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George F Canyon Nature Center Family Science & Storytime
George F Canyon Nature Center, Rolling Hills Estates, CABring your family to experience a hands-on-science exploration with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and listen to a naturalist share children’s literature about the...
12/14/2019: 11:00 am - 12:00 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...
12/14/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Hauser & Wirth Holiday Market
Hauser & Wirth, Los Angeles, CACelebrate the season with a two-day marketplace showcasing LA-based makers, nonprofits, artists, and performers. The market will offer hand-crafted products and locally-made wares, as well...
12/14/2019 - 12/15/2019: 11:00 am - 6:00 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...
12/14/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Lego Mania Event
South Pasadena Public Library, South Pasadena, CAThe South Pasadena Public Library and the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library invite children and their families to take a break from shopping...
12/14/2019: 11:00 am - 1:00 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...
12/14/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Making Scents of the Ancient World: Aromas of Mesopotamia
Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades, CAThe ancient world was full of perfumes - from oils used to scent or heal the body to aromatic incense burned in homes and temples....
12/14/2019: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Marina del Rey's Snow Wonder and Holiday Boat Parade
Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey, CAEnjoy a "snow wonder"-ful time in Marina del Rey's Burton Chace Park today. From 11 a.m.-4 p.m., the free, family-friendly "Snow Wonder" event features a...
12/14/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
SCBG's Gingerbread House Workshop
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA11 a.m.-12:30 Dec. 8, 14. The South Coast Botanic Garden has a fresh idea for gingerbread house making. Instead of frosting and cake, the ingredients...
12/14/2019: 11:00 am - 12:30 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...
12/14/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Toyota Symphonies for Youth: The Rite of Spring
Walt Disney Concert Hall, L.A., CA11 a.m. Dec. 7, 14. "Rites of Spring", Stravinsky’s revolutionary vision of primitive Russia, caused a riot in its Paris premiere and changed music forever...
12/14/2019: 11:00 am - 12:00 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...
12/14/2019: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Adventures with Mac Duffy & Friends!
The Secret Rose Theatre, North Hollywood, CA11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sat. through Dec. 21. This singalong, laugh-out-loud, magical musical will inspire your child's imagination and spark their creativity. In this interactive children's...
12/14/2019: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Bob Baker's Marionettes' "Nutcracker"
Carrie Hamilton Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena, CA7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 16-20; 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m Dec. 14-15; 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 28-29; 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Dec....
12/14/2019 - 12/23/2019: 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
club l.a. TEEN Holiday Carnival event
The Help Group Autisum Center, Sherman Oaks, CAKids Like Me Holiday Carnival provides great opportunities to connect with other area teens and are structured to ensure a fun, positive experience for all...
12/14/2019: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
54th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights
Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, CAWhile the popular harbor parade starts at 7 p.m., the festivities begin far earlier in the day. At 10 a.m., holiday arts and crafts vendors...
12/14/2019: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Holidays at Malibu Country Mart
Malibu Country Mart, Malibu, CaliforniaCelebrate the holiday season at Malibu Country Mart on two consecutive Saturdays. During both events, visitors can take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, create...
12/14/2019: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
It’s Holiday Time in PaleyLand
Paley Center For Media, Beverly Hills, CAnoon-5 p.m. Dec. 11-Jan. 5. The Paley Center for Media will help you tune into the holiday spirit by screening a selection of classic family-friendly...
12/14/2019: 12:00 pm - 5:00 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...
12/14/2019: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Really Awesome Improv Show
The Second City Hollywood, Hollywood, Californianoon Sat.-Sun., This fast-paced and high-energy improv comedy show is a fun for all-ages improv show. N ow celebrating a 9-year run, RAIS features improv...
12/14/2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 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...
12/14/2019: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
UCAAN Holiday Gift Wrapping Store
The Oaks Shopping Center – Former Yankee Candle Store, Thousand Oaks, CATimes vary. Dec. 1-24. Patrons gifts will be wrapped by gift wrapping volunteer elves of all ages at the United Cancer Advocacy Action Network (UCAAN)...
12/14/2019: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Allies for Every Child's 2nd Annual Winter Wonderland
Allies for Every Child – Early Education Center, Culver City, CaAll families invited to spend an afternoon of fun in the snow! This Winter Wonderland celebration also includes balloon animals, food, arts and craft activities,...
12/14/2019: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Huntington Children's Flower Arranging Workshop: Holiday Wreaths
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CACreate a holiday decoration inspired by the year of The Huntington's founding: 1919. Folks from Flower Duet will show children how to make gorgeous, old-fashioned...
12/14/2019: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Kids Yoga
Electric Soul Yoga, Studio City, CASuper Yogis' Schoolhouse aims to help kids empower themselves by teaching them life skills that include how to focus; healthy coping skills; how to communicate...
12/14/2019: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm