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.  

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…

Kids are invited to meet Santa Claus at the Brentwood Country Mart and take complimentary professional photos with him

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…

2:00 to 4:00pm FIGat7th Kids Club FREE Arts & Crafts Workshop Every 2nd & 4th Saturday | 2pm-4pm TASTE Level (Lower Level, M1) Free & Open to the Public Children must be accompanied by adult. Art workshops are suitable for all children ages 3 and older. Upcoming Workshops: 7/8: Envelope Origami Hand Puppet 7/22: Beach Wallet 8/12: Jurassic Dinosaur Art 8/26: Sand Mandala 9/9: Giant Origami Crane 9/23: 3-D Carousel 10/27: Monster Mask 11/10: 3-D Autumn Tree Sculpture 11/24: Metal working…