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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
Blossom HuntÂ
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 1-May 31. The Garden burst to life in an explosion of colors. Grab a map and search on foot for beautiful...
03/01/2020 - 05/31/2020: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fred Hall Ultimate Outdoor Experience
Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA1-9 p.m. March 4-6, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. March 7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 8. Long Beach Convention Center will be wall-to-wall with outdoor recreation opportunities...
03/04/2020 - 03/08/2020: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Biocitizen’s Claws: Malibu Hike & Climb Overnight
Echo Park Lake, Echo Park, CABiocitizen’s Claws program is for experienced students (ages 10 and up), who are looking to level up their experience by pushing their edges in local,...
03/07/2020 - 03/08/2020: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Spring Art & Crafts Festival
Borchard Community Center, Newbury Park, CA10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 7-8. This 33rd annual festival features over 100 artists and craftspersons, who will be selling a variety of original art and...
03/07/2020 - 03/08/2020: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Holi Festival of Colors
Whittier Narrows Park, South El Monte, CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 8. Holi, a spring festival of India, celebrates the colors of spring. Returning to Southern California...
03/07/2020 - 03/08/2020: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Seaport Village Busker Festival
Seaport Village, San Diego, CAnoon-6 p.m. March 7-8. Strange and unusual acts can be seen this weekend at Seaport Village when an eclectic lineup of street performers will be...
03/07/2020 - 03/08/2020: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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...
03/08/2020: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sky Zone Sensory Hours
Sky Zone Cerritos, Cerritos, CAThe Sky Zone Sensory-friendly program is specifically designed for special-needs jumpers. It is open to children or adults with special needs along with a chaperone....
03/08/2020: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
SeaWorld Seven Seas Craft Beer & Food Festival
SeaWorld, San Diego, CAtimes vary, Sat.-Sun. March 7-May 3. Foodies (and family and friends of foodies) can take a tasty gastronomic trek around the globe at SeaWorld on...
03/08/2020: 10:00 am - 7:00 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...
03/08/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Nature Club for Families: Local Reptiles at George F Canyon Nature Center
George F Canyon Nature Center, Rolling Hills Estates, CAMost of the Peninsula’s native snakes aren’t poisonous, including Ms. Penny, the beautiful California King Snake in the Nature Center. Come find out how Ms....
03/08/2020: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Oscar Oiwa: Dreams of a Sleeping World Exhibition
USC Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Fri.-Sun. Thur. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 10-April 26. Known for his giant canvases and large frescoes, Oscar Oiwa, an acclaimed Japanese...
03/08/2020: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Parker Bent at the Wallis
Promenade Terrace, The Wallis, Beverly Hills, CA11 a.m. March 8, June 14. Local singer/songwriter Parker Bent will entertain youngsters and their parents with his original tunes, sly wit, and warm humor....
03/08/2020: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Purim Carnival and Boutique
Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue, Malibu, CADon't miss the Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue's annual community-wide Purim Carnival. Rides, games, animals, crafts, activities, boutique, and food are among the fun for...
03/08/2020: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dance Sundays with Debbie Allen and Friends
Promenade Terrace, The Wallis, Beverly Hills, CAnoon-1 p.m. Sun. March 8-July 12. Kick up your heels on Sundays with a free dance lesson. Emmy Award-winner Debbie Allen and instructors from the...
03/08/2020: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
El Sueño Americano | The American Dream: Photographs by Tom Kiefer
Skirball Cultural Center, L.A., CAnoon-5 p.m. Tues.–Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. through March 8. Culled from the photographic series of the same name, this exhibit pushes viewers to consider...
03/08/2020: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free 2nd Sunday: Japanese Girls' Day
USC Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, CAAt this celebration of Japanese Girls' Day, or Hinamatsuri, visitors can see a traditional tiered doll display (hinadan) and learn to create their own dolls...
03/08/2020: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Redondo Beach Festival of the Kite
Redondo Pier, Redondo Beach, CANow in its 46th year, this popular festival certainly offers a lot for kite lovers. Not only do you get to take part in this...
03/08/2020: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Dinosaur World
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos, CAGrab your compass and embark on a "dino-mite" adventure with an intrepid explorer as your guide into a prehistoric world populated with thrilling (and impressively...
03/08/2020: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fowler Families: Collaged Connections
Fowler Museum at UCLA, Westwood, CAKids can create colorful collages using various patterns and materials inspired by the Fowler's special exhibition "Rina Banerjee: Make Me a Summary of the World."...
03/08/2020: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
theCoderSchool Grand Opening
theCoderSchool Pasadena, Pasadena, CASilicon Valley's #1 after-school coding program is arriving in the Los Angeles area. theCoderSchool offers customized individualized 2:1 coaching, group classes, camps, and so much...
03/08/2020: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
What Rhymes with Orange?
The Second City Hollywood, Hollywood, CA1 p.m. Sun. Feb. 16-April 26. From the greatest heights to the mysterious jungles below, audiences will follow the heroic Amari into the magical musical...
03/08/2020: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Wizard Academy
La Mirada Theatre, La Mirada, CAThe La Mirada Theatre welcome the bumbling Professor Hackensneeze, who is visiting visit from the Hogwarts Academy to teach kids and their Muggles the Secrets...
03/08/2020: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm