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Polar Express at the Southern California Railway Museum
Southern California Railway Museum, Perris, CA6:10 p.m. 8 p.m. Tues.-Thur.; 4:30 p.m. 6:10 p.m. 8 p.m. Fri.; 1 p.m., 2:45 p.m. 4:30 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 8 pm. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 30-Dec....
12/14/2019: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Adventures of Peter Rabbit
Theatre West, L.A., CA1 p.m. Sat. Oct. 5-March 21. Storybook Theatre's world premiere adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s classic tale is hopping into Theatre West. In the Storybook tradition,...
12/14/2019: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Wayfinder Holiday Carnival
Wayfinder Los Angeles Campus, L.A., CASanta’s elves visit our Los Angeles campus every winter to turn the gymnasium into a winter wonderland for our annual Holiday Carnival. The event is...
12/14/2019: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Polar Express at the Fillmore & Western Railway
Fillmore & Western Railway Co., Fillmore , CA6:10 p.m. 7:50 p.m. Tues.-Fri; 1:10 p.m., 2:50 p.m. 4:30 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 7:50 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 14-Dec. 29 (no trains 11/28, 12/25). Passengers can...
12/14/2019: 1:10 pm - 8:50 pm
2nd Saturday at the Adobe
Reyes Adobe Historical Site, Agoura Hills, CAOn the second Saturday of each month, kids (ages 3-8) can do hands-on activities and art projects relating to the month's theme (For example, February's...
12/14/2019: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Family Day: Decorative Frames
Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CAThe holidays are a time to gather with friends and family and to create memories. Family members will view works that express tender moments in...
12/14/2019: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Red Chair Children Company's "The Nutcracker
Alex Theatre, Glendale, CA1:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Dec. 15. Experience the wonder! Amidst lavish sets and glittering costumes, a cast of over 100 will...
12/14/2019 - 12/15/2019: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
All Join In
Santa Monica Playhouse, Santa Monica, CA2 p.m. Sat., 12:30 p.m. Sun. through Dec. 15. The Playhouse original musical, "All Join In" lets audiences "join in" help Cinderella, Snowhite, Alice, Little...
12/14/2019: 2:00 pm - 1:30 pm
American Contemporary Ballet's "The Nutcracker Suite"
The Metropolitan ,, L.A., CA8 p.m. Thu.-Fri. 2 p.m., 5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 29-Dec. 24. American Contemporary Ballet presents their one-of-a-kind version of the "The Nutcracker". In fact, it...
12/14/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
California Dance Ensemble presents The Nutcracker
Calabasas Performing Arts Education Center, Calabasas, CA2 p.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 1 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Dec. 15. This professional, family-friendly production presents over 100 performers, from California Dance Academy students...
12/14/2019 - 12/15/2019: 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Christmas Is
Haugh Performing Arts Center, Citrus College, Glendora, CA2 p.m. Dec. 7, 14-15; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Dec. 21. Citrus College's Visual and Performing Arts Department invites audiences to Storybook Land where choral...
12/14/2019: 2:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Inland Pacific Ballet's The Nutcracker
Fox Performing Arts Center, Riverside, CA2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Dec. 15. For the 25th year, Inland Pacific Ballet presents its critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker,...
12/14/2019: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
L.A. Master Chorale: Festival of Carols
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CAHerald the arrival of the holidays with the Master Chorale's annual selection of carols and songs, including the world premiere of "The Gift of the...
12/14/2019: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Legally Blonde JR.
Morgan-Wixson Theatre, Santa Monica, CA2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 9-Dec. 14. Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, "Legally Blonde JR." is a fabulously fun...
12/14/2019: 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Long Beach Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”
Long Beach Terrace Theater, Long Beach, CA2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 21; 2 p.m. Dec. 16, 22; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20. The Long Beach Ballet continues to thrill audiences with...
12/14/2019: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Queen Mary Christmas
Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA2-10 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 7-8, 14-15, 19-30; 5-10 p.m. Dec. 5-6, 12-13; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 31. The Queen Mary's family-friendly winter adventure includes...
12/14/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Magic Of Christmas
La Mirada Theatre, La Mirada, CA2 p.m., 8 p.m. Dec. 7, 11, 13-14; 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8; 8 p.m. Dec. 12; 2 p.m. Dec. 15. The Young Americans...
12/14/2019: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A Christmas Carol
South Coast Rep, Costa Mesa, CA7:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Sat.; noon, 4 p.m. Sun. Nov. 30-Dec. 24. South Coast Rep's original adaptation of this Charles Dickens classic...
12/14/2019: 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Aleichem Sholom: The Wit & Wisdom of Sholom Aleichem
Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage, Santa Monica, CAThis bold and bittersweet musical comedy follows the life of the beloved Yiddish story-teller, who spins tales about his loves and losses, his travels, his...
12/14/2019: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza’s Annual Winter Wonderland
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, L.A., CACreating a holiday celebration like no other in South L.A., Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza and Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson present a day full of free, family-friendly...
12/14/2019: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
DSALA Holiday Dance
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Granada Hills, CAThe season of celebration is here, so come on over for a toast and a cheer with Down Syndrome Association of L.A. Dress your best...
12/14/2019: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Holiday Events at Vroman’s Hastings Ranch
Vroman’s Hastings Ranch, Pasadena, CA3 p.m. Dec. 8; 10:30 a.m. Dec. 14; 1 p.m. Dec. 15. Youngsters can get their letters written to Santa at Vroman’s Hastings Ranch on...
12/14/2019: 3:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Nochebuena
The Soraya, Northridge, CA3 p.m., 8 p.m. Enjoy a good night (or afternoon - depending on which show you attend) of Mexican holiday music at “Nochebuena,” the name...
12/14/2019: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Skating Under the Stars
Irvine Spectrum, Irvine, CAVisit Giant Wheel Court to “skate under the stars” in Irvine’s very own winter wonderland. The Irvine Spectrum’s ice rink is a perfect destination for...
12/14/2019: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Winterlit Holiday Market
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA3-8 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Dec. 6-22. Take the stress out of holiday shopping with the Winterlit Holiday Market on the Third Street...
12/14/2019: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm