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FIGat7th Kids Club
2:00 to 4:00pm FIGat7th Kids Club FREE Arts & Crafts Workshop Every 2nd & 4th Saturday | 2pm-4pm TASTE Level (Lower Level, M1) Free & Open to the Public Children must be accompanied by adult. Art workshops are suitable for all children ages 3 and older. Upcoming Workshops: 7/8: Envelope Origami Hand Puppet 7/22: Beach
Find out more »Studio Ghibli Fest
Studio Ghibli animated classics return to theaters, offering both dubbed and subtitled versions. In Kiki's Delivery Service, a resourceful young witch uses her broom to create a delivery service, only to lose her gift of flight in a moment of self-doubt. Howl's Moving Castle (15th Anniversary): Apr 7: dubbed Apr 8: subtitled April 10: dubbed Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Find out more »SNOW Day Los Angeles
Experience multiple winter themed PowderPak synthetic tubing lanes built directly onto the giant hills of The Old Lodge at Montecillo De Leo Politi Park! Only 5 minutes from Downtown LA! Hop on a tube and fly through twinkling light archways, decorated trees and falling snow! Snow in LA? How about a blizzard... every hour! Just five minutes from downtown, Angelenos can find
Find out more »Moonlight Forest – Lantern Art Festival
Moonlight Forest is a fantasy of lights that takes you to new places. Dive under the seas with exotic fish and a giant shark in our new Ocean Visions exhibit. Next step into a winter wonderland with our new Polar Dreams experience featuring playful penguins and cuddly sled dogs. Enjoy other themes and entertainment by
Find out more »Polar Express
Families can relive the adventures of the holiday motion picture The Polar Express on a one-hour trip on a vintage train to meet Santa. Tickets include hot chocolate and a cookie served by dancing chefs. When Santa and his helpers board the train, each guest is given an early Christmas present. Families are encouraged to wear pajamas for the ride. A
Find out more »LA Zoo Lights
洛杉磯動物園推出第 4 屆節日燈飾嘉年華,是個讓一家人歡度佳節的好時機,結合了各種壯觀的燈光設計,讓你走過動物園的繽紛環境,絕對感到耳目一新。 一家人漫步在一個夢幻般的動物園,尤其是結合了雷射、LED、和3D立體燈光、音樂和流水的主題燈色秀,仿佛來到了仙境。 當然,在這裡你也會遇到聖誕老人,而且他還會騎著真正的麋鹿降臨喔! L.A.’s Brightest New Holiday Tradition L.A. Zoo Lights is a nighttime light experience where – while most of the Zoo’s residents are sleeping – guests stroll through a dazzling winter wonderland populated by glowing animals rendered in LED lights, lasers, 3D projections, and interactive displays. The self-guided tour through select
Find out more »Enchanted: Forest of Light
Enchanted: Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens. Enchanted is a rain or shine event. Tickets are non-refundable, have timed entry and must be purchased in advance. See a map of Enchanted:
Find out more »Tanaka Farms Holiday Santa Tour
Tanaka Farms comes alive for the Christmas season with a special Holiday Farm Tour…with Santa! Guests take a wagon ride around the 30 acre farm and sample the delicious winter vegetables growing. The wagon then transports guests to the hilltop which has been specially decorated for the holidays. Bring a camera for farm themed photo ops and for photos
Find out more »Holiday Classics & Santa Claus at The Paley Center
The Paley Center for Media celebrates the joy of the season with a special family-friendly experience. It’s Holiday Time in PaleyLand features continuous daily screenings of beloved classic holiday TV programs from the Paley Archive. Families can also enjoy special holiday activities like arts and crafts, dreidel games, and FREE hot cocoa! NEW this year: enjoy an
Find out more »29th Annual Winter Fantasy
Sawdust Art Festival presents its 29th annual Winter Fantasy. Sawdust Art Festival grounds are transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of lights and an abundance of decorated trees. Handcrafted gifts of art are offered for sale by 175 artists hailing from around the world. Other seasonal highlights include live holiday entertainment, Santa Claus, carolers,
Find out more »Science of Gingerbread Exhibit
The Discovery Cube LA's latest exhibit goes inside the kitchen, where much more is going on than pouring and mixing – it’s science at work! This fun exhibit is filled with hands-on activities designed to bring families together this holiday season, including building a candy car out of sweets and competing in the Tallest Edible Tower
Find out more »Peter Pan and Tinker Bell A Pirate Christmas
Lythgoe Family Productions presents an updated version of the classic Peter Pan tale, in the style of a traditional British family Panto. In Peter Pan and Tinker Bell A Pirate Christmas, Tinker Bell, Wendy, and Peter Pan embark on a wild quest to foil the pirates' plan to kidnap Peter. The production offers an entertaining mix of family-friendly
Find out more »Debbie Allen’s Hot Chocolate Nutcracker
Debbie Allen brings her Dance Academy's popular adaptation of the classic dance tale to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. The show has become a local holiday classic directed, choreographed by, and starring the unstoppable Ms. Allen. The show also stars Tisha Campbell-Martin, Carlo Imperato, Tichina Arnold, Matthew Johnson, and DADA, with music by Mariah Carey, James Ingram, and more. Proceeds benefit
Find out more »Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights
Boat owners from all over Orange County decorate their schooners and yachts to celebrate the season and compete for awards. Kids ages six to 12 help choose the winners each year. Dana Wharf offers cruises that get up close to view Dana Point's annual Boat Parade of Lights. Families can watch the parade for free
Find out more »Holiday Treats for the Animals
The animals at the Aquarium of the Pacific get their holiday treats early from Mr. Claus! Santa Diver delivers an ocean of gifts to the Aquarium of the Pacific for its penguins, sea otters, lorikeets, fish, and more. Holiday Treats for the Animals festival kicks off Aquarium Holidays, which runs through December 23, featuring festive décor, a
Find out more »Wilmington Winter Wonderland
The forecast calls for real snow in Wilmington. Families can bring the kids and teach them how to make a snowman - even if it's warm and sunny outside. Other fun includes face painting, holiday crafts and games. A tree lighting ceremony is held from 5 to 8pm. Rain cancels.
Find out more »Santa’s Candy Cane Drive
Santa Claus is coming to town with Santa Monica's police officers & firefighters are leading the way as he makes his way around town. Santa and his public safety helpers will be distributing good cheer and thousands of candy canes as part of the twenty-fifth annual "Candy Cane Drive.” Everyone is invited to join in
Find out more »Santa Claus at the Brentwood Country Mart
Kids are invited to meet Santa Claus at the Brentwood Country Mart and take complimentary professional photos with him
Find out more »Santa Boat Rides
Kids can bring their Christmas wishes directly to Santa Claus during a 20-minute harbor cruise on board the Dana Pride. Bring cameras, of course, for some amazing holiday photos. No reservations are required; Santa fans should just show up and get in line. For more info call 949.496.5794 extension 7. Donations benefit the El Camino Real Junior
Find out more »Sand Snowman Contest
Who needs snow? In Hermosa Beach, families can make their snowmen out of sand. This is a free, all ages, event open to the entire community. Registration begins at 9am; judging starts around 11:15am. Families are encouraged to bring their own tools and decorations to create their "Sand Snowman." Free goody bags for kids while
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