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Celebrate the Holidays at PaleyLand!
- see all dates
Except December 25, 2024; January 1, 2025.
The Paley Center's must-see holiday extravaganza fills five floors of the Paley with holiday fun and winter wonderland magic. Enjoy free hot chocolate, watch past and present holiday family specials on the big screen, discover the magic of a classic model railroad display, and so much more.
On Saturday, November 30, kick off the holidays with Elf: The Musical. Kids can create Elf hats and catch holiday faves in the cozy theater.
On Saturday, December 7, step into a world of adventure and festive fun with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. Chris Eliopoulos leads a live drawing session where kids can learn how to draw Xavier, and visitors can make snowflake ornaments and watch new new episodes of the show. Holiday gift bags are available while supplies last.
On Saturday, December 14, catch all four new episodes of the limited series based on the hit movie, Inside Out, with free goodies from the show (while supplies last) and more.
On Saturday, December 21, Charlie Brown's beloved beagle Snoopy makes an appearance at the museum, and kids can watch The Snoopy Show on the big screen and create Spoopy-inspired arts and crafts.
Santa’s Schedule:
Sat, Nov. 30 & Sun, Dec. 1: 12 – 5pm
Sat, Dec. 7 & Sun, Dec. 8: 12 – 5pm.
Sat, Dec. 14 & Sun, Dec. 15: 12 – 5pm
Wed, Dec. 18 – Sun, Dec. 22: 12 – 5pm
Meet Your Favorite Characters
Toy Soldier
Sat, Nov. 23 & Sun, Nov. 24: 12 – 3pm
Wed, Nov. 27 – Sun, Dec. 1: 12 – 3pm
Sat, Dec. 7: 12 – 3pm.
Hermey the Elf
Sun, Dec. 8: 12 – 3pm
Wed, Dec. 18: 12 – 3pm
Fri, Dec. 20: 12 – 3pm
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Sat, Dec. 14: 12 – 3pm
Thurs, Dec. 19: 12 – 3pm
Sun, Dec. 22: 12 – 3pm
Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster
Sun, Dec. 15: 12 – 3pm
Sat, Dec. 21: 12 – 3pm
Blizz the Snowman
Thurs, Dec. 26: 12 – 3pm
Fri, Dec. 26: 12 – 3pm
Sat, Dec. 28: 12 – 3pm
Sun, Dec. 29: 12 – 3pm