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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join NHM as they honor the customs and heritage around Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a cultural tradition observed in Mexico and throughout Latin America to remember […]
Come celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with Pretend City. Sing along to Flower Songs Music, decorate a sugar skull, and enjoy a live Folklorico performance. It’s a day to remember […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Join The Autry for a full-day celebration of Native culture with traditional powwow dancing, Indian tacos and traditional fry bread, Native community information booths and more.
Come celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights! Dance along to upbeat Indian music, then make and decorate your own diya, a traditional oil lamp, to take home and shine […]
Children and teens with cancer will showcase photographs they’ve taken through Pablove Shutterbugs, The Pablove Foundation's photography program that empowers young people affected by cancer through creative expression. Guests can […]
Join the Grammy Museum for Latin Music Appreciation Day, a celebration of Latin music and culture in celebration of the Latin Grammys. Programming will take place throughout the day with […]
Join Natural History Museum for their inaugural NightTales: An Illuminated Museum Experience featuring the work of L.A.-based artist Maggie West. The indoor-outdoor experience invites visitors to encounter NHM's collections in new and unexpected ways. Open select nights from Nov. 12 - Jan. 10.
Neverland is coming to L.A. this holiday season! Tinker Bell’s Neverland: An Illuminated Adventure will transform South Coast Botanic Garden’s 87 acres into the magical world of Peter Pan, Nov. 13 - Jan. 3, and running nightly from 5:30-8:30 p.m. (closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day). This immersive nighttime experience invites visitors to explore installations […]
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.
Families of all ages are invited to explore hands-on activities throughout the museum and discover the exciting world of STEM through engaging SAE lesson plans and interactive experiences. Come learn, […]
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 […]
Join Craft Contemporary for the opening reception for their upcoming exhibitions: Vandalismo Artesanal, Embers of Generational Memory, and Laboratoria Fuego Medicinal. Members enjoy free, early access to the reception starting […]
Join Discovery Cube LA on the third Sunday of every month for Sensory Friendly Mornings, a more inclusive guest experience that includes sensory-friendly maps, visual cue cards, welcoming staff and […]
AltaMed Health Services will welcome the community to The Alta with ¡HOLA ALTA! a free celebration on Sunday, November 15 marking the public opening of the new cultural art space […]
Sculpt soil and seeds into an amazing work of art that connects with ecology and soil regeneration! Learn how to use clay, compost, biochar, zeolite, beneficial mycorrhizal fungi, and phytoremediation […]
Get your fill of holiday merriment at Enchant Christmas from Nov. 20–Dec. 27 at Santa Anita Park. This interactive, story-driven holiday experience features more than 10 acres of immersive light installations, an ice-skating trail, live entertainment, a holiday marketplace, food and drinks, visits with Santa and photo ops around every corner.
For a wild night out, visit L.A. Zoo Lights at the L.A. Zoo from Nov. 20–Jan. 10. Stroll through larger-than-life light displays of plants, pollinators, marine creatures and Ice Age giants. Enjoy an artificial ice-skating rink, seasonal treats such as churros and s’mores, carousel rides, photos with Santa on select days and, for those 21 […]
Sawdust Art Festival welcomes back its beloved Winter Fantasy Art Festival for the 36th year. The annual family-friendly holiday event in Laguna Beach transforms Sawdust's eucalyptus-lined artist village into a […]
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 […]
Sawdust Art Festival welcomes back its beloved Winter Fantasy Art Festival for the 36th year. The annual family-friendly holiday event in Laguna Beach transforms Sawdust's eucalyptus-lined artist village into a […]
Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy a performance by The Sugarplums, winners of the The CW’s Christmas Caroler Challenge, a national singing competition! Enjoy their sweet harmonies of your […]
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, beloved Enchanted: Forest of Light returns for another season of magic and wonder at Descanso Gardens from Nov. 22–Jan. 9. In addition to favorites like Flower Power, Ancient Forest and Psychic Village by Tom Fruin, families will notice a few changes and surprises. A laser-light show debuts on the Main Lawn, […]
Sawdust Art Festival welcomes back its beloved Winter Fantasy Art Festival for the 36th year. The annual family-friendly holiday event in Laguna Beach transforms Sawdust's eucalyptus-lined artist village into a […]
Sawdust Art Festival welcomes back its beloved Winter Fantasy Art Festival for the 36th year. The annual family-friendly holiday event in Laguna Beach transforms Sawdust's eucalyptus-lined artist village into a […]
Sawdust Art Festival welcomes back its beloved Winter Fantasy Art Festival for the 36th year. The annual family-friendly holiday event in Laguna Beach transforms Sawdust's eucalyptus-lined artist village into a […]
Sawdust Art Festival welcomes back its beloved Winter Fantasy Art Festival for the 36th year. The annual family-friendly holiday event in Laguna Beach transforms Sawdust's eucalyptus-lined artist village into a […]
Join Studio Channel Islands Art Center for their 20th Annual Holiday Art Market Dec. 4 - 6, Friday 6 - 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 - 4 p.m. Purchase unique works of art and beautiful hand-crafted gift items from more than 40 Artists-in-Residence and guest artists. Enjoy an incredible […]
Sawdust Art Festival welcomes back its beloved Winter Fantasy Art Festival for the 36th year. The annual family-friendly holiday event in Laguna Beach transforms Sawdust's eucalyptus-lined artist village into a […]
Kick off the holiday season with our enchanting Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pretend City! Welcome winter with festive cheer, cookies, and hot cocoa. served alongside a special visit from Santa.
Spend the holidays somewhere unforgettable, aboard Battleship IOWA with front row seats to the Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade right from the ship. Kids ages 6 and up are invited to enjoy dinner and dessert on the historic mess decks, a two-hour behind-the-scenes guided tour, a night sleeping in real sailor bunks ("racks"), breakfast on board […]
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 […]
Sawdust Art Festival welcomes back its beloved Winter Fantasy Art Festival for the 36th year. The annual family-friendly holiday event in Laguna Beach transforms Sawdust's eucalyptus-lined artist village into a […]