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Ice Rink at Paséa Hotel in Huntington Beach
DECEMBER 14 - JANUARY 2: The 4th annual Ice Rink at Paséa Hotel & Spa returns in 2023 with oceanfront ice skating, reserved firepit experiences, theme nights, holiday cocktails and bites, group skate sessions, performances, and more holiday delights.
Christmas at Barnyard Buddies in Lakewood
DECEMBER 15: Enjoy the holidays with animals, photos with Santa, and crafts! Admission for children also includes a petting zoo, a cup of goat feed, and glow in the dark pony ride!
Family Matinees at The Academy Museum
DECEMBER 16 - JANUARY 27: On select days, the Academy Museum screens films for families of all ages. Dec 16: Up • Dec 23: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms • Jan 6: E.T. • Jan 13: The Black Stallion • Jan 20: The Little Mermaid • Jan 27: The Lego Batman Movie
Holiday Groove: A Family Dance Workshop at the Pasadena Playhouse
DECEMBER 16, 2023: Join in on the fun at this all-ages, all-abilities dance and choreography workshop. Work with your family to create a unique group dance.
Who-ville Winter in Long Beach
DECEMBER 16: Join the City of Long Beach for a joyful who-ville winter event with face painting, outdoor games, crafts, hot cocoa, Santa visit, and raffles.
Children’s Business Fair at Union Market in Mission Viejo
DECEMBER 16: Support young entrepreneurs at this holiday pop-up market that features a variety of stalls where local children sell their unique and handmade goods!
Holiday Dance Extravaganza at Laguna Hills Community Center
DECEMBER 16: Enjoy an evening of holiday performances from local studios. Dessert and light refreshments will be served.
Cocoa and Concertos at Heritage Museum of Orange County
DECEMBER 17: Enjoy a Winter Holiday Concert, treats, and check out a historic Victorian home decked out for the holidays.
Holiday Festival at Muckenthaler Cultural Center
DECEMBER 17: Celebrate the holiday season with free family-friendly activities, live music, food and drinks, art workshops for kids, and an arts and crafts sale.
Twas the Week Before Christmas Holiday Camp at Lil’ Chef School
DECEMBER 18-22: Get ready, set, COOK! All kiddos on deck! Kids will have fun cooking amazing holiday creations while you put the finishing touches on your family’s holiday plans. If you can’t join for the full camp, come on the days you can.
Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
DECEMBER 19-24: Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic.
Candlelight Evening at Nixon Library
DECEMBER 19: The Nixon Library will light up after dark with an indoor and outdoor experience featuring festive lights, Christmas music, reindeer, and Santa Claus!
Nochebuena: Christmas Eve in Mexico in Orange
DECEMBER 20-21: Music and dance from across Mexico's diverse regions blend the traditions of Indigenous cultures, Spanish heritage, and diverse cultural influences in an exciting night of festive family fun.
Drumline Live Holiday at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
DECEMBER 22: Drumline Live’s soulful renditions of favorite holiday songs will include chart-topping holiday classics with a marching band twist of Gospel, Jazz, Soul, Motown, and Hip-Hop.
The Nutcracker Ballet at La Mirada Theatre
DECEMBER 23: This production of The Nutcracker is suitable for audiences of all ages, and can include numerous local dance students. The sets, complete with a gloriously gigantic Christmas tree, came all the way from Russia.
Family Magic Matinee at Illusion Magic Lounge in Santa Monica
DECEMBER 23: Enjoy a 45 minute magic show in a 150 seat theater, crafted to entertain kids of all ages.
Winter Family Fun Zone at Santa Anita Park
DECEMBER 26, 30, 31 and JANUARY 1: Experience a day at the races! Enjoy inflatable jumpers, pony rides, baby goats, crafts, face painting, and mini carnival games.
My Gym Long Beach’s Winter-Break Camp
DECEMBER 27-29 and JANUARY 2-5: Experience the ultimate camp adventure right in your town! With a hassle-free drop-off, flexible pay-by-the-day choices, and unbeatable multi-day discounts, My Gym Long Beach ensures unforgettable action for both kids and parents!
Winter Camps at Lil’ Chef School
DECEMBER 27-29 & JANUARY 2-5: Come and enjoy creating sweet and savory dishes that give the warm fuzzies, and nostalgic vibes, and recipes that are always family favorites during the winter season! If you can’t join us for the full camp, come on the days you can.
Last Chance to See Space Shuttle Endeavor at California Science Center
NOW - DECEMBER 31: This is your last chance to see Endeavor on exhibit for several years until the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center opens to the public.
Noon Year’s Eve Pajama Party at Brewitt Library in Long Beach
DECEMBER 29: Ring in the New Year with a dance party, balloon drop, noisemakers, bilingual story time, and themed activities.
Noon Year’s Eve Dance Party at Billie Jean King Main Library in Long Beach
DECEMBER 29: Join the Noon Year's Eve celebration, enjoy a dance party, crafts, and balloon drop to ring in the New Year.
NYELA New Year’s Eve LA at Grand Park
DECEMBER 31: Grand Park's NYELA is the West Coast's largest, free New Year's Eve event! The celebration encompasses the six city blocks that comprise Grand Park. Enjoy live performances, musicians, and food from LA's favorite gourmet food trucks.
Kids’ New Year’s Eve at LEGOLAND
DECEMBER 31: Celebrate the New Year early with rides, activities, and a whole lot of fun. Enjoy an early fireworks display at 6pm.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show on the Long Beach Waterfront
DECEMBER 31: Celebrate with two free firework shows in Downtown Long Beach! The skies will light up around 9pm and again at midnight to ring in the new year.
Noon Year’s Eve at Pretend City Children’s Museum in Irvine
DECEMBER 31, 2023: Countdown around the world and welcome the new year early with Pretend City.
New Year’s Eve at Ice at Santa Monica
DECEMBER 31: Experience ice skating under the stars, delicious food and drinks and the excitement of a countdown to midnight (East Coast time).
New Year’s Eve at Winter Fest OC
DECEMBER 31: Ring in the new year with a special countdown, confetti canons, live performances, and all of the winter festivities offered with general admission at Winter Fest OC.
New Year’s Eve Bash at Cayton Children’s Museum in Santa Monica
DECEMBER 31: Craft noisemakers and party hats, there will be lively parades, confetti countdowns, and bubbly celebrations, join them for a full day as fun and ring in the New Year!
LA Zoo Lights: Family New Year’s Eve
DECEMBER 31: Ring in the new year at the zoo - celebrate with dinner, a dance party, and apple cider toast! After the party, explore the zoo until closing.
Early New Year’s Eve at Dave and Buster’s
DECEMBER 31: End the year with fun and unlimited video games! The event lots of entertainment, yummy bites, and a ginger ale toast and special video countdown.
New Year’s Eve at Knott’s Berry Farm
DECEMBER 31: The countdown to the New Year is on at Knott’s Merry Farm with special fireworks, live entertainment, and special extended hours for the one-night event.
New Year’s Noon at the Children’s Museum La Habra
DECEMBER 31: Ring in the new year with a dance party, crafts, activities, and a balloon drop!
Noon Year’s Eve at MB2 in Santa Clarita
DECEMBER 31: Enjoy an afternoon of a live School of Rock performance, balloon drop with over $2500 in prizes, countdown, and cider toast to ring in the new year!
New Year’s Eve at Camelot Golfland in Anaheim
DECEMBER 31: Enjoy a fun night with the family and ring in the new year with mini golf, bumper cars, bumper boats, laser tag and race cars.
New Year’s Eve Glow Party & Fireworks in Marina Del Rey
DECEMBER 31: Ring in the new year with fireworks, live entertainment, photo booths, food trucks, and more!
New Year’s Eve Bash at John’s Incredible Pizza
DECEMBER 31: Ring in the New Year with NYC at 9 p.m. Choose from two celebration packages, each with an endless buffet and drinks, unlimited rides, Fun World Credits, New Year's hat and glow necklace.
New Year’s Eve at Holiday Skate Center in Orange
DECEMBER 31: Skate into the new year with a balloon drop at countdown and pizza!
Winter Camp at Columbia Memorial Space Center
JANUARY 3-5: Transform the chilliest days of the year into an adventure filled with learning, exploration, and endless fun! At Winter Science Camp, kids not only learn about science but also develop critical thinking skills, build friendships, create lasting memories, and kindle their passion for discovery.
January Events at Pretend City Children’s Museum
Jan 7: Bubble Bath Day • Jan 9: Neurodivergent Family Night • Jan 11: Cooking in the City • Jan 12: Way to Play Day • Jan 14: Baby Steps • Jan 13: Lohri • Jan 14: Martin Luther King Jr. Day • Jan 17: Kid Inventors' Day • Jan 20: STEM It Up Challenge • Jan 25: Neurodivergent Family Night • Jan 27: National Puzzle Day Celebration
Animaniacs in Concert at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
JANUARY 7: Join the voices of Animaniacs for a zany, animany, and totally insanely time as they perform popular songs from the beloved cartoon series, backed by the original projected animation.
Family Adventure Day at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center
JANUARY 21: Gather the whole family (ages 6 and up) and get ready for fun day of ziplining, rock wall climbing and archery.
Lil’ Chef January Workshops & Camps
January 12, 13, 15 and 19: Come join the fun for Family Fun Workshop, Adult and Me Workshop, MLK Day Holiday Camp and Pajama Party Parent's Night Out. Kids make delicious food and have a blast.
King Tide Watch with Roundhouse Aquarium
JANUARY 12: Join the Roundhouse Aquarium at Manhattan Beach Pier, nature enthusiasts, and scientists to document the King Tide of 2024.
Rivian Kids: Waves for Days in Laguna Beach
JANUARY 13: Join Rivian with Sunnyside's early childhood educators to learn all about waves. Learn what causes waves, wave dynamics, and how wind impacts formation through hands-on experiments with slinkies.
Open Cockpit Day at Lyon Air Museum
JANUARY 13: Climb aboard the B-17 "Fuddy Duddy" for an educational cockpit tour with a docent. First tour will begin at 10am and run until the end of the day.
Slime Making Crafts at Lakeshore
JANUARY 13: Stretch out the fun with a slime-making craft and experiments!
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
JANUARY 13: Experience the enchantment of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast like never before! Enjoy a magical sing-along event that brings the beloved tale to life with lyrics right on the screen.
Music of the March at the Irvine Barclay Theatre
JANUARY 13: Experience a tribute to Rev. Dr. King. Jr. and the Motown Sound. Journey through the civil rights movement and experience the power of Dr. King's words through the melodies of Motown Sound.
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