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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
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
Pip & Pop Installation at the Pier
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CAThe Santa Monica Pier's historic merry-go-round windows will look a little different this holiday season. And you will want to pop by to see the...
11/27/2019 - 01/06/2020: All Day
Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, CAtimes vary, Nov. 28-Dec. 29. Universal CityWalk welcomes holiday guests with a majestic 40-foot tall Christmas tree glistening with 200,000 LED icicles that are choreographed...
11/28/2019 - 12/29/2019: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Black Friday Frenzy at the Irvine Spectrum Center
Irvine Spectrum, Irvine, CAOne of Orange County’s largest Black Friday celebrations features special promotions and activities for the whole family, including an annual midnight tree lighting show. Guests...
11/29/2019: 12:00 am - 3:00 am
Friday Night Disco & Karaoke
Snooknuk Play Arts Cafe, Los Angeles, CAA kids DJ, music, lights, games, bubbles, karaoke and sometimes even character performers - they are all part of this Friday night fun! It's a...
11/29/2019: 12:00 am - 6:30 pm
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...
11/29/2019: 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,...
11/29/2019: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday Fun
Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve, Torrance, CaliforniaThis class involves a story time, a craft and some science followed by a tour of the Preserve. Pre-registration is required as the class is limited...
11/29/2019: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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...
11/29/2019: 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...
11/29/2019: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Science Of Gingerbread
Discovery Cube L.A., Sylmar, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 29-Jan. 5 (closed Dec. 25). What is the formula for a perfect gingerbread house? You can get some valuable tips by...
11/29/2019 - 01/05/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 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...
11/29/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sensation City
Cayton Children’s Museum, Santa Monica, CAFrom smooth sandy beaches to a colorful carnival craze, this class celebrates diverse textures through sensory exploration in a new “city” each week. The class,...
11/29/2019: 10:15 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,...
11/29/2019: 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...
11/29/2019: 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...
11/29/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm