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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
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
Agoura Hills Holiday Boutique
Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center, Agoura Hills, CA5-11 p.m. Dec. 6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7. This annual Holiday Boutique offers a selection of handcrafted goods, candles, mini wooden trees, jewelry and...
12/06/2019 - 12/07/2019: 5:00 pm
Grand Park’s Winter Glow
Grand Park, L.A., CA6-10 p.m. Dec. 6-25. Winter Glow has expanded across Grand Ave to include the newly renovated Music Center Plaza. L.A.-based artists, including multimedia artists Cassandra...
12/06/2019 - 12/25/2019: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, L.A., CA7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7. This local holiday tradition tells the story of Juan Diego, a simple peasant to whom the Virgin Mary appeared in the...
12/06/2019 - 12/07/2019: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Merry-Achi Christmas
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos, CA7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 7 p.m. Dec. 7. A Cerritos Center tradition, "Merry-Achi Christmas" offers two evenings filled with many of Mexico's favorite holiday music...
12/06/2019 - 12/07/2019: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Village Voices Chorale presents "JOY! 'Tis the Season"
Scherr Forum Theater, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Thousand Oaks, CA8 p.m. Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Dec. 7. You'll be swept up in the holiday spirit listening to renditions of traditional carols, like "Silent Night,"...
12/06/2019 - 12/07/2019: 8:00 pm - 2:30 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...
12/07/2019: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
CMA's Monthly Beach Cleanup
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro, CACome out and help Cabrillo Marine Aquarium's educators keep their Coastal Park clean and eco-friendly. You can also assist in collecting and categorizing the various...
12/07/2019: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Breakfast With Santa at Plaza West Covina
Plaza West Covina, West Covina, CAWhat’s better than a photo with Santa? Breakfast with Santa, of course! Children are invited to join him at Lazy Dog Restaurant to meet and...
12/07/2019: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
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...
12/07/2019: 8:45 am - 12:00 pm