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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 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…
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 from anywhere with a view of the water, or, for a fee, trail the parade on a 90-minute cruise with holiday music. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION...A…
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 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…
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 the annual Candy Cane Drive. Santa Claus joins forces with SMPD to deliver candy canes throughout Santa Monica. The Jolly Old Elf tours Santa Monica, stopping…
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 Woman’s Club.
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 supplies last. Prizes will be rewarded for the winners of the varying categories.
Find out more »CicLAvia – The Valley
CicLAvia returns to the Valley for a new 5-mile route along Sherman Way from Canoga Park through Winnetka and into Reseda. CicLAvia is derived from a Spanish term for "bike path," and its goal is to turn LA into one big bike path, if just for a few hours. People are encouraged to leave their cars at home and bike, walk, skateboard, or push a stroller to discover our beautiful city at non-motorized speeds. CicLAvia offers a wide variety of activities for people of all interests and…
Find out more »Kids Free October San Diego
The lazy days of summer may be over, but that's no reason to trade adventurous family outings for a never ending cycle of school drop-offs, pick-ups, and algebra homework. Instead, pack up the car and head south during San Diego Tourism Authority's annual Kids Free promotion. The citywide campaign kicks off October 1, enticing families to visit San Diego's big-ticket attractions like Legoland, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wildlife Park, and Seaworld. Children can eat, stay, and play for free at more than 100 participating…
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