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Cirque Musica

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

Orpheum Theatre 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles

Watch a world-renowned cast of acrobats, aerialists and more perform in Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland. Step into this magical holiday world as it stops by the Orpheum Theatre on Dec. […]

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Sound of Water Exhibition

Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge

Descanso Gardens presents "Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of Fluidity," a group exhibition of contemporary Japanese women artists exploring water as both a source of serenity and a force of disruption. Open June 20, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 at the Sturt Haaga Gallery, the exhibition commemorates the 60th anniversary of Descanso’s Japanese Garden. Entry […]

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Limitless by Help Group

Limitless Art Space 1639 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice

Discover original artwork by neurodivergent artists and get creative at Limitless, Help Group’s community art space on Abbot Kinney. This limited-time gallery features free, walk-in art activities for all ages, rotating instructor-led classes, and original art and artist-inspired goods available for purchase. Bring the family, make it a date, or stop in while exploring Venice. […]

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The Music Center Presents BEASTS

Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles

Step into The Music Center’s Digital Arts Space on Jerry Moss Plaza to encounter and become “gwoemul,” shapeshifting beasts from Korean folklore. Created by L.A.-based artists Scarlett Kim and Anthony Storniolo, this one-of-a-kind digital installation teleports participants to a retro-futuristic world suspended between Seoul and Los Angeles, where mythology, memory and possibility converge. Participants first […]

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Dream Glow Festival

Wild Rivers Waterpark 10000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine

Dream Glow Festival returns to Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine for its second year, transforming the park into a dazzling nighttime wonderland from Nov. 6 - Dec. 30. Featuring more […]

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NightTales: An Illuminated Museum Experience

Join Natural History Museum for their inaugural NightTales: An Illuminated Museum Experience featuring the work of L.A.-based artist Maggie West. The indoor-outdoor experience invites visitors to encounter NHM's collections in […]

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Tinker Bell’s Neverland: An Illuminated Adventure

South Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Estates

Neverland is coming to L.A. this holiday season! Tinker Bell’s Neverland: An Illuminated Adventure will transform South Coast Botanic Garden’s 87 acres into the magical world of Peter Pan, Nov. […]

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Enchant Christmas

Santa Anita Park 285 W Huntington Dr., Arcadia

Get your fill of holiday merriment at Enchant Christmas from Nov. 20–Dec. 27 at Santa Anita Park. This interactive, story-driven holiday experience features more than 10 acres of immersive light installations, an ice-skating trail, live entertainment, a holiday marketplace, food and drinks, visits with Santa and photo ops around every corner.

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L.A. Zoo Lights

Los Angeles Zoo 5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles

For a wild night out, visit L.A. Zoo Lights at the L.A. Zoo from Nov. 20–Jan. 10. Stroll through larger-than-life light displays of plants, pollinators, marine creatures and Ice Age giants. Enjoy an artificial ice-skating rink, seasonal treats such as churros and s’mores, carousel rides, photos with Santa on select days and, for those 21 […]

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Enchanted Forest of Light

Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, beloved Enchanted: Forest of Light returns for another season of magic and wonder at Descanso Gardens from Nov. 22–Jan. 9. In addition to favorites like Flower Power, Ancient Forest and Psychic Village by Tom Fruin, families will notice a few changes and surprises.  A laser-light show debuts on the Main Lawn, […]

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Winter Fest OC

Orange County Fair and Event Center 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa

Winter Fest OC is back at the Orange County Fair and Event Center from Nov. 27–Jan. 3. SoCal’s largest winter festival has it all: holiday lights, an ice-skating rink, carnival […]

Marina Lights

Burton Chase Park 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey

Take a stroll through Burton Chace Park to enjoy the dazzling Marina Lights from Dec. 1–Jan. 1. On Dec. 12, catch the Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade from the […]

A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas

The Phantom Projects Theatre at La Habra Depot 311 S Euclid St, La Habra

The classic animated television special "A Charlie Brown Christmas" comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang discover […]

Festival Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker

Irvine Barclay Theatre 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine

Festival Ballet Theatre presents its traditional full-length production of “The Nutcracker” from Dec. 5–24 at Irvine Barclay Theatre. The family-friendly show features world-renowned guest artists, company dancers and young local […]

American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa

American Ballet Theatre celebrates the 11th season of its critically acclaimed version of “The Nutcracker” at Segerstrom Center from Dec. 10–24. ABT’s production features a cast of more than 100 […]

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Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Royce Hall at UCLA 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles

Los Angeles Ballet once again brings its dazzling production to Royce Hall at UCLA from Dec. 11–13, and to the Dolby Theatre from Dec. 18–24. With its signature L.A. spin, […]

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Winter Fantasy Art Festival

Winter Fantasy Art Festival
Sawdust Art Festival 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach

Sawdust Art Festival welcomes back its beloved Winter Fantasy Art Festival for the 36th year. The annual family-friendly holiday event in Laguna Beach transforms Sawdust's eucalyptus-lined artist village into a […]

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Fire & Lights Festival

Fire & Lights Festival
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach

A beloved Newport Beach holiday tradition for more than three decades, the celebration will feature more than 50 floating holiday light displays illuminating the Back Bay, along with fire dancing […]

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Bundy Triangle Night Market

Bundy Triangle Night Market
Bundy Triangle 1500 Bundy Dr., Los Angeles

Join the Cayton Children's Museum at the Bundy Triangle Night Market Fridays through October. Enjoy local food vendors, fresh produce from the Farmer's Market and free children's activities provided by […]