Lythgoe Family Panto’s A Snow White Christmas In Pasadena

From the producers of American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance, comes an updated version of the classic fairytale. Princess Snow White joins forces with the Seven Dwarfs to defeat her wicked Aunt the Queen. In the style of British Panto, audiences are encouraged to interact, booing the baddies and cheering for the hero.

Location:
Pasadena Convention Center 300 E. Green Street, Pasadena
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Cost:
$28

Menorah Lighting at Fashion Island

Celebrate Chanukah at Fashion Island with singing and festive traditions! Sunday, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

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Location:
Fashion Island 401 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach
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Holiday Festival in Fullerton

Celebrate the holiday season with family-friendly activities, live music, free art workshops for kids, an arts and crafts sale, and a special appearance by Santa Claus.

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Location:
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton
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Cost:
Free

Hanukkah Celebration at Farmers Market LA

Celebrate Hanukkah with the lighting of a giant Lego menorah, music and arts and crafts!

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Location:
Los Angeles Farmers Market 6333 West Third Street, Los Angeles
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Cost:
Free

Christmas with the Celts at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts

This high-stepping spirited show presents a perfect combination of modern Christmas hits, lively Irish Carols, spontaneous humor, thrilling Irish dancing, and lush string arrangements giving audiences a most memorable Christmas experience.

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Location:
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada, CA
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Cost:
$16

Chanukah Wonderland & Menorah Lighting in Laguna Niguel

Join family and friends for a highly spirited holiday celebration! Enjoy live entertainment, crafts, and wonderful Chanukah treats – latkes, sufganiyot, and more.

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Location:
Laguna Niguel City Hall 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy., Laguna Niguel
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Cost:
Free

Chanukah celebration aboard Battleship IOWA

Join Chabad of South Bay for their annual Chanukah celebration aboard Battleship IOWA. The community is invited to join in the fun which includes a special ceremony, grand menorah lighting, sizzling latkes, donuts, hot chocolate, music and an amazing juggling show. 

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Location:
Battleship USS Iowa 250 S. Harbor Blvd., Berth 87, San Pedro, CA
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Cost:
Free

Christmas Eve at the OC Market Place

Santa and his Reindeer will fly over the fairgrounds for the last time this year before heading to your home and then back to the North Pole for a much needed rest. Enjoy a holiday parade, tree lighting, fireworks and snow flurries.

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Location:
OC Fair & Event Center 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
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60th Annual Free LA County Holiday Celebration

During the free event, many diverse L.A.-based artists and community groups showcase their talent, artistry and traditions on The Music Center’s iconic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion stage. The free three-hour live production features instrumental music, choral music and dance performances.

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Location:
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA
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Kid’s 2 Day Cooking Class in Costa Mesa

Young chefs will bake, design and decorate their own cake which they'll take home along with a packet of recipes. Designed for kids ages 7-11, this series will make your little chef more competent and confident in the kitchen.

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Location:
Sur La Table South Coast Plaza 3333 Bear St Suite 110, Costa Mesa
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LEGOS at the Library in Seal Beach

Calling all inspired builders and creators! Enjoy building with the Libraries large LEGO and DUPLO collections to make fun creations.

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Location:
Costa Mesa/Mesa Verde Library 2969 Mesa Verde Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
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Cost:
Free

Winter Camp at the Beach at Cayton Children’s Museum in Santa Monica

Join the Cayton Children's Museum for Winter Camp at the Beach! Campers will explore different ways to bring traditional winter activities to their coastal setting. There will be fake snow, kinetic sand, and sledding and surfing experiments. Plus, build beach and snow forts!

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Location:
Clayton Children's Museum 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica
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Cost:
$105

New Year’s Eve Musical Revue in Santa Monica

A buffet supper starts off the night, then it’s “on with the show!” as Actors’ Repertory Theatre brings you a highly entertaining, family-friendly musical revue with prizes, sing-a-long songs, streamers, noisemakers, sparkling cider, dancing in the aisles, humor and other delights.

Dates:
Location:
Santa Monica Playhouse 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica
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Cost:
$29.50 – $69.50

New Year’s Eve at Knott’s Merry Farm

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.

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Location:
Knott's Berry Farm 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park
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Cost:
$64

Kidseum New Year’s Eve Bash at Bowers Museum

New Year’s Eve isn’t just for adults- head to Kidseum for a kid-friendly countdown! Families will enjoy complimentary face painting and craft stations where they can make their own disco balls, confetti poppers, and even noise makers during this kid-centric celebration.

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Location:
Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA
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Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at Newport Library

Can't stay up late but still want to celebrate? Come to the Newport Central library for their Noon Year's Eve Celebration with crafts and fun as you count down to noon!

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Location:
Newport Beach Central Library CA
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Cost:
Free

NYE at Winter Fest OC in Costa Mesa

December 31: Ring in the New Year not once, but twice, with a special countdown, Orange Ball drop, fireworks and an unforgettable balloon drop at both 6pm and midnight. Multiple live bands will be playing to commemorate the end of the year, and the start of a new one.

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Location:
OC Fair & Event Center 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
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Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena

The 131st Rose Parade features floral floats, spirited marching bands and high-stepping equestrian units along the 5.5-mile route down Colorado Boulevard. Experience the magic of New Year’s Day in an unrivaled celebration.

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Polar Bear Plunge in San Pedro

Join the Cabrillo Beach Polar Bears for the first swim of the year, plus the crowning of their new king and queen.

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Location:
Cabrillo Beach Bath House 3800 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro
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A Faery Hunt Enchanted Adventure in Brentwood

A Faery Hunt shows are interactive performances designed for young audiences & families to inspire creativity, imagination & fun.

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Location:
Crestwood Hills Park 1000 Hanley Ave., Brentwood, CA
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Cost:
$15

64th Annual Los Angeles Boat Show

Cruising into Los Angeles, this event showcases hundreds of vessels from entry-level family cruisers to million dollar yachts, plus the latest in boating, outdoors, and marine accessories. Features a kids zone, educational seminars from industry experts, on-the-water boating workshops and maritime fun for all-ages.

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Location:
Pomona Fairplex 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, California
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Cost:
$15

Beginner Crayola Calligraphy Workshop in Tustin

All-level modern calligraphy workshop focused on Crayola marker techniques. You will make a card to send or quote to frame.

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Location:
The District at Tustin Legacy 2437 Park Ave., Tustin
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Cost:
$35

Family Overnight at Aquarium of the Pacific

Grab your sleeping bags and coziest pajamas for an overnight adventure. Explore exhibits with your family and friends. Touch marine animals like sharks, sea stars, and sea jellies and discover amazing animal adaptations.

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Location:
Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
$90

Underwater Parks Day at Heal the Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica

See "Underwater Treasure", a 360-degree virtual exhibit and storytime guest appearance from Ali Miller, author of How Cara Lost Her Color, a story about how coral reefs are so important to our ocean ecosystem.

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Location:
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica
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BricksLA in Pasadena

Bricks LA is an annual convention for fans of Lego to get together and share their common love for the brick with the public.

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Location:
Pasadena Convention Center 300 E. Green Street, Pasadena
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Cost:
$5

Underwater Parks Day at the Aquarium of the Pacific

Learn about Southern California's network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) through films, educational booths, and activities.

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Location:
Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
$29.95

Family Art Class Printmaking at LACMA

Family members create side-by-side or collaborate together in this intergenerational class!

Dates:
Location:
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
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Cost:
$30

Free AAA Car Seat Safety Class in Laguna Hills

Join the Auto Club for a free class on the proper use of car seats, including how to select the right seat for your child and tips on car seat installation.

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Location:
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center 24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills
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Cost:
Free

A Faery Hunt Enchanted Adventure in Encino

Faery Hunt shows are interactive performances designed for young audiences & families to inspire creativity, imagination & fun.

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Location:
Los Encinos State Historic Park 16756 Moorpark St., Encino, CA
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Cost:
$12.50

Andrew and Polly Mini-Concert in Los Angeles

By day, Andrew is a film composer and Polly creates music and sound design for commercials. In their spare time, they write and perform friendly, engaging music for children of all ages.

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Location:
Children's Book World 10580 1/2 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
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Underwater Parks Day at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro

Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in learning about the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Southern California. These areas, like parks on land, protect underwater marine resources for future generations to enjoy. Speakers, presentations, interactive activities and handouts will be available so visitors can learn more.

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Location:
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA
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Grand Opening Celebration at Code Ninjas in Los Alamitos

Join Code Ninjas for their grand opening celebration in Los Alamitos. Enjoy refreshments, raffles to win a Chromebook, Kindle Tablet and hourly giveaways.

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Location:
Code Ninjas Los Alamitos 4290 Katella, Los Alamitos
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Cost:
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!


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