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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
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
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
L.A. Kings Holiday Ice at L.A. Live
L.A. Live, L.A., CA5-7 p.m., 7:30-9:30 p.m., 10 p.m.-midnight Nov. 30-Dec. 16; 4-7 p.m., 7:30-9:30 p.m., 10 p.m.-midnight Dec. 17-Jan. 12. The public can skate on this outdoor...
11/30/2019 - 01/12/2020: 5:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Marina Lights
Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey, CA4-10 p.m. Dec. 1-31. Folks can spend an evening strolling around Marina del Rey's Burton Chace Park and be warmed up by the colorful holiday...
12/01/2019 - 12/31/2019: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, CA7 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 2:30 p.m., 7 p.m. Sat.; 2:30 p.m. Sun. Dec. 4-8. One man wrote "A Christmas Carol," why can't one man act it...
12/04/2019 - 12/08/2019: 7:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Debbie Allen's 10th Anniversary "Hot Chocolate Nutcracker"
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Redondo Beach, CA7:30 p.m. Dec. 5-6; 1 p.m. Dec. 7; 2 p.m. Dec. 8. In this adaptation - written, directed and choreographed by Emmy Award-winner Debbie Allen...
12/05/2019 - 12/08/2019: 7:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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...
12/06/2019: 12:00 am - 6:30 pm
iam8bit’s 6th Annual Unique, One-of-a-Kind, Handmade Ornaments Show
iam8bit, Los Angeles, CA5-9 p.m. Fri.; 1-9 p.m. Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Dec. 6-22. This iam8bit fan favorite features hundreds of high-quality ornaments, hand-crafted by amazing artists. From...
12/06/2019: 12:00 am - 11:59 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...
12/06/2019: 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,...
12/06/2019: 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...
12/06/2019: 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...
12/06/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pomona Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona, CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 6-7; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 8. The Fairplex will be filled with over than 24,000 American handmade creations, providing folks with...
12/06/2019 - 12/08/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 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...
12/06/2019: 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...
12/06/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Westland School Winter Boutique
Westland School, L.A., CAWestland School has thoughtfully curated a diverse group of shop owners and artisans with unique offerings who are committed to sustainability and social responsibility. The...
12/06/2019: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm