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Fun & Free Things to Do Christmas Weekend with LA Kids

12/22/11 - By Toby B

Congratulations, folks; we've made it. We've spent weeks preparing, planning, shopping, making our lists and checking them twice, posing for holiday pictures and sending missives to our entire address book, and finally our hard work has paid off. The holidays have arrived.

No doubt many of you plan to spend Christmas Day home with friends and family. For those of you looking for activities outside the home, good news: we're here to help. First up, we offer 10 Things to Do on Christmas Day. And if your kitchen closes on Christmas Day, we present a list of Restaurants that are Open.

For holiday cheer that continues on into next week, might we suggest some of LA's finest Christmas Light Displays (and, if you're willing to hop on the freeway, More Christmas Light Displays outside of Los Angeles).

Take a break from wrapping (or unwrapping) your presents, and continue reading for some of our favorite picks for this holiday weekend.

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Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3 - Anaheim
Treat the family to this crowd-pleasing ice show.

North Pole Express - Fillmore
It’s your last chance this season to ride the rails for a visit with Santa in his workshop.

A Cinderella Christmas - North Hollywood
It’s Christmas … princess style! in this family holiday musical.

Holiday Fun at the Farmer's Market  (Friday and Saturday) Los Angeles
Crafts and carolers entertain the kiddies at the Old Farmers Market on Fairfax.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 23

Santa Claus Meet and Greet - Burbank
Santa Claus takes time on one of his busiest days to meet with shoppers in Burbank’s  Magnolia Park district.

It's a Wonderful Life - Santa Monica
Could there be a more uplifting holiday movie than It’s A Wonderful Life?  If holiday madness is getting you down, catch this perennial favorite at Santa Monica's Aero Theatre and restore your faith in the human spirit.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 24, CHRISTMAS EVE DAY

52nd Annual LA County Holiday Celebration - Downtown
LA Country offers up an early Christmas gift to the people of Los Angeles - a free concert featuring performers who reflect the diversity and excellence of Angelenos.

Holiday Cheer at Long Beach Towne Center - Long Beach
Families can enjoy holiday carolers and one last visit from Santa while getting last minute shopping done.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 25, CHRISTMAS DAY

Opening Presents - Your House
If you were a good little girl or boy all year, then the fun is at your house Christmas Day. Reap the rewards of 12 months of making your bed, putting away the dishes and getting good grades as you sit by the tree enjoying hot cocoa and cookies.  Or, if not, that coal in your stocking will come in handy on a cold night.

Federation Family Fun Day - Los Angeles
Families can celebrate Hanukkah at the Zimmer Museum with a wide range of activities; advance reservations are required.

MONDAY DECEMBER 26 - BOXING DAY

Snow Days at Kidspace - Pasadena
Kidspace trucks in tons of snow for SoCal kids to play in.

2nd Annual Greatest Cartoons Ever! - Glendale
The crème de la crème of cartoons from movies' Golden Age
screen in glorious 35mm.

Holiday Ever After Concert Series - Santa Monica
Take in these free daily concerts this week while enjoying after-Christmas shopping at Santa Monica Place.

Hanukkah Winterland at the Harbor - Ventura
Snow, latkes, fire juggling, and menorah lighting are the highlights of this free family festival.

As always, there are more activities listed on our daily events calendar. Whatever you choose to do this holiday weekend, we hope you are gifted with much joy and surrounded by love. Wishing a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and joyous Kwanzaa to all our readers!