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Nightly Tree Lighting | Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine
November 27 - January 3: See Irvine Spectrum Center's 75-foot Christmas tree sparkle during a dazzling nightly holiday light show in SunWheel Court. FREE!
Holiday Carnival | Norwalk Town Square, Norwalk
November 28: Watch Santa arrive by parachute, play in real snow, go sledding, ride ponies, meet Mrs. Claus, enjoy games, crafts, face painting, and more. FREE!
Zaferia Winterfest | Port City Tavern, Long Beach
November 28: Play in real snow, visit Santa, enjoy hot chocolate, face painting, holiday crafts, and more at Zaferia's WinterFest. FREE!
Santa’s Sleigh Day and Christmas Tree Lighting | Cerritos Library, Cerritos
November 28: Welcome Santa and celebrate the season with holiday crafts, live performances, holiday music, and children's storytime. Pose for photos with Santa Claus and count down to the Christmas tree lighting.
Holiday Carnival | Anaheim Town Square, Anaheim
November 29: Play in real snow, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, and enjoy sledding, bounce houses, magic shows, face painting, balloon twisting, holiday crafts, and more at Anaheim Town Square.
Santa’s Arrival & Lighting Ceremony | Civic Center Plaza, Mission Viejo
November 29: Enjoy holiday crafts, games, a petting zoo, and live entertainment before Santa makes a grand entrance on a fire engine and lights Mission Viejo's holiday lights. FREE!
LA County Tree Lighting | Jerry Moss Plaza
November 30: Celebrate the season with snow flurries, hot chocolate, art activities, a holiday market, and a performance by the Los Angeles Master Chorale before the L.A. County tree lighting. FREE!
Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration | Civic Center Green, Cypress
December 1: Celebrate the holidays with Santa and Mrs. Claus, train rides, school performances, games, crafts, hot chocolate, cookies, and more at Cypress Civic Center Green. FREE!
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
Holiday Festival | Hotel del Coronado, Coronado
December 2: Watch Santa skydive onto Del Beach, enjoy school performances, Santa photos, beachfront ice skating, a holiday light show with snow flurries, and a fireworks finale at Hotel del Coronado.
Holiday Tree Lighting | Paséa Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach
December 2: Celebrate the season by the beach with a 30-foot tree lighting, Santa visits, OCSA holiday carolers, photo ops, local vendors, and complimentary hot cocoa. FREE!
Santa’s Workshop | Civic Center, Mission Viejo
December 2-20: Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus for festive photos and explore Santa's Village in Mission Viejo on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. FREE!
Free Day at The Huntington Library
EVERY FIRST THURSDAY: The first Thursday of every month is Free Day. Admission is free of charge with advance reservation.
Grand Illuminations Opening Celebration | The Yard at Cal Plaza, Los Angeles
December 3: See DTLA glow with interactive light installations, a holiday market, live entertainment, and a community countdown and tree lighting at Cal Plaza. FREE!
Joy Around the World: Festival of Holidays & Tree Lighting | El Segundo
December 3: Celebrate winter holidays from around the world with a tree lighting, Santa, gift giveaway, crafts, food, live performances, and more in El Segundo. FREE!
Cool Yule Celebration | Pacific City, Huntington Beach
December 3: Celebrate the holidays at Pacific City with Santa, a tree lighting, crafts, cookie decorating, s'mores, hot cocoa, live entertainment, and festive photo ops. FREE!
Holiday Snow Village | Barnes Park, Monterey Park
December 3: Play in the snow, go sledding, take pictures with Santa, ride a trackless train, make holiday crafts, and more at Monterey Park's Holiday Snow Village. Snow activities require registration. FREE!
Cal Heights Tree Lighting | California Heights, Long Beach
December 3: Play in 10 tons of real snow, meet Santa, hear local school choirs, and enjoy family activities, treats, character photos, and a 20-foot tree lighting in Cal Heights. FREE!
All Is Bright Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting | Aliso Viejo Town Center, Aliso Viejo
December 3: Welcome Santa and celebrate the season with a 22-foot tree lighting, train rides, face painting, community performances, magical snowfall, crafts, and festive photo ops. FREE!
Holiday Tree Lighting Sled-tacular | Town Plaza, Culver City
December 3: Play and sled in 50 tons of real snow, enjoy carnival games, meet Santa, and watch 250 local students perform during Downtown Culver City's holiday tree lighting. FREE!
Holiday Stroll | Riviera Village, Redondo Beach
December 3: Meet Santa and the Grinch, ride the carousel, shop the Jolly Maker's Market, and enjoy festive activities and photo ops at Riviera Village's Holiday Stroll. FREE!
Christmas Tree Lighting | Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos
December 3: Enjoy holiday games, cookie decorating, live performances, hot chocolate, tacos, and a Christmas tree lighting at the Joint Forces Training Base. Civilians welcome. FREE!
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony | City Hall, Glendale
December 3: Celebrate with special holiday performances, Santa, and the lighting of Glendale's City Hall tree. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Cram-A-Classic Toy Drive.
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Civic & Cultural Center, Brea
December 3: Celebrate the season with Brea's annual tree lighting, live music and entertainment, a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and free selfies with Santa. FREE!
Tree Lighting Ceremony & Winter Festival | Ken Dyda Civic Center, Rancho Palos Verdes
December 4-5: Play and sled in real snow, enjoy crafts, cocoa, s'mores, carolers, guided night hikes, and the lighting of a Christmas tree and Menorah at Rancho Palos Verdes' winter celebration. FREE!
Rancho Voices: A Holiday Celebration | Rancho Los Alamitos, Long Beach
December 4-5: Step back in time for a 1920s-inspired holiday celebration with a decorated Ranch House, historical stories, crafts, refreshments, and a holiday market.
December Nights | Balboa Park, San Diego
December 4-5: San Diego's December Nights returns to Balboa Park with festive lights, live entertainment, cultural performances, family activities, museum experiences, food, and headliner Clay Aiken. FREE!
Candlelight Walk at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest
December 4-6: Stroll through decorated historic grounds, enjoy live music and kids' crafts, visit Santa, and snap festive holiday photos. FREE!
Taste of Japan Winter Wonderland | STC Rowland Legacy, Rowland Heights
December 4-6: Enjoy Japanese street food, cultural performances, cosplay, shopping, holiday fun, and a special live sumo experience on Saturday and Sunday. FREE!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Tree Lighting Ceremony | The Centre, Lakewood
December 4: Celebrate Lakewood's tree lighting with falling snow, Santa visits, carnival games, holiday music, costumed characters, festive photo ops, and food trucks. FREE!
Christmas Tree Lighting | Buena Park City Hall, Buena Park
December 4: Celebrate the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, a Santa train, letters to Santa, photo ops, food vendors, and the lighting of Buena Park's Christmas tree. FREE!
Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Stroll | Old Town Tustin
December 4: Visit the Dreamers Market, see stage performances, stop by the Snow Village, and take photos with Santa during Tustin’s annual tree lighting. FREE!
Let It Snow | West Covina City Hall, West Covina
December 4: Play in the snow and celebrate the season with holiday festivities, entertainment, and family fun at West Covina City Hall. FREE!
Seal Beach Christmas Parade | Main Street, Seal Beach
December 4: Celebrate the holidays at the 48th Annual Seal Beach Christmas Parade as it travels down Main Street from the pier to PCH.
Holidayfest! | South Lake Avenue, Pasadena
December 5: Enjoy photos with Santa, holiday crafts, cookie decorating, an artisan market, live music, shopping, and family activities along South Lake Avenue. FREE!
Santa’s Village by the Sea | Downtown San Clemente
December 5: Celebrate at Santa's Village by the Sea with Snow Hill, Santa visits, a tree lighting, crafts, games, live entertainment, and a holiday street fair.
Tree Lighting | Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park, Fountain Valley
December 5: Celebrate the holidays with a tree lighting, snow zone, pictures with Santa, carnival games, community performances, food, and more in Fountain Valley. FREE!
Snow Festival & Breakfast with Santa | Arcadia Community Center
December 5: Enjoy free snow play, crafts, games, and a ticketed Breakfast with Santa at Arcadia’s Snow Festival. FREE!
30th Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Market | Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Beach
December 5: Celebrate the holidays by the coast with Crystal Cove's Holiday Market, handcrafted gifts, photos with Santa, and the 30th annual Christmas tree lighting. FREE!
Venice Winter Fest | Los Angeles
December 5: Explore Venice Winter Fest, from artisan markets to Playtime Paradise with crafts, games, and photos with Santa. FREE!
La Habra Tamale Festival | Downtown La Habra
December 5: Enjoy tamales and food vendors, live entertainment, a children's zone, shopping, a holiday tree lighting, and fireworks at the La Habra Tamale Festival. FREE!
Holiday Wonderfest | The Shops at Rossmoor, Seal Beach
December 5: Enjoy Santa photos, holiday crafts, face painting, seasonal activities, and a special performance by OC Dance & Song Company at The Shops at Rossmoor. FREE!
Santa’s Arrival Celebration | Lido Marina Village, Newport Beach
December 5: Watch Santa arrive by boat, then listen to live music from the Holiday Belles. Sip gourmet hot chocolate, decorate cookies, and pose for photos with holiday characters.
Holiday Celebration | The District at Tustin Legacy, Tustin
December 5: Celebrate the holidays with Santa photos, crafts, music, a festive train, and more family fun at The District at Tustin Legacy. FREE!
Victorian Christmas | Banning Museum, Wilmington
December 5: Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, Saint Nick, family crafts, cookies and cider, holiday shopping, and an A Christmas Carol-themed tour of the Banning Mansion. FREE!
Jolly Holiday | Promenade at Downey
December 5: Kick-off the holiday season with kid's activities, music, restaurant booth, photo opportunities, Santa and the Grinch, magical snowfall, and more. FREE!
Winter in the Grove | Village Green Park, Garden Grove
December 5: Play in 50 tons of snow with nine unlimited snow slides, plus Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts, carnival games, entertainment, holiday shopping, and a tree lighting. FREE!
Winter Wonderland | City Hall, Gardena
December 5: Enjoy snow play, crafts, shopping, and more at Gardena’s Winter Wonderland. FREE!
Illuminate Irvine at Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex
December 5: Ring in the season with winter-wonderland inspired activities and holiday music classics. The evening culminates with the lighting of the Holiday Tree and Palm Court Arts Complex. FREE!
Disclaimer: The Kidsguide team does their best to keep event details accurate at the time of posting, but information can change without notice! Be sure to double-check with the event organizer before heading out. Kidsguide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes on our calendar—we’re just here to help you find the fun!
