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Sound of Water Descanso Gardens

Sound of Water Exhibition

Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge

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 […]

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Limitless by Help Group

Limitless Art Space 1639 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice

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. […]

Magic of the JackOLanterns

Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns

South Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Estates

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 […]

Spider Pavilion

Spider Pavilion

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles

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 […]

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The Hollow Awakens

Lakewood Center 500 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood

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 […]

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Carved

Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge

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.

Getty Family Festival

Family Festival: LA and Mexico In Focus

Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles

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. […]

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Beverly Hills Art Show

Beverly Gardens Park 9439 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills

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 […]

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Hands on History: Basket Weaving Workshop

Santa Monica History Museum 1350 7th Street, Santa Monica

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.

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Fall Arts Crawl: Oktober-Fiesta

South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce 1121 Mission St., South Pasadena

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 with special events, beverage garden, art exhibits and workshops, discounts and specials, artisan pop-ups and more.

The Autry Halloween Night

Halloween Party: Night at the Autry Museum

Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles

Enjoy a night of Halloween fun for the entire family at the Autry Museum of the American West. Experience trick-or-treating, interactive crafts, a mysterious maze, puppet shows, and scavenger hunts.