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Mountain High Resort - 9:00 AM
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Skirball Cultural Center - 12:00 PM
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California Science Center - 1:00 PM
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Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort - 4:00 PM
Mountain High Resort Opening Day
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Mountain High Resort - 9:00 AM
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Sawdust Art Festival - 10:00 AM
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The Shops at Mission Viejo - 11:00 AM
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Multiple Parks in Santa Monica, including Virginia Avenue Park - 10:00 AM Pick
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South Coast Botanic Garden - 8:00 AM
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Barnes and Noble - Valencia - 10:00 AM
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The Marketplace - 12:00 PM
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California Science Center - 1:00 PM
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Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort - 4:00 PM
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2nd & PCH - 10:00 AM
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Manhattan Village - 11:00 AM
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The Marketplace - 12:00 PM
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California Science Center - 1:00 PM
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Runway Playa Vista - 10:00 AM
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Santa Monica Place - 11:00 AM
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The Shops at Mission Viejo - 11:00 AM

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Annual Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival & Jazz Festival

Sat Sep 30, 2023 - Sun Oct 1, 2023
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Repeating every days through October 1, 2023.
10:00am to 6:00pm PT
Age: All Ages
Price: Free
On Saturday, Watts Towers Arts Center plays host to the 41st anniversary of the Annual Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival, a free festival featuring world-class live music and drumming performances, drum circles, dancing, art exhibitions, arts and crafts for sale, international food, and more
On Sunday, the 46th Annual Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival follows, with free performances throughout the day.
These all-day events are free to attend. The weekend features over a dozen performances in dance, music, and percussion, as well as exhibitions, children’s activities, and local cuisine, all taking place against the backdrop of the world-renowned Watts Towers by Simon Rodia, now celebrating its 102nd anniversary.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.