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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
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
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
Tet Festival
OC Fair & Events Center, Costa Mesa, CAJoin us in celebrating the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, learning about Vietnamese culture, enjoying delicious food, and sharing laughter and smiles at the 36th annual UVSA Tet Festival!
01/24/2020 - 01/26/2020: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
O’Reilly Grand National Roadster Show
Fairplex, Pomona, CAnoon-8 p.m. Jan. 24 ; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 26. The longest-running indoor car show, now in its 71st year,...
01/24/2020 - 01/26/2020: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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...
01/25/2020: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Festival of Human Abilities
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 25-26. Now in its 17th year, this festival spotlights the creative talents and abilities of people with disabilities. The weekend-long event...
01/25/2020 - 01/26/2020: 9:00 am - 5:00 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...
01/25/2020: 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...
01/25/2020: 9:00 am - 1:00 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,...
01/25/2020: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Knott’s Peanuts Celebration
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CATimes vary Sat.-Sun. Jan. 25-March 1. Knott’s Berry Farm will kick its Seasons of Fun with their popular Peanuts Celebration. Guests will feel like they...
01/25/2020: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Lunar New Year at Fashion Island
Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CAFashion Island is celebrating Lunar New Year with a unique one-of-a-kind Year of the Rat interactive installation along with special promotions from retailers and restaurants....
01/25/2020: 10:00 am - 4:00 am
New Year's Climate Action Fair
Silverlake Independent JCC, L.A., CAAre you worried about climate change but not quite sure how to help? Maybe you’ve changed some of your personal behaviors but know that’s not...
01/25/2020: 10:00 am - 1:00 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...
01/25/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The VOID’s Jumanji: Reverse the Curse Virtual Reality Experience
The VOID, Santa Monica, CA10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thur., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Dec. 26-Jan. 31. In this VR experience, Jumanji fans will have the ability to truly enter another...
01/25/2020: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
A Faery Hunt Extraordinary Adventure
Griffith Park, Fern Dell, Los Angeles, CAA Faery Hunt shows are interactive performances designed for young audiences and families to inspire creativity, imagination and fun. Go on a gentle quest through...
01/25/2020: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Arboretum's Wormy Wonders Workshop
LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia, CAHave a wonderful time building your own worm home, which you can use to cultivate soil - and that can be used to fertilize flowers...
01/25/2020: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Family Storytime
South Pasadena Public Library, South Pasadena, CAAll ages are welcome to listen to Children’s librarians read age-appropriate stories and share fingerplays, songs, flannelboard stories, and book-related DVDs with children in a...
01/25/2020: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Isabel Brazon Spanish Music Fun
Children’s Book World, West L.A., CAExperience an entertaining, educational mini-concert with Isabel Brazon, the creator of Baila Baila Spanish Music for kids. Sing and dance while you learn some Spanish...
01/25/2020: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Dixie Canyon's Winter Wonderland
Dixie Canyon Community Charter, Sherman Oaks , CAFor the third year, the school hosts this family-filled Snow Day in LA, featuring real snow, games & prizes, inflatables, arts & crafts, STEAM, virtual...
01/25/2020: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Family Game Day at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CAFamilies can enjoy a friendly time competing against each other while playing family-friendly games. There will be outdoor activities and life sized games, including Jenga,...
01/25/2020: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunar New Year Festival at the USC Pacific Asia Museum
USC Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, CAThe museum hosts a free festival to welcome the Year of the Rat. Visitors can enjoy live performances, art-making workshops, food trucks and other holiday-inspired...
01/25/2020: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm