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Sssensational Sssnakes
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CASssensational Sssnakes, a hands-on educational exhibition at Kidspace Children's Museum, features hands-on props and interactive experiences to explore how snake jaws are designed to swallow...
11/26/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Story Pirates After-Thanksgiving Virtual Party
DJ Squirm-A-Lot will smash that spacebar and host some live music, read story submissions at this virtual Story Pirates party.
11/26/2021: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Unveiling the Past: The Art & History of Forest Lawn
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, CABook a free group tour to experience "Unveiling the Past: The Art & History of Forest Lawn," which reveals the history behind the iconic art...
11/26/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wild Tales
Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach, CAJoin Upper Newport Bay’s outdoor story time Friday mornings in their newly renovated amphitheater, a hike and a craft project in the classroom. Recommended for...
11/26/2021: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Winter Frolic
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CAThe first annual Winter Frolic is a seven-week celebration featuring a no-ice Sock Skating Rink, “ice-fishing” in the Kidspace Interpretive Arroyo Stream, snowflake decorating at...
11/26/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
No Humans Involved
Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, CAThis group exhibition features sculptures, performances, installations and multimedia works by seven artists and collectives—Eddie Aparicio, Tau Lewis, Las Nietas de Nonó, Sondra Perry, SANGREE,...
11/26/2021: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Immersive Nutcracker
Beverly Center, Los Angeles, CAExperience the holiday classic in this all-new family-friendly walk-through experience that combines theatre, VR and projection. The Immersive Nutcracker experience takes you through four rooms,...
11/26/2021 - 12/31/2021: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wild California Explorers
Southern California Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CADid you know that the Washingtonia filifera is the only species of palm trees indigenous to California? Your kids will learn more of these amazing...
11/26/2021: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Joy Around the World: The Virtual Holiday Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Go on a virtual sleigh ride across the internet in search of answers to fun, holiday-related questions, all without leaving home.
11/26/2021: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Little Women, The Broadway Musical
Morgan-Wixson Theatre, Santa Monica, CAJoin the Morgan-Wixson Theatre for their 25th Annual Youth Musical production, "Little Women" live, on stage.
11/26/2021: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Nutcracker Suite
American Contemporary Ballet, Los Angeles, CAThe American Contemporary Ballet opens its 10th season in L.A. with an immersive production of “The Nutcracker,” inspired by E.T.A. Hoffman’s romantic telling of the...
11/26/2021: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dodgers Holiday Festival
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CACelebrate the holidays at Dodger Stadium with nightly entertainment, an ice skating rink, light displays, holiday-themed food and beverages and photos with Santa. Open weekdays...
11/26/2021 - 12/31/2021: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Motown
Garry Marshall Theatre, Burbank, CAGary Marshall Theatre and Troubadour Theater Company present “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Motown,” a concert-style, Christmas event that tells the origin tale of Santa...
11/26/2021: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Snow N Glow Holiday Festival
Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura, CAGet into the holiday spirit with a brand-new Snow N Glow Holiday Festival featuring fun for the whole family. The 90-120 min. stroll-through holiday lights...
11/26/2021: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Night of Lights OC
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CACelebrate the holiday season from the comfort of your car with this magical and interactive winter wonderland drive-thru experience. The mile-long course will be filled...
11/26/2021: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada-Flintridge, CAVisitors can enjoy a magical holiday experience with sparking, swirling installations from HYBYCOZO on the Main Lawn, Flower Power on the Promenade and lighting effects...
11/26/2021: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Santa’s Speedway Christmas Lights Drive-Thru
Irwindale Speedway and Event Center, Irwindale, CAThe second annual Santa’s Speedway Christmas Lights Drive-Thru all-ages experience will transport families into a Christmas wonderland as they drive along an actual NASCAR track....
11/26/2021 - 01/02/2022: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
World of Illumination’s Reindeer Road
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CaliforniaWorld of Illumination presents an all-new drive-thru animated light show, Reindeer Road, featuring millions of LED lights and hundreds of state-of-the-art displays synchronized to popular...
11/26/2021: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
EB’s Rock & Roll Dance Party
The Original Farmers Market, Los Angeles, CAHead over to the West Patio at EB's Beer & Wine every Friday for a fantastic line-up of Rock & Roll tribute bands all month...
11/26/2021: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ni Hao Chinese Free Bilingual Story Time
Ni Hao Chinese Story Time creates a space where children from all around the world can enjoy good stories, learn Mandarin, and interact with each...
11/26/2021: 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm