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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
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
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
Rancho Los Cerritos Storytime
Rancho Los Cerritos, Long Beach, CA9:30-10 a.m. Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26. Dec. 3, 10, 17. Youngsters can enjoy a storytime in the RLC library on Tuesday mornings. No RSVP...
11/26/2019: 9:30 am - 10:00 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,...
11/26/2019: 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...
11/26/2019: 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...
11/26/2019: 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...
11/26/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Messy Masterpieces
Cayton Children’s Museum, Santa Monica, CALet your child’s inner artist emerge! Explore difference artistic media and processes with the ultimate hands-on fun, letting each child’s inner artist shine. Each week,...
11/26/2019: 10:15 am - 12:00 pm
Free Books for Kids @ Cameron's Library's Reading Time
Cameron’s Library (Inside) L.A. Care Family Resource Center, Inglewood, CAParents, grandparents and day care/child care providers are welcomed to bring your children or group to this weekly event. Visitors can enjoy free puppet shows,...
11/26/2019: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Little Owls Reading Nest
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada-Flintridge, CAOn Tuesday mornings, little one can listen to a lovely nature-related story at the giant nest in Descanso's Nature's Table. Ages 2 and older.
11/26/2019: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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,...
11/26/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 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...
11/26/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Lari Pittman: Declaration of Independence Exhibition
Hammer Museum, Westwood, CA11 a.m.–8 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sept. 29-Jan. 5. The Hammer is presenting the most comprehensive retrospective to date of the work of...
11/26/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thomas Joshua Cooper: The World's Edge 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-Jan. 26. Thomas Joshua Cooper is a photographer who is...
11/26/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Photos with Santa at Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, Californianoon-8 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Nov. 21-Dec. 7; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Dec. 8-23; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 24...
11/26/2019: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Scenario Studio: A Photomusement Experience
The Scenario Studio, Beverly Hills, CAnoon-8 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; noon-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon-6 p.m. Sun. Nov. 14-Dec. 22 (closed Thanksgiving). For the first time, Beverly Hills hosts an interactive photography pop-up...
11/26/2019: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Polar Express at the Fillmore & Western Railway
Fillmore & Western Railway Co., Fillmore , CA6:10 p.m. 7:50 p.m. Tues.-Fri; 1:10 p.m., 2:50 p.m. 4:30 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 7:50 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 14-Dec. 29 (no trains 11/28, 12/25). Passengers can...
11/26/2019: 1:10 pm - 8:50 pm