DTLA Mini Maker Faire is back for the third time! Los Angeles is again joining a global network of Maker Faires to celebrate invention, creativity, craftsmanship, science, and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) and Do-It-Together (DIT) culture with more diverse representations of all of the kinds of making in Los Angeles and beyond! Proudly hosted by the Los Angeles Public Library, the DTLA Mini Maker Faire will take place at the gorgeous and historic Central Library in downtown Los Angeles (otherwise known as…

Pine Avenue will be converted into Bell's Holiday Village bringing an ice skating rink, snow sleds, obstacle courses, jumpers, game booths, live entertainment, food vendors and our 3rd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The first 700 kids 12 years old and under will receive a FREE gift from Santa Claus. More details to come soon.

Fashion Mamas was founded in December 2014, when Natalie's son Diego was just three months old. A senior editor at the time, Natalie developed the idea to build an exclusive community of like-minded women who understood the juggle — and struggle! — of being a mother with a demanding career in fashion. There were so many inspiring, cool moms in her field and other creative professions that she wanted to connect, so she decided to host an intimate brunch for them at…

5PM – Heritage Museum Lawn | Samohi Choir & Santa! 6PM – Candlelight Walk to Edgar 6PM – Performance by the “Off Their Jingle Bell Rockers”, cookies, coffee and pictures with Santa by the Shopping Cart Christmas Tree! 6PM – Ocean Park | FREE Giveaways, Food & Music

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine! This celebration of the ancient Jewish festival of light explores the themes of justice, courage, and persistence at the core of the Hanukkah story and the current exhibition Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Performances Get on your feet for musical performances by klezmer band Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi, sing along with roaming musicians Janice Markham and Melinda West, join dance leaders Bruce Bierman and Gilberto Melendez, listen to classic klezmer and holiday tunes…

The Moorpark Teaching Zoo gets in the spirit of the season with fun activities, games, holiday-themed animal presentations, and 14 tons of real snow! To top it all off guests can warm up at the complimentary hot cocoa stand. Food trucks offer additional refreshments for purchase. REAL SNOW..! Kids Activities Holiday Themed Animal Shows Come visit our Winter Wonderland, stroll around the zoo and visit the animals. Visitor Information: Hours: 11:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Weekends The Zoo is open every weekend, excluding Holidays Phone:…

American Girl at The Nutcracker Ballet, Alex Theatre The Nutcracker is the perfect way for families to share the wonder and beauty of the holidays. Your experience begins with a delicious lunch at the American Girl Place Los Angeles, followed by a 2pm performance of Los Angeles Ballet’s magical interpretation of The Nutcracker at the Alex Theatre, Glendale. Each girl gets a poster signed by the dancers! There are plenty of photo opportunities, so bring your camera! Includes parking at…

CicLAvia kicks off 2018 with a brand new route - Heart of the Foothills - on Sunday, April 22nd to celebrate Earth Day! The country’s largest open streets event will connect the City of San Dimas, the City of La Verne, the City of Pomona and the City of Claremont! Streets will be closed to cars and open for cyclists, pedestrians, runners and skaters to use as a recreational space!