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Rise Up L.A. - A Century of Votes for Women
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County celebrates the 19th Amendment’s centennial year with this exhibition. With an online component and the video premiere...
08/18/2020 - 12/31/2020: All Day
‘Deep Connections’ Passageway Photo Exhibit at Union Station
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA“Deep Connections,” a new photo exhibition featuring black-and-white photos of the people and machines who do the underground construction of the Metro, is in the...
09/22/2020 - 01/31/2021: All Day
Halloween at Descanso
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada-Flintridge, CAFind seasonal surprises including socially distanced, pumpkin-filled spooky (but not scary) displays in the forest, and great fall photo ops. Explore a twisting hay maze and...
10/01/2020 - 10/31/2020: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Haunted Aquarium Remix
Birch Aquarium, La Jolla, CAThis celebration at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego takes the spooky science fun that the traditional Haunted Aquarium is known...
10/01/2020 - 10/31/2020: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Underwood Fall Harvest on the Farm
Underwood Family Farms, Moorpark, CAThis annual celebration offers more than 40 acres of pumpkin patch and pick-your-own harvest. Meet the animals and enjoy roaming entertainment (at a distance). Included...
10/01/2020 - 10/31/2020: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Mr. Jack O’Lanterns Pumpkin Patch
Mr. Jack O’Lanterns Pumpkin Patch, L.A., CAThis patch in Hollywood will offer in-person shopping, online ordering, delivery and contactless curbside pick-up Oct. 3-31. Mr. Jack O’Lanterns’ Pumpkin Decorating Kit is $10...
10/03/2020 - 10/31/2020: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Hauntoween LA
Hauntoween LA, Woodland Hills, CAThis drive-through experience is happening outside the former Promenade in Woodland Hills. The kid-friendly adventure from award-winning Hollywood experience providers Experiential Supply is full of...
10/09/2020 - 10/31/2020: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ghoulish Gardens at the Arboretum
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia, CAExperience the spooky side of the Arboretum throughout the month of October by exploring our Ghoulish Gardens path! While engaging in a safe, self-guided tour...
10/19/2020 - 10/31/2020: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Grand Park's Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Grand Park, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe eighth annual Grand Park's Downtown Día de los Muertos features a mix of digital programs, including an online arts-based workshop, digital ofrendas and audio storytelling, along with socially...
10/24/2020 - 11/04/2020: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Agoura Hills Community Halloween Contests
Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center, Agoura Hills, CAEven though Halloween won’t look the same this year, the City of Agoura Hills has put together some awesome and safe alternatives – and you...
10/25/2020 - 10/31/2020: All Day
Not So Spooky Farm- A Drive Thru Experience
SilverLakes Athletic Complex, Norco, CaliforniaNot So Spooky Farm is a family friendly and all-ages activation created to keep the Halloween spirit alive. The fully immersive experience is a drive-through...
10/26/2020 - 11/29/2020: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Read with Mrs. R
Mrs. R. wants to inspire your child with a love of reading! Her read-alouds are interactive, entertaining, and educational (shh, don't tell the kids!) Your...
10/31/2020: All Day
SoCal TAA Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Join our community as we unite, while remaining apart, to celebrate and support the SoCal TAA from our local neighborhoods. The goal of this event...
10/31/2020: All Day
Strange Science from the Vault
Discover the eerier side of The Huntington in a virtual event where curators and botanists share rarely seen objects and otherworldly stories from deep inside...
10/31/2020: All Day
Dance Class for Toddlers with Special Needs
These easy dance classes, conducted over Zoom, are a great opportunity for kids to have fun and get some exercise. 9:30-10 a.m., ages 8-12 10-10:30...
10/31/2020: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Automobile Driving Museum Hearse Cruise-in
Automobile Driving Museum, El Segundo, CAJoin The Automobile Driving Museum for safe family fun. We’ll have a costume contest for the kids, and dress up you vehicle for our Trunk-or...
10/31/2020: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cayton Outdoor Community Programming
Cayton Children’s Museum, Santa Monica, CACayton Children’s Museum at Santa Monica Place is bringing the museum outdoors with “Cayton Creators” Outdoor Community Program. Activities are designed around social distancing and...
10/31/2020: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Halloween Treats Cooking Class
The class via The Gourmandise School will be making delicious devil's food dirt cupcakes and homemade pumpkin spice Oreos. Once registered for the class, students...
10/31/2020: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic Exhibition
Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, CA10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Enter the wonderful of Disney as this amazing exhibit presents over 400 items of Disneyana, including props, artwork, costumes, and many...
10/31/2020: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch
Irvine Park Railroad, Irvine Regional Park, Orange, CAYou'll find activities for kids of all ages located just behind the train station. It is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and until 6...
10/31/2020: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
My Virtual PlayClub Halloween Magic with Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration
Join Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration for a free hour-long Zoom gathering for kids. Children of all ages and abilities are welcome. Join us for...
10/31/2020: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tina's Pumpkin Patch
Westfield Fashion Square, Sherman Oaks, CAThis family favorite has moved this year to Westfield Sherman Oaks Fashion Square parking lot off Woodman Avenue. In addition to pumpkins of all sizes,...
10/31/2020: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
HaLLoWe’eN SpoOkTaCuLaR
This a seasonal tradition from The Bob Baker Marionette Theater comes to Zoom this year on Halloween morning. You'll be digitally delighted by this showcase...
10/31/2020: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Zumba for Kids with Lula and Bianca
Kids can Zumba with Lula and Bianca via Zoom, and feel like they're dancing right along with her thanks to the Mid-Valley Regional Library. Email...
10/31/2020: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Absolutely Halloween
The Santa Monica Playhouse (www.santamonicaplayhouse.com) brings this sweet tradition right to you. Enjoy the musical story of “Candy,” who learns surprising lessons about life, love,...
10/31/2020: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm