The 42nd iteration of the eccentric Doo Dah Parade treats onlookers to all that is quirkiest in Pasadena—and a high-ranking item from our 100 Things To Do with LA Kids list. America's favorite "other parade" is known for its colorful and irreverent satirical spin on the Rose Parade. Note that the event is definitely off-beat. It's all in good fun and is generally a kid-friendly event, but some participants could appear a little more risqué than in a traditional parade. Groups like…

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 challenge The exhibit runs from November 29, 2019 - January 5, 2020.   The Science of Gingerbread exhibit is running at Discovery Cube's Orange County location as well.  

5:00pm to 8:00pm When  it comes to parades, New York may own Thanksgiving, but no one beats Hollywood for Christmas. The annual Hollywood Christmas Parade airs around the country throughout December, but the event takes place on the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend. The Parade features something for everyone: floats, celebrities, bands, and giant balloons.  And how could it be Christmas without an appearance by Santa Claus? The 2019 Grand Marshall is Mario Lopez. The Parade starts on Hollywood Blvd at…

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 the students of DADA. Showtimes are: Thursday, December 6 at 7:30pm, Friday, December 7 at 7:30pm, Saturday, December 8 at 1pm and 7pm, and Sunday, December 9 at…

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 display of gingerbread houses, daily Penguin Walks, holiday music and shopping, “snowfall” in the Great Hall, a special holiday menu in Café Scuba, and daily…

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.