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World of Illumination Reindeer Road in Arcadia
NOVEMBER 17 - JANUARY 2: Drive along a one mile journey to see 350+ North Pole theme installations, millions of animated lights, synchronized musical experience, and more.
Holidays at the Harbor – Dana Point Harbor
NOVEMBER 17 - JANUARY 2, 2022: Each night throughout the holiday season, the Harbor’s magnificent light display will illuminate the evening sky for guests of all ages to enjoy. Plus, see the Boat Parade of Lights (Dec 10-12), go on Boat Rides with Santa (Dec 4-5), and celebrate Hanukkah with a Menorah Lighting.
Oceanfront Ice Rink in Huntington Beach
NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 31: Skate and chill where the sand meets the snow with oceanfront ice skating, reserved firepit experiences, theme nights, holiday cocktails and bites, group skate sessions, performances and more holiday delights.
The Immersive Nutcracker Walk-Through Experience in LA
NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 31, 2021: A dreamlike family-friendly walk-through experience of the most beloved holiday fairytale accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. Think theatre, VR and projection combined with magic and classical music.
Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood
NOVEMBER 26 - JANUARY 2, 2022: Get into the spirit as you enjoy the Park adorned with holiday decorations, holiday-themed food, characters, photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise, and more!
Snow N Glow in Ventura
NOVEMBER 26 - JANUARY 2, 2022: A snow-filled, family-friendly holiday experience full of fun things to do. Go snow-tubing and stroll through an immersive light trail with a million glowing lights! Private igloo rental available.
Snow N Glow Holiday Festival in Del Mar
DECEMBER 4 - JANUARY 2, 2022: Go tubing down a giant snow hill made with real snow, sip on hot cocoa, and stroll through a million festive lights. Igloo private party rentals, s'mores kits, food and drink available for purchase.
December Events at Pretend City in Irvine
SELECT DAYS, DECEMBER 8-31, 2021: Join in on festive events and themed activities at Pretend City Children's Museum
Temecula On Ice
DECEMBER 9 - JANUARY 2, 2022: Sharpen your skates, practice your double axel, and we’ll see you on the ice! Temecula On Ice returns with a state-of-the-art ice rink, rental skates, Bobby skating aid and its own radio station playing the best ice skating music.
Christmas in Color: Drive-Thru Animated Light Show at Raging Waters
NOW - JANUARY 2, 2022: Drive through millions of lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music you’ll hear right through your radio. Drive by giant candy canes, snowmen, arched pathways and more.
Holidays in Your Car – Del Mar Fairgrounds
NOW - JANUARY 2, 2022: This twinkling event is back! Drive through an enchanting 1.5 mile display of a million LED lights, holograms and lasers–all put together and set up by Santa’s little helpers.
Winter-Break Rock Climbing Camps – Sender One in Santa Ana and LA
DECEMBER 20-23 and DECEMBER 27-30: Looking for something fun and health-conscious to do for your child this season? Sign up for Sender One's 4-day rock climbing camp! Activities include rope climbing, bouldering, games, zip line, king swing, slackline, and Sender City.
Winter-Break Skateboarding Camp with Skatedogs in Irvine
DECEMBER 27-30: Kids make new friends, advance their skateboarding skills, and most importantly, have fun at Skatedogs’ wiinter-break skateboarding camp!
Jurassic Quest in Anaheim
DECEMBER 29 - JANUARY 2, 2022: A unique indoor experience for the whole family including more than 100 life-like dinosaurs, dinosaur themed rides and attractions, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities, a “Triceratots” soft play area for the littlest explorers, photo opportunities, and more.
Seas ‘n’ Greetings at Birch Aquarium in San Diego
DECEMBER 1-31, 2021: Experience the magic of the holidays in the underwater world at Birch Aquarium during this month-long holiday celebration featuring SEAsonal decor, music, and activities for the whole family.
GLOW at South Coast Botanic Garden
NOVEMBER 20 - JANUARY 17, 2022: South Coast Botanic Garden is proud to present GLOW (Garden Lights & Ocean Waters), a visually stunning light display that will transform their lush botanic oasis into an oceanic experience.
The Elf on the Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey in Pomona
NOVEMBER 5 - JANUARY 2: An outdoor immersive experience featuring scenic displays, a Christmas village with shopping and dining options, an ice-skating rink, and a heart-warming walk-through journey that explores Christmas cheer from an elf’s perspective and culminates in a magical trolley ride.
Christmas Carol at the Ahmanson Theater in LA
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 – JANUARY 1, 2022 An immersive experience that is brimming with Christmas spirit. Featuring dazzling staging, moving storytelling, and 12 cherished Christmas carols, including “Joy to the... View Article
Public Skate Session at East West Ice Palace in Artesia
NOVEMBER 20, DECEMBER 4, 11, and DECEMBER 20 - JANUARY 1: Public skate sessions are back at East West Ice Palace on select days. Visit their website for the public skate schedule.
YMCA of Orange County Winter-Break Camps
WINTER-BREAK: The YMCA of OC is offering a variety of activities for your child to participate in during their winter school break. Activities: Esports Camp, Arctic Adventure Winter Day Camp, and Various Sports and Specialty camps (including Art, Basketball, Science, and much more). Each camp offers small teacher to child ratios, fun activities, and time with friends!
Winter Camp – City of Long Beach
DECEMBER 20-30, 2021: City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine will offer day camps for youth (ages 5-12) at 21 Long Beach parks weekdays from 9am-4pm beginning December 20 through December 30 (excluding Christmas Day). Cost is $30 per week.
Free Mobile Recess – City of Long Beach
NOW - FEBRUARY 22, 2022: City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine's Mobile Recess Program conducts supervised physical fitness, and arts and crafts activities for ages 5-14 along designated streets blocked off for safety.
Winter Camp at My Gym Long Beach
DECEMBER 20-22 & 28-30: At Winter Camp, they activate the fun every single day! Energizing games, exciting gymnastics, cool arts and crafts, and more. A variety of themes and programs make it an engaging experience each week.
Disney On Ice: Dream Big at Long Beach Arena
DECEMBER 30 - JANUARY 2, 2022: Dream Big features favorite Disney friends such as Mickey, Minnie, Miguel, Moana, Elsa, Belle, Genie, and more highlighting all the magic and adventure of Disney’s tales through world-class figure skating.
Winter-Break Fun at El Dorado Nature Center
DECEMBER 20 -24 and 27 – 31: Children, ages 5-8, will enjoy two different camps: Wild Journeys and Superpower Senses. Register early as these fill up fast.
West Coast Customs presents Cruis’n the Park Car Show at Six Flags
FRIDAYS - SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 26 - MARCH 14: Cruise through the park from the comfort and safety of your own car for a drive-thru auto show experience where you will see more than 100 of the world’s best automotive displays, presented by world-famous West Coast Customs.
Holiday Events at Southern California Children’s Museum
NOVEMBER 29, DECEMBER 1 & 31, JANUARY 1: Enjoy Hanukkah Story Time, Story Time with Santa, Noon Year's Eve Party and a Rose Parade Viewing Party.
December Events at The Children’s Museum at La Habra
DECEMBER 4, 11, 21, and 31, 2021: Join the Children's Museum at La Habra for fun, holiday festivities! Photos with Santa at La Habra Tamale Festival (12/4), Santa's Elves Workshop (12/11), Stories & Cookies with Mrs. Claus (12/21), and New Years at Noon (12/31).
New Year’s Eve at Theme Parks
DECEMBER 31: Spend NYE at your favorite theme park. Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Legoland and Universal Studios are all offering special celebrations with fireworks, music and special family entertainment.
New Year’s Ice Skating
DECEMBER 31 & JANUARY 1: Start a family tradition by ice skating outdoors at rinks in Huntington Beach (with an ocean view!), Irvine, LA, Temecula and more on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
NYE Family Bowling Package at Bowlero
DECEMBER 31 & JANUARY 1: Start off 2022 with a strike! Special family packages are offered for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day! Package includes two hours of unlimited bowling, plus their signature menu with pizza, chicken tenders, fries, salad, chips and cookies.
Noon Year’s Eve at Pretend City
DECEMBER 31: Celebrate the new year at different times throughout the day as the sun travels across the different time zones! There will be a confetti countdown at four different times to celebrate the new year in Bangladesh, Dubai, Athens, and London! They will also have New Year’s activities and art for our little ones to enjoy!
Encanto at El Capitan Theater
DECEMBER 31 and JANUARY 1: Start the New Year early with a special showing of Disney's Encanto and the iconic El Capitan Theater on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Show starts at 9 a.m. Purchase tickets online.
New Year’s Eve at Dave & Busters at Irvine Spectrum
DECEMBER 31: The NYE package combines the food and fun that guests have grown to love at Dave & Buster's. Designed for families, this event will run from 5 pm - 8 p.m. and includes a video ball drop to ring in the new year!
Ring in 2022 at Golfland!
DECEMBER 31: Pay one price for unlimited access to all attractions! Unlimited mini golf, bumper boats, laser tag and race cars, plus two slices of pizza and a medium drink. 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
New Year’s Surf City Splash & Beach Clean Up
JANUARY 1 & 2: "Make a Splash and Pickup Trash!" The tradition continues as the 22nd rendition of Surf City Splash hits the shores of Huntington Beach during New Year's weekend. Plus take a splash in the ocean, enjoy a pancake breakfast, take surf lesson & lots more!
Oshogatsu Family Festival in Los Angeles
SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 2022: Welcome the Year of the Tiger with virtual crafts, cultural activities, and performances. Admission to the Japanese American National Museum will be free all day, with limited capacity.
January Events at Pretend City
SELECTED DATES IN JANUARY: Join Pretend City for Pajama Party, Coco the Chameleon Live Reading, Tu B'Shevat Celebration, Bubble Bath Day, Lohri, MLK Day Celebration, Winnie the Pooh Day, National Puzzle Day, Kids Inventors Day and lots more.
Family Matinees at the Academy Museum in LA
JANUARY 7, 14, 15, 21 & 22: The Academy Museum screens films for families of all ages. All films in this series are rated G or PG, unless otherwise noted. This month: Fantastic Mr. Fox, Fly Away & Paddington.
U-Pick Wagon Rides at Tanaka Farm
WEEKENDS: Come on out to the farm for a U-Pick Wagon Ride that includes a wagon ride around the farm led by one of their tour guides. You will learn about Tanaka Farms and its history, farming methods, and the crops they grow. You will make a few stops in the fields to pick your own produce. After the wagon ride, visit the animals in the Barnyard Educational Exhibit!
Beginning Archery Class at Mile Square Park
JANUARY 8 & 22, FEBRUARY 19, MARCH 5 & 19: Join OC Parks staff and OC Parks volunteers for a beginning archery course for first-time archers. This course will include safety instruction and provide you with an introduction to the sport of archery. All archery equipment will be provided. Registration is required. FREE!
Toddler Treks: Fluffy Clouds at Irvine Regional Park
JANUARY 11: Is that a rabbit, a dragon, or spilt milk? Our fluffy clouds can take on lots of shapes. Let’s use our imagination to create a new type of clouds! This fun program is for ages 2 – 6 years. Program is free but space is limited.
Centennial Farm Discovery Day in Costa Mesa
SELECT DATES, NOW - JUNE 2022: Tour the farm at your own pace and experience radish planting, chick education, oxen demonstrations and our variety of plants and livestock on display.
Last Stop on Market Street at South Coast Repertory
SELECTED DATES, JANUARY 14-23: Come along on a musical joy ride! CJ is staying with his Nana in the city, where everything is different than home. The food, the people, the noise—it’s too much. He just wants to stay inside and watch videos, but Nana’s having none of that. So together they board the Number 5 bus for an adventure, and CJ learns to look past the surface and appreciate the good in others.
Parent & Me Painting: Bamboo and Beetle at Sherman Gardens
JANUARY 15: Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes using step-by-step watercolor techniques. You will work together to observe the colors and qualities of the giant timber bamboo… and a creepy crawly visitor!
Lil’ Chef School January Events
JANUARY 28: Lil’ Chefs will be making Potato Cheese Soup, Homemade Baked Pretzels & Apple Bear Claws.
Royal Princess Ball at Play & Parties in Orange
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 2022: Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella invites you to the Royal Princess Ball! Come dressed in your royal best, as your favorite princesses perform their favorite songs, play fun princess games, and teach you how to be a proper princess.
Jurassic Quest in San Diego
JANUARY 21-23, 2022: A unique indoor experience for the whole family including more than 100 life-like dinosaurs, dinosaur themed rides and attractions, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities, a “Triceratots” soft play area for the littlest explorers, photo opportunities, and more.
Reptile Super Show at Pomona Fairplex
JANUARY 22-23, 2022: Over 100,000 square-feet of reptile, amphibians, turtles, supplies, cages, lights, supplements, educational workshops, and more. Reptile Super Show is a fun and educational environment for the reptile enthusiast in your family.
Aladdin Pajama Party at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JANUARY 22-23 & 29-30, 2022: Watch Aladdin (1992) in your favorite pajamas and enjoy breakfast in your seat! Breakfast includes a choice of cereal, yogurt, muffin, and juice or coffee.
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