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Hamilton
Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles, CAThe Broadway hit musical returns to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre after a 17-month intermission due to the COVID-10 pandemic. “Hamilton” is a musical story of...
08/17/2021 - 01/02/2022: All Day
Rapunzel Alone
24th Street Theatre and The Wallis present "Rapunzel Alone," a radio play with interactive activities that are fun for kids and adults alike. Available online...
10/01/2021 - 03/19/2022: All Day
Fantastic Journeys: Myth, Magic, and Mysterious Monsters
This online series features 3 stories of epic adventures, fantastical beasts, and magic amulets, followed with a guided art-making workshop.
10/12/2021 - 01/12/2022: All Day
Fire! Science & Safety
California Science Center, Los Angeles, CACalifornia Science Center’s latest exhibit is designed to help guests understand the issue of wildfires in California, the fire risks that are present in most...
10/29/2021 - 12/31/2021: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Elf on the Shelf's Magical Holiday Journey
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona, CAJoin Scout Elf Tiny Tinkerman on a quest to raise Christmas spirit in this outdoor immersive experience. The family-friendly event features a Christmas village with...
11/05/2021 - 01/02/2022: 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Disney Festival of Holidays
Disneyland California Adventure Park, Anaheim, CACelebrate traditions from Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day with Disney. Festivities include live entertainment from Mostly Kosher, The Mistletoes and Mariachi...
11/12/2021 - 01/09/2022: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sparkle DTLA
The Bloc, Los Angeles, CAEnjoy a nightly celebration with an interactive holiday light show featuring 18 million hues of lights synchronized to festive tunes and a 32-foot Christmas tree,...
11/12/2021 - 01/02/2022: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lightscape: An Enchanted Illuminated Journey of Wonder & Light
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia, CALightscape, a spectacular holiday experience, will transform the 127-acre L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden into an enchanting, after-dark, illuminated trail with artistic installations that...
11/12/2021 - 01/16/2022: 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Light up the Holidays
Dana Point Harbor , Dana Point, CADana Point Harbor Partners will host the annual holiday light display, featuring over 700,000 LED lights. Each night the festive light display, including Candy Cane...
11/17/2021 - 01/01/2022: All Day
Winterlit Downtown Santa Monica
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CAWinterlit returns to the Third Street Promenade transforming the downtown district into an immersive, festive experience with tens of thousands of colorful lights, décor and...
11/19/2021 - 12/24/2021: All Day
Knott’s Merry Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CAEnjoy the holidays at Knott’s Berry Farm as the park transforms into a classic winter wonderland featuring thousands of twinkling lights, miles of themed garland...
11/19/2021 - 01/02/2022: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Magic of Lights
Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA“Magic of Lights” drive-thru event debuts at Angel Stadium this holiday season with dozens of displays, including the Snow Flurry Tunnel, illuminated canopies and digital...
11/19/2021 - 12/26/2021: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
L.A. Zoo Lights
L.A. Zoo, Los Angeles, CAL.A. Zoo Lights returns with nearly 50 nights of its winter wonderland featuring wildlife-inspired displays, dynamic lights and projections, immersive interactive experiences, photo ops and...
11/19/2021 - 01/09/2022: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
GLOW
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Penninsula, CAFor the second year in a row, GLOW (Garden Lights & Ocean Waters) transforms South Coast Botanic Garden into an immersive and spectacular oceanic experience...
11/20/2021 - 01/17/2022: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Christmas on the Farm
Underwood Family Farms, Moorpark, CAJoin Underwood Family Farms for the holidays Nov. 26 - Dec. 24. There will be plenty of holiday fun for the whole family, including animal...
11/26/2021 - 12/24/2021: 9:00 am - 5:00 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
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’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
LA Kings Holiday Ice
LA Live, Los Angeles, CALA Kings Holiday Ice outdoor rink presented by Coca-Cola returns to LA Live this holiday season. “Supper & Skate” will offer special deals at select...
11/27/2021 - 01/08/2022: 4:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Casa Lumina Holiday Walk
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente, CACasa Romantica’s house and gardens come to life at night with beautiful illumination displays, live entertainment from local community groups, a hot cocoa bar and...
12/01/2021 - 12/22/2021: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Aquarium Holidays
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CAHoliday festivities at the aquarium include appearances by Santa Diver, Aquarium characters in holiday outfits and snowfall in the Great Hall Dec. 4 - 23....
12/04/2021 - 12/23/2021: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Santa Ana Winter Village
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CAVisit the Santa Ana Winter Village Dec. 8 to Jan. 2 for a month-long celebration of holiday fun at the Santa Ana Civic Center Plaza....
12/08/2021 - 01/02/2022: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Yuletide Cinemaland
Heritage Square Museum, Los Angeles, CAJoin Street Food Cinema at Heritage Square Museum for a festive experience, featuring holiday movies, food trucks, mulled wine, sing-alongs, Santa meet & greets, Victorian...
12/11/2021 - 12/23/2021: 5:00 pm
PEBBLES Never Stop Doo-ing Project Mural
Pebbles Mural Project, Burbank, CAWith a mission to foster kid-powered creativity, PEBBLES’ Never Stop Doo-ing Project art murals are now on display in Burbank.
12/16/2021 - 01/13/2022: All Day
Holiday Fun at The Original Farmers Market
The Original Farmers Market, Los Angeles, CACelebrate the holidays at The Original Farmers Market with live music, arts & crafts, variety shows, Dickensian carolers and more.
12/17/2021 - 12/24/2021: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm