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Santa's Cottage
The Promenade at Westlake, Westlake Village, CATimes vary. Guests will have a magical experience at Santa’s House that will include live entertainment, holiday treats, and photos that can be easily emailed...
11/16/2019 - 12/24/2019: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Enchanted: Forest of Light
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada-Flintridge, CA5:30-10 p.m. Nov. 17-Jan. 5 (closed Dec. 24-25). For the fourth year, Descanso Gardens will be "enchanted" by a Forest of Light. This one-mile walk...
11/17/2019 - 01/05/2020: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Frozen 2 at the El Capitan
El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:50 p.m. Nov. 21-Dec. 15. While "Frozen 2" will be showing at many cinemas, the El Capitan...
11/21/2019 - 12/15/2019: 10:00 am - 11:30 pm
Skypark At Santa's Village
Skypark At Santa’s Village, Sky Forest, CA11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun.-Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Nov. 21-Jan. 5. (closed Nov. 28, Dec. 25). Santa's Village offers a nostalgic and rustic yuletide adventure.Visitors...
11/21/2019 - 01/05/2020: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
L.A. Kings Holiday Ice at Westfield Valencia Town Center
Westfield Valencia Town Center, Valencia, CA5-8 p.m., 8:30-10:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 4-6 p.m., 6:30-8:30 p.m. 9-11:30 p.m Sat.-Sun. Nov. 21-Dec. 13; 4-6 p.m., 6:30-8:30 p.m. 9-11:30 p.m. Dec. 14-Jan. 12 (closed...
11/21/2019 - 01/12/2020: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Los Angeles Auto Show 2019
L.A. Convention Center, L.A., CA9 a.m.-11 p.m. Nov. 22-23, 29-30; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 24, 27; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 25-26; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 28; 9 a.m.-8 p.m....
11/22/2019 - 12/01/2019: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Knott's Merry Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CATimes vary. Nov. 22-Jan. 6 (closed Dec. 25). Joy is in season at Knott's during the holidays. Returning seasonal favorites include "A Peanuts Guide to...
11/22/2019 - 01/06/2020: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Plaza West Covina's Photos With Santa
Plaza West Covina, West Covina, CAnoon-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. Nov. 22-Dec. 10; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. Dec. 11-17; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m....
11/22/2019 - 12/24/2019: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Progressive International Motorcycle Show
Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA3-8 p.m. Nov. 22, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 24. Get your motors running and head out on the highway to...
11/22/2019 - 11/24/2019: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2nd & PCH Holiday Kickoff
2nd & PCH, Long Beach, CA4-8:30 p.m. Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 24. The festivities begin with the reveal of the final installment of...
11/22/2019 - 11/24/2019: 4:00 pm
Audubon Bird Walk
Madrona Marsh Preserve, Torrance, CAOn this brisk early morning Bird Walk on the Preserve, you can increase your birding skills and learn about the local residents and seasonal migration...
11/23/2019: 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Habitat Restoration
Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance, CAWould you like to help create, and learn, about different habitats? Help remove non-native plants and replace them with locally grown native plants, along with...
11/23/2019: 8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Moby Dick Reading on the Beach!
Venice Beach Breakwater, Venice, CAThe Venice Oceanarium invites everyone to this quirky, fun and authentically interactive literary reading on Venice Beach. The local non-profit has been setting up camp...
11/23/2019 - 11/24/2019: 9:00 am - 8:59 am
Mommy & Me Class
Hogg’s Hollow Preschool, La Canada , CAFamilies with young children 18-30 months may join the free fun interactive class at this Mommy/Daddy & Me Class. Parents help engage their tots in...
11/23/2019: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Common Threads Creative Art Classes
UCPLA’s Chatsworth Location, Chatsworth, CACommon Threads is a series of customized art workshops for children ages 5-14. Nov. 9 is an "Introduction to Painting". Nov. 16 is an "Introduction...
11/23/2019: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Critter Club
La Brea Tar Pits, L.A., CA10 a.m., 11 a.m. Live animals, songs, story times, and art projects are among the fun things that are part of this educational program, which...
11/23/2019: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
DesignerCon 2019
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 24. The largest designer toy convention in the U.S., DesignerCon is bigger than ever for its...
11/23/2019 - 11/24/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Doll Hair Salon Spectacular
American Girl Place, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CAGirls can find out how to get her doll all prepped for holiday parties at this Doll Hair Salon Spectacular! They will see how to...
11/23/2019: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Fantasy World: Italian Americans in Animation Exhibition
The Italian Museum of Los Angeles, L.A., CA10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues.-Sun. through Jan. 26. Spanning a century of animation history, this exhibit focuses the lives and work of Italian American artists, writers,...
11/23/2019: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Holidays at Legoland
Legoland, Carlsbad, CAtimes vary. Where else but Legoland can you get a photo with LEGO Santa and his LEGO reindeer? Or see a 30-ft. LEGO Christmas tree?...
11/23/2019 - 12/31/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Indian Country: The Art of David Bradley Exhibit
The Autry Museum of the American West, L.A., CA10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tue.–Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. March 31-Jan. 5. A Minnesota Chippewa, artist David Bradley has explored questions regarding identity, self-determination and the...
11/23/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
LAPD SWAT Team's "Fill the B.E.A.R." Holiday Toy Drive
The Beverly Connection, Los Angeles, CAVisit Beverly Connection today and help the Orthopaedic Institute for Children (OIC) and the LAPD “Fill the B.E.A.R.” (i.e. LAPD SWAT’s Ballistic Engineered Armored Response...
11/23/2019: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Santa Photo Experience
Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance, CADel Amo Fashion Center will host a several opportunities for families to make memories with Santa. Save time, avoid the line by reserving your magical...
11/23/2019: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
The Elevated Eye: Aerial Photography Past and Present Exhibit
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Oct. 10–March 8. Explore the history of aerial photography - from its origins in the 19th century to the boundary-pushing technologies...
11/23/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
A Faery Hunt Magical Adventure
Tarzana Community and Cultural Center, Tarzana, CaliforniaAs children we believed in magic and knew in our hearts there was something beautiful, enchanted & kind just beyond everyday life. When you remember this,...
11/23/2019: 10:30 am - 11:30 am