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Blossom Hunt
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 1-May 31. The Garden burst to life in an explosion of colors. Grab a map and search on foot for beautiful...
03/01/2020 - 05/31/2020: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The LOH Down on Science - Pandemic Edition
THE LOH DOWN ON SCIENCE is launching a limited radio/podcast series called THE LOH DOWN ON SCIENCE: SPECIAL PANDEMIC EDITION on April 22 for eight...
04/22/2020 - 06/17/2020: All Day
Thank Your Neighbors with PBS Kids
Fred Rogers told us that when things are scary, we should look for the helpers. And as we face a global pandemic, our families are...
05/05/2020 - 05/31/2020: All Day
Jason Reynolds - A Book Cover for Your Life
Jason Reynolds, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, is back with another weekly writing challenge. This time? Create a book cover. Any book cover....
05/12/2020 - 05/21/2020: All Day
Tour L.A. County Fire Station 125 Virtually
With County buildings currently closed to the public to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the LACoFD has released a virtual tour of Fire Station 125...
05/12/2020 - 05/31/2020: All Day
Young Inventor Challenge
Kids ages 6-18 can turn their very own idea for a toy or game into a concept that could actually end up being sold at...
05/13/2020 - 06/15/2020: 12:00 am
L.A. County Arboretum Open for Visits
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia, CAAll paths, the gift shop and cafe are closed, but the main road is open for walking so that visitors can see the peacocks and...
05/13/2020 - 06/30/2020: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Underwood Family Farms Open for Pick-Your-Own
Underwood Family Farms (Moorpark location), Moorpark, CaliforniaUnderwood Family Farms has opened the fields at its Moorpark and Somis farms for pick your own. With plenty of fresh air and wide-open space,...
05/13/2020 - 06/30/2020: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Coloring Pages from the Library of Congress
Break out your crayons, markers, colored pens and pencils! The Library of Congress has adapted these coloring pages from its collections, for you to color...
05/15/2020 - 05/31/2020: All Day
Craft at Home - Printing With Leaves
The best part of this project from the Craft Contemporary is going outside. Take a walk to collect your leaves - all shapes and sizes...
05/15/2020 - 05/31/2020: All Day
Japan House Drawing Class - Simple Smiley Face
MinoMiyabi introduces the basic principles of drawing and character design through one of the symbols we’re all familiar with – the classic smiley face. He’ll...
05/15/2020 - 05/22/2020: All Day
Spiky, Hairy Shiny: Insects of L.A. Exhibit
The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County is launching its first-ever online exhibition, a kid-friendly selection of insect macrographs pulled from NHMLAC’s groundbreaking Biodiversity Science: City and Nature...
05/15/2020 - 06/30/2020: All Day
826LA Writing Workshop - Discovered: A Time Capsule from 2076
A Time Capsule from 2076: A glitch in time travel has resulted in a box buried 56 years in the future being unearthed today. Help...
05/17/2020 - 05/23/2020: 12:00 am
Bob Baker Marionette Theatre Ice Cream Raffle
Sharpen your colored pencils and dust off your crayon boxes… we’ve got a coloring contest coming your way! Bob Baker Marionette Theatre is giving away...
05/19/2020 - 05/31/2020: All Day
Color the Tiger Twins
Meet Kajal and Kipling, the EMT tiger twins of the PPE Pals! This paramedic pair from the PPE Pals collection by Guy Gilchrist is reminding...
05/19/2020 - 05/23/2020: All Day
Angela Bassett Reads 'Trombone Shorty'
Golden Globe-winning and Oscar-nominated actress Angela Bassett joins the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online cast of readers this month, bringing to life the true story of...
05/20/2020 - 06/20/2020: All Day
Dav Pilkey Introduces a New Character
The author reads a section of “Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas.” Books are great because you get to add your own imagination to flesh...
05/20/2020 - 05/27/2020: All Day
Make Art @ Home - Stained Glass Windows
Get inspired by the stained glass windows in LACMA’s collection and create your own miniature stained glass windows using materials available at home. Subscribe for weekly...
05/20/2020 - 05/27/2020: All Day
Craft at Home - Branch Weaving
The Craft Contemporary brings us this how-to incorporating natural materials. This Branch Weaving technique - as taught by Mimi Haddon - unites weaving and wood...
05/21/2020 - 06/04/2020: All Day
Help the Natural History Museum Study Alligator Lizards in Your Backyard
With days getting longer and temperatures increasing, we are entering alligator lizard mating season, and The Natural History Museum needs your help to study their...
05/21/2020: All Day
Momleta 30-minute Virtual Boot Camp for Moms
These classes from Momleta (formerly Baby Boot Camp) are live on Zoom and recorded on the Momleta YouTube channel. The boot-camp-style classes are taught by...
05/21/2020: 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Kids Club at The Point with The BeatBuds
The Point in El Segundo has transformed its popular outdoor Kids Club to a virtual jamout with The Beatbuds. Through their catchy tunes and interactive performance,...
05/21/2020: 11:00 am - 11:40 am
L.A. Library Story Time with Miss Lauren
Join Miss Lauren for storytime at home via Studio City Library's Instagram Live every weekday at 11 a.m. Miss Lauren will present a book, interactive songs...
05/21/2020: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Music Center Blue Ribbon Children's Festival
Available to watch at musiccenter.org, this year’s Festival celebrates the uniquely American art form of tap dance with Dorrance Dance. Known for honoring the tradition...
05/21/2020: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Popsicle Virtual Recess
This series of interactive Instagram livestreams, tutorials, storytelling and crafts will inspire families to get creative and play at home. Popsicle has partnered with top...
05/21/2020: 11:00 am - 11:30 am