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Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Royce Hall, UCLA, Westwood, CA8 p.m. Dec. 13, noon, 5 p.m. Dec. 14-15. The Los Angeles Ballet's highly praised original version of "The Nutcracker has been re-set in 1912...
12/13/2019 - 12/15/2019: 8:00 pm - 7:00 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...
12/14/2019: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
2019 Jingle Bell Run: San Fernando Valley & Conejo Valley
Woodley Park Section 1, Los Angeles, CAGet your jingle on and spread the Spirit of Yes: Yes to having fun and celebrating what you love. Yes to living life to the...
12/14/2019: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Breakfast with Santa in Malibu
Malibu City Hall, Malibu, CAIt'll be a merry morning in Malibu. Families can enjoy both a tasty breakfast (that includes pancakes, bacon or sausage, hash browns, orange juice and...
12/14/2019: 8:30 am - 11:30 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...
12/14/2019: 8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Breakfast with Santa Aboard the Queen Mary
Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA9 p.m.-noon. Dec. 7, 14, 21, 24. Make your Queen Mary Christmas experience even merrier by starting off your day sharing a special breakfast with...
12/14/2019: 9:00 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...
12/14/2019: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Northgate Gonzalez Market's 23rd Annual Toy Giveaway
Northgate Gonzalez Market, Los Angeles, CaliforniaSeeing children’s eyes light up at the sight of Santa Claus and receiving a new toy makes it all worthwhile for the González family and...
12/14/2019: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Santee Winter Wonderland
Santee Alley, Los Angeles, CAHosted by the LA Fashion District Business Improvement District (BID) in partnership with The Santee Alley, Santee Winter Wonderland is an annual community event, created...
12/14/2019: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Christmas at the OC Zoo
OC Zoo, Orange, CAVisits with Santa, story time with Mrs. Claus, holiday kids crafts, photo area, and games are all part of the holiday fun at the OC...
12/14/2019: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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...
12/14/2019: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dickens Day Holiday Celebration
International Printing Museum, Carson, CAEnter a Dickensian world today as the International Printing Museum transforms into Fezziwig’s warehouse. Encounter colorful Charles Dickens characters, like "Oliver Twist's" Fagin sharing some...
12/14/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 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,...
12/14/2019: 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...
12/14/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
MOVE Barre + Yoga Health & Holiday Bazaar,
MOVE Barre + Yoga, Pasadena, CAThis family-friendly community experience of beauty, diversity, health, culture, and wellness presents a variety of more than 30 vendors showcasing handcrafted goods, handmade delicacies, and...
12/14/2019: 10:00 am - 2:00 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...
12/14/2019: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
The California Great Santa Stroll
Hermsoa Beach Plaza, Hermosa Beach, CAThis fundraising event brings the South Bay together to raise much needed funds for Mychal's Learning Place. Every registered participant will receive a 5-piece Santa...
12/14/2019: 10:00 am - 12:00 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...
12/14/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
A Faery Hunt Magical Adventure!
Los Encinos State Historic Park, Encino, CACome out and join the fun at the last A Faery Hunt of the year. This interactive performance is designed for young audiences and families...
12/14/2019: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cottonwood Kids Workshop
Southern California Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CAIn this cooking class, youngsters (ages 5-8) will learn basic kitchen fundamentals, such as measuring, chopping, and tasting with healthy, fresh ingredients, along with discovering...
12/14/2019: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Huntington's Family Drop-In Program: Garden Party
The Huntington, San Marino, CAParents and kids are invited to drop by the Herb Garden and meet head gardener Kelly Fernandez. While there, families will be able to experiment...
12/14/2019: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
My PlayClub Inclusive Holiday Event
Aidan’s Place Inclusive Playground, Los Angeles, CAAt this special Holiday-themed play date at Aidan's Place Inclusive Playground in West L.A., children of all ages and abilities are welcome, along with their...
12/14/2019: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sugar Plum Express Holiday Village & Tree Train
Fillmore & Western Railway Co., Fillmore, CA10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:05 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 30-Dec. 22. Hop aboard a Fillmore & Western vintage trains and go visit Holiday Village,...
12/14/2019: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
3rd Annual Holidays Around the World
Arts Plaza, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, CAWatch the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza transform into a winter wonderland! Enjoy live performances from local groups that showcase traditions from around the world,...
12/14/2019 - 12/15/2019: 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Artisanal LA Holiday Market
Pasadena Playhouse Lot, Pasadena, CAArtisanal Holiday Makers Market returns for the first time in Pasadena since 2016. Santa will be on hand for free family and fur baby pics...
12/14/2019: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm