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Babies!
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CAExperience the heartwarming joy of baby animals like fuzzy sea otters, tiny cuttlefish that change color, miniature sea jellies, and baby sharks through the new...
05/27/2022 - 04/30/2023: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Dinosaurs in the Valley
Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CADinosaurs in the Valley, an immersive walk-thru exhibition features scientifically accurate life-size and life-like dinosaurs ranging from babies to some standing over 40 feet tall....
11/18/2022 - 03/05/2023: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Shiki: The Four Seasons in Japanese Art
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, CAScripps College presents "SHIKI: The Four Seasons in Japanese Art," a new exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery.
02/18/2023 - 05/21/2023: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mermaid Month
Ventura Harbor Village, Ventura, CACelebrate the 8th Annual Mermaid Month in Ventura Harbor Village with live steel drums every weekend and mermaid sweet treats and scavenger hunt every day...
03/01/2023 - 03/31/2023: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Bike and Hike La Puente
Avocado Heights Park, La Puente, CAActive SGV will host a community bike ride meeting at Avocado Heights Skate Park before biking to the Workman Mill Road Trail Head. The group...
03/04/2023: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
ALIEN CON 2023
Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, CAWhere did we come from? What is our purpose? Are we alone? AlienCon® is an exploration into the unexplained mysteries that exist. Recommended for ages...
03/04/2023 - 03/05/2023: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
A Real Boy: The Many Lives of Pinocchio
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CAAn exhibition designed to engage visitors of all ages, a journey into the many incarnations of a beloved character through on display toys, books and...
03/04/2023: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Art & Nature Festival
Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CAThe 10th Annual Art & Nature Festival features groundbreaking, immersive exhibitions including "Pyramidion" by artist Kelly Berg and "The Big One by artist Robert Young"...
03/04/2023: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bob Baker Marionette Theater: 60 Years of Joy & Wonder
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, CAGet a behind-the-scenes look at Bob Baker Marionette Theater through this retrospective exhibition, featuring almost 100 artifacts, including hand-crafted marionettes, original concept art, archival art...
03/04/2023: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Festival of Whales
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, CAThe 52nd Annual Festival of Whales, now in partnership with the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, commemorates the annual migration of California gray whales through...
03/04/2023 - 03/05/2023: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CAThe international traveling exhibition explores the early inspirations behind Disney Studios' creations. Dec. 10, 2022 - March 27, 2023.
03/04/2023: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
PAW Patrol Live!
Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CANickelodeon's animated show "PAW Patrol" comes to life with "PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure."
03/04/2023 - 03/05/2023: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Somos Amigos
Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, CaliforniaFriendship is at the heart of this show for kids. A collaboration between Mexican songstress Sonia De Los Santos and Americana folk duo The Okee...
03/04/2023: 10:00 am
USC Science Outreach Fair
USC Village Lawn, Los Angeles, CAJoin the fun at USC's annual Science Fair on Village Lawn. Junior scientists have the opportunity to visit STEM-focused booths and conduct science experiments. Think...
03/04/2023: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Circus
Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles, CABob Baker Marionette Theater presents their first show of 2023, their 60th anniversary season. "The Circus," featuring over 100 handcrafted marionettes, was first conceived as...
03/04/2023: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Film Screening of "Hook"
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles, CAJoin in the fun at this family-friendly screening of classic kids' movie "Hook." It's the tale of the now-grown Peter Pan (played by Robin Williams)...
03/04/2023: 11:00 am
PORTRAITS- Artwork by Members of Women Painters West
California Heritage Museum, Santa Monica, CAThis juried exhibition features artwork by artists from "Women Painters West," the longest established women’s artistic organization in California, founded in Laguna Beach in 1921....
03/04/2023: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mermaid Month
Ventura Harbor Village, Ventura, CACelebrate the 8th Annual Mermaid Month in Ventura Harbor Village with live steel drums every weekend and mermaid sweet treats and scavenger hunt every day...
03/04/2023: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The Legacy of Cacao
LA Plaza Cocina, Los Angeles, CALA Plaza Cocina presents "The Legacy of Cacao," an exhibition exploring the history and culture of chocolate from its origin story in Mesoamerica to its...
03/04/2023: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
'Dressing Up the Stars' Book Reading
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles, CAEnjoy a reading and book signing of picture book "Dressing Up the Stars: The Story of Movie Costume Designer Edith Head." The read-aloud will be...
03/04/2023: 12:30 pm
Showhite
Santa Monica Playhouse, Santa Monica, CASanta Monica Playhouse presents the musical-fairytale “Snowhite” Saturdays and Sundays through April 2. In this version, there are no villainous potions or evil Stepmothers, just...
03/04/2023: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Art Lab
Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, CAEvery Saturday through April 29 the Hammer museum hosts their free Art Lab series, featuring kid-friendly, hands-on creative activities inspired by artworks on view at...
03/04/2023: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) Comedy Show
Bergamot Station Arts Center, Santa Monica, CAB.Y.O.B (Bring Your Baby/Bottle/Boob/Buggy) is an adult comedy show for parents by parents where you can bring your baby. First Saturdays of the month.
03/04/2023: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Secret Garden
Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles, CACenter Theater Group presents “The Secret Garden” musical Feb. 28 – March 26 at the Ahmanson Theatre. The magical production will be reimagined by its...
03/04/2023: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Much Ado About Nothing
A Noise Within, Pasadena, CAA Noise Within presents Shakespeare's quintessential rom-com "Much Ado About Nothing" as part of its "Daring to Love" season. Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.,...
03/04/2023: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
