Descanso Gardens presents "Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of Fluidity," a group exhibition of contemporary Japanese women artists exploring water as both a source of serenity and a force of disruption. Open June 20, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 at the Sturt Haaga Gallery, the exhibition commemorates the 60th anniversary of Descanso’s Japanese Garden. Entry […]
This summer, Sawdust Art Festival celebrates 60 years of bringing creative energy to the eucalyptus groves of Laguna Beach. Open daily through Sept. 6, the artist-founded and artist-run festival features artwork by 180+ local artists, live music, art demonstrations and a dedicated kids’ art area offering pottery wheel experiences, arts and crafts and more. Single […]
Danish artist Thomas Dambo's giant trolls return to South Coast Botanic Garden for a new whimsical installation. Find all 12 trolls tucked away in various corners of the Garden's 87 acres. General admission includes Thomas Dambo's TROLLS: A Field Study. For an additional ticket (ranging $12 - $33) sign up for Troll Treks, a 40-minute […]
Storyland Productions presents "Christmas in July," an immersive experience at Heritage Square Museum where historic Victorian homes are transformed into festive, storybook-inspired settings under the California sun. This 90-minute holiday adventure includes interactive Storybook Houses like Santa's Tropical Summer House, Goldilocks & the Three Bears' Enchanted Christmas House and more. Plus themed lands like Candyland, […]
Leonis Adobe Museum's summer program returns with five weeks of rancho-filled fun. Tuesdays, July 7-Aug. 4, enjoy crafts, activities, live music and more. Each week features a new theme. Free for museum members and children ages 1 and under.
Walk among beautiful butterflies in NHM's seasonal Butterfly Pavilion. This outdoor exhibition features hundreds of butterflies, colorful native plants, and plenty of natural light to help you see these creatures shimmer. With lots of flight space and a variety of resting spots, come get one of the best views in Los Angeles of these amazing […]
Getty’s free annual outdoor summer concert series Garden Concerts for Kids returns for weekends in August, offering kids and their families a chance to dance, jump, shake and sing with notable children’s musicians. The series kicks off on August 1 and 2 with Dan + Claudia Zanes with Tyree Austin, followed by Flor Bromley on […]
Leonis Adobe Museum's summer program returns with five weeks of rancho-filled fun. Tuesdays, July 7-Aug. 4, enjoy crafts, activities, live music and more. Each week features a new theme. Free for museum members and children ages 1 and under.
Sunset Music Series is back at Kidspace Children's Museum. The whole family is invited for an evening of live music, dance and artmaking during the museum's extended hours on select Fridays throughout summer. Sunset Music Series performances are held in the Stone Hollow Amphitheater at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Bring a picnic or purchase […]
Getty’s free annual outdoor summer concert series Garden Concerts for Kids returns for weekends in August, offering kids and their families a chance to dance, jump, shake and sing with notable children’s musicians. The series kicks off on August 1 and 2 with Dan + Claudia Zanes with Tyree Austin, followed by Flor Bromley on […]
Forest Lawn hosts its third annual Classic Cars & Coffee, a free community event featuring an incredible lineup of vehicles, free coffee and donuts, and exciting prize giveaways. Forest Lawn’s fleet of classic Cadillac coaches will be on display, and classic car drivers are invited to bring their vehicles. The event will take place in […]
Getty’s free annual outdoor summer concert series Garden Concerts for Kids returns for weekends in August, offering kids and their families a chance to dance, jump, shake and sing with notable children’s musicians. The series kicks off on August 1 and 2 with Dan + Claudia Zanes with Tyree Austin, followed by Flor Bromley on […]
Club Sloomoo debuts at Sloomoo Institute Los Angeles for four epic, #satisfying Saturday nights from Aug. 15 - 10. Each week, a different Creator hosts an immersive slime filled experience featuring live DJs, mood lighting, DIY slime making, Sloomoo Falls and exclusive content moments. With limited-capacity, 90-minute sessions and required chaperones for kids 12 and […]
Sunset Music Series is back at Kidspace Children's Museum. The whole family is invited for an evening of live music, dance and artmaking during the museum's extended hours on select Fridays throughout summer. Sunset Music Series performances are held in the Stone Hollow Amphitheater at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Bring a picnic or purchase […]
LEAP Santa Clarita Children’s Museum hosts its Summer Science Workshop at Valencia Town Center, giving local children the opportunity to participate in hands-on, interactive science activities designed to spark curiosity, creativity and a love of learning. Recommended for ages 6-12.
The Autry's annual Sizzling Summer Nights is a family-friendly outdoor concert series featuring live salsa and Latin fusion music on the plaza, access to museum galleries, family-friendly kids' dance floor, plus food and drinks available for purchase. Aug. 27 features Conjunto Oye! Sept. 3 features Rush Hour Orquesta.
Dino Fest celebrates dinosaurs, their prehistoric past, and the science that brings their world back to life. Meet world-renowned paleontologists from the Museum's Dinosaur Institute and beyond. See unique fossil collections, participate in hands-on activities and browse through a variety of exhibitors. This event includes ASL interpretation.
Discover original artwork by neurodivergent artists and get creative at Limitless, Help Group’s community art space on Abbot Kinney. This limited-time gallery features free, walk-in art activities for all ages, rotating instructor-led classes, and original art and artist-inspired goods available for purchase. Bring the family, make it a date, or stop in while exploring Venice. […]
On Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, enjoy one-of-a-kind art projects themed around Skirball exhibitions, Jewish traditions, and the importance of caring for the world. Through Oct. 4, celebrate the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot by creating a fruit shaped decoration for your sukkah or home.
The Autry's annual Sizzling Summer Nights is a family-friendly outdoor concert series featuring live salsa and Latin fusion music on the plaza, access to museum galleries, family-friendly kids' dance floor, plus food and drinks available for purchase. Aug. 27 features Conjunto Oye! Sept. 3 features Rush Hour Orquesta.
Ever wondered what it's like to sleep on a real Navy battleship? Now's your chance. Join Pacific Battleship Center for a Family Overnight experience, which includes dinner and dessert on the historic mess decks, a two-hour guided tour, a night sleeping in real sailor bunks and breakfast on board. Kids 6 and up are welcome, […]