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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
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
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
Autoclub Raceway, Pomona, CA8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 6-8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 9. One of drag racing's premier events, the 60th annual Winternationals showcase the NHRA's leading drivers...
02/06/2020 - 02/09/2020: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
LA Art Show
L.A. Convention Center South Hall, L.A., CA11 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 6-8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 9. The most comprehensive international contemporary art show in America is right here in Los Angeles....
02/06/2020 - 02/09/2020: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Conscious Life Expo
LAX Hilton Hotel, L.A., CAThis 18th annual expo promotes a socially conscious, sustainable lifestyle. The event features authors, musicians, healers, influencers, life changers and visionaries to explore advancements in...
02/07/2020 - 02/09/2020: 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm
53rd California International Antiquarian Book Fair
Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, CA3-8 p.m. Feb. 7, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 9. One of the world’s largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian...
02/07/2020 - 02/09/2020: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Rancho Los Cerritos' Garden Tours
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site, Long Beach, CADocents lead guests through time as they discuss the historic plants and how they were used by past residents. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. Check...
02/08/2020: 12:00 am
Family Nature Club
L.A. Zoo, L.A.,Parents and kids can spend the morning exploring nature with unique learning experiences that can include fort building, water play and activities such as story...
02/08/2020 - 02/09/2020: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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...
02/08/2020: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Non-Fired Ceramics Class for Kids!
L.A. County Arboretum, Arcadia, CA9-10:30 a.m. Feb. 8, 22. Patricia Ferber’s Ceramics classes return to the Arboretum. This fantastic workshop for little ones who love to explore and get...
02/08/2020: 9:00 am - 10:30 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...
02/08/2020: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Biocitizen Family Nature Walks with Birds by BIJS
Bette Davis Park, Glendale, CAKids and parents can join Biocitizen guide and birding entrepreneur Benny Jacobs-Schwartz to learn about local Los Angeles ecology as you count and admire as...
02/08/2020: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Del Amo Fashion Center's Zombies 2 Event
Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance, CADuring the spirited event, families can have a lively time participating in a variety of activities including; a craft project to create their own "Zombies...
02/08/2020: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Huntington Children's Workshop: Chinese Brush Painting
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CaArtist Peifang Liang will instruct children in the ways of Chinese brush painting. Kids can make their own lucky new year painting to commemorate the...
02/08/2020: 10:00 am - 12:00 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...
02/08/2020: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Lucas Museum and LACMA present A Screening "The Wiz"
Cinemark Baldwin Hills, L.A., CAFor Black History Month, the Lucas Museum is partnering with LACMA to present a screening of this classic 1978 film musical, featuring an all-black cast...
02/08/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 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....
02/08/2020: 10:00 am - 4:00 am
SeaWorld Inside Look
SeaWorld, San Diego, CAtimes vary. Feb. 8-March 1. With this "Inside Look," park visitors will get special access to behind-the-scene areas of SeaWorld. See what the veterinarians, rescuers...
02/08/2020: 10:00 am - 6:00 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...
02/08/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Arboretum's Kids Corner Program: Chocolate Wonders
LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia, CAIndulge in a sweet time at the Arboretum as you find out about the journey chocolate take from the cacao tree to being all wrapped...
02/08/2020: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Chinese New Year Storytime with Michele Wong McSween
Children’s Book World, L.A., CAAt story time reading of Michele Wong McSween's new bilingual book, "Gordon & Li Li: Celebrate Chinese New Year!," youngsters will learn about Chinese New...
02/08/2020: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
DC Presents: Reading With Zoo-per Heroes At The L.A. Zoo
L.A. Zoo, L.A., CAThe festivities kick off with an honorary naming ceremony with one of the Zoo’s green and black poison dart frogs being named “Russell,” after the...
02/08/2020: 10:30 am - 4:30 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...
02/08/2020: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Huntington Family Drop-In Program: Valentine Making
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CALet vintage greetings cards, selected from the Huntington's collection, serve as inspiration for the valentines you create today to give to your family and friends....
02/08/2020: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm