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Aquarium of the Pacific's 25th Anniversary Celebration
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CaliforniaThe Aquarium of the Pacific turns 25 this year, and in honor of the milestone, the aquarium has launched lots of fresh programming. There's a...
05/26/2023 - 12/31/2023: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Mapping an Art World: Los Angeles in the 1970s to 80s
MOCA Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CAThis exhibition at MOCA features more than 200 works from the museum’s collection and reconsiders the pivotal decades of the 1970s and 1980s in Los...
06/18/2023 - 03/10/2024: All Day
Spider Pavilion
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, CAExplore the captivating world of arachnids in this immersive exhibition. Walk among spiders and their webs in this unique, open-air experience. This experience allows visitors...
09/17/2023 - 11/26/2023: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Bubble World: An Immersive Experience
Bubble World, Montebello, CAStep into a hot air balloon flight simulator, dive into massive ball pits, witness robot-led bubble shows and more.
10/13/2023 - 12/03/2023: 9:00 am - 9:30 pm
Deep Sky
California Science Center, Los Angeles, CAIMAX® original documentary, “Deep Sky” brings the awe-inspiring images captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to the giant screen. The 40-minute documentary is narrated...
10/20/2023 - 01/15/2024: 1:00 pm
Ice at Santa Monica
Ice at Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CANetflix and Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. presents the Ice at Santa Monica skating rink, which transforms the corner of 5th St. and Arizona Ave. into...
11/01/2023 - 01/15/2024: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
Ice Fantasy Skating Rink
Downtown Torrance, Torrance, CAExperience the thrill of gliding on a state-of-the-art synthetic ice rink, which guarantees a smooth and authentic skating experience. Skate under the sun or stars...
11/03/2023 - 01/07/2024: 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Give Peace a Chance: The Art of John Lennon
Choice Contemporary, Los Angeles, CAChoice Contemporary, a fine art gallery, presents, in a limited engagement, “Give Peace a Chance - The Art of John Lennon.”
11/04/2023 - 11/30/2023: All Day
The Addams Family
The Morgan-Wixson Theatre, Santa Monica, CAMorgan-Wixson Theatre presents their 27th annual youth musical, "The Addams Family." Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. and select evening performances Nov. 4-26.
11/04/2023 - 11/26/2023: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Happy Harbor Days
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, CADana Point Harbor Partners hosts the annual holiday light display, consisting of over 700,000 LED lights illuminating the Harbor this winter. Happy Harbor Days offers...
11/05/2023 - 01/14/2024: 12:00 am
Bluey x CAMP
CAMP, Los Angeles, CABBC and CAMP, the Family Experience Company, join forces to bring "Bluey" to life with an immersive 5,000-square-foot adventure. Experience Bluey's house, play Bluey's favorite...
11/06/2023 - 01/15/2024: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
SCCM's Native Storytelling Series
Southern California Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CATo Celebrate Native American Heritage Month, Southern California Children's Museum will host a Native storytelling session every Monday of November. The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of...
11/06/2023 - 11/27/2023: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Artist at Work: Papyrus Making
Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades, CAJoin the Getty Saturdays Nov. 11, Dec. 2 and Jan. 27 to discover how ancient papyrus paper was made.
11/11/2023 - 01/27/2024: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
'The Naughty Nine' Holiday Escape Room
Back in Time Escape Rooms, Manhattan Beach, CADisney Channel's “The Naughty Nine” escape room can be completed with up to 10 players, and takes 1 hour to complete. Free and open to...
11/14/2023 - 01/14/2024: All Day
Holiday Ice Rink
Pershing Square, Los Angeles, CAThe Holiday Ice Rink returns to Pershing Square Nov. 16-Jan. 7, 2024. The ice rink is open to all, from first-timers to experienced skaters. Check...
11/16/2023 - 01/07/2024: 11:30 am - 11:30 pm
Lightscape
Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia, CAThe winter holiday tradition returns reimagined for its third season at Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. The family-friendly one-mile illuminated trail will feature...
11/17/2023 - 01/02/2024: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow
Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles, CACelebrate the magic of the holidays at the zoo with this immersive light exhibit featuring lantern sculptures, vibrant interactive displays and festive holiday photo ops....
11/17/2023 - 01/07/2024: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Science of Gingerbread
Discovery Cube Los Angeles, Sylmar, CADiscovery Cube LA's Holidays at the Cube is a festive seasonal event featuring the returning culinary competition "Science of Gingerbread," which includes cookie decorating, holiday...
11/18/2023 - 12/31/2023: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
CoComelon Party Time
Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CAA play-based party experience where kids can dance, sing, play and explore the world of CoComelon. Tickets include a meet and greet with CoComelon friends....
11/20/2023: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Stroller Classes with Fit4Mom
The Americana at Brand, Glendale, CAJoin Fit4Mom at The Americana at Brand for 60-minute workouts Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. through December.
11/20/2023: 9:00 am
Christmas at Santa's Village 2023
SkyPark at Santa’s Village, Skyforest, CAChristmas returns to Santa's Village select dates from Nov. 16 to Jan. 7, 2024. Enjoy festive decor, rides, seasonal crafts, cookie decorating and more family-friendly...
11/20/2023: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Native American Mini-Pottery
San Rafael Branch Library, Pasadena, CAIn homage to Native American Heritage Month, join Pasadena Public Library to recreate remarkable clay pots traditionally used to store food and water. Get ready...
11/20/2023: 2:30 pm
Los Angeles Union Station 8th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, CALos Angeles Union Station hosts its 8th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, which includes live performances from Mariachi Los Servidor and the Beverly Belles.
11/20/2023: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Union Station Tree Lighting
Los Angeles Union Station hosts its 8th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy live musical performances, celebrate with special guests from the North Pole, savor hot...
11/20/2023: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
