Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Los Angeles Families
Take a ride on the historic funicular railcar! Photo courtesy of @60x80 on Instagram
What's Open on Christmas in Los Angeles: 30 Fun Things To Do With Kids
So little traffic, so much you can do!
Boats light up the seas and the sky at the annual boat parade. Photo courtesy of the Newport Beach Boat Parade
Ultimate List of Free Holiday, Hanukkah, and Christmas Events in Los Angeles for Kids
These celebrations ring in the holidays without wringing out your pockets!
Celebrate Hanukkah with music, crafts, and building a giant Lego menorah. Photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market
27 Fun Hanukkah Celebrations and Menorah Lightings for Kids in Los Angeles
From a tie-dye celebration to menorah lightings all over town, you can celebrate all eight nights!
Take a trip to the twinkling North Pole, with loads of photo ops along the way. Photo courtesy of Winterfest OC
Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus, Walk-Thrus, and Christmas Light Shows in Los Angeles
These Christmas light shows dazzle in gardens, zoos, speedways, and more!
Snow in Santa Monica? It's part of the holiday magic. Photo courtesy of the City of Santa Monica
45 Best Holiday Activities and Christmas Events in Los Angeles for Kids in 2022
Only the best of the best will do this holiday season, and that's what we've got here.
Steaks, seafood, and ocean views—what could be better? Photo courtesy of the Chart House Restaurant
21 Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Los Angeles with Family-Friendly Fare
All I want for Christmas is not to cook or clean.
Only in LA can you paddle with Santa. Photo courtesy of Ventura Harbor Village
Best Pictures with Santa in Los Angeles: 27 Only-In-LA Santa Photo Ops
We're raising SoCal kids—bring on the paddleboards and diving gear!
This immersive holiday light show is at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas through December 30, 2022.
Holiday Road’s Immersive Light Show is a Must-Do for Los Angeles Families
Featuring food trucks, a holiday market, Santa visits, and more.
Those eight crazy nights are approaching and we’ve got everything you need to celebrate Hanukkah with your family. Photo courtesy Cottonbro Studios
8 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah with Kids: Hanukkah Gifts, Fun Crafts, and a Little History
Put on your yarmulkes, it's time for Hanukkah!
Say hi to the conductor before meeting Santa on the Southern California Polar Express Train Ride. Photo courtesy of the train
Best Polar Express Train Rides & Christmas Trains in Los Angeles 2022
All aboard for a magical Christmas adventure! First stop: North Pole (via the 405).
Is this really America's tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree? Check it out live and see! Photo courtesy of Citadel Center
Holiday Lighting Celebrations in Los Angeles: Christmas Tree Lightings, Menorah Lightings, and Fireworks!
Flip the switch on these festive lighting celebrations all over town.
Pick a festive pancake to dine on with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Photo courtesy of SkyPark at Santa's Village via Facebook
Breakfast with Santa in Los Angeles—Plus Holiday Teas with the Nutcracker and Mrs. Claus!
Doing lunch might work for some LA types, but Santa Claus does breakfast!
Over the first three weekends of December, an action-packed Holiday Hoedown is in full swing at Gilchrist Farm.
A Holiday Hoedown: Gilchrist Farm Brings Christmas Fun and Santa Breakfast to Santa Clarita
Free general admission and free parking for farm-goers.
Build the excitement as the festive celebrations approach! Photo courtesy of Lego
Lego, Harry Potter, and 25 More Awesome Advent Calendars for Kids and Adults 2022
Toys, wine, music, slime, and more fun ways to countdown to Christmas.
Many organizations are distributing free toys for kids in need this holiday season. Photo by by Joe Shlabotnik, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
How To Find Free Toys for Kids this Christmas and Holiday Season—Apply Soon!
Here is a list of organizations distributing free toys for kids this holiday season.
Leavenworth, WA transforms itself into a snow globe at Christmastime. Photo courtesy of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce
Visit a Christmas Town or Santa's Village Near You: 25 Christmas Villages That Absolutely Sparkle
Discover the country's best Christmas towns and Santa's villages.
Is it better to chop down a living tree, or reuse a hunk of plastic? We investigated. Photo by Any Lane via Pexels
Live Christmas Tree vs. Artificial Christmas Tree: Which One is Better for the Earth?
You may be surprised to learn which type of Christmas tree is better for the planet.
Christmas jokes for kids make the season a bit jollier all around!
25 Christmas Jokes for Kids and Holiday Riddles
Why was the Grinch such a great gardener?
Candy Cane Lane El Segundo is one of the most popular displays in town. Photo courtesy of Discover Los Angeles,Facebook
Best Neighborhood Holiday Lights and Christmas Lights in Los Angeles: Candy Cane Lanes and More!
Who's up for a drive after dinner? We know where to find all the best lights in town.
Photo courtesy of SkyPark at Santa's Village
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.
Noisemakers and party hats make the evening feel festive from the start! Photo by Ivan Samkov via Pexels
15 Ideas for Celebrating New Year’s Eve at Home with Kids
Countdown treat bags, time capsules, and more ways to welcome 2023.
Help us give back this holiday season by adopting a letter to Santa.
You're Invited to Join the Mommy Poppins Operation Santa Project
Spread some holiday cheer by granting a child's holiday wish.
Photo courtesy of A Virtual Visit from the Clauses
Online Santa Visits: Zoom with Santa Claus and Virtual Santa Photos for Kids this Christmas
Kids can meet Santa Claus virtually anytime, anywhere!
Time to kick that tree to the curb. But is that allowed in your city?
How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Los Angeles
On the 12th day of Christmas my city gave to me — a chance to recycle the tree.
Newport Beach Holiday Boat Parade. Photo by Trent Bell
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.
Photo courtesy of A Virtual Visit from the Clauses
Online Santa Visits: Zoom with Santa Claus and Virtual Santa Photos for Kids this Christmas
Kids can meet Santa Claus virtually anytime, anywhere!
Photo courtesy of Asia Society
Free Virtual Events in February: Valentine's Day, Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras, New Movies, & More Online Fun
The shortest month has the most holidays; celebrate virtually & fit it all in without leaving home.
Photo courtesy of Peltzer Pines
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree: Southern California Tree Farms near LA
Want something more special than a pre-cut or artificial tree? Get out your hacksaw.
Have an only in La-La Land New Year's Eve with the Echo Park Swan Boats. Photo courtesy of Wheel Fun Rentals
New Year's Eve with Kids: Things To Do on New Year's Eve in Los Angeles as a Family
Look no further for family-friendly ways to say goodbye to 2021.
Introduce toddlers to their ABCs with these Lego Duplo alphabet bricks .
Top Holiday Toys for Kids' Christmas Wish Lists
Ready your wish lists for babies through teens.
Must-See Christmas Light Shows Worth Paying or Driving for over the Holidays
Two of these grand scale public light displays are even free!
The Los Angeles Ballet's Nutcracker. Photo by Reed Hutchinson
The Nutcracker: 28 Holiday Performances of the Classic Ballet Fit for Kids
Christmas doesn't feel like Christmas without one good Nutcracker—and LA has 26 of them.
Ice skate and ride the Ferris wheel at Irvine Spectrum Center. Photo by Allen Ling
7 Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Los Angeles for Kids and Families This Holiday Season
From the beaches to the heart of the city, order hot cocoa and get skating!
Don't let food go to waste! It's easy and fun for kids to help harvest backyard fruits. Photo courtesy of Food Forward
Volunteer Opportunities in Los Angeles: How Kids Can Help During the Holidays and All Year
Here are some ways that LA kids can give back this holiday season.
Who needs snow to go sledding? Not us Angelenos!
Sand Sledding: The Sand Berms in Los Angeles Return for Winter Fun
In some parts of the country sledding involves getting cold and wet. How un-LA.
Boats light up the seas and the sky at the annual boat parade. Photo courtesy of the Newport Beach Boat Parade
Ultimate List of Free Holiday, Hanukkah, and Christmas Events in Los Angeles for Kids
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Winter Frolic features sock skating at Kidspace. Photo courtesy of the Kidspace Children's Museum
Holiday Break in Los Angeles: 75 Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year's Eve
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Santa's Reindeer Romp with Kids at the LA Zoo
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The Spark of Love Toy Drive is an LA tradition. Photo courtesy of County of Los Angeles Fire Department
Toys for Tots, Spark of Love, and More Places to Donate Toys in Los Angeles for the Holidays
There are kids who would really appreciate your donations this holiday season.

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