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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
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
Final Days for Wrigley’s Catalina: A Centennial Celebration Exhibition
Catalina Island Museum, Avalon, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 19 (closed Nov. 28, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). Chewing gum magnet William Wrigley Jr. bought Catalina Island and this exhibit...
12/11/2019 - 01/19/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Rink in Downtown Burbank
Downtown Burbank, Burbank, CA10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.- Thur. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Dec. 12 through Jan. 5. Located in beautiful downtown Burbank, this rink provides a chance to...
12/12/2019 - 01/05/2020: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Incredible Journey: Bugs
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 13-March 29. Where better to look at bugs than in a garden? It's better than seeing them in your kitchen. Discover...
12/13/2019 - 03/29/2020: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Bai Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square
Pershing Square, L.A., CA10 a.m.-11 p.m. Dec. 15-23, 26-Jan. 1; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 24; 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 25. A sure sign of the winter season is...
12/15/2019 - 01/01/2020: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker at the El Capitan
El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA9:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 11 p.m. Dec. 20-Jan. 19. This latest thrilling installment in the "Star Wars" series also is the...
12/18/2019 - 01/06/2020: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Queen Mary Christmas
Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA2-10 p.m. Dec. 19-30, Jan. 1; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 31. The Queen Mary's family-friendly winter adventure includes skating on an ice rink and riding...
12/19/2019 - 01/01/2020: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Winter Fest OC
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CATimes vary Dec. 19-Jan. 5. There is so much to do at Winter Fest, it's hard to know where to begin. There is the nine-lane...
12/19/2019 - 01/05/2020: 2:00 pm - 10:00 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
Snow Days at Kidspace
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CA9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 26-27, 30; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 28-29. This five-day winter fest gives Southern California children the chance to build their own...
12/26/2019 - 12/30/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Viewing Stones Exhibition
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 26–Dec. 30. For the 30th year, visitors can view a dazzling selection of suiseki and other viewing stones courtesy of the...
12/26/2019 - 12/30/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
L.A. Zoo Lights
L.A. Zoo, L.A., CA6-10 p.m. Dec. 26-Jan. 5. For its sixth edition, the L.A. Zoo Lights will present more light-up animals than ever before, a high-tech interactive display...
12/26/2019 - 01/05/2020: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party
Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, CA7 p.m. Dec. 26, 30; 3 p.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 27, 23; 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 29. This immersive ice-skating spectacular whisks...
12/26/2019 - 12/30/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bob Baker Marionettes: "Holiday On Strings"
Bob Baker’s Marionette Theater, Eagle Rock, CA10:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27, Jan. 3; 11:30 a.m. Dec. 28; 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Dec. 29; 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m. Jan. 4; 11:30...
12/27/2019 - 12/29/2019: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
Bob Baker's Marionettes' "Nutcracker"
Carrie Hamilton Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena, CA2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27. 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Dec. 28-29. Bob Baker Marionettes return to Pasadena this holiday season to play...
12/27/2019 - 12/29/2019: 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
Holiday Magic
El Portal, N. Hollywood, CA7 p.m. Dec. 27; 2 p.m. 7 p.m. Dec. 28-29. People talk about "Holiday Magic" but Chipper Lowell has built an entire around it. The...
12/27/2019 - 12/29/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Audubon Bird Walk
Madrona Marsh Preserve, Torrance, CAOn this brisk early morning Bird Walk on the Preserve, you can increase your birding skills and learn about the local residents and seasonal migration...
12/28/2019: 8:30 am - 10:30 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...
12/28/2019: 8:45 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...
12/28/2019: 9:00 am - 11:00 am