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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
Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
Riverside County Fairgrounds, Indio, CA10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Mon. noon-10 p.m. Tues.-Thur. Feb. 15-24. Make a date to get a taste of the National Date Festival and the Riverside County...
02/14/2020 - 02/23/2020: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
The Call Of The Wild at the El Capitan
El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. Feb. 21-March 1. Hollywood Blvd. certainly has been called a wild place, but now it is the...
02/21/2020 - 03/01/2020: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Abilities Expo Los Angeles
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CADiscover new products and tech, high-impact workshops and inclusive recreation including an all-inclusive climbing wall. Get tips on financial planning, making your home more accessible,...
02/21/2020 - 02/23/2020: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Temple City Camellia Festival and Carnival
Temple City Park, Temple City, CA4-10 p.m. Feb. 21, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Feb. 22, noon-8 p.m. Feb. 23. "Festival Fun For Everyone" is the fest's motto this year - and...
02/21/2020 - 02/23/2020: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Beijing Dance/LDTX Contemporary Dance Company
Ambassador Auditorium, Pasadena, CA8 p.m. Feb. 21-22. Caltech Live! presents a live performance from China’s first independent professional modern dance company. Beijing Dance/LDTX Contemporary Dance Company presents "Cold...
02/21/2020 - 02/22/2020: 8:00 pm - 9:30 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...
02/22/2020: 12:00 am
Habitat Restoration Day
Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve, L.A., CAMake a hands-on and immediate impact on our local urban ecosystem by joining the Friends of the L.A. River (FoLAR) in restoring habitat in the...
02/22/2020: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
LAUSD 5K "Move It" Health and Wellness Festival
Dodger Stadium, L.A., CAAll are invited to come out and join thousands of L.A. Unified students, families, employees and community members at the LAUSD 5K “Move It!” Health...
02/22/2020: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Farmers Market Mardi Gras Celebration
Farmers Market, L.A., CA9 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 22-23, 6-9 p.m. Feb. 25. For the 31st year, you can celebrate the merriment of the Mardi Gras at the Farmers...
02/22/2020: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Huntington Children's Workshop: Bonsai Builders
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CAIn this hands-on workshop, youngsters get to learn about the art of bonsai as well as then take home their own miniature tree to grow....
02/22/2020: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market
Fairplex, Pomona, CA9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 23. A wonderland for all those love things vintage or handmade. More than 100 vendors will...
02/22/2020 - 02/23/2020: 9:00 am - 3:00 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...
02/22/2020: 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...
02/22/2020: 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...
02/22/2020: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Aquarium of the Pacific's African-American Festival
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 22-23. Showcasing the vibrant diversity found African-American and African cultures, this 18th annual festival presents Mardi Gras second line dancers, hip...
02/22/2020 - 02/23/2020: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Biocitizen Family Nature Walk with Birds by BIJS
Shane’s Inspiration Park, Griffith Park, L.A., 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...
02/22/2020: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
LEGO Ninjago Days
Legoland, Carlsbad, CA9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 15-17, 22; 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 23. This special Ninjago World celebration offers the opportunities for guests to reveal their inner...
02/22/2020: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Family Day of Service: Book Drive for Children in Need
Assistance League of L.A., L.A., CAThe Assistance League of Los Angeles's annual book drive is a family-friendly event where you can help collect, sort and label 4,000 books for ALLA's...
02/22/2020: 10:00 am - 12:30 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...
02/22/2020: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Raising Connected, Happy, Successful Kids through Art Free Workshop
McKinley Elementary, Compton, CALearn simple and practical art therapy-based tools to help children and teens understand and express their emotions, communicate non-verbally when words aren’t working, build connections...
02/22/2020: 10:00 am - 11:30 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...
02/22/2020: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Super Saturday: OPUSD Sustainability Fair and Community Recycling event
Oak Park High School, Oak Park, Ca / VenturaThis free, family-friendly event has something for everyone. Kids’ hands-on activities include mini-solar cars to build and race; a CReATE studio with recycled materials; tinkering...
02/22/2020: 10:00 am - 2:00 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...
02/22/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm