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Home Alone in Concert | Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA
December 5-7: Watch the full Home Alone movie with its iconic score performed live by a full orchestra.
The Return of Peppermint Prince | Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa
December 5-14: Join OCC Theatre for a Christmas melodrama featuring songs, sing-alongs, ice cream treats, audience interaction, and a visit from Santa at each performance.
Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas at Chance Theater in Anaheim
December 5-21: Ooh, la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited. After selling some of her old gowns and accessories, she has enough money to buy a brand-new sparkly tree topper. But when things don’t turn out the way Nancy planned, does Christmas still stand a chance of being splendiferous?
Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile | Kirk Douglas Theatre, LA
Dec 5 - Jan 4, 2026: Follow a sneaky jungle crocodile on a silly, puppet-filled musical adventure perfect for ages 3 and up.
Merry-Achi Christmas at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
December 5-7: The annual tradition Merry-Achi Christmas returns to Cerritos in a colorful Mexican holiday celebration filled with seasonal songs, dance, and festive merriment.
The Nutcracker at the Irvine Barclay Theatre
DECEMBER 6-24: A cherished holiday classic, perfect for all ages. Festival Ballet Theatre’s family-friendly breathtaking production features superb colorful scenery and dazzling costumes, which make this age-old tradition sparkle like new. Create holiday memories for your family by sharing the magic of The Nutcracker.
Nutcracker for Kids at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
December 6: See Tchaikovsky’s Christmas ballet performed in a condensed version created just for kids! This concert finishes with a visit from Santa and annual holiday sing-along.
All About Santa | Santa Monica Playhouse
December 6-14: Help save the North Pole in a lively, interactive musical filled with elves, villains, inventions, and holiday cheer.
A Christmas Carol at Long Beach Playhouse
December 6-21 In this quick-paced, highly theatrical retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future show Ebenezer Scrooge the poverty of his material wealth and the blessings that come with generosity.
Holiday Concert on the Pier | Redondo Beach
December 13: Enjoy this free community event featuring: live holiday music, crafts, holiday photos, and more.
Las Posadas | Heritage Park, Santa Fe Springs
December 13: Celebrate Las Posadas with music, dance, and holiday crafts. FREE!
Long Beach Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
Dec 13-14 & 20-21: This production boasts a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, a real live horse, on-stage pyrotechnics, and a cast of over 200.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet | The Wiltern Theatre, LA
December 20: Experience the international cast performing at the peak of classical European Ballet. Be transported by the magic of jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets, and hand-crafted sets and costumes.
Tradición Navideña | La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, La Mirada
December 20: Experience folklórico dance, festive storytelling, and the spirit of a Mexican Christmas in this colorful holiday production.
Fiesta Navidad at Segerstrom
December 23: One of Orange County’s most beloved holiday events, Fiesta Navidad, features the Grammy Award®-winning Mariachi Los Camperos in a concert filled with festive music and dance.
Rose Parade Viewing Party | Southern California Children’s Museum, Pasadena
January 1: Enjoy a prime view of the parade, continental breakfast, open museum play, and fun-themed crafts.
The Little Mermaid | Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
January 10-11: See a re-imagined Little Mermaid filled with soaring movement, magical visuals, and all your favorite songs. Perfect for families and fans of the classic tale.
Experience The Dream: MLK The Musical | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
January 16-18: Follow the moving love story of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King in a new musical that blends history, song, and powerful storytelling.
The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac | The Wallis, Beverly Hills
January 17: Discover how zodiac animals earned their place through movement, music, and martial arts.
The Peking Acrobats | CSULB Carpenter Center, Long Beach
January 17: Marvel at gravity-defying stunts and centuries-old acrobatic artistry with The Peking Acrobats.
Slack Key Festival in Redondo Beach
JANUARY 18: Enjoy Hawaiian music, food, and shop island themed goods at the Island Marketplace.
Dog Man: The Musical | Long Beach Terrace Theater
January 22: Cheer on Dog Man as he battles cyborg fish, Beasty Buildings, and one very evil cat in this musical made for giggle-loving kids.
Symphonies for Youth: Sensory Symphony | Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA
January 17 & 24: Experience a sensory-forward concert where kids feel sound through rhythm, light, and a 6,000-pipe organ.
Family Concert: OC Youth Symphony | Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo
January 25: Enjoy a free family concert with narrated music and hands-on lobby activities before showtime. FREE!
The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
January 25: Watch rescue dogs perform frisbee tricks, agility races, and stunts in this high-energy show.
20 Years of Los Angeles Ballet | The Wallis, Beverly Hills
January 29-31: Experience a landmark evening of Balanchine brilliance, Van Manen artistry, and a brand-new world premiere celebrating 20 years of Los Angeles Ballet.
Tanzanite African Acrobats | Irvine Barclay Theatre
January 31: Watch East African acrobats perform towering human pyramids, rhythmic drumming, and dazzling stunts in a high-energy cultural showcase.
The Great Race: A Chinese New Year Adventure | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
January 31 & February 1: Join characters, Po Po and Kung Kung, as they celebrate Chinese New Year by making dumplings and sharing the story of The Great Race with their grandkids, Freddie and Ivy. The show weaves a family celebration with a re-telling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore - the origin story of the Chinese Zodiac.
STOMP: The International Sensation | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
February 4-5: Watch the international sensation STOMP: an explosive mix of percussion, movement, and comedy. Transforming everyday objects into a high-energy spectacle that's thrilled millions of fans worldwide.
Marinelli Bros. Circus | MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
February 6-15: Marinelli Bros. Circus brings its 2025 production to MainPlace Mall with a two-hour family show under the Big Top. Watch jaw-dropping stunts, soaring aerialists, and world-class performers. Tickets range from $15 to $55, with kids under 2 entering free.
Lunar New Year: Chinese Folk Songs | Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles
February 10: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with an evening of reimagined Chinese folk melodies and classical favorites performed by members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Danny Elfman’s Music: Films of Tim Burton | Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa
February 13–14: Experience Elfman’s iconic Tim Burton film scores - including Beetlejuice, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Charlie & the Chocolate Factory - in a live symphonic showcase.
Harlem Globetrotters: The 100 Year Tour | Intuit Dome, Inglewood
February 20: See the Harlem Globetrotters take over Intuit Dome with trick shots, dunks, and family-friendly fun on their 100 Year Tour.
Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale | South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa
February 20–March 8: Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale brings a bilingual basketball twist to the classic story. Cenicienta and Rosa compete for a spot in the Super Dooper Eastern Western Division Basketball Game in this salsa- and hip-hop-filled musical. Recommended for ages 4+.
Hare and Tortoise at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
FEBRUARY 21-22: Meet two competing friends in this fantastic adaptation of Aesop’s classic fable. Hare is ready to race, but Tortoise has many things to do before it’s the right time. And time moves so slowly! Brimming with charming characters, live music and singing, and wonderful physicality, Tutti Frutti brings you this much-loved story about opposites and friendship.
PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure | Peacock Theater, LA
February 21–22: PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure brings Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the Mighty Pups to the stage for an action-packed show. Watch the pups stop supervillain Victoria Vance and save Adventure City’s biggest street party. VIP Meet & Greet packages are available.
Animaniacs in Concert | The Alex Theatre, Glendale
February 21: Hear the iconic voices of the beloved animated series perform live with projected animation and classic songs in concert. Admission required.
Lunar New Year with Pacific Symphony | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
February 21: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Pacific Symphony’s dazzling mix of orchestral favorites, cultural performances, and festive music.
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe | La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
February 25–26: Step through the wardrobe and watch Narnia come alive in a faithful stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Norris Theatre, Rolling Hills Estates
February 20–March 1: See Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Norris Theatre with multiple performances. Admission required.
Peter and the Wolf | Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa
February 28: Pacific Symphony performs Peter and the Wolf at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Families can enjoy live orchestral storytelling, big-screen viewing, and pre-concert lobby activities. All attendees require a ticket.
Snow Queen | Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
February 28–March 1: Redondo Ballet presents Snow Queen at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Follow Rudie’s journey through a fantasy-filled world of pirates, mermaids, and icy magic. A special pre-show Snow Queen Experience is available on March 1.
The U.S. Army Field Band in Concert | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos
March 1: Enjoy a free concert by The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus at 3 PM at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. FREE!
Swift Nation + Sabrina Carpenter Tribute | Garden Amphitheatre, Garden Grove
March 1: A family-friendly tribute concert featuring fan-favorite hits, celebrating the music of Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter.
Disney Pixar’s Hoppers Fan Event | El Capitan Theatre, Los Angeles
March 6: Attend a special Hoppers Fan Event at 7 PM featuring a live animal showcase before the movie and themed ticket packages. Admission required.
Free Saturday Family Theatre: Aesop’s Fabulous Fables | Beverly O’Neill Theater, Long Beach
March 7: Enjoy a free performance of Aesop’s Fabulous Fables at 11 AM as part of the Free Saturday Family Theatre Series. Reservations required. FREE!
Beetlejuice | Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles
March 10–22: Experience the hilarious Broadway musical based on Tim Burton’s film, packed with outrageous humor and spectacular stage effects. Admission required.
Mary Poppins | Rose Center Theater, Westminster
March 12–14: Enjoy a student-led production of the beloved Broadway musical filled with classic songs, choreography, and heartwarming family themes. Admission required.
Doodle POP | Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa
March 14-15: Doodle POP is a playful, non-verbal show that uses live musicians who perform the accompanying score and sound effects, stunning interactive animation projections and live whiteboard drawings, and an abundance of theatrical imagination.
The SpongeBob Musical | Cypress College Campus Theater, Cypress
March 13–22: Watch SpongeBob and friends try to save Bikini Bottom in this colorful stage adaptation of the Nickelodeon series. Tickets are $25 general admission or $15 for students and seniors.
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