Having a real Christmas tree in Los Angeles might make it feel a bit more like the winter holidays amid the always-sunny weather. Some of the more traditional Christmas activities, such as dashing through the snow or building Frosty the Snowman, aren't as easy to come by for Angelenos.

Selecting a Christmas tree, either by cutting it down yourself or picking out a pre-cut one, can be everything you've seen in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, minus the freezing eyelids. Take your family to tromp through the forest, locate the "perfect" tree, and tie it to the roof of your car for a victorious, pine-scented victory ride back home. Read on to find  the perfect place to secure the Christmas tree of your winter dreams (even better than sugarplums dancing in your head!)

Are you looking for other amazing Christmas traditions in Los Angeles? Find endless festivities in our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Los Angeles Families. Discover places for Santa photo ops in LA, glide into ice skating rinks in Los Angeles, climb aboard LA Christmas trains, and more. 

Cocomelon Party Time is coming to Los Angeles! Young kids can't get enough of Cocomelon, and now they'll have even more reason to celebrate. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and parents will soon be able to dance and sing with JJ, Cody, and the rest of the Cocomelon gang in real-time. 

This kid-centric experience will bring cherished nursery rhymes to life in Los Angeles. Cocomelon Party Time will delight young kids who can’t get enough of the popular television show. Keep reading below for what to expect at Cocomelon Party Time, from interactive activities, dance parties, and meet and greets. 

For more interactive experiences from favorite characters and shows coming to Los Angeles, enter into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss and step inside Bluey’s house at CAMP. 

Beloved Bluey is coming to Los Angeles with a whole new immersive adventure for kids. Walking through the magic door at CAMP always leads to an afternoon of unforgettable amusement, and knowing what that exclusive experience is creates half the fun in itself. The secret’s out, though, about what CAMP’s newest experience behind that magic door will be, and it’s Bluey’s house! 

Kiddos can play and interact — for real life — inside Bluey’s house. Keep reading below for what to expect inside the house of Bluey, from games, dancing, and even meet and greets. 

Bluey at CAMP means the already entertaining Westfield Century City Mall is about to get even more exciting for kids. See why Westfield Century City is the best mall for LA Kids, and check out all you need to know about the newly opened American Girl Store, also in Westfield Century City. 

Dr. Seuss has delighted readers for decades with its whimsical world of classic characters and tongue-twisting rhymes. Those beloved Dr. Seuss stories will jump off the pages and land in Los Angeles, creating an immersive world for kids and parents alike through the Dr. Seuss Experience. 

Read on for what to expect at the Dr. Seuss Experience in Los Angeles, and if your favorite Dr. Seuss book characters like The Cat in the Hat or The Grinch will be present in the Dr. Seuss installments available to explore. 

For another interactive Los Angeles experience for kids that bursts with fun, get lost in Bubble World. 

Disneyland with a baby might seem like a big undertaking, but it’s more doable than you might think. Sure, your baby may not remember their memorable Disneyland day, but photos will be stored on your phone for years, proving that your little one did go to Disneyland as a baby. 

From the Baby Care Center to no-height requirement rides, Mickey's Toontown, dance parties, and air-conditioned spaces, Disneyland with a baby is as breezy as a palm tree swaying in the Southern California sky. Keep reading below for the best tips for having the most magical day at Disneyland with a baby. 

Discover the best hotels to stay in Anaheim near Disneyland, and see what other activities there are for kids in Anaheim that go beyond Disneyland. There are more baby-friendly theme parks to explore in our SoCal Theme and Water Parks Guide.  

Catalina Island offers a quick getaway that will make you second guess if you left California and somehow found yourself on the Amalfi Coast of Italy. Easily done in a day trip or longer if your family prefers, Catalina Island is reachable by an hour-long boat ride (or slightly longer, depending on the port you depart) from Long Beach, San Pedro, and Dana Point. 

There are endless activities for kids on Catalina Island, from glass-bottom boat tours to bison expeditions and just playing in the sand at the beach. Plenty of entertainment and activities will keep little ones and grown-ups happy for a day or a weekend trip on Catalina Island. 

When departing from Long Beach, check out these things to do in Long Beach with kids. If islands are your thing, drive up the coast to explore Channel Islands National Park with the family, and plan your next adventure with our Weekend Getaway Guide and Day Trips for Los Angeles Families. 

Ghost tours are perfect Halloween (or anytime!) fun for teens, tweens, tourists, and even locals who love LA.

My kids are teenagers. That means they are too old for pumpkin picking at Underwood Farms. They also have inherited my horror of a jump scare, which means they have no interest in Halloween Horror Nights or the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride. But these kids raised in the era of true crime podcasts can get down with some real-life spooky stories. So when I heard about US Ghost Adventures LA tours, it sounded like a perfect family Halloween teen outing.

I signed us up for the LA Ghosts: Terrors of Tinseltown Tour, and guess what? I was right! An evening of laughing, walking, learning, spooking, and eating chocolate with your teens is worth its weight in gold. Read on to learn more about just how scary the tour is, where it goes, and why it's my family's new Halloween tradition.

For more fun with teens, check out our Los Angeles Activities Guide for Teens and Tweens. And, since this tour made me remember how fun it is to play touring in my own town, I really recommend checking out our Ultimate 3-Day LA Itinerary by a Local Mom. Man, I love LA.