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Hamilton
Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles, CAThe Broadway hit musical returns to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre after a 17-month intermission due to the COVID-10 pandemic. “Hamilton” is a musical story of...
08/17/2021 - 01/02/2022: All Day
The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains
Vogue Multicultural Museum, Los Angeles, CAThis unique, interactive exhibition uses sound, text, and image to allow visitors to experience what it feels like to be up on stage just like...
09/03/2021 - 11/28/2021: All Day
Rapunzel Alone
24th Street Theatre and The Wallis present "Rapunzel Alone," a radio play with interactive activities that are fun for kids and adults alike. Available online...
10/01/2021 - 03/19/2022: All Day
Fantastic Journeys: Myth, Magic, and Mysterious Monsters
This online series features 3 stories of epic adventures, fantastical beasts, and magic amulets, followed with a guided art-making workshop.
10/12/2021 - 01/12/2022: All Day
Fire! Science & Safety
California Science Center, Los Angeles, CACalifornia Science Center’s latest exhibit is designed to help guests understand the issue of wildfires in California, the fire risks that are present in most...
10/29/2021 - 12/31/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Eternals
El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CAEl Capitan Theatre presents Marvel Studios’ “Eternals” Nov. 5 – 21. Guests can see all 10 hero costumes from the movie and take a picture...
11/05/2021 - 11/21/2021: 11:30 am - 10:45 pm
The Elf on the Shelf's Magical Holiday Journey
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona, CAJoin Scout Elf Tiny Tinkerman on a quest to raise Christmas spirit in this outdoor immersive experience. The family-friendly event features a Christmas village with...
11/05/2021 - 01/02/2022: 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Disney Festival of Holidays
Disneyland California Adventure Park, Anaheim, CACelebrate traditions from Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day with Disney. Festivities include live entertainment from Mostly Kosher, The Mistletoes and Mariachi...
11/12/2021 - 01/09/2022: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sparkle DTLA
The Bloc, Los Angeles, CAEnjoy a nightly celebration with an interactive holiday light show featuring 18 million hues of lights synchronized to festive tunes and a 32-foot Christmas tree,...
11/12/2021 - 01/02/2022: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lightscape: An Enchanted Illuminated Journey of Wonder & Light
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia, CALightscape, a spectacular holiday experience, will transform the 127-acre L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden into an enchanting, after-dark, illuminated trail with artistic installations that...
11/12/2021 - 01/16/2022: 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Light up the Holidays
Dana Point Harbor , Dana Point, CADana Point Harbor Partners will host the annual holiday light display, featuring over 700,000 LED lights. Each night the festive light display, including Candy Cane...
11/17/2021 - 01/01/2022: All Day
Winterlit Downtown Santa Monica
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CAWinterlit returns to the Third Street Promenade transforming the downtown district into an immersive, festive experience with tens of thousands of colorful lights, décor and...
11/19/2021 - 12/24/2021: All Day
Knott’s Merry Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CAEnjoy the holidays at Knott’s Berry Farm as the park transforms into a classic winter wonderland featuring thousands of twinkling lights, miles of themed garland...
11/19/2021 - 01/02/2022: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
LA Auto Show
LA Convention Center, Los Angeles, CAThis year’s LA Auto Show features outdoor driving courses, ArtCenter College of Design’s latest artwork, celebrity appearances and The Garage, an aftermarket showcase for car...
11/19/2021 - 11/28/2021: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Progressive IMS Outdoors
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CATake motorcycle demo rides and 4-wheel off-road test rides. Kids can experience two wheels in the Kids Zone with Strider. Shop, enjoy live music, food...
11/19/2021 - 11/21/2021: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Magic of Lights
Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA“Magic of Lights” drive-thru event debuts at Angel Stadium this holiday season with dozens of displays, including the Snow Flurry Tunnel, illuminated canopies and digital...
11/19/2021 - 12/26/2021: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
L.A. Zoo Lights
L.A. Zoo, Los Angeles, CAL.A. Zoo Lights returns with nearly 50 nights of its winter wonderland featuring wildlife-inspired displays, dynamic lights and projections, immersive interactive experiences, photo ops and...
11/19/2021 - 01/09/2022: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Light Up the Beach Cities Holiday Decorating Contest
Roundhouse Aquarium hosts the 2nd annual Light Up the Beach Cities, a holiday decorating contest to raise funds for the aquarium's education programs.
11/20/2021 - 12/13/2021: All Day
Pigeon's Roller Rink
2nd & PCH, Long Beach, CA2nd & PCH hosts pop-up roller venue Pigeon's Roller Rink this Fall. All ages public skate sessions are available 9 - 11 a.m. Mon.-Tue. and...
11/20/2021: All Day
Family Nature Club – Spiders
Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for the next virtual Family Nature Club as we explore the topic of spiders. Learn about local and...
11/20/2021: 9:00 am
Flutter
Flutter, Los Angeles, CAFlutter is a one-of-a-kind immersive entertainment experience where guests discover the art of play as they are guided through colorful, mindful and engaging spaces designed...
11/20/2021: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Moby Dick Reading on Venice Beach
Venice Breakwater, Venice, CAExperience an incredible novel while learning about gray whales at this free and family friendly Venice tradition that acknowledges the start of the California Gray...
11/20/2021 - 11/21/2021: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival
Brookside Park, Pasadena, CAJoin the City of Pasadena and Triumph Foundation for the third annual Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival. The event will feature adaptive recreational sporting events like...
11/20/2021: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
“Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall” Exhibit
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, CACelebrate the legacy of Jane Goodall with this multimedia exhibition. Explore her life from her early years as a young woman with a dream to...
11/20/2021: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Art Workshop: Magical Moon Mobile
Celebrate the full moon by making your own mobile using magical paint techniques and easy-to-find materials with artist Marianne Sadowski.
11/20/2021: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
