Los Angeles edition
Events for kids and families.
Arts and Music, Family and Kids
Los Angeles Convention Center1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015Los Angeles County
The convention center hosts a three-day public show for comics, games, cosplay and panels. The listing places it in West Hall, South Hall and nearby meeting rooms.
Arts and Music, Food and Drink, Family and Kids
4th Street between Ross and BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92701Orange County
El Centro Cultural de Mexico organizes a Dia de los Muertos gathering on 4th Street in downtown Santa Ana. The posted event address sits between Ross and Broadway.
Family and Kids, Arts and Music, Food and Drink
Disneyland ResortAnaheim, CAOrange County
Both Anaheim parks, Downtown Disney and the resort hotels add holiday decor, shows and seasonal food through early January. A park ticket and a reservation are required to enter a park.
Family and Kids, Arts and Music
Santa Anita Park285 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007Los Angeles County
A ticketed light maze and holiday village occupies Santa Anita Park for the season. The tourism page also describes skating, food and visits with Santa on the grounds.
Family and Kids, Food and Drink
Knott's Berry Farm8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620Orange County
Knott's Berry Farm dresses the park for the season with lights, holiday shows and seasonal food. The page includes most rides with admission and charges extra for food and some experiences.
Family and Kids, Outdoors and Beaches
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027Los Angeles County
The zoo opens after dark for a lighted walk with snacks, photo spots and a skating rink that needs its own ticket. The season skips several posted nights, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Family and Kids
Los Angeles Convention Center1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015Los Angeles County
The public auto show fills several downtown halls with vehicles, test drives and displays. The venue page says the show is open on Thanksgiving Day.
Family and Kids, Arts and Music
Universal Studios HollywoodUniversal City, CALos Angeles County
The park adds Grinchmas plus holiday decor in the Wizarding World, Minion Land and Super Nintendo World. The release says those pieces are included with theme park admission.
Outdoors and Beaches, Home and Garden, Family and Kids
Descanso Gardens1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011Los Angeles County
Descanso Gardens stays open after dark for a timed walk through lighted plants and art. Tickets are sold in advance and the posted price changes by day.
Outdoors and Beaches, Family and Kids, Food and Drink
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Pavilion C1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660Orange County
Newport Dunes puts floating holiday lights on the bay and hosts evening activities at Pavilion C. Festival entry is free, with charges for parking and some attractions.
Family and Kids, Outdoors and Beaches, Home and Garden
Tanaka Farms5380 3/4 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612Orange County
Tanaka Farms lights the fields for an evening visit with a wagon ride, a corn maze and photos with Santa. Tickets are sold by date and entry time.
Family and Kids, Food and Drink, Local Makers and Markets
L.A. LIVE800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015Los Angeles County
L.A. LIVE adds an outdoor rink and a holiday village beside the arena tree. The village has vendors and seasonal food, and it closes before the rink does.
Family and Kids, Outdoors and Beaches
OC Fair & Event Center88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626Orange County
The fairgrounds host a winter festival with snow play, a tubing hill, skating and a light trail. The organizer says the grounds are open only on select dates in that span.
Family and Kids, Outdoors and Beaches
Dana Wharf, Dana Point HarborDana Point Harbor, Dana Point, CAOrange County
Dana Wharf runs boat rides with Santa on the Dana Pride, with photo time on board. The harbor page says reservations are required and proceeds benefit Soroptimist of Capistrano Bay.
Food and Drink, Family and Kids, Arts and Music
Euclid Street festival siteEuclid St. between La Habra Blvd. and Bridenbecker Ave., La Habra, CAOrange County
La Habra closes streets around Euclid Street for a city tamale festival with food vendors, stages and two parks. The site also takes in City Hall, First Avenue and Second Avenue.
Outdoors and Beaches, Family and Kids
Dana Point Harbor34571 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629Orange County
Boats decorated for a Harboritaville theme circle Dana Point Harbor for three evenings. People can watch from the boardwalk and park areas.
Arts and Music, Food and Drink, Family and Kids
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood3400 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505Los Angeles County
The Warner Bros. backlot opens a ticketed Stars Hollow setup with food, shops and lights. General admission is listed at $79, and the lot is closed on Christmas Day.
Family and Kids, Outdoors and Beaches
Dana Point Harbor Islandnear the Richard Henry Dana Jr. Statue, Dana Point, CAOrange County
Pet Project Foundation offers pet photos with Santa near the Richard Henry Dana Jr. statue. The harbor lists a $15 donation, with proceeds going to the foundation.
Local Makers and Markets, Family and Kids
Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall A1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015Los Angeles County
Dealers set up in West Hall A for a weekend of cards, toys and other collectibles. The convention center marks the show as open to the public.
Local Makers and Markets, Family and Kids
Dana Point Harbor Islandnear the Richard Henry Dana Statue, Dana Point, CAOrange County
Dana Point Harbor and Modern Makers Mart set up a holiday market on the Island. The listing includes more than 50 vendors, live music and kids crafts.
Arts and Music, Family and Kids
Robinson Stadium, Pasadena City College1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106Los Angeles County
Parade bands play field shows at Robinson Stadium on the Pasadena City College campus. The Tournament schedules three performances across the two days.
Family and Kids, Outdoors and Beaches
Los Angeles Equestrian Center480 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank, CALos Angeles County
Rose Parade horse units perform for the public at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. Visitors can watch warm-ups before the show and visit a food and vendor court.
Arts and Music, Family and Kids
Rose Parade routeGreen Street and Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CALos Angeles County
Floral floats, marching bands and horses travel the Colorado Boulevard route on New Year's morning. The route starts at Green Street and Orange Grove Boulevard and finishes at Villa Street.
Family and Kids, Arts and Music, Food and Drink
Sierra Madre Boulevard and Washington BoulevardE Sierra Madre Blvd and E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107Los Angeles County
After the parade, floats stay on display so visitors can walk up close along Sierra Madre and Washington boulevards. Food trucks return near Gate A.
