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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 […]
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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, […] |
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The Skirball hosts a sensory-friendly Noah's Ark experience every Friday afternoon. Expect quieter galleries, fewer visitors and an overall experience designed for guests with sensory-processing disabilities. |
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The Catalina Museum for Art & History invites guests to close out the season with its highly anticipated End of Summer Party, an evening of art, community and celebration. This year’s event will honor the Hinchliffe Family, the Bombard Family and Michael Alegria, Fire Chief for the City of Avalon, in recognition of their contributions […] |
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Join The Huntington the second Sunday of every month for free drop-in events for all ages. This month's theme is the fall harvest, with a special Rice Harvest workshop at the Shōya House and Fall Herb Harvest workshop at the Kitchen Garden.
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Create your own papyrus scene inspired by vignettes from the Book of the Dead, a collection of spells that provided ancient Egyptians with guidance for the afterlife. Join local Egyptologists to discover how papyrus paper was made and explore the many uses of the papyrus plant in ancient Egypt and in the exhibition The Egyptian […] |
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Discover the Polynesian art of tapa making with artist-researchers from Tahiti. See how tree bark is transformed into cloth and decorated with patterns using natural dyes and traditional tools. Learn about the cultural meanings and stories behind this vibrant, living practice. This event complements the exhibition Joshua Reynolds's Portrait of Mai and 18th-Century Portraiture. Drop-in […] 
Discover the Polynesian art of tapa making with artist-researchers Hinatea Colombani and Moe Meder from Tahiti. In this engaging, all-ages demonstration, see how tree bark is transformed into cloth and decorated with patterns using natural dyes and traditional tools. Learn about the cultural meanings and stories behind this vibrant, living practice. This event complement the […] 
More than 10,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns will illuminate South Coast Botanic Garden this fall as Mafic of the Jack O'Lanterns returns to Palos Verdes. The family-friendly Halloween event will welcome guests on select nights from Sept. 18 - Nov. 1. Set along a mile-long walking trail, Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns transforms the garden’s winding pathways […]
The Skirball hosts a sensory-friendly Noah's Ark experience every Friday afternoon. Expect quieter galleries, fewer visitors and an overall experience designed for guests with sensory-processing disabilities. |
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Join The Last Bookstore on the third Saturday of every month for a one-of-a-kind pop-up experience featuring hundreds of vendors in all 12 floors of their historic downtown building. From books and zines to clothes and jewelry to vinyl, collectables, food and more, L.A.'s first vertical community market debuts Aug. 15.
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Join Forest Lawn Museum for the opening reception of “California Visionaries: The Lives and Legacies of Walt Disney and Hubert Eaton” on Sept. 19, 2026, from 5-7:30 p.m. The exhibition explores the personal and creative relationship between Walt Disney and Forest Lawn founder Hubert Eaton. It highlights the philosophical and artistic parallels that shaped their […] |
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NHM’s annual Spider Pavilion brings hundreds of our arachnid friends out to play for the fall. This is an unrivaled opportunity to get up close and personal with the orb weavers and other web developers that help provide the best natural pest control on the planet. Plus, you’ll be able to peer into the habitats […] |
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Join the Skirball for Harvest Days, which coincides with the Jewish festival of Sukkot. This week-long celebration encourages everyone to slow down, practice gratitude, reconnect with nature and community. Visit the Skirball from Sept. 24 - Oct. 4 to experience various Sukkot celebrations and traditions. 
Imaginarium's first-ever Halloween experience "The Hollow Awakens" features nearly 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space of Halloween haunts and spooky fun. The new experience has 9 indoor haunted zones (best for older kids and adults), an all-ages outdoor zone with illuminated pumpkin patch, inflatable obstacle course, ball pit and glow-in -the-dark crafting area, […] |
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The Skirball hosts a sensory-friendly Noah's Ark experience every Friday afternoon. Expect quieter galleries, fewer visitors and an overall experience designed for guests with sensory-processing disabilities. |
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Join Southern California Children's Museum for Worldwide Day of Play — a celebration to champion joyful learning through play. Southern California Children’s Museum joins the fun alongside the Association of Children's Museums and Nickelodeon with free admission all day, no registration needed. Playtime runs from 9 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., with last entry at 3:30 p.m. […]
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Join the Autry for am all-ages celebration of everything that makes L.A. the unique and amazing city that it is. Love Letters to L.A. is the Autry's annual block party, featuring live music, games, photo ops, car show, bounce house, ferris wheel, food, face painting, plein air painting and PBS character meet and greets. Plus, […]
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Kids Take Over the Village is coming to Westwood Village for an afternoon of imagination, play and discovery with Discovery Cube. This free, family-friendly event features a petting zoo and pony rides, kids dance session, face painting, crafts, STEAM-inspired fun and more hands-on fun for all ages. Plus, giveaways, surprises and treats from local businesses. |
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More than 10,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns will illuminate South Coast Botanic Garden this fall as Mafic of the Jack O'Lanterns returns to Palos Verdes. The family-friendly Halloween event will welcome guests on select nights from Sept. 18 - Nov. 1. Set along a mile-long walking trail, Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns transforms the garden’s winding pathways […] |
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From Oct. 2–Nov. 1, Descanso Gardens transforms into an enchanted autumn wonderland, Carved. The annual fall celebration features hundreds of glowing jack-o’-lanterns, giant, elaborate hand-carved pumpkins, a pumpkin house, seasonal food and beverages and immersive installations for all ages. Attend Halloween night for trick or treating and more family fun.
The Skirball hosts a sensory-friendly Noah's Ark experience every Friday afternoon. Expect quieter galleries, fewer visitors and an overall experience designed for guests with sensory-processing disabilities. |
