There is still plenty of time to get out and enjoy some amazing holiday events in the Los Angeles area. We have compiled a list of family friendly, festive events in the coming weeks that are sure to put you and your family in the holiday spirit!
The Music Center Holiday Sing-Along
Date/Time: 12/20/13 – 6:30-8pm
Location: The Music Center Plaza
Address: 135 North Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Cost: FREE
Website: http://www.musiccenter.org/holidaysing
Phone: (213) 972-3660
This community caroling event will be held from 6:30-8:00pm in LA’s Music Center Plaza. You can bring your family to this free event and sing festive songs under the beautiful LA sky. Live music and lyric sheets will be provided. Tickets are required and given out beginning at 6pm, so get there a few minutes early to secure your spot!
Santa and the Snowflake
Date/Time: 12/20/13-12/22/13
Location: Little Casa Theater
Address: 2009 E. 1st St.Los Angeles, CA
Cost: $15 adults/$12 students/$8 children (12 & younger)
Phone: (323)-263-7684
The Little Casa Theater presents a live production based on the children’s book about a boy’s adventure saving Santa from the evil Crystal Blue Snowflake. Your family will enjoy this holiday musical, complete with puppets and original, festive songs.
Snow Queen
Date/Time: 12/22/13 3pm
Location: Zimmer Museum
Address: 6505 Wilshire Blvd #100 Los Angeles, CA
Cost: $8 adults/$5 children (under 17)
Website: www.zimmermuseum.org
Phone: (323) 761-8984
Come watch the L.A. Puppet Theater Tree of Wonders use music and paper marionettes to bring to life Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale.
Disneyland
Date/Time: Daily between mid-November and early January
Location: 1313 Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, CA 92802
Cost: $86-$92 for a one-day pass
Website: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/
Each year, Disneyland is transformed into a winter wonderland between mid-November through early January. With a fresh “snowfall” every night, your kids will be able to walk the park and see beautiful holiday decorations, holiday parades, light shows and a 60 foot tree! You can also visit Santa and Mrs. Claus in Frontierland and you will want to check out the infamous “It’s a Small World” ride, which is made over to incorporate holiday traditions from all over the world.
Knott’s Merry Farm
Date/Time: Open each day from the weekend before Thanksgiving through New Years (except 12/25)
Location: 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park CA 90620
Cost: Online in advance $37.99; At Gate $62.00
Website: https://www.knotts.com/
If you and your family love A Charlie Brown Christmas, a trip to Knott’s Berry (Merry!) Farm should be on your holiday list. Knott’s Berry Farm has a holiday makeover each year and is host to the Peanuts gang.
We do advise that you get your tickets at least 3 days in advance to save money!
Outdoor Ice Skating
Date/Time: Schedule varies based on skating rink
Location(s): See below for listing of rinks in area
You may think ice skating in the warm climate of CA is not possible. But ice skating has become a very popular holiday tradition. With several ice skating rinks to choose from in LA and surrounding cities, you can pick one close to you with the hours you are looking for. Many of these rinks open in November and remain open through the New Year!
Downtown on Ice (LA): http://pershingsquareicerink.com
Ice Skating at LA Live: http://www.lalive.com/events/nokia-plaza/detail/la-kings-holiday-ice-rink
Irvine Spectrum Center – Holiday on Ice: www.skatespectrum.com
Ice at Santa Monica: http://www.downtownsm.com/ice
Woodland Hills Ice: www.woodlandhillsice.com
Ice Skating at Downtown Disney: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/entertainment/downtown-disney-district/winter-village-ice-skating/
Celebrate the Season at The Grove 2013
Date/Time: November 18-December 24
Location: 189 The Grove Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Website: thegrovela.com/event_promo.php?id_promo=1163
Take your family to visit one of the most spectacular lights displays in the area at The Grove. Home to LA’s largest Christmas tree, your family can also visit and take pictures with Santa in his gingerbread themed workshop.
Newport Beach Holiday and Parade of Lights Cruises
Date/Time: November 30-December 31
Location: 309 Palm Street, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Website: christmasparadeboats.com/newport_beach_christmas_boat_parade_20offer.html
Enjoy holiday cruises throughout the month of December at Newport Landing. Your kids will be amazed with the 5 ships that offer cruises throughout the holiday season. The NY Times recently wrote that this was one of “the top 10 holiday happenings in the nation”. Don’t miss out this year to take your family to this great event.
Astroglyde 2013
Date/Time: December 6-December 20
Location: 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood 91601
Phone: 818-202-4120
Website: zombiejoes.com
At Zombie Joe’s in North Hollywood, enjoy a holiday rendition of nine, new mini-plays that focus on truth, as well as terror and some old fashioned mystery. Do not miss this annual event!
Pinocchio
Date/Time: December 20, 7pm
Location: 12420 Santa Monica Blvd., West LA 90025
Phone: 310-622-4482
Website: www.theblackboxtheater.org
This holiday season, do not let December 20th slip by without attending Pinocchio, put on by the wonderful Los Angeles Children’s Theater. You will not be sorry that you took time out of your busy holiday schedule to see the kids reenact this wonderful story of Pinocchio and his wavering conscience.
Still looking for holiday events for kids in Los Angeles?
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