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The Nutcracker
Various locations, Los Angeles, CAThe Los Angeles Ballet’s production of this holiday classic is set in 1912 L.A. featuring tastes of Southern California, from the snowy forests of the...
12/11/2021: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
A Christmas Carol
Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles, CAAll performances of "A Christmas Carol" are now cancelled. A magical new interpretation of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic features Emmy-winning actor Bradley Whitford as Ebenezer...
12/11/2021: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente, CADecorate cookies with Mrs. Claus. Recommended for ages 12 and under.
12/11/2021: 12:00 pm
Holidays at Malibu Country Mart
Malibu Country Mart, Malibu, CAOn Sat. Dec. 11 and Sat. Dec. 18, Malibu Country Mart is hosting two days of holiday celebrations, with festive activities.
12/11/2021: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Parks After Dark: Winter Wonderland
Various parks, Los Angeles, CAJoin L.A. County Parks & Recreation for Parks After Dark Winter Wonderland, featuring holiday cheer and 40 tons of snow at 33 L.A. County parks....
12/11/2021: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Polar Express
The Cube Santa Clarita, Valencia, CATake a magical journey to the north pole with The Cube’s inaugural holiday ice skating show. “The Polar Express” will feature an all-local cast of...
12/11/2021: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Family Album: Danielle Bowman, Janna Ireland, and Contemporary Works from LACMA
Charles White Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA“Family Album” features more than 50 works by 26 artists, many of whom are from L.A. The exhibition, which includes new work by Danielle Bowman...
12/11/2021: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Theatre West, Los Angeles, CailforniaTheatre West's Storybook Theatre presents "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," an interactive musical for ages 3 - 9 and their families.
12/11/2021: 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
The Nutcracker
Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine, CAEnjoy Festival Ballet Theatre’s family-friendly version of this traditional holiday show, featuring colorful scenery and dazzling costumes perfect for all ages. Dec. 11, 12, 18,...
12/11/2021: 1:00 pm
"Home Alone" in Concert
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CAEnjoy a special screening of the beloved holiday classic comedy, “Home Alone,” as renowned composer John Williams’ score is performed live to picture by the...
12/11/2021 - 12/12/2021: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
11th Annual Redondo Beach Pier Holiday Concert and Toy Drive
Redondo Beach Pier, Redondo Beach, CAStop by Redondo Beach Pier for free, family-friendly holiday entertainment. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Love in the Mirror Toy Drive and get...
12/11/2021: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A Christmas Carol
A Noise Within, Pasadena, CACharles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol,” returns to A Noise Within for its ninth holiday season. Resident artist Robert Oriol has composed an all-new musical...
12/11/2021: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Festival of Carols
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CAJoin the Los Angeles Master Chorale to enjoy perennial holiday favorites enjoyed by all ages. Dec. 4 and 11 at 2 p.m.
12/11/2021: 2:00 pm
The Art of Taiko
Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Torrance, CALearn about the roots and context of taiko, Japanese drums, through performances by instructors and students of Los Angeles Taiko Institute. Dec. 11 at 6...
12/11/2021 - 12/12/2021: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Nutcracker
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa, CASegerstrom Center for the Arts presents American Ballet Theatre’s production of “The Nutcracker” with an international all-star cast and students from Segerstrom Center’s American Ballet...
12/11/2021: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Nutcracker
Alex Theatre, Glendale, CAExperience the magic of this holiday tradition in a family-friendly production of The Nutcracker Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Dec. 12...
12/11/2021 - 12/12/2021: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Nutcracker
Fox Performing Arts Center, Riverside, CAInland Pacific Ballet’s production of everyone favorite holiday tradition returns to the Inland Empire.
12/11/2021: 2:00 pm - 4:15 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...
12/11/2021: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
HAIR
El Portal Theatre, North Hollywood, CAOriginal Broadway producer Michael Butler joins original Broadway choreographer Julie Arenal for this production of the 1960s rock musical at El Portal. “Hair” runs Wed....
12/11/2021: 3:00 pm - 8:00 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...
12/11/2021: 3:00 pm - 8:00 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, on this unique scavenger hunt.
12/11/2021: 4:00 pm - 5:30 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...
12/11/2021: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tinkergarten's Annual Lantern Walk
Placerita Canyon State Park, Newhall, CAJoin Tinkergarten for their annual Lantern Walk in Placerita Canyon State Park to welcome winter's darkness, celebrate and connect.
12/11/2021: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Tinkergarten's Annual Lantern Walk
Cedar Grove Park, Tustin, CAJoin Tinkergarten for their annual Lantern Walk in Cedar Grove Park to welcome winter's darkness, celebrate and connect.
12/11/2021: 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Holiday Road Calabasas
King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas, CAGuests will be transported into a winter wonderland through an immersive walking trail complete with everything from the North Pole, Elf Village, Gingerbread Lane and...
12/11/2021: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm