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See the giant ice sculpture menorah! Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Farmers Market.
Hanukkah, Holiday Boat Parades, and More Top Things To Do in Los Angeles This Weekend
From the Festival of Lights to holiday light boat parades, LA sparkles this weekend.
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!
Admire the tradition of boats adorned with holiday lights. Newport Beach Boat Parade photo by #fortherock, via Flickr.
30 Best Things to Do in Los Angeles December 2023 with Kids
With Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year's, December has so much to do.
Photo courtesy of Surfing Santa Contest via Facebook
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Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Los Angeles Families
There are so many Christmas events and holiday activities to help families enjoy the season around...
Snow in Santa Monica? It's part of the holiday magic. Photo courtesy of the City of Santa Monica
43 Must Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Los Angeles for Kids
Santa's bag is overflowing with festive fun.
Step through dazzling light tunnels. Photo courtesy of Lightscape at the Arboretum
Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus, Walk-Thrus, and Christmas Light Shows in Los Angeles
These holiday light shows dazzle in gardens, zoos, trains, and more!
The lights of Sparkle DTLA make for a magical walk. Courtesy of The Bloc, Facebook
55 Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Los Angeles for Kids
These celebrations ring in the holidays without wringing out your pockets!
Only in LA can you paddle with Santa. Photo courtesy of Ventura Harbor Village
Pictures with Santa Claus in Los Angeles
For LA kids, nothing but the most unique pictures with Santa will do!
Ice skate and ride the Ferris wheel at Irvine Spectrum Center. Photo by Allen Ling
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Los Angeles for Kids and Families
From the beaches to the heart of the city, glide into the holidays.
Los Angeles Ballet's gorgeous Nutcracker production soars. Photo by Reed Hutchinson
The Nutcracker Ballet and Other Holiday Shows for Kids in Los Angeles
Christmas just doesn't feel like Christmas without The Nutcracker.
Get in the holiday spirit with a stroll through Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo. Photo by Gina Ragland for Mommy Poppins.
Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in Los Angeles
We know where to find all the best holiday lights in town.
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
All aboard for a magical Christmas adventure! First stop: North Pole (via the 405).
Bluey's house is coming to LA! Step inside for dance parties and lot's of fun playtime. Photo courtesy of CAMP
A Bluey Experience is Arriving at CAMP in Westfield Century City
Bluey is coming to LA —For real life.
Step into the magical world of Dr. Seuss. Photo courtesy of Fever
A Whimsical Dr. Seuss Experience is Coming to Los Angeles
Classic Dr. Seuss stories jump off the book pages, and land in Los Angeles.
Cocomelon is coming to Los Angeles! Photo by Tom Pandi
Cocomelon Party Time Brings Catchy Tunes to Los Angeles
Cocomelon in LA is the best. The best there ever was.
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NEW American Girl Store Opens in Los Angeles
Call it an "a-doll-able" experience!
Photo by Kylie Williams
Get Lost in Bubble World: LA's Newest Immersive Experience for All Ages
Pop into Bubble World for an experience that is bursting with fun.
Photo by Bill Soistmann
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Los Angeles Visitors' Guide for Families
Southern California is so full of things to do with kids—where do you start?
Delicious New Orleans fare awaits at Tiana's Palace in Disneyland. Photo courtesy of Disneyland Resort
NEW Tiana's Palace Opens in Disneyland
Beignets, gumbo, and cornbread make a delightful quick-service Disneyland dining option.
Everything at the Cayton has been carefully crafted with one goal in mind: to help create a better world through the power of play.
Guide to the Cayton Children’s Museum in Santa Monica–A Parent Review
21,000 square feet of newly reimagined space.
Kiddos can climb through the famous Ant Tunnel. Photo courtesy of Kidspace
Kidspace: An Insider's Guide to LA's Beloved Children's Museum
Water play and climbing structures will entertain for hours at this Pasadena gem.
We've launched a partnership with Care.com to bring background-checked nannies and sitters to the Mommy Poppins Directory.
Find Trusted Babysitters and Nannies Now on Mommy Poppins–Powered by Care.com
Search background-checked caregivers in our directory
Climbing encouraged at Wild Child. Photo courtesy of Wild Child Gym
30 Best Indoor Playgrounds in Los Angeles: Indoor Play Spaces for Hot (or Rainy?) Days
Because the weather in SoCal is almost perfect—but only almost.
Imaginative play for preschoolers is music to our ears. Photo courtesy of Pretend City
39 Things To Do with Preschoolers in Los Angeles Before They Turn 5
An early childhood bucket list for raising a wee Angeleno.
Visit LACMA's Levitated Mass. Photo by Joey Zanetti
100 Things To Do in Los Angeles Before Kids Grow Up
It's the ultimate LA childhood bucket list!
Vincent Lugo Park, also called Dinosaur or Monster Park, was nominated to the California Register of Historic Places. Photo courtesy of the City of San Gabriel
The Best Playgrounds in Los Angeles: They’re Even Worth Crossing the 405
These amazing playgrounds are worth braving traffic!
This 3 day itinerary will make you fall in love with LA. Photo by Roberto Nickson, via Pexels
3 Days in Los Angeles with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom
Here's how to see LA like a local in 3 action-packed days.

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Aquarium Holidays
Aquarium of the Pacific - 9:00 AM Pick
Sand Snowman Contest
Hermosa Beach - 9:00 AM Pick
Holiday Krazy Krafts Day for Kids
International Printing Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
Theatricum Botanicum Holiday Family Faire
Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum - 11:00 AM Pick
Annual Holiday Concert on the Pier
Redondo Pier - 2:00 PM Pick
Skirball Hanukkah Family Festival
Skirball Cultural Center - 12:00 PM Pick
Santa Claus at the Brentwood Country Mart
Brentwood Country Mart - 1:00 PM Pick
Hanukkah Family Fun Day
Shalom Institute – Alan D. Leve Campus - 1:00 PM Pick
El Segundo Holiday Parade
El Segundo - 1:00 PM Pick
Chanukah Celebration (Original Farmers Market)
Farmers Market - 3:00 PM Pick
Gelt Drop & Menorah Lighting at the Platform
Platform LA - 5:30 PM Pick
Thomas Dambo's Trolls: Save the Humans
South Coast Botanic Garden - 8:00 AM
Barnes & Noble Toddler Storytime
Barnes and Noble - Valencia - 10:00 AM
Selfies with Santa
The Marketplace - 12:00 PM
IMAX: Deep Sky
California Science Center - 1:00 PM
ICE at Santa Monica - Netflix Free Family Nights
ICE at Santa Monica - 7:00 PM Pick
Free Day at The Autry
Autry National Center - 10:00 AM
Selfies with Santa
The Marketplace - 12:00 PM
IMAX: Deep Sky
California Science Center - 1:00 PM
Art Classes for Youths (Dockweiler)
Dockweiler Youth Center - 3:00 PM
Newport Beach Boat Parade
Pirate's Cove - 6:30 PM Pick
ICE at Santa Monica - Themed Wednesdays
ICE at Santa Monica - 7:00 PM Pick
Runway Kids Club - Holiday Edition
Runway Playa Vista - 10:00 AM
Art + Play for Babies at OCMA
Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) - 10:00 AM
Storytime with Mr. Steve
Vroman's Bookstore - 11:00 AM
Newport Beach Boat Parade
Pirate's Cove - 6:30 PM Pick
Disney on Ice: Frozen & Encanto (Anaheim)
Honda Center - various times Pick
Holiday in the Park (LA County Parks)
Various LA County Parks - various times Pick
Free Day at the Skirball
Skirball Cultural Center - 12:00 PM
Selfies with Santa
The Marketplace - 12:00 PM
Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights 2023
Ventura Harbor Village - 4:00 PM Pick
Newport Beach Boat Parade
Pirate's Cove - 6:30 PM Pick
Special Holiday Storytime with Mr. Steve
Vroman's Bookstore - 6:00 PM Pick
ICE at Santa Monica - Netflix Free Family Nights
ICE at Santa Monica - 7:00 PM Pick
Parks After Dark: Winter Wonderland
Various LA County Parks - various times Pick

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