Exhibits & Galleries in Dana Point, CA

Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in Dana Point, CA. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.

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Meet the Artist with Ms. Nicole

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA

Learn about a different artist each month and explore their artistic style through a hands-on activity led by our Art Studio Lead, Nicole. Times 11am & 2:30pm

Free

RESILIENCE: Licia Wise, Alexia Kutzner, Maria Elena Fuster, Sara DeSmet

Starts in 7 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

Answering the call to make art in tumultuous times, the works in this exhibition are by artists who are also art therapists. Using diverse media and processes, they engage creativity as a source and an expression of resilience in the face of potentially overwhelming change and uncertainty. The...

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HMOC Open House

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Heritage Museum of Orange County · 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704, Santa Ana, CA

Join us for a day of Victorian fun at our first HMOC Open Houses of 2026! Enjoy fun Open House activities such as guided Docent and self led historic 1898 Kellogg House tours; Art at the Farm hands on immersive art workshop and Gospel Swamp Farm gardening lessons as well as demos from the OC...

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We Read Wednesdays with Empowering Readers OC

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA · Ages 55+

Pretend City Children’s Museum and Parentis Foundation are partnering for something truly magical at We Read Wednesdays, where Littles and Grans read together! Our wonderful Empowering Readers OC reading mentors are bringing the joy of storytelling into the playful world of Pretend City, where...

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Neurodivergent Family Night

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 12:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA

Join us for a free evening where children and caretakers are invited to play in a sensory-friendly, neuro-affirming environment! We encourage the whole family to attend, and therapists can join as well. Neurodivergent Family Nights are held on the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month...

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Homeschool Day

Wed, May 27, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Ocean Institute · 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, Dana Point, CA

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Cooking in the City

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA

Join us in imaginative cooking with REAL tasty food from Lebanon. Cooking Activities: 11 am & 2:30 pm *This is not a cooking class; we will engage in imaginative play and have an opportunity to enjoy pre-made cooked food About the play partner: Leah Khoury is a CPA by day and author by night (and...

Free

Elders – Arnoldo Vargas Exhibition

Starts in 7 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

The intent of the exhibit is to give image and voice to elders in contemporary society. At a time when elders are under attack it is imperative to honor those who have laid the foundation that we stand on today. The opening reception is February 25 and the exhibition closes April 16. This free...

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Cypress College Library Author Talks

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

Register for upcoming talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry Simplified Spelling Historian and Author of Enough is Enuf and Eating Salad Drunk..

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Platinum Performing Arts

Sat, May 30, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA

Move, groove, and connect during our Grown Up & Me Dance Workshop with Platinum Performing Arts. This interactive class invites children and their grown-ups to dance together, explore movement, and share special moments through music and play. Designed for all experience levels, this workshop...

Free

MILA GOKHMAN: A RETROSPECTIVE

Starts in 7 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

Mila Gokhman creates abstract and floral collages of cut and pasted papers and leather that pulsate with life, joy, and movement. Born in Kyiv in 1934, the artist and designer moved to Southern California in 2000. In her ninth decade, her creative energies continue to flow and, as she says, “huge...

Grown Up & Me Dance Workshop

Sun, May 17, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA

We’re planning something special! Stay tuned for more information. For sneak peeks, please check out social media. Space is limited! Book your tickets in advance to avoid delays! *Members do not require a reservation. *Events and dates are subject to change.