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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
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
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
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
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
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
Disney On Ice presents Dream Big
Toyota Arena, Ontario, CADisney on Ice returns to SoCal with “Dream Big,” featuring Mickey, Minnie, Miguel, Moana, Elsa and more Disney characters. World-class figure skaters will bring the...
12/22/2021 - 12/27/2021: 11:00 am - 7:00 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...
12/27/2021: All Day
“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...
12/27/2021: 9:30 am - 5:00 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...
12/27/2021: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Story & Craft
Southern California Children’s Museum, Pasadena, CAJoin in for a read-aloud and bring your story to life through arts and crafts! Let your kid’s imagination soar with adventures and learning fun...
12/27/2021: 10:30 am - 3:00 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...
12/27/2021: 5:00 pm - 10:00 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...
12/27/2021: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm