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7th Annual Toluca Lake Turkey Trot Race
Toluca Lake, Toluca Lake, CAUsher in the holidays than with the 7th Annual 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kids Fun Run in Toluca Lake. There will be family-friendly activities, raffles...
11/21/2021: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Family Hike: Black Star Canyon
Black Star Canyon, Silverado, CAEnjoy a morning family hike in Black Star Canyon, part of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. The 3-4 mile hike will run along a flat...
11/21/2021: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Flutter
Flutter, Los Angeles, CAFlutter is a one-of-a-kind immersive entertainment experience where guests discover the art of play as they are guided through colorful, mindful and engaging spaces designed...
11/21/2021: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
“Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall” Exhibit
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, CACelebrate the legacy of Jane Goodall with this multimedia exhibition. Explore her life from her early years as a young woman with a dream to...
11/21/2021: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Gary Miltimore: Water and Color
Catalina Island Museum, Avalon, CACatalina Island Museum presents the first ever retrospective of artist and sailor Gary Miltimore’s work. The exhibition features selections of his fine art maritime oils...
11/21/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Jackalope Pasadena: Indie Artisan Fair
Central Park, Pasadena, CAFeaturing over 200 handmade artisans, shoppers can get their holiday shopping done early this year at this free and family friendly event Nov. 20-21.
11/21/2021: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Legacies of Exchange: Chinese Contemporary Art from the Yuz Foundation
LACMA, Los Angeles,This exhibition is part of LACMA’s ongoing collaboration with Yuz Museum in Shanghai, China. “Legacies of Exchange” will feature 20 works of Chinese contemporary art...
11/21/2021: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Mighty Build Guild
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CAJoin KidSpace for their new cardboard construct-a-thon set in a whimsical, imaginative cardboard forest. Create marvelous geometric towers, design cardboard critters, and play and explore...
11/21/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Smorgusburg LA
ROW DTLA, Los Angeles, CAL.A.’s largest weekly outdoor food market returns to ROW DTLA this summer. The family-friendly event features popular L.A. food vendors like Broad Street Oyster Co.,...
11/21/2021: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sssensational Sssnakes
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CASssensational Sssnakes, a hands-on educational exhibition at Kidspace Children's Museum, features hands-on props and interactive experiences to explore how snake jaws are designed to swallow...
11/21/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Gentle Barn
The Gentle Barn, Santa Clarita, CAHug the cows, give the pig’s a tummy rub and cuddle the turkeys at The Gentle Barn, an animal sanctuary in Santa Clarita. Open to...
11/21/2021: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Unveiling the Past: The Art & History of Forest Lawn
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, CABook a free group tour to experience "Unveiling the Past: The Art & History of Forest Lawn," which reveals the history behind the iconic art...
11/21/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Winter Frolic
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CAThe first annual Winter Frolic is a seven-week celebration featuring a no-ice Sock Skating Rink, “ice-fishing” in the Kidspace Interpretive Arroyo Stream, snowflake decorating at...
11/21/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
No Humans Involved
Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, CAThis group exhibition features sculptures, performances, installations and multimedia works by seven artists and collectives—Eddie Aparicio, Tau Lewis, Las Nietas de Nonó, Sondra Perry, SANGREE,...
11/21/2021: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Little Women, The Broadway Musical
Morgan-Wixson Theatre, Santa Monica, CAJoin the Morgan-Wixson Theatre for their 25th Annual Youth Musical production, "Little Women" live, on stage.
11/21/2021: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sustainability Sundays
Southern California Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CAPart sensory play, part art class and part environmental studies. Kids will learn about the environment and how we can help take care of our...
11/21/2021: 2:00 pm
Hansel and Gretel
Forest Lawn Glendale, Glendale, CAPacific Opera Project continues its 2021-22 fairytale-themed opera season with an outdoor, family-friendly production of “Hansel and Gretel.” Bring your own picnic to enjoy with...
11/21/2021: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada-Flintridge, CAVisitors can enjoy a magical holiday experience with sparking, swirling installations from HYBYCOZO on the Main Lawn, Flower Power on the Promenade and lighting effects...
11/21/2021: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Open Mic Night
The California School for the Arts – San Gabriel Valley, Duarte, CAThe California School for the Arts – San Gabriel Valley's Creative Writing Conservatory presents a free, open mic night.
11/21/2021: 6:00 pm
World of Illumination’s Reindeer Road
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CaliforniaWorld of Illumination presents an all-new drive-thru animated light show, Reindeer Road, featuring millions of LED lights and hundreds of state-of-the-art displays synchronized to popular...
11/21/2021: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
DELUSION: Reaper’s Remorse
Phillips Mansion, Pomona, CAIn this site specific, interactive play, guests move through the delightfully dilapidated Phillips Mansion as the haunting narrative of Esther Phillips unfolds. Guests are invited...
11/21/2021: 6:30 pm
Partial Pictures
Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, CAThe Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) presents Gabriella Sanchez's first solo exhibition, "Partial Pictures."
11/21/2021: 11:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Partial Pictures
Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, CAThe Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) presents Gabriella Sanchez's first solo exhibition, "Partial Pictures."
11/21/2021: 11:00 pm - 5:00 pm