Ongoing

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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.

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 […]

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, […]

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

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 […]

Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Dolby Theatre 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood

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, […]

Pasadena Dance Theatre’s The Nutcracker

San Gabriel Mission Playhouse 320 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel

Pasadena Dance Theatre returns to San Gabriel Mission Playhouse with their imaginative production of “The Nutcracker.” Dec. 19-21 see the cast of over 60 dancers, featuring PDT's Conservatory dancers, youth […]

Discovery Cube Sensory Friendly Mornings

Join Discovery Cube LA on the third Sunday of every month for Sensory Friendly Mornings, a more inclusive guest experience that includes sensory-friendly maps, visual cue cards, welcoming staff and […]

Pilates on the Green

Pilates on the Green
Bella Terra 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach

Join Bella Terra for their monthly Pilates on the Green free pilates series, every third Sunday of the month. Hosted by BODYBAR Pilates Huntington Beach, this outdoor, full-body workout is designed for all fitness levels. Bring a yoga or pilates mat and water bottle.

Free

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 festive winter wonderland filled with one-of-a-kind giftable art from more than 180 artists, seasonal entertainment, hands-on experiences and plenty of holiday magic. Featuring family-friendly holiday […]

Children of the Winter Kingdom

Children of the Winter Kingdom
The Actor's Gang 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City

Return to the magical winter kingdom of Glassenvale in an updated production of The Actors' Gang hit holiday enchantment CHILDREN OF THE WINTER KINGDOM. Orphan twins Holly and Spruce escape from the circus, only to get lost in an enchanted world where they meet a series of extraordinary characters: a King and his Dragon, a […]

Long Beach Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Long Beach Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Long Beach Convention Center 300 E. Ocean Blvd.,, Long Beach

The Long Beach Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” for the 44th year at the Terrace Theater at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center on Dec. 12–13 and Dec. 19–20. This year’s guest artists include Mate Szentes of the Hungarian National Ballet, Vitor Luiz of the San Francisco Ballet and his wife Tara Ghassemieh, formerly of […]

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 performances, Santa visits, an igloo bar, festive treats, family-friendly activities and waterfront holiday experiences throughout the season. Fire & Lights Festival runs Thursdays through Sundays […]