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Mission Inn Festival of Lights: The Holiday Lights that Lure People to Riverside

Are the holiday lights USA Today calls best in the nation really all that? We had to find out.READ MORE

LA's Christmas Boat Parades: Newport Beach, the Marina, LA Harbor, and More

Driving around looking at holiday lights is great; letting them float by you is even better.READ MORE

Must-See Christmas Light Shows Worth Paying or Driving for over the Holidays

Two of these grand scale public light displays are even free!READ MORE

Enchanted: Forest of Light Is Descanso Gardens' Christmas Walk in the Woods

'Tis the season to bundle up and head to La Cañada-Flintridge for an all-senses-on holiday...READ MORE

Christmas Light Displays and Home Holiday Decorations around Orange County

Grab your gloves, scarves, hot chocolate, and flip-flops; Orange County has turned on the holiday...READ MORE

Zoo Lights Holiday Display: Animals Light up the Night at the LA Zoo

Just imagine all the holiday lights you want to see, plus Santa and his reindeer, within the...READ MORE

Photos with Santa Claus the LA Way: 14 Christmas Photo Ops for Angeleno Kids

Mall Santas are fine, but we're raising SoCal kids—bring on the surfboards!READ MORE

Christmas Trains: All Aboard the Polar Express for Kids in LA, Ventura, & Orange County

Trains hold onto that Polar Express mystique far longer for LA kids than for kids who take the A...READ MORE

Skypark at Santa's Village: Christmas Spirit Returns to the SoCal Mountains

Santa's sleigh bells are ringing loud and clear at Skypark at Santa's Village in Lake Arrowhead.READ MORE

Call Santa: How to Call Santa Claus for Free in 2019

Thrill kids with a call to Santa or even a text message!READ MORE

18 Hanukkah Celebrations for Kids in LA and Orange County

Home to a Jewish population larger than Jerusalem, we light candles wearing sandals by the sea.READ MORE

Rose Parade Floats, Horses, and Bands—without Going to the Parade

There are several ways to enjoy the floats, horses, and bands in the annual Rose Parade without...READ MORE

New Year's Eve with Kids: Ringing in the New Year as a Family in LA and OC

These 20 kid-friendly ideas for NYE are cheaper than hiring a babysitter!READ MORE

Volunteering at Holiday Time: Fun Ways for LA Kids To Find Their Spirit of Giving

Helping others and teaching empathy to our kids: that's a double gift at holiday time.READ MORE

New Year's Day in Los Angeles: 18 Fun Things To Do with Kids

Another day of family down time is lovely—but what's open?READ MORE

50 Things To Do around LA When Everyone Else Goes Away for Christmas

Holy Week in LA is the week when the freeways open up.READ MORE

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New Year's Eve Fireworks in NYC and More 2020 Family Celebrations

Find the best New Year's Eve family options from Brooklyn fireworks to all-ages parties.READ MORE

New Year's Day in Los Angeles: 18 Fun Things To Do with Kids

Another day of family down time is lovely—but what's open?READ MORE

How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree in LA

On the 12th day of Christmas my city gave to me — a chance to recycle my Christmas tree.READ MORE

New Year's Eve with Kids: Ringing in the New Year as a Family in LA and OC

These 20 kid-friendly ideas for NYE are cheaper than hiring a babysitter!READ MORE

Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Fun in Houston

The best kid-friendly New Year's fun around Houston this year!READ MORE

What's Open on Christmas Day in LA: 25 Fun Things To Do

So little traffic, so much you can do!READ MORE