Best Events for Families Around OC

“Inside the Walt Disney Archives” Virtual Programming

Apr 3 @ 12:00 am – Apr 25 @ 11:45 pm

The Bowers’ online encore of “With the Click of a Mouse” on April 3 presents Disney Archives Digitization team members sharing some of their favorite Mickey and Minnie memorabilia. April 25’s “A Gold Mine of Fun Finds” encore presentation offers Disney archivists sharing more special items from the Disney archive. Register online; viewings are available for 24 hours. Be aware too that the Disney Archive exhibit is set to close April 25.

Categories: Education & Workshops Museums & Art Virtual Events

Apr

Orphan Car Show

Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

On April 24, from 10 am-2 pm, the Automobile Driving Museum proudly presents its Orphan Car Show. What’s an “orphan car,” you may ask. It doesn’t mean an abandoned car, but a vehicle whose manufacturer has gone out of business. And if you have a car from a defunct company, you can take part in the show. Check its website for registration and other event details.

Categories: Museums & Art

“Wayne Thiebaud: Clowns” Exhibit

May 1 @ 8:00 am – May 31 @ 10:00 pm

Pies, hot dogs, ice creams are some of the subjects that the Wayne Thiebaud is well-known for. The amusing exhibit at the Laguna Art Museum, however, is all about clowns – another favorite subject of his. On display through October 24 are more than 40 clown-themed art pieces – paintings, drawings, and etchings – done by the distinguished, distinctive American artist, who turned 100 years old in November.

Categories: Museums & Art

“The Art of the Brick” Exhibit

May 1 @ 10:00 am – May 31 @ 5:00 pm

Lego fans will brick out over this exhibit, which has reopened at the California Science Center. Nathan Sawaya used over a million Lego pieces to create his 100+ creations, making this the largest-ever display of Lego art. Sculptures include re-imaginings of Michelangelo’s David, Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa as well as a 20-foot T-Rex skeleton. Advance reservations are strongly recommended because entry isn’t guaranteed with in-person reservations.

Categories: Museums & Art

Bowers Exhibitions

May 1 @ 10:00 am – May 31 @ 4:00 pm

On view at the Bowers are two special exhibits that showcase some timeless items. Families can venture “Inside the Walt Disney Archives” for a few more weeks (it’s set to close June 20). Additionally, museum-goers can discover “Treasures in Gold & Jade: Masterworks from Taiwan” through September 5. The exhibition displays the gold carvings by the famed sculptor Wu Ching as well as the acclaimed jade artwork created by the artist Huang Fu-shou.

Categories: Museums & Art

Thu

Immersive Van Gogh

May 27 @ 5:50 pm – 6:50 pm

Experience legendary Van Gogh paintings, like “Starry Night,” “Sunflowers,” and “The Potato Eaters,” in exciting new ways at this unique digital art installation , opening May 27 in a secret downtown L.A. location. Combining state-of-the-art technology, theatrical storytelling, and amazing animation, this immersive exhibit utilizes 500,000 cubic feet of projections, 60,600 frames of video, and 90,000,000 pixels. While suitable for all ages, viewer discretion is advised due to sequences of bright flashing lights. Timed-entry tickets required.

Categories: Museums & Art

Fri

“Coral Reefs: Nature’s Underwater Cities” Exhibit

May 28 @ 5:37 pm – May 31 @ 6:37 pm

Dive into the colorful world of coral reefs at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s new exhibit (opening May 28). Meet reef inhabitants like the parrotfish, clownfish, green sea turtles, bioluminescent creatures, and an unusual red-footed booby (that’s a seabird) and explore a coral lagoon habitat that functions as a young fish nursery. Learn too about reef environments and the threats they face, and see corals confiscated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Categories: Museums & Art Outdoors & Animals

Mother’s Day Rides

May 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Take your mom for a memorable ride on Mother’s Day by visiting the Automobile Driving Museum. The ADM will be offering mothers rides in some of their vintage vehicles between 10 am-3 pm. Additional details and sign-up info can be found on its website. And if you, your mother, or someone you know is a Corvette fan, please note that ADM is hosting its Corvette Car Show on May 29 (10 am-2 pm).

Categories: Holiday Mom & Dad Museums & Art Outdoors & Animals

Jun

Tue

“Wayne Thiebaud: Clowns” Exhibit