# Things to do with kids at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

> 4 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007, in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area. Dates and times are Pacific Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Orcas: Our Shared Future](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/orcas-our-shared-future--nhm-orcas-shared-future) — Apr 26 – Apr 25 · 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County · Paid · checked Oct 10. Discover orca biology and cultural connections through life-size replicas, interactive installations, and Indigenous art.
- [Frightful Fun: Halloween Activities at the Museum](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/frightful-fun-halloween-activities-at-the-museum--listing-3e35ee06f9c71b335b78dc08) — Sat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County · With admission · checked Oct 14. An all-ages, family-friendly Halloween day of spooky science, curious creatures and creepy collections at the Natural History Museum. Storytime + Create-A-Monster in the Lower…
- [Día de los Muertos at the Natural History Museum](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/dia-de-los-muertos-at-the-natural-history-museum--listing-614e5fd49250d97e59c15134) — Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County · With admission · checked Oct 14. The Natural History Museum hosts a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration with live music, hands-on art activities and an up-close look at NHM's interpretive ofrenda…
- [NightTales: An Illuminated Museum Experience](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/nighttales-an-illuminated-museum-experience--listing-c9f477cef252d71a2ca970cc) — Nov 12 – Jan 10 · Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County · Paid · checked Oct 14. NightTales is a premium indoor-outdoor after-dark holiday experience at the Natural History Museum featuring artwork by Los Angeles artist Maggie West. Glowing installations…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Storytime in the Nature Garden](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/storytime-in-the-nature-garden--listing-f0ba226eeecfb4339c4cf2ae) — Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 am · Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County · Ages 3–5 · With admission · checked Oct 14. Museum Educators lead an interactive storytime in the Natural History Museum's Nature Gardens, designed for caregivers and children ages 3–5. Each session features a playful…

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