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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
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
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
Final Days for Wrigley’s Catalina: A Centennial Celebration Exhibition
Catalina Island Museum, Avalon, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 19 (closed Nov. 28, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). Chewing gum magnet William Wrigley Jr. bought Catalina Island and this exhibit...
12/11/2019 - 01/19/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Incredible Journey: Bugs
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 13-March 29. Where better to look at bugs than in a garden? It's better than seeing them in your kitchen. Discover...
12/13/2019 - 03/29/2020: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Bai Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square
Pershing Square, L.A., CA11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun. Jan. 2-20. A sure sign of the winter season...
01/02/2020 - 01/20/2020: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Disney's Frozen Jr.
James Armstrong Theatre, Torrance, CA6:30 p.m. Jan. 16, 7 p.m. Jan. 17, 1:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18. The Fantasia Family Music Performing Arts presents this youth production. Based...
01/16/2020 - 01/18/2020: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Finding Neverland
Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks, CA7:30 p.m. Jan. 16; 8 p.m. Jan. 17; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Jan. 18; 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19. American Theatre Guild presents the...
01/16/2020 - 01/19/2020: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
California Adventure's Lunar New Year Celebration
Disney California Adventure Park, Anaheim, CATimes vary Jan. 17-Feb. 9. Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession helps to lead the way in this seasonal celebration that pays tribute to Chinese, Vietnamese...
01/17/2020 - 02/09/2020: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Free Kids' Fishing Derby
Irvine Park Railroad, Irvine Regional Park, Orange, CAOC Parks would like to invite you and your kids (ages 15 and younger) to a fun morning of fishing at Irvine Regional Park. Please...
01/18/2020: 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Oral History Project StoryCorps At Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CAStoryCorps, a renowned nonprofit organization celebrating the stories of everyday Americans, will record interviews in Santa Monica from Jan. 5-Feb. 7 as part of its...
01/18/2020: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Royal International Miss CA State Pageant
Ontario Airport Hotel, Ontario, CARoyal International Miss offers a unique blend of glamour and elegance to the traditional world of pageantry. First time pageant entrants and seasoned veterans are...
01/18/2020: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Mommy & Me Class
Hogg’s Hollow Preschool, La Canada , CAFamilies with young children 18-30 months may join the free fun interactive class at this Mommy/Daddy & Me Class. Parents help engage their tots in...
01/18/2020: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Oxnard Whale Watching Season
Channel Island Harbor, Oxnard, CAIt's that time of year to catch a glimpse of nature during Whale Watching Season taking place off the coast of Oxnard. The season officially...
01/18/2020: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
30-Minute Beach Cleanup and Polar Splash
Granada Beach, Long Beach, CA2020 marks the 21st year that Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team (CAT) are doing their monthly beach cleanings, and, for the 9th year,...
01/18/2020: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Asian American Expo
Fairplex, Pomona, CA10 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 18-19. Timed to help launch Lunar New Year Festival, this Expo's goal is to recreate the New Year celebrations found across...
01/18/2020 - 01/19/2020: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Ben Franklin's "Electric" Birthday Celebration
International Printing Museum, Carson, CAOld Ben turns 314 years old today, and everyone is invited to celebrate with him. At 11 a.m., Franklin will do a child-friendly presentation of...
01/18/2020: 10:00 am - 4:00 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,...
01/18/2020: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
L.O.L. Surprise! LA Pop Up
MGA Entertainment, Chatsworth, CaliforniaFrom MGA, guests can explore 7 different interactive installations full of amazing surprises featuring your favorite toys - from a slide into the snow pit,...
01/18/2020: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Lynwood Community Health Fair
Lynwood City Park, Lynwood, CA"Free" is the word of the day at this community event. There will be free health screenings (including mammograms and vision tests); a free yoga...
01/18/2020: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Opera for Kids: Elixir of Love
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa, CAStep under the big top as talented singers take the stage in a rollicking, kid-friendly version of Donizetti’s comic opera “The Elixir of Love.” This...
01/18/2020: 10:00 am
The All American Collectors' Show
Glendale Civic Auditorium, Glendale, CAVintage toys, antique dolls, comic books, advertising signs, battery-operated toys, Star Wars and other Hollywood memorabilia are just a sampling of the Americana artifacts you...
01/18/2020: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm