Ugly Sweater Skate Night in Laguna Niguel

Come to the Skate Park and skate until midnight in your favorite ugly sweaters! The best ugly sweater will win a prize. They will also throwing down some tasty winter favorites, free gear, and keeping the lights on late.

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Location:
Laguna Niguel Skate Park 27745 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
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Cost:
$10

Charlie Brown Christmas Live in Anaheim

Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage celebrates the timeless television classic as the whole family can join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts characters in their journey to uncover the true meaning of Christmas.

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Location:
City National Grove of Anaheim 2200 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim
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Cost:
$19.50 – $39.50

Santa and the Polar Express in Lomita

Visit with Santa and enjoy a special reading of The Polar Express at the Lomita Railroad Museum. Bring the entire family! There will be pictures with Santa, holiday-themed model railroad display, live music, children's craft table, goody bags and balloon animals!

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Location:
Lomita Railroad Museum 2137 W. 250th St., Lomita, CA
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An American Christmas Concert in Anaheim

Join the Meritage Vocal Arts Ensemble for a holiday concert at Anaheim United Methodist Church.

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Location:
Anaheim United Methodist Church 1000 S State College Blvd,, Anaheim
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Cost:
$20

Las Posadas Festival at Bowers Museum

Experience a traditional Mexican Christmas re-enactment of the story of Mary and Joseph as they seek shelter for the birth of the Baby Jesus at an inn (posada). Join them for face painting, art projects, performances, and Mexican hot chocolate and pan dulce. Free. Sunday, 4-7 p.m.

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Location:
Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA
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Live Nativity Play and International Celebration in Huntington Beach

Each year Old World Village plays host to the International Celebration of Christmas, a celebration that brings together a diverse group of churches, singers, dancers for a celebration that highlights the true meaning of the holiday season.

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Location:
Old World Huntington Beach 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach
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Cost:
Free

Joy to the World Concert in Long Beach

Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team present a free 25-piece professional brass and percussion group from the Southern California Brass Consortium. Free with donation of cat/dog toys/treats, or canned goods or non-perishables for a local food bank. A free tasting reception featuring the Long Beach Christmas Cookie Contest precedes the concert at 6-6:30... View Article

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Location:
Bay Shore Church 5100 E The Toledo, Long Beach
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Cost:
Free

Las Posadas at Olvera Street

This presentation of the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem is portrayed with singing, dance, a candlelight procession on Olvera Street and a children's pinata breaking.

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Location:
Olvera Street 845 Alameda St., Los Angeles
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Broadway Princess Party in Santa Ana

Brush off your tiara and unleash your inner princess as an iconic trio of Broadway originals/animation stars host an evening of festivities. Families are invited to this magical evening hosted by a royal trio of Broadway’s original stars, including the original Belle in Beauty and the Beast (Susan Egan), the original Jasmine in Aladdin (Courtney Reed), and Cinderella.

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Location:
Margaret A. Webb Theatre, Center for the Arts 801 N Main St., Santa Ana
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Cost:
$25 – $30

Ballet Etudes at Huntington Beach Central Library

Ballet Etudes performs The Nutcracker. It is a shortened version of the classic ballet for children of all ages.

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Location:
Huntington Beach Central Library 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA
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Cost:
$5

PC Grommets Holiday Party at Pacific City

Enjoy a special showing of How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Cartoon) plus cookies and hot cocoa, fun books and even a special appearance by Santa & Mrs. Claus! Don’t miss your chance to snap a photo with the big man himself!

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Location:
Pacific City 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, CA
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Holiday Organ Spectacular in Costa Mesa

Celebrate the season with the king of instruments! Enjoy a magnitude of musical splendors with a world-class organist and members of Pacific Symphony.

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Location:
Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
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Cost:
$15

Christmas Festivities at Farmers Market LA

The Original Farmers Market is decked out in Yuletide finery to welcome the season. Celebrate the holidays with music, arts and crafts, variety shows, Dickensian carolers and more. 

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

Teen Hot Chocolate Day in Garden Grove

Teens, grades 7-12 are invited to join the Garden Grove library as they get ready for winter break. Wind down with a hot chocolate taste test, hang out with friends and watch a movie.

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Location:
Garden Grove Main Library 11200 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove
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Winter Crafts at Balboa Branch Library

Visit the Balboa Branch Library in Newport Beach and share the gift of creativity as you make crafts inspired by the winter season.

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Location:
Balboa Branch Library 100 E. Balboa Boulevard, Balboa
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Cost:
Free

Christmas Boat Parade at Newport Sea Base

Enjoy prime water’s edge seating at the Newport Sea Base for this spectacular holiday tradition! Bring the whole family for activities and entertainment, sip on hot cocoa and delight in the dazzling show of holiday lights. Santa Clause will be present all five nights.

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Location:
Newport Sea Base 1931 W Coast Hwy., Newport Beach
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Cost:
$10 – $12

Laguna Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

Enjoy the Laguna Ballet's performance of The Nucracker, performanced at Saddleback College McKinney Theatre.

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Location:
Saddleback College McKinney Theatre 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo
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How to Catch an Elf at Lido Marina Village

Enjoy a silly story about how to catch an elf, create elf crafts, and listen to a live musician. RSVP online to be entered into a drawing to win prizes.

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Location:
Lido Marina Village 3434 Via Lido, Newport Beach
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Cost:
Free

A Christmas Carol Radio Show in Long Beach

The Long Beach Shakespeare Company presents the classic 1939 radio edition of A Christmas Carol.

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Location:
Helen Borgers Theatre 4250 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
$12.50

The Snowy Day and Other Stories in Irvine

An imaginative musical play about the childhood joys and challenges of growing up. Based on the best-selling book, The Snowy Day celebrates the magic and boundless possibilities of the first snowfall! Follow Peter and his friends as they romp and play, start snowball fights and make snow angels.

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Location:
Irvine Barclay Theatre 4242 Campus Dr., Irvine, CA
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Cost:
$20

Disney Junior Holiday Party! in Riverside

Join the Fox Performing Arts Center for the Disney Junior Holiday Party, a dazzling musical wonderland where children and their families can sing and dance along to their favorite Disney Junior songs plus holiday classics with their favorite Disney friends, including Mickey & Minnie Mouse, the Puppy Dog Pals, Vampirina and many more, plus a special visit from Santa Claus!

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Location:
Fox Performing Arts Center 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside
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Cost:
$25 – $70

Holiday Sing-Along with the LA Phil

Ring in the season at Walt Disney Concert Hall! Join in song with hundreds of fellow revelers – plus a jazz combo, a choir, and the mighty pipe organ – for this joyous annual tradition. A jolly good time for the whole family! Children two and up may be admitted. Programs, artists, dates, prices and... View Article

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Location:
Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA
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Santa Run 5/10K and Kids’ Fun Run in Irvine

Wear your Santa hat and holiday costume to Orange County's best holiday run. It's stroller-friendly! Visit and photo opp with Santa and prizes for the best running Santa, best non-Santa holiday costume and best kids' holiday costume.

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Location:
Hicks Canyon Elementry School 3817 Viewpark Ave., Irvine
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Cost:
$15 – $42

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at the Wiltern

This Christmas give your family the gift of Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker! Step into a simpler time filled with sweet dreams and Christmas magic. With world-class artists, over 200 dazzling costumes, stunning sets, towering puppets and soaring birds, don’t miss your chance to ring in the holidays with this acclaimed Christmas extravaganza. 

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Location:
The Wiltern 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
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South Bay Ballet Presents The Nutcracker in Torrance

Celebrate the holidays with nationally known South Bay Ballet’s festive production of The Nutcracker. See top-notch dancers perform the holiday classic on Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m.

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Location:
El Camino College 16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA
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Cost:
$24 – $36

Fashion Camp in Tustin

Kids (8+) create and design one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and family during Santa’s Workshop. No experience necessary and materials included!

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

2nd Annual 22q Winter Wonderland Christmas Event in Downey

2nd Annual 22q Winter Wonderland Christmas Event at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Downey. Enjoy music, games, face painting, arts and crafts and raffles. Delicious food / bake goods and drinks available for purchase

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Location:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 13200 Columbia Way, Downey
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TUBACHRISTMAS in Costa Mesa

Listen to traditional Christmas songs played by seasoned tuba players of all ages, arriving from throughout the Southland for this annual event.

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Location:
OC Fair & Event Center 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
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Cost:
Free

Winter Solstice Hike in Newport

We all know that the Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, but most people are unaware that “solstice” also describes the specific moment when the earth’s axis... View Article

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Location:
Upper Newport Bay 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach, CA
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The Littlest Fir Tree Holiday Program in Garden Grove

Join the Garden Grove Main Library for a special holiday program with Literature Comes To Life featuring a presentation of The Littlest Fir Tree. Program will be followed by snack time featuring cookies and hot chocolate.

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Location:
Garden Grove Main Library 11200 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove
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Cost:
Free

Holidays at the D.D. Johnston-Hargitt House Museum in Norwalk

Everyone is invited to the Museum for a jolly time filled with holiday entertainment and refreshments! Enjoy touring the Museum, which will be decorated just for this special occasion.

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Location:
D.D. JOHNSTON-HARGITT HOUSE MUSEU 12426 Mapledale St., Norwalk
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Cost:
Free

Marina Park Family Fun Night

Enjoy a fun family event for all ages, with lots of activities, dinner and an amazing view of the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. There will be crafts for kids, photos with Santa, and the evening will include watching 110th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade from one of the most prestigious location.

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Location:
Marina Park Sailing Center 1600 W. Balboa Boulevard
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Cost:
$15 – $25

A Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown in Long Beach

Jazz pianist David Benoit is joined by the All-American Boys Chorus and Pacific Vision Youth Symphony to perform holiday favorites for Peanuts fans.

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Location:
Carpenter Performing Arts Center 6200 E Atherton St., Long Beach
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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

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