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Once Upon a Christmas with Once Upon an Island in Newport Beach
NOVEMBER 22- DECEMBER 24: A fully personalized Santa Experience. Travel through magical portals on a private elf-guided tour of the North Pole. Talk to Santa's reindeer, visit the Toy Workshop, and meet the one-and-only Santa, get a keepsake gift, and lots more. Activities vary by tour.
Winter Fest OC at OC Fair and Event Center
NOVEMBER 22 - JANUARY 5: Winter Fest OC is a celebration that brings the magic of winter to Southern California. Over a million lights, holiday decor, and activities, including a thrilling 150-foot ice tubing slide, ice skating, snow play area, carnival fun, festive food, and more.
Knott’s Merry Farm at Knott’s Berry Farm
NOVEMBER 22 - JANUARY 5: Knott's Merry Farm offers Christmas activities and experiences for families inspired by the spirit of the holidays. Guests of all ages can enjoy Christmas shows, ice shows, a nightly Christmas tree lighting ceremony, a Christmas light show throughout Camp Snoopy, and more.
Imaginarium at the Fairplex in Pomona
NOVEMBER 22 - JANUARY 5: Imaginarium at Fairplex in Pomona is the largest holiday light show in Southern California. This enchanting walk-through experience features millions of lights, storybook characters, photo boxes, mirror rooms, carnival rides and games, immersive activity rooms, and lots more.
Jingle Jets at the USS Midway Museum in San Diego
Select dates, NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 23: The Midway will be transformed from mighty warship into a winter wonderland with an aviation twist. Enjoy Santa's Christmas Rush VR ride, holiday crafts, cookie decorating, letters to military, treats, and kids can enjoy a festive scavenger hunt in Pursuit of Penguins.
Wild Lights at America’s Teaching Zoo in Moorpark
Select dates, NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 23: A 45 minute self guided stroll through the zoo with larger-than-life light installations, like sparkling animals and wintery scenes. Enjoy interactive displays, pathways, plenty of seasonal photo opportunities, treats, music, and more.
Turkey Trot in Seal Beach
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23: Join the Seal Beach Turkey Trot! There will be a 5K, 10K, Gym Challenge, and kids "Don't Be a Turkey" trot.
Super Saturday Program with LangoKids Irvine
NOVEMBER 23, DECEMBER 7, 14 & 21 : Join LangoKids Irvine for a Saturday full of cultural lessons, pretend trips to hispanic countries and recreation–all in Spanish! Program will enhance your child’s experience of the Spanish language via cultural lessons, crafts, cooking projects, science experiments, reading and writing for the older group, and more.
Journey to Oz at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
NOVEMBER 23-24: A experiential show that puts the audience front and center by allowing children in the crowd to take on key roles, including Munchkins, Winkies, and even Dorothy.
Holiday Light Show at the District in Tustin
NOV 23 - JAN 1: Experience a nightly holiday light show and decorations, running from Saturday, November 23 - Monday, January 1, which will transform the center into a winter wonderland each evening with dazzling light displays perfect for the season.
Holidays at Legoland in San Diego
NOVEMBER 23 - JANUARY 5: Dance to holiday tunes, meet LEGO® Santa at the North Poly, visit a larger-than-life LEGO wreath, take a photo with a 35ft tall LEGO Christmas Tree, and more!
Annual Festival of Lights at Mission Inn in Riverside
NOVEMBER 23 - JANUARY 6: Mission Inn's Festival of Lights is renowned for its breathtaking holiday light collection with over ten million dazzling lights and festive spirit.
Science of Gingerbread at the Discover Cube OC & LA
NOVEMBER 23 – JANUARY 8, 2025: Check out hundreds of creative gingerbread entries! Enjoy cookie decorating , LEGO engineering table, snowflake programmable art, Santa Claus visits (select dates), and gingerbread demonstrations from a pastry chef (select dates).
Muzeo Express in Anaheim
NOVEMBER 23 - JANUARY 19: An annual holiday tradition, explore model train dioramas winding through a miniature winter wonderland.
Elf Yourself 5K in Lake Forest
NOVEMBER 23: This is a fun family event for all, strollers and pets are welcome. Games & crafts for kids, photos with Santa, bounce houses, a hot chocolate station, and more!
Fall in the Farm at Fairplex in Pomona
NOVEMBER 23: Be an urban farmer for a day and enjoy hands-on activities, displays, workshops, and agriculture and wellness vendors providing information for the entire family.
Wicked Movie Party at Harkins Theatre in Cerritos
NOVEMBER 23: Immerse yourself in the World of Wicked - your ticket includes your movie ticket to Wicked, Photo-Ops, a cocktail/mocktail or medium soda, and medium popcorn. The party starts 30 minutes before your showtime to enjoy the event space.
Give Thanks Sail at Los Angeles Maritime Institute
NOVEMBER 23: Sail the San Pedro Bay. You can sit back and relax or become part of the crew – your choice! Don’t forget to bring a picnic to enjoy too.
Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K & 1 mile FUN Run
NOVEMBER 24: Participants run the public path course on Santa Ana Riverbed Trail, beginning off of Katella. All runners/walkers receive a turkey shirt , custom-cast turkey finisher medal, and a matching race bib.
Skatedogs Thanksgiving-Break Camp in Long Beach
NOVEMBER 25-27: Whether you are just learning or ready to learn advanced tricks, this camp is right for you. Make new friends, play games, win prizes, advance your skills and most importantly, have fun in their private skatepark. Ages 5-13, all ability levels.
Apple Butter Festival at Los Rios Rancho in Yucaipa
NOVEMBER 25-27: Celebrate the end of apple season with live music, pumpkin painting, coloring and kids crafts, cider tasting tour, autumn foliage carriage tours, and apple butter making.
Colorz Kidz Thanksgiving Art Camp in Los Alamitos
NOVEMBER 25-27 - Enjoy a three day Thanksgiving Art Camp, November 25-27. Morning or afternoon sessions. Sign up for one day or two!
Ultimate Ninjas Thanksgiving Break Camp
NOVEMBER 25-29: Ultimate Ninjas offers the ultimate Thanksgiving Break Camp! Ninjas learn how to tackle obstacles with structured obstacle practice, participate in conditioning exercises, plus play games and enjoy free time.
Holiday Tree Lighting at Union Station in LA
NOVEMBER 25: Watch the historic station's 35-foot tree illuminate with thousands of lights, enjoy live music, hot cocoa, a cookie bar, arts & crafts, photo ops, and Santa selfies.
Christmas at The Grove in LA
NOVEMBER 25: Annual Tree Lighting Celebration presented by Fox11 with host Lance Bass with a night full of special performances by Ryan Tedder, Maren Morris, Rachel Platten, Jesse McCartney, Abi Carter, Robin Thicke, Sheléa, Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA and more. Enjoy the lighting of the Christmas Tree, the season’s first snowfall, an exciting drone show, a fireworks spectacular and Santa Claus’ grand arrival.
Turkey Trot in Dana Point
NOVEMBER 28: Burn off your pre-Thanksgiving meal calories with a run/walk of a 5K, 10K, 10K/5K Combo, or Kids 1-Mile Gobble Wobble in the beautiful Dana Point Harbor!
Turkey Trot Los Angeles
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28: Run/walk a 5k or 10k before you feast and help fundraise for The Midnight Mission. There’s also an Widdle Wobble for the little trotters (ages 12 and under) and a inaugural 1-mile Dog Jog. Everyone is welcome!
Huntington Beach Turkey Wobble
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28: Start your Thanksgiving at the beach! This 5K/10K Turkey Trot features a flat ocean-front course and a 1K walk/run for kids 12 and under. Dogs and strollers welcome.
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in Long Beach
NOVEMBER 28: Join this Thanksgiving day race for a good cause! Includes a Kids' Half-Mile Wingding Fun Run and adults 5K/10K.
Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot
NOVEMBER 28: The annual Palisades Development Turkey Trot is here once again! The holiday 5K & 10K, plus Pali Kids Runs will be held at Palisades Charter High School.
OC/Irvine Turkey Trot
NOVEMBER 28: Run up your appetite in Irvine! Join Turkey Trotters at OC's Turkey Trot at Irvine Valley College. One-mile Turkey Dash, Kid's Gobble Wobble, and 5K.
Rose Bowl 5K Turkey Trot
NOVEMBER 28: Join the sixth annual Rose Bowl Turkey Trot! Runners, walkers, skippers, and jumpers alike can participate this year by running around the 5K recreational loop at America’s Stadium. Known for being a Pasadena family favorite and a Thanksgiving morning tradition!
Drumstick Dash LA in North Hollywood
NOVEMBER 28: Drumstick Dash LA is LA's largest Thanksgiving 5K/10K and Lil' Gobblers run. Fun for the whole family and serious runners alike–including lots of freebies, a costume contest, awards and the satisfaction of supporting a worthy cause.
Turkey Trot on the Ranch at Rancho Mission Viejo
NOVEMBER 23: The run features a 10K, 5K, and Little Gobbler’s 1K that takes participants through the pathways and walkways of the community of Rancho Mission Viejo.
A Gentle Thanksgiving: Pre-Meal Celebration of Turkeys at The Gentle Barn
NOVEMBER 28: Cuddle with turkeys, feed them treats, go on a 1.5 hour self-guided tour of the barnyard, enjoy pie and games before celebrating with your family.
43rd Annual Harry Sutter Memorial Turkey Trot Fun Run in Torrance
NOVEMBER 28: The City of Torrance Community Services Department invites the entire family to participate in this fun run. After the fun run, there will be a post run opportunity drawing for mountain bikes, dinner vouchers, gym memberships, and many other prizes.
Thanksgiving Lunch at Aquarium of the Pacific
NOVEMBER 28: Gobble gobble with the Aquarium’s sea otters, puffins, and other animals for the annual Thanksgiving Feast. Meet over 12,000 animals from the world’s largest ocean, then savor a traditional spread to be served buffet style.
Holiday Road at the King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas
SELECT DATES, NOV 28 - DEC 28: Enjoy an immersive walking trail to see larger than life holiday displays, thousands of lights, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Elves, and more.
Hikari – A Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms in Irvine
NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 29: Go on a cozy wagon ride around the festively lit farm that will take you to the Land of a Thousand Lanterns. Walk and wander through light displays with photo ops throughout. After the wagon ride, make your down to the Gingerbread Forest for live music, barnyard animals, arts and crafts, and meet Santa!
North Pole Limited at Pacific Southwest Railway Museum
NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 21: The North Pole Limited winds its way through the backcountry on its way to the North Pole, where it stops at Santa’s Workshop to pick up Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Anaheim Ballet’s Nutcracker
NOVEMBER 29-30: Enjoy Anaheim Ballet's full-length Nutcracker with the Symphony Irvine.
Thanksgiving Turkey Bash at Lions Tigers & Bears
NOVEMBER 29-30: Get wild at Lions Tigers & Bears the Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving and watch rescued big cats and bears enjoy their Thanksgiving Feast.
Newport Beach Boat Parade & Holiday Lights Cruises in Newport Beach
NOV 29 - DEC 17 & DEC 23 - JAN 1: Experience Newport Harbor in full holiday décor aboard a decorated vessel on a 75-minute holiday lights cruise. View multi million dollar estates and vessels all decked out with thousands of lights.
Holiday Light Festival at Griffith Park Train Rides
NOVEMBER 29 - JANUARY 3: Enjoy an evening train ride around the festively decorated, one-mile track in Griffith Park that is transformed into a magical train ride with delightful and festive scenes with thousands of lights.
Solvang Julefest
NOVEMBER 29 - JANUARY 5: Julefest returns for a month-long holiday celebration for the village of Solvang. Julefest events includes nightly light and music show, photos with Santa, tree lighting ceremony, carolers, bands and chorus, candlelight tours, artisanal night marketplace, and more.
Fire & Ice Festival at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort
NOVEMBER 29 - JANUARY 1: The Fire & Ice Festival at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is a family-friendly event featuring fire dancers performing two shows on the weekends, and Lighting of the Bay.
Wild Holidays at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
SELECT DATES, NOV 29 - JAN 5: Go on an expedition of light and travel through places that glow, shine, and twinkle with holiday cheer. Fanciful characters, musical entertainment, festive storytelling, and culinary treats create family fun and get everyone in the spirit of the season!
Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood
NOVEMBER 29 - JANUARY 6: Enjoy the holidays at Super Ninetendo World, The Wizarding World, and during Grinchmas. Holiday treats, merchandise, and entertainment are also a part of the season at the park!
Christmas on the Farm at the Underwood Farm in Moorpark
NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 24, 2024: Enjoy the holidays on the farm with animals, photo ops, wagon-rides, slides, 'pick your own fields', letters from Santa and more!
Cool Yule Celebration at Pacific City in Huntington Beach
NOVEMBER 29: Welcome the holiday season with Santa, holiday crafts, carolers, and tuba performances! Free parking for a stress free day of shopping & fun!
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