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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
Celebrate a decade of Parenting for Liberation with the anniversary exhibition, HOMEPLACE. Parenting for Liberation opens the doors to "Homeplace: Home as a Site of Love & Resistance for Black Families," a dynamic exhibition featuring the powerful artwork by Black artists, spanning all ages and mediums. Arrive at 2 p.m. to immerse yourself in the […]
Bring the whole family to a vibrant lineup of mariachi, ballet folklórico, bilingual storytelling, and hands-on workshops celebrating how a single instant—a photograph—can hold a lifetime of stories and memories. […]
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.
CatCon™ – the world’s largest event dedicated to the intersection of cat culture and pop culture, returns to the Pasadena Convention Center October 10–11 for its 11th year of feline fun. The two-day immersive event will bring together cat lovers from around the globe for exclusive product drops, interactive brand experiences, original art, internet-famous felines […]
In this free, family workshop, create your own mosaic inspired by animals who call Los Angeles home, using contemporary materials and ancient Roman techniques. This hands-on program is developed in […]
The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University and Mickey Visit host a full day of hands-on crafts, tours, artists’ lectures and exclusive displays of some of the hundreds […]
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.
The Beverly Hills Art Show spans four garden blocks in the center of the city with the work of 250 artists from throughout California and beyond. The free show will feature paintings, sculptures, watercolor, photography, mixed media, ceramics, glass, jewelry, drawing and print making. A Wine and Beer Garden with live music, demonstrating artists, children's […]
Bring the whole family to a vibrant lineup of mariachi, ballet folklórico, bilingual storytelling, and hands-on workshops celebrating how a single instant—a photograph—can hold a lifetime of stories and memories. […]
Carolyne Edwards of the Quinn Research Center leads a basket-making activity and explains the Indigenous traditions of the historic craft. Best for ages 8 and up. RSVP requested.
The Fall South Pasadena Arts Crawl is an Oktober-Fiesta celebration with activities by @southpasdudes & @vecinosdesouthpasadena! Stroll through Mission Street and the surrounding blocks to enjoy over 20 local merchants […]
Step into The Music Center’s Digital Arts Space on Jerry Moss Plaza to encounter and become “gwoemul,” shapeshifting beasts from Korean folklore. Created by L.A.-based artists Scarlett Kim and Anthony Storniolo, this one-of-a-kind digital installation teleports participants to a retro-futuristic world suspended between Seoul and Los Angeles, where mythology, memory and possibility converge. Participants first […]
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.
Trick-or-treat your way around, boo-gie down to music, watch pumpkins get carved underwater and dive into the science of slime during Halloween Aglow, Birch Aquarium’s annual family-friendly Halloween event! Discover the wonders of the ocean after dark in Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery, including glowing surprises around every corner. Be among the first to […]
Gloria Molina Grand Park will showcase a public art installation in Downtown L.A. honoring Angelenos’ longtime customs and traditions of the Day of the Dead celebration. For 10 days, the "park for everyone" transforms into a healing space where visitors can explore and view a beautiful collection of altars created by seasoned and emerging artists […]
In this free, family workshop, create your own mosaic inspired by animals who call Los Angeles home, using contemporary materials and ancient Roman techniques. This hands-on program is developed in […]
Grand Ave Arts: All Access once again turns DTLA's Grand Avenue Cultural District into a free, one-mile-long celebration of art, music, performance and culture. Along Grand Avenue from Temple Street […]
Fleurs de Villes is a celebrated floral design brand known for its immersive, large-scale floral exhibitions that showcase the artistry and creativity of local florists. Renowned for its signature floral mannequins, each exhibition transforms fresh flowers into extraordinary works of wearable art, celebrating fashion, culture and creativity through imaginative, one-of-a-kind designs. For Fleurs de Villes […]
Fleurs de Villes is a celebrated floral design brand known for its immersive, large-scale floral exhibitions that showcase the artistry and creativity of local florists. Renowned for its signature floral mannequins, each exhibition transforms fresh flowers into extraordinary works of wearable art, celebrating fashion, culture and creativity through imaginative, one-of-a-kind designs. For Fleurs de Villes […]
Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture celebrates its 15th anniversary with an even bigger fan experience, major celebrity guests and cast reunions, an expanded Akiba Station and Gaming Hall, Halloween festivities and more throughout all three days.
Fleurs de Villes is a celebrated floral design brand known for its immersive, large-scale floral exhibitions that showcase the artistry and creativity of local florists. Renowned for its signature floral mannequins, each exhibition transforms fresh flowers into extraordinary works of wearable art, celebrating fashion, culture and creativity through imaginative, one-of-a-kind designs. For Fleurs de Villes […]
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.
Fleurs de Villes is a celebrated floral design brand known for its immersive, large-scale floral exhibitions that showcase the artistry and creativity of local florists. Renowned for its signature floral mannequins, each exhibition transforms fresh flowers into extraordinary works of wearable art, celebrating fashion, culture and creativity through imaginative, one-of-a-kind designs. For Fleurs de Villes […]
The Hospital of Emotions—the sprawling, multi-story immersive art exhibition housed inside the historic St. Vincent medical center—is wrapping up its chilling seasonal run with a special, family-friendly Halloween Trick-or-Treat Activation on October 31. This special holiday event marks the final opportunity for visitors to experience the venue's exclusive After Dark (12+) and Below programming. An […]