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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 LightÂ
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
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
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
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
SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration
SeaWorld, San Diego, CATimes vary. Nov. 23-Jan. 7. Santa, sea lions, a million holiday lights, and a red-nosed reindeer named Rudolph are all part of SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration....
11/23/2019 - 01/07/2020: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Weekend Tidepool Walk
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro, CA11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 23, 12:30-2 p.m. Nov. 24. Take a CMA naturalist-led tour of the Point Fermin Tidepools and see marine life in their...
11/23/2019 - 11/24/2019: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
The Aeronauts’ Incredible Journey – The Cross Country Ballooning Fair
The Rose Bowl, Lot H, Pasadena, CAIn honor of its new film, The Aeronauts—in theaters December 6 and available on Prime Video December 20—Amazon Prime Video is bringing the spirit and...
11/23/2019 - 11/24/2019: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Six Flags Magic Mountain's Holiday in the Park!
Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, CAtimes vary Nov. 23-Jan. 5. Six Flags' holiday party features thrilling rides, thousands of colorful lights, exciting family entertainment, and tasty treats like hot chocolate,...
11/23/2019 - 01/05/2020: 5:00 pm - 1:00 am
Melrose Mornings' Kids Events
Melrose Trading Post, L.A., CAThe popular Melrose Trading Post has a special series designed just for kids and parents. The weekly entertainment will include kid-friendly bands and entertainers, arts...
11/24/2019: 9:00 am - 11:00 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,...
11/24/2019: 10:00 am - 3:00 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...
11/24/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 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...
11/24/2019: 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...
11/24/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Every Living Thing: Animals in Japanese Art Exhibition
LACMA, L.A., CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Tues., Thurs., 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sept. 22-Dec. 8. Lions, dogs, horses, oxen, cats, fish, insects, birds,...
11/24/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hammer Family Flicks Film Series: That Darn Cat
Hammer Museum, L.A., CAParents and kids can have a darn good time watching Disney classic comedy. The story combines two sisters, two bank robbers, nosy neighbors, jealous boyfriends,...
11/24/2019: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hammer Projects: Max Hooper Schneider
Hammer Museum, Westwood, CA11 a.m.–8 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sept. 21-Jan. 19. This immersive installation, which is Schneider's first solo museum show, reveals his background in...
11/24/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm