Christmas on the Farm
Underwood Family Farms - 9:00 AM
Underwood Family Farms - 9:00 AM
Cyberpunk: A Virtual Production Experience
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures - 11:00 AM
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures - 11:00 AM
Fiddler On the Roof Sing-Along
Multiple Laemmle Theatres, including Laemmle’s Town Center 5 - 7:00 PM Pick
Multiple Laemmle Theatres, including Laemmle’s Town Center 5 - 7:00 PM Pick
Los Angeles Ballet's The Nutcracker at the Dolby
Hollywood & Highland Dolby Theatre - various times Pick
Hollywood & Highland Dolby Theatre - various times Pick
Christmas at the Santa Barbara Zoo
Santa Barbara Zoo - 9:30 AM
Santa Barbara Zoo - 9:30 AM
Free Admission on Christmas Day
Ventura Botanical Gardens - 9:00 AM
Ventura Botanical Gardens - 9:00 AM
Hanukkah in Santa Monica
Third Street Promenade - 4:45 PM
Third Street Promenade - 4:45 PM
Marina Lights
Burton Chace Park - 4:00 PM
Burton Chace Park - 4:00 PM
Magic Mountain Holiday in the Park
Six Flags Magic Mountain - 5:00 PM
Six Flags Magic Mountain - 5:00 PM
Los Angeles Ballet's The Nutcracker at the Dolby
Hollywood & Highland Dolby Theatre - various times Pick
Hollywood & Highland Dolby Theatre - various times Pick
Los Angeles Ballet's The Nutcracker at the Dolby
Hollywood & Highland Dolby Theatre - various times Pick
Hollywood & Highland Dolby Theatre - various times Pick
Lula Washington Dance Theatre 2024 Kwanzaa Festival
Lula Washington Dance Theatre - various times Pick
Lula Washington Dance Theatre - various times Pick
Los Angeles Ballet's The Nutcracker at the Dolby
Hollywood & Highland Dolby Theatre - various times Pick
Hollywood & Highland Dolby Theatre - various times Pick
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Blessing of the Animals
Sat Mar 30, 2024
12:00pm to 4:00pm PT
Age: All ages
Price: Free
The Saturday before Easter Sunday, families can bring their pets to be blessed. This centuries-old tradition, blessing the animals for the benefits they provide mankind, has been celebrated in the Plaza since 1930. All pets are welcome.
The blessing takes place from 2pm - 3pm. Line to receive blessing begins at 1pm and is in front of the Pico House on Main Street.
While the blessing is rooted in Catholic tradition, you do not have to be Catholic to participate. All animals, and humans, are welcome!
* The Blessing of the Animals takes place the Saturday before Easter Sunday.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.