Tis the season for Irvine Park Railroad’s annual Christmas Train. Come with family and friends and take this enchanting night ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus. The train will depart from the brightly-lit train station and drop passengers off at the North Pole. Children can share their wish list with Santa and have their photo taken with him too. You may take pictures with your personal camera or you may purchase a photo taken by Irvine…

Bob Baker’s Nutcracker  | November 24 — December 30 Bob Baker Marionette Theater Pasadena Playhouse Carrie Hamilton Theatre TICKETS: $20 Children under 2 are free Bob Baker’s adaptation of the ballet classic and one of Bob Baker Marionette Theater ’s most beloved shows since it’s opening in 1969! For the first time outside of its original location, the imagination dwells in a space specially outfitted for optimal holiday and puppetry joy. Allow the Bob Baker Marionette Theater and over 100…

Performances are Saturday 12/15 at 2pm and 7:30pm, Sunday 12/16 at 2pm, Friday 12/21 at 7:30pm, Saturday 12/22 at 2pm and 7:30pm, and Sunday 12/23 at 2pm. About The Show A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker re-imagines Tchaikovsky’s classic score through explosive hip hop choreography. A dozen all-star dancers, on-stage DJ and an electric violinist bring the traditional Nutcracker story to life in contemporary New York City. This evening-length show celebrates love, community and the magic…

Glowing animals welcome you on an unforgettable nighttime journey that includes giant illuminated snowflakes, a disco ball forest, a whimsical herd of animated elephants, and a twinkling tunnel filled with dynamic swirls of color. L.A. Zoo Lights is a not-to-be-missed nighttime holiday light experience and has glowed brighter each year since its debut in 2014. This year’s event features a dazzling new area to explore, luminous new displays, and reimagined favorites. L.A. ZOO LIGHTS November 16, 2018 – January 6,…

It’s a Wonderful Life, one of the all-time classic Christmas stories, comes to life onstage in a 1940s-style radio broadcast. Join Simon Helberg as the down-on-his-luck George Bailey whose guardian angel shows him what his town would have been like had he never been born. This timeless masterpiece guarantees to warm your heart this holiday season.

Join us on Saturday, December 15 & 22 from 12-4PM to celebrate the holiday season at Malibu Country Mart! During both events, visitors can take photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus and we'll have live carolers and festive arts & crafts. In the spirit of giving, drop off a toy for our Toy Drive, located outside of Toy Crazy. Exclusively on December 15, come see an ice sculpture artist. Then on December 22, visitors can see live reindeer. Hope to…

CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES DECEMBER 17-24 The Market is the place to visit with friends and family during the holiday season. We are decked out in festive decor and have an exciting line-up of holiday entertainment to get everyone in the spirit including live music, arts & crafts, variety shows, Dickensian carolers and more! Kicking off our holiday program is a special edition of Christmas Karaoke on Saturday, December 15 sponsored by E.B.'s Beer & Wine and Kiehl's!

With each Nutcracker performance, watch the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza transform into a winter wonderland. Enjoy nightly snowfall, live entertainment and festive family fun from around the world including Mexico, China, India, Japan, Germany and much more! Don’t miss appearances from Grupo Infantil de Danza Regional Mexicana with El Centro Cultural de Mexico; South Coast Chinese Orchestra; Indian dance troupe Bollywood Dewane; Die Gemütlichen Schuhplatter performing German dances; Mariachi Toro de Saul Reynoso; vocalist Denean Dyson; U.S Navy Band…