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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
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
Aquarium Holidays
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7-23. During the holiday season, the Aquarium of the Pacific present a variety of special seasonal attractions, from snowfall in the...
12/07/2019 - 12/23/2019: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Epic NERF Challenge
Event Deck at L.A. Live, Los Angeles,Times vary. NERF Challenge is a groundbreaking live attraction that brings the action and competitive fun of the NERF brand into full focus via a...
12/07/2019 - 01/05/2020: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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...
12/10/2019: 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,...
12/10/2019: 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...
12/10/2019: 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...
12/10/2019: 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...
12/10/2019: 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,...
12/10/2019: 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,...
12/10/2019: 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.
12/10/2019: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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...
12/10/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm