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Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party
Honda Center, Anaheim, CA7 p.m. Dec. 19; 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 20, 23; 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 21-22. This immersive ice-skating spectacular whisks you...
12/19/2019 - 12/22/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An Irish Christmas
Scherr Forum Theater, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Thousand Oaks, CAAn Irish Christmas live in Riverside! One performance only! Tickets on sale now!
12/20/2019 - 12/21/2019: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, CA8 p.m. Dec. 20, 5 p.m. Dec. 21, noon Dec. 22, 3 p.m. Dec. 24. The Los Angeles Ballet's highly praised original version of "The...
12/20/2019 - 12/22/2019: 8:00 pm - 2:00 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...
12/21/2019: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Warner Bros. Studio Tour's "Gilmore Girls Holiday"
Warner Brothers Studios, Burbank, CA8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dec. 21-Jan. 5 (closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1). As a special holiday treat, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is bringing back...
12/21/2019 - 01/05/2020: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
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...
12/21/2019: 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...
12/21/2019: 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...
12/21/2019: 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,...
12/21/2019: 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...
12/21/2019: 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...
12/21/2019: 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...
12/21/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 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,...
12/21/2019: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Winter Solstice Wreath Crowns
L.A. County Arboretum, Arcadia,Come celebrate the official beginning of the winter season and use whimsical, natural materials to make winter-inspired wreath crowns to wear while sipping on apple...
12/21/2019: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Christmas Care Exchange 10 / Brunch with Santa
Mona Park, Compton, CASpecial Needs Network cordially invites you to its annual Christmas Care Exchange / Brunch with Santa. This holiday celebration will include brunch, family resources, games,...
12/21/2019: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Family Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve
White Point Nature Preserve, San Pedro, CAFamilies can join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for a naturalist-guided walk through the Tongva Demonstration Garden, where you’ll learn how early inhabitants used native...
12/21/2019: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Family Outdoor Volunteer Activity
George F Canyon Nature Center, Rolling Hills Estates, CAPut on your grubbies and join with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy in kid-friendly habitat restoration activities. You can plant seeds, care for native...
12/21/2019: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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...
12/21/2019: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Lari Pittman: Declaration of Independence Exhibition
Hammer Museum, Westwood, CA11 a.m.–8 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sept. 29-Jan. 5. The Hammer is presenting the most comprehensive retrospective to date of the work of...
12/21/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Loitering Is Delightful Exhibition
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, L.A., CA11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thu.-Sun. Oct. 31-Jan. 12. When you have the time to hang out at the Barnsdall Art Park, you should make the point...
12/21/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Santa Paddle
Ventura Harbor Village, Ventura, CAVentura Harbor launches its holiday festivities by having an array of Santas will traverse the harbor in some type of water-craft. A $40 prize will...
12/21/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thomas Joshua Cooper: The World's Edge Exhibition
LACMA, L.A., CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Tues., Thurs., 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sept. 22-Jan. 26. Thomas Joshua Cooper is a photographer who is...
12/21/2019: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
W|ALLS: Defend, Divide, and the Divine Exhibit
Annenberg Space For Photography, Century City, CA11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Oct. 5-Dec. 29. This Annenberg photography exhibition takes a historical look at civilization’s relationship with barriers, both real and imagined. It...
12/21/2019: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Adventures with Mac Duffy & Friends!
The Secret Rose Theatre, North Hollywood, CA11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sat. through Dec. 21. This singalong, laugh-out-loud, magical musical will inspire your child's imagination and spark their creativity. In this interactive children's...
12/21/2019: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
LA Phil's Holiday Sing-Along
Walt Disney Concert Hall, L.A., CA11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. Ring in the season at Walt Disney Concert Hall by singing along with hundreds of fellow revelers - on stage and...
12/21/2019: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm