ALL WEEKEND

Opening Weekend of Chill - Long Beach
Because our kids think 65 degrees is "freezing."

Opening Week: Season of the Force - Anaheim
Who says you can't teach an old mouse new tricks? In anticipation of the new Star Wars movie (and the upcoming Star Wars Land!) Disneyland reveals some "forceful" changes to Tomorrowland.

Moby Dick Reading on the Beach - Venice
Know what would make an awesome storytime book? Moby Dick! All 209,117 words of it. Sit back and listen as the whole book is read aloud on Venice Beach.

Southern California Indian Center 47th Annual Pow Wow - Costa Mesa
The Southern California Indian Center celebrates American Indian Month at the 47th Annual Pow Wow and Cultural Festival at the OC Fair & Event Center.

Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS - Costa Mesa
Cirque du Soleil is nearing the end of its Costa Mesa run…

It’s a Wonderful Life - Santa Monica
Creating Arts Company presents an interactive musical based on the classic holiday tale and reminds us that no man is a failure who has friends.

The Little Mermaid (G) - Hollywood
Hoping to go under the sea? Better head to El Capitan before the asteroid misses it next week.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21

Surfing Santa Competition - Dana Point
Santas, some elves, and maybe a reindeer or two carve some waves in this holiday inspired surf competition at Salt Creek Beach.

Camp Dino Sleepover at the Natural History Museum - Exposition Park
A dino-themed sleepover at the Natural History Museum? Sounds like a Jurassic good time!

Nothin' But Sand Beach Cleanup - Playa del Rey
I don’t care whether you made that mess or not (personally, I’m blaming that El Niño kid), the beach needs cleaning.

TSFY: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra - Downtown
Kids can develop a love of classical music with some of Benjamin Britten’s best loved works, including The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra.

Family Volunteer Day - Anaheim
A visit to Disneyland is made even more special as guests can participate in various volunteer projects (between rides and character meet and greets).

Norton Simon Family Day - Pasadena
After viewing artwork about families at the Norton Simon, kids can create their own family-tree collage using artistic leaves and twigs.

Walk into the Chumash World - Pacific Palisades
Families can discover how local Chumash Indians have used indigenous natural resources for thousands of years to create a sustainable way of life on an easy one-mile walk.

Though its peak has passed, the Leonid Meteor Shower continues through November 30. Saturday offers two free opportunities to look to the skies through professional grade telescopes: Public Star Party at Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park and Stargazing at Malibu Bluffs Park in Malibu. (No promise of seeing meteors though!)

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22

Doo Dah Parade - Pasadena
It’s time for that big parade in Pasadena! No, not that one. The other one. The one that’s… um … different.

Pout-Pout Fish Storytime with Illustrator Dan Hanna - Thousand Oaks
Illustrator Dan Hanna comes to Barnes and Noble with the latest installment in the Pout-Pout Fish series, The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish. (Bah, humfish!)

Mariachi Festival - Boyle Heights
It’s a day filled with Mariachi at - where else? - Mariachi Plaza.

Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting - Beverly Hills
Rodeo Drive does the holidays in style, with more than 150,000 lights, fireworks, and a confetti "snow" shower.

Birdwatching for Young Children and Parents - Malibu
Birdie! Birdie! (Can’t see ‘em? No worries: binoculars are provided!)

The Nutcracker Tea - Downtown
A true indulgence: at this fancy (ok, pricey) tea party, guests are treated to a special, intimate performance of selections from Los Angeles Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker, as well as photos with the dancers, holiday crafts, and prizes.

Skirball Playdate: Food, Family, Fun! - West LA
Kids can experience the magic of preparing and enjoying a meal with family and friends at the Skirball Cultural Center.

Author Event: American Girl Doll Author Jacqueline D Greene - Bel Air
The author of the Rebecca Rubin series shares insights into how she wrote the books at a fun tea party (dolls welcome!).

Huntington Beach Miracle on Main Street Tree Lighting - Huntington Beach
Santa Claus lights the Christmas tree on Main Street in Downtown Huntington Beach. Cocoa and festive music make the holiday complete.

Zimmer Sunday Family Programs - Mid-Wilshire
It’s just about that time of year when we consider what we are grateful for. The Zimmer helps kids make garlands of gratitude.

As always, there are many more activities listed on our Event Calendar, and if you didn't receive this info as a newsletter, you should sign up for our weekly events updates. Whatever you choose to do this weekend, we hope you have a terrific time!