Competitors surf the waves at Orange County's Salt Creek Beach dressed like Santa or other holiday-inspired characters every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. This year includes SUP Santa competitions as well. The website lists times for specific races once the schedule is set. The event is a charitable fundraiser sponsored by The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. The first heats begin at 8am and continue all day until every Rudolph, Santa, and elf has ridden a wave. Registration Opens Both Days at 7:30…

Since 1995, the Venice Oceanarium has invited readers to discover or rediscover the great literary masterpiece, Moby Dick. The detailed and realistic descriptions of whale hunting draws on Melville's experience at sea, on his reading in whaling literature, as well as life aboard ship among a culturally diverse crew, mixed with exploration of class and social status, good and evil, and the existence of God. “I have read Moby Dick 19 times on the beach with the Venice Oceanarium. I…

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 with Santa Claus. The tour makes a special stop in Tanaka Land on top of the hill where there might be a snow flurry! Guests can…

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 immersive Instagram experience where you can pose in a whimsical Candy Cane Forest. Post your pics using the hashtag #PaleyLand. Wednesdays to Sundays 11:00 am…

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…