. This exhibit showcases examples of the "first, fastest, and famous" vehicles in California-based car aficionado Bruce Meyer's incomparable collection....
11/11/2019 - 01/19/2020: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Bai Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square
Pershing Square, L.A., CA11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun. Nov. 14-Dec. 14. A sure sign of the winter...
11/14/2019 - 12/14/2019: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
L.A. Kings Holiday Ice Westfield Topanga
Westfield Topanga, Canoga Park, CA5-8 p.m., 8:30-10:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 4-7 p.m., 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 15-Dec. 15; 4-7 p.m., 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dec. 16-Jan. 12. Outdoor ice skating returns to...
11/15/2019 - 01/12/2020: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
L.A. Zoo Lights
L.A. Zoo, L.A., CA6-10 p.m. Nov. 15-Dec. 23 (closed Nov. 28). For its sixth edition, the L.A. Zoo Lights will present more light-up animals than ever before, a...
11/15/2019 - 12/23/2019: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Christmas Around The World Trees
Ronald Reagan Library and Museum, Simi Valley, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 16-Jan. 5 (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day). The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum's traditional holiday display presents 26...
11/16/2019 - 01/05/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
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
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