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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
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
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
Circus Vargas
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA4 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29; 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30; 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Dec. 1; 6:30 p.m. Dec....
11/29/2019 - 12/02/2019: 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Holiday Train Rides In Griffith Park
Griffith Park and Southern Railroad, L.A., CA5-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 5-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 29-Dec. 30 (closed Dec. 24-25). Families can have a rail ride to remember courtesy of the Griffith Park...
11/29/2019 - 12/30/2019: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Mission Inn’s Annual Festival of Lights
The Mission Inn, Riverside, CAFor the 27th year, the Mission Inn will create an especially illuminating holiday display. The highly popular, and widely praised, Festival of Lights utilizes 4.5...
11/29/2019 - 01/03/2020: 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
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...
11/30/2019: 8:45 am - 12:00 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...
11/30/2019: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Chicken of the Sea Book Signing
Vroman’s Bookstore, Pasadena, CAThe new picture book, "Chicken of the Sea," isn't just for families, it was created by families. The book, about a group of bored but...
11/30/2019: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Comfort Zone Workshop: Family Support Group
San Fernando Valley Boys & Girls Club, Pacoima, California10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 7, 21, Oct. 5, 19, Nov. 2, 16, Dec. 7. Comfort Zone is dedicated to teaching parents and children to live in...
11/30/2019: 10:00 am - 11:30 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...
11/30/2019: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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,...
11/30/2019: 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...
11/30/2019: 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...
11/30/2019: 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...
11/30/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm