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Babies!
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CAExperience the heartwarming joy of baby animals like fuzzy sea otters, tiny cuttlefish that change color, miniature sea jellies, and baby sharks through the new...
05/27/2022 - 04/30/2023: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Dinosaurs in the Valley
Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CADinosaurs in the Valley, an immersive walk-thru exhibition features scientifically accurate life-size and life-like dinosaurs ranging from babies to some standing over 40 feet tall....
11/18/2022 - 03/05/2023: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Knott's PEANUTS Celebration
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CAThe PEANUTS gang takes over Knott's Berry Farm from Jan. 28 through Feb. 26. The all-ages family-friendly fun includes a new game show at the...
01/28/2023 - 02/26/2023: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Shiki: The Four Seasons in Japanese Art
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, CAScripps College presents "SHIKI: The Four Seasons in Japanese Art," a new exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery.
02/18/2023 - 05/21/2023: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
iambic lab 2023
Independent Shakespeare Company Studios, Los Angeles, CAIndependent Shakespeare Co. presents iambic lab, an annual festival celebrating the art of theater-making. This year's theme, transformation, will be explored through staged readings, film...
02/23/2023 - 02/26/2023: 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Habitat Restoration Day at the L.A. River
Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve, L.A., CAJoin Friends of the L.A. River, plus California Native Plant Society and San Fernando Valley Audubon in this group effort to remove invasive plants while...
02/25/2023: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Understanding RIE®: For Grandparents
This warm, participatory workshop's goal is to help grandparents understand the RIE philosophy of Educaring.
02/25/2023: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
A Real Boy: The Many Lives of Pinocchio
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CAAn exhibition designed to engage visitors of all ages, a journey into the many incarnations of a beloved character through on display toys, books and...
02/25/2023: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Antelope Valley Preschool Fair
Desert Christian School, Lancaster, CAAntelope Valley Parents! Meet us at Desert Christian Schools in the Gymnasium for a community-wide open house of the TOP Preschools and family-friendly businesses in the Antelope Valley. We can't wait to meet you there!
02/25/2023: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Art & Nature Festival
Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CAThe 10th Annual Art & Nature Festival features groundbreaking, immersive exhibitions including "Pyramidion" by artist Kelly Berg and "The Big One by artist Robert Young"...
02/25/2023: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bob Baker Marionette Theater: 60 Years of Joy & Wonder
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, CAGet a behind-the-scenes look at Bob Baker Marionette Theater through this retrospective exhibition, featuring almost 100 artifacts, including hand-crafted marionettes, original concept art, archival art...
02/25/2023: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bonsai-a-Thon
Brody Botanical Center, San Marino, CAObserve the amazing work of Southern California bonsai masters at this annual event that includes exhibits, demonstrations, prize drawings, a “bonsai bazaar” and a live...
02/25/2023: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CAThe international traveling exhibition explores the early inspirations behind Disney Studios' creations. Dec. 10, 2022 - March 27, 2023.
02/25/2023: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mardi Gras at SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld, San Diego, CASeaWorld San Diego is bringing back New Orleans flare, food, and festivities with the return of Mardi Gras. Enjoy live music and performances including a...
02/25/2023: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Faery Hunt Enchantment in Sherwood Forest
Corriganville Park, Simi Valley, CAA Faery Hunt shows are interactive performances designed for young audiences and families to inspire creativity, imagination and fun.
02/25/2023: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Brandon's Buddies Play Date
Brandon’s Village at Gates Canyon Park, Calabasas, CAChildren of all abilities are invited to Brandon's Buddies Play Date to preview the new universally accessible playground at Gates Canyon Park. The free event...
02/25/2023: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Circus
Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles, CABob Baker Marionette Theater presents their first show of 2023, their 60th anniversary season. "The Circus," featuring over 100 handcrafted marionettes, was first conceived as...
02/25/2023: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Marcia Berneger Presents "Busy Feet"
Vroman’s Bookstore, Pasadena, CAVroman's Special Storytime will feature Marcia Berneger presending "Busy Feet." Follow along as adorable baby feet move through a busy day.
02/25/2023: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
PORTRAITS- Artwork by Members of Women Painters West
California Heritage Museum, Santa Monica, CAThis juried exhibition features artwork by artists from "Women Painters West," the longest established women’s artistic organization in California, founded in Laguna Beach in 1921....
02/25/2023: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Story Time at Laguna Art Museum
Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CALiterature comes to life during this participatory story time. Enjoy a read-aloud of The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson, celebrating Black History Month with...
02/25/2023: 11:00 am
The Great Outdoors
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, CAFamily Musical Mornings present "The Great Outdoors." Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra and Pacific Symphony perform majestic scenes from nature as portrayed by famous composers. Enjoy...
02/25/2023: 11:30 am
Bewilder Basecamp: Exploring Rainbow Valley
The Culver Steps, Culver City, CACome play at Bewilder Basecamp, a one-of-a-kind place where parents and children (suggested for ages 2 to 6 years old) learn to bike, make crafts,...
02/25/2023: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Legacy of Cacao
LA Plaza Cocina, Los Angeles, CALA Plaza Cocina presents "The Legacy of Cacao," an exhibition exploring the history and culture of chocolate from its origin story in Mesoamerica to its...
02/25/2023: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Showhite
Santa Monica Playhouse, Santa Monica, CASanta Monica Playhouse presents the musical-fairytale “Snowhite” Saturdays and Sundays through April 2. In this version, there are no villainous potions or evil Stepmothers, just...
02/25/2023: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Art Lab
Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, CAEvery Saturday through April 29 the Hammer museum hosts their free Art Lab series, featuring kid-friendly, hands-on creative activities inspired by artworks on view at...
02/25/2023: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm