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123 Andrรฉs at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
DECEMBER 9-10: 123 Andrรฉs (pronounced โuno, dos, tres, Andrรฉs) is an interactive family show designed to provide a fun opportunity for kids to learn another culture and language. Husband-wife duo Andrรฉs and Christina are well-renowned for their tuneful songs and upbeat performances to cultivate an educational and entertaining experience for families.
Ever After, Take Two at Santa Monica Playhouse
DECEMBER 9-10: Join Cinderella, Snowhite, Gretel and Hansel, Alice, the Queens of Hearts (three of them!), M. Goose, and their friends for this interactive multi-media musical and help set the fairytale world back on track.
Christmas at the OC Zoo
DECEMBER 9, 2023: See the animals receive treat filled "gifts" hidden inside Christmas Trees. Visit with Santa and Mrs Claus and enjoy crafts for the kids!
Anaheim Ballet “The Nutcracker” at Cayton Children’s Museum in Santa Monica
DECEMBER 9: Enjoy a short performance of "The Nutcracker" and join a mini dance class!
Chanukah Celebration at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach
DECEMBER 10: Join the celebration at 2nd & PCH with a live three-piece band, LED Robot performance and Chanukah crafts for kids. Hosted by Shul by the Shore.
Holiday Open House at the Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach
DECEMBER 10, 2023: Tour the decorated adobe, meet costumed docents, and stroll the grounds listening to holiday music while sipping hot cider.
Thomas Dambo Trolls: Save the Humans at South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verde
NOW - JANUARY 14: Journey through the gardens and encounter larger-than-life troll sculptures created by Thomas Dambo.
Holiday Spectacular at The Pasadena Playhouse
DECEMBER 14-23, 2023A brand-new holiday show thatโs sure to leave you feeling merry and bright from Tony nominee, Sam Pinkleton. Itโs holiday hijinks as only the Playhouse can do. For ages 6 and up.
Ice Rink at Pasรฉa Hotel in Huntington Beach
DECEMBER 14 - JANUARY 2: The 4th annual Ice Rink at Pasรฉa 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 โข Dec 23: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms โข Jan 6: E.T. โข Jan 13: The Black Stallion โข Jan 20: The Little Mermaid โข 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 familyโs holiday plans. If you canโt 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. Seussโ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs โYouโre A Mean One, Mr. Grinchโ and โWelcome Christmas,โ The Grinch discovers thereโs 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 Liveโs 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 Beachโs 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 canโt 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 seeย 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.ย
Noon Yearโs 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!ย
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 Knottโs 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.ย
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 โข Jan 9: Neurodivergent Family Night โข Jan 11: Cooking in the City โข Jan 12: Way to Play Day โข Jan 14: Baby Steps โข Jan 13: Lohri โข Jan 14: Martin Luther King Jr. Day โข Jan 17: Kid Inventors' Day โข Jan 20: STEM It Up Challenge โข Jan 25: Neurodivergent Family Night โข Jan 27: National Puzzle Day Celebration
Animaniacs in Concert at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
JANUARY 7: Join the voices ofย 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.
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