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13 The Musical
Theatre 360, Pasadena, CATheatre 360 is proud to present its talented teens and tweens in this upbeat and hilarious musical about friendship, crushes, and rites of passage. Fri....
12/10/2021 - 12/12/2021: 1:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Nochebuena
The Soraya, Northridge, CAThe lively “Nochebueba” celebration returns to the Soraya stage with Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles, and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéller. Dec. 10 at 8...
12/10/2021 - 12/11/2021: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Santa Monica Beach Belles
Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CACatch special performances by dancing sensation, Santa Monica Beach Belles, featuring ballerina performances inside the 14-foot holiday snow globe at Santa Monica Place Dec. 10-12...
12/10/2021 - 12/12/2021: 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Boat Parade of Lights
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, CADana Point Harbor’s annual boat parade’s theme this year is “Fiesta Holiday,” which will feature decorated boats competing for $10,000 in cash prizes. The parade...
12/10/2021 - 12/12/2021: 6:30 pm
Pigeon's Roller Rink
2nd & PCH, Long Beach, CA2nd & PCH hosts pop-up roller venue Pigeon's Roller Rink this Fall. All ages public skate sessions are available 9 - 11 a.m. Mon.-Tue. and...
12/11/2021: All Day
UPS Road Code
Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley, Canoga Park, CAThe UPS Foundation and Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley present this free, safe driving program for teens ages 15-18.
12/11/2021: All Day
Flutter
Flutter, Los Angeles, CAFlutter is a one-of-a-kind immersive entertainment experience where guests discover the art of play as they are guided through colorful, mindful and engaging spaces designed...
12/11/2021: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
“Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall” Exhibit
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, CACelebrate the legacy of Jane Goodall with this multimedia exhibition. Explore her life from her early years as a young woman with a dream to...
12/11/2021: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Gary Miltimore: Water and Color
Catalina Island Museum, Avalon, CACatalina Island Museum presents the first ever retrospective of artist and sailor Gary Miltimore’s work. The exhibition features selections of his fine art maritime oils...
12/11/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Holiday Crafts Day for Kids
The International Printing Museum, Carson, CAA family friendly day of holiday printing and crafting.
12/11/2021: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Jackalope Burbank: Holiday Indie Artisan Fair
Downtown Burbank, Burbank, CAEnjoy a weekend of holiday shopping in the heart of Downtown Burbank with over 150 handmade artisans Dec. 11-12.
12/11/2021: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Legacies of Exchange: Chinese Contemporary Art from the Yuz Foundation
LACMA, Los Angeles,This exhibition is part of LACMA’s ongoing collaboration with Yuz Museum in Shanghai, China. “Legacies of Exchange” will feature 20 works of Chinese contemporary art...
12/11/2021: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Mighty Build Guild
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CAJoin KidSpace for their new cardboard construct-a-thon set in a whimsical, imaginative cardboard forest. Create marvelous geometric towers, design cardboard critters, and play and explore...
12/11/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Poppi Seed Market: Merry Maker Edition
The Market Place, Tustin, CAJoin Poppi Seed Market for over three weeks of holiday fun. Shop small with over 45 makers, plus workshops, swag bags, make & takes, kids’...
12/11/2021: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Self-Care Saturdays
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CAJoin Fit Girl Club LA Saturdays through Dec. 18 on Third Street Promenade for free workout classes like yoga, dance cardio, kickboxing and more. After...
12/11/2021: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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...
12/11/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Unique Markets Holiday Shop
ROW DTLA, Los Angeles, CAGrab a free drink and shop over 150 sellers, snap a holiday photo at one of the free photo booths, plus kids activities, lawn games...
12/11/2021 - 12/12/2021: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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...
12/11/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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...
12/11/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bob Baker’s Nutcracker
Bob Baker’s Marionette Theater, Los Angeles, CAJoin Bob Baker Marionette this holiday season for their marionette rendition of the ballet classic, featuring over 100 handcrafted marionettes, including all the characters from...
12/11/2021: 10:30 am - 7:30 pm
My PlayClub Holiday Fun
Glen Alla Inclusive Playground, Marina Del Rey, CAFamilies of all abilities are invited to My PlayClub Holiday Fun with crafts, stories, snacks, buddies and more.
12/11/2021: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday Sing-Along
Southern California Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CAKids of all ages will get to explore various musical instruments while singing their favorite songs at this special Saturday Sing-Along. From shakers to drums,...
12/11/2021: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Artisan Market
The Collection at Riverpark, Oxnard, CaliforniaHosted by Hoja De Mi Corazon, the monthly Artisan Market features an array of unique and handmade local products from local creators and artisans. Shop...
12/11/2021: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Holidays Around the World
Julianne and George Argyros Plaza – Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, CAJoin Segerstrom Center for the Arts for festive family fun before the Nutcracker performances on Dec. 4 and 11 as the Julianne and George Argyros...
12/11/2021: 11:00 am - 2:00 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,...
12/11/2021: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm