1. LACMA Free Teen Art Workshop – Monday

The L.A. County Museum of Art brings teaching artists to Koreatown’s Pio Pico Library where they show teens how to create and appreciate art. No teens at your house? Little kids might want to know that Santa and Mrs. Claus are doing a meet and greet in Beverly Hills.

2. First Night of Hanukkah – Tuesday

Time to light the menorah! There are events at The Third Street Promenade, Sherman Oaks Galleria, Fashion Island, and even on Rodeo Drive.

3. Myth Busters – Wednesday

Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage bust out of the TV and take their show live to the Nokia Theatre in DTLA. This is a two hour program for families that like science and silly. Appropriate for all ages, but possibly not all attention spans.

4. Las Posadas – Thursday

A celebration of Christmas on Olvera Street, Las Posadas is a nightly re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for an inn. The evening begins at the historic Avila Adobe. Bilingual caroling, candles, and a piñata add to the festivities.

5. Music Center Holiday Sing-a-long - Friday

This annual carol singing spree is free, but you need a ticket. It’s first come, first served. Bundle up for some outside holiday singing. Lyrics are provided, so there are no excuses for closed mouths!