Bob Baker Marionette Theater brings back this all-ages Angeleno tradition, encouraging guests to make their own holiday memories with an entire season of puppetry and one-of-a-kind events. Since the 1980s, Angelenos and tourists alike have incorporated the show into their Halloween celebrations. From a tap-dancing Frankenstein to visitors from outer space to a friendly People […]
Based on the worldwide bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, "Dog Man: The Musical" is an epic musical adventure for the whole family. Performing select dates Sept. 12 - Oct. 18 with special sensory-friendly performances Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. and Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. Photo by Jeremy Daniels
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, […]
It’s the World Premiere Rudie-DeCarlo Family Theatre Musical in which not one, not two, but three Dorothys encounter the Wizard, the Queen of Hearts, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and more. Did you know that all Fairytale Portals connect directly to the land of OZ? or that the Ozian witches of the East, North, South […]
Bob Baker Marionette Theater & Hollyhock House present Puppets in the Park, a series of free magical mornings on Hollyhock House's west lawn Sundays, June 14, July 12, Sept. 27 […]
"Little Women Ballet" returns with their autumn immersive experience with five unique performances at Heritage Square Museum. Pioneering more ballets about women and their stories, Little Women Ballet revives their classic Immersive Experience this year as a homecoming – a chance to remember how LWB began and to welcome new audiences into the story where […]
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live returns with Glow-N-Fire. The nationwide tour travels to Ontario Sept. 5-6. and to Long Beach Oct. 3-4. This year's event will have more flames, more glow and more action. Cheer on your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks plus the all-new Rhinomite™, making its live debut this season. Oct. 3 at […]
Join the LA Opera for a show written just for kids, plus interactive arts workshops and local arts partners. The program is designed for children 3 to 9 years old […]
The Crow comedy club at Bergamot Station Arts Center presents this monthly comedy show where parents tcan bring their baby. This show is recommended for adults and babies under 18 […]
Aspiring ballet dancers, ages 9–19, from across California will take the stage at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) Los Angeles auditions, October 9–11, competing for scholarships, awards, and the […]
A Faery Hunt shows are outdoor, interactive, and immersive performances. The musical stories are designed to inspire creativity, imagination, and fun. Winner of the Nickelodeon Award for Best Children's Theater […]
Storybook Theatre presents their award-winning production of "The Emperor's New Clothes," an interactive musical for children and their families. Storybook Theatre’s musical retelling of the famous story includes lots of […]
Storybook Theatre of Los Angeles at Theatre West presents non-threatening, interactive musicals with a message for children 3 – 9 years old. "The Emperor's New Clothes" runs Saturdays at 1 […]
Bob Baker Marionette Theater & Hollyhock House present Puppets in the Park, a series of free magical mornings on Hollyhock House's west lawn Sundays, June 14, July 12, Sept. 27 and Oct. 18. Bring a blanket and watch a performance of "Hallowe’en Spooktacular" at 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. followed by family art activities 10 […]
The 11th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of free theatre, runs Oct. 13 – Nov. 20, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering 40 plays, workshops and family-oriented events with local and national artists from as far away as Chicago and Hawaii! Family shows include: Sat, Oct 24, 3:30 p.m. […]
The All Abilities Conference brings people together to make arts and cultural spaces more accessible for everyone. Across two days, you’ll hear from artists and speakers with lived experience of disability and explore practical ways to create more inclusive spaces. You’ll find sessions geared toward both artists and arts administrators—offering space to connect, learn, and […]
Autism Theater Project presents LIMITLESS LIVE featuring The Voice Inside, the organization’s first California event. Limitless Live brings together film, live music, storytelling and community, celebrating autistic and neurodivergent artists […]
Leap into a world of imagination with Yellow Bird Chase, a whimsical, wordless adventure for the whole family! When a bumbling maintenance crew discovers a magical yellow bird, chaos erupts as they race across land, sea, and sky—battling pirates, monsters, and their own clumsiness—all without ever leaving the storage room. This inventive show combines puppetry, […]
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia presents their reimagining of three classic children's stories for audiences ages 3 and up. "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," "Three Little Pigs" and "Three Billy […]
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 to 6th Street. Enjoy live performances, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, tours, a special performance of "¡SÍ SE PUEDE!" from Center Theatre Group, instrument petting zoo and […]
Storybook Theatre presents their award-winning production of "The Emperor's New Clothes," an interactive musical for children and their families. Storybook Theatre’s musical retelling of the famous story includes lots of […]
A Faery Hunt show is an interactive, immersive, outdoor performance designed for young audiences & families to inspire creativity & fun. On this unique event, join the faery folke on […]
LA Soundscapes Family Concerts at The Ford presents DramatiX, an interactive performance using recycled and found objects to create rhythmic and musical soundscapes. This family-friendly show also features tap dance, […]
Bring a blanket and picnic to Will Rogers State Park for a spooky sunset gathering with Bob Baker Marionette Theater. At 3 p.m. enjoy a docent-led children's nature walk, followed by a cyanotype workshop at 3:30 p.m. and ending with a special Bob Baker Marionette Spooktacular Show at 5:30 p.m.
This Halloween, LA Opera joins forces with the United Theater on Broadway for an only-in-L.A. collision of opera, orchestra, cult cinema and unabashed camp. Hercules vs. Vampires is a musical reimagining of Mario Bava's 1961 sword-and-sandal cult classic Hercules in the Haunted World, starring former Mr. Universe Reg Park—an early mentor to Arnold Schwarzenegger—alongside the […]
Storybook Theatre presents their award-winning production of "The Emperor's New Clothes," an interactive musical for children and their families. Storybook Theatre’s musical retelling of the famous story includes lots of […]
Storybook Theatre of Los Angeles at Theatre West presents non-threatening, interactive musicals with a message for children 3 – 9 years old. "The Emperor's New Clothes" runs Saturdays at 1 […]