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Fearless Winter Wonderland
Fearless LA, Los Angeles, CAA day full of cheer for the whole family. Come take photos with Santa, and walk through his workshop while sipping on some hot cocoa.
12/18/2022: 1:00 am - 8:00 pm
Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience
Magic Box LA, Los Angeles, CANational Geographic’s Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience takes visitors back in time, 3,000 years ago, and into the world of Tutankamun. The multi-gallery, narrative-led...
12/18/2022: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
A Real Boy: The Many Lives of Pinocchio
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CAAn exhibition designed to engage visitors of all ages, a journey into the many incarnations of a beloved character through on display toys, books and...
12/18/2022: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bob Baker Marionette Theater: 60 Years of Joy & Wonder
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, CAGet a behind-the-scenes look at Bob Baker Marionette Theater through this retrospective exhibition, featuring almost 100 artifacts, including hand-crafted marionettes, original concept art, archival art...
12/18/2022: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fun at the Farm
Kindred Spirits Care Farm, Chatsworth, CAJoin Kindred Spirits Care Farm on Sundays to play with alpacas, pigs, goats, sheep, horses, emus and many other animals living on their 7-acre ranch.
12/18/2022: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CAThe international traveling exhibition explores the early inspirations behind Disney Studios' creations. Dec. 10, 2022 - March 27, 2023.
12/18/2022: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Smorgasburg’s Annual Holiday Market
ROW DTLA, Los Angeles, CASmorgasburg launches their annual Holiday Market featuring their a brand new Holiday Food Gift SmorgasMART. Shop food related gifts like specialty popcorn tins from Buttery Popcorn,...
12/18/2022: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sticker Planet 30th Anniversary
Sticker Planet, Los Angeles, CaliforniaJoin Sticker Planet in celebrating their 30th anniversary with free DIY door hanger days for kids every Saturday through the end of 2022. Children ages...
12/18/2022: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bob Baker’s “Nutcracker”
Bob Baker’s “Nutcracker” returns to Bob Baker Marionette Theater Nov. 26 through Jan. 8, 2022. Created in 1969, the marionette adaptation of the classic ballet...
12/18/2022: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation
Kirk Douglas Theatre, Culver City, CACelebrate the holidays with Disney's Winnie the Pooh for the West Coast premiere of a new musical adaptation. The all-ages show features live-size puppetry in...
12/18/2022: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
The Wonderful Winter of Oz: A Holiday Panto
Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach, CALaguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Panto present a festive twist on the enchanted land of Oz. The show will include audience participation, song, dance and...
12/18/2022: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Family Garden Workshop: Winter Crops in Container Gardens
Hauser & Wirth, Los Angeles, CAJoin Hauser & Wirth for a workshop to create winter container gardens using up-cycled materials. Learn everything you need to know about growing winter crops.
12/18/2022: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Holiday Fun at The Original Farmers Market
The Original Farmers Market, Los Angeles, CAThe celebrations kick off on Dec. 18 with the Market’s annual Chanukah Celebration including the lighting of an ice sculpture menorah, crafts and musical performance. On...
12/18/2022 - 12/24/2022: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Legacy of Cacao
LA Plaza Cocina, Los Angeles, CALA Plaza Cocina presents "The Legacy of Cacao," an exhibition exploring the history and culture of chocolate from its origin story in Mesoamerica to its...
12/18/2022: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Nutcracker
Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine, CAJoin Festival Ballet Theatre for a family-friendly production of "The Nutcracker," featuring colorful scenery and dazzling costumes. Dec. 10 - 11, 17-18, 20-24. Attendees of...
12/18/2022: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
'The Nutcracker' with Dudamel: Tchaikovsky & Ellington
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CALA Phil presents “The Nutcracker” with Dudamel, leading Tchaikovsky's original and Duke Ellington's swinging reimagination of the many colors and drama of the original. Dec....
12/18/2022: 2:00 pm
A Christmas Carol
A Noise Within, Pasadena, CAGeoff Elliott’s stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” returns to A Noise Within this holiday season. The 10th annual production features original music,...
12/18/2022: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A Christmas Carol
A Noise Within, Pasadena, CaliforniaDelightfully festive, musically merry stage adaptation is uniquely faithful to Dickens’ novel. Ages 5 and up. Select dates Dec. 3-23.
12/18/2022: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Invincible: The Musical
The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, CAWallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the world premiere production of "Invincible: The Musical," a reimagining of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" featuring the...
12/18/2022: 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of The Temptations
Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles, CA"Ain’t Too Proud," the musical, features the Grammy winning songs and Tony winning moves of The Temptations. Tuesday through Sunday, Dec. 15 - Jan. 1,...
12/18/2022: 2:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Anatomy of Gray
Atwater Village Theatre, Angeles, CAOpen Fist Theatre Company presents "Anatomy of Gray," a touching "children's story for adults" set in the 19th century small town of Gray, Indiana. For...
12/18/2022: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Michael Murphy’s “Perceptual Shift”
Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CAAcclaimed perceptual artist Michael Murphy presents his first-ever solo LA exhibition, which explores themes of perspective, transience and how small details can contribute to a...
12/18/2022: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grand Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Celebration
The Culver Steps, Culver City, CACelebrate the first night of Chanukah at the Grand Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration in the Upper Plaza at The Culver Steps. Enjoy live Chanukah...
12/18/2022: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Pacific Chorale: Tis the Season!
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA“Tis the Season!” offers a selection of holiday favorites seasoned with delightful surprises in a concert the entire family can enjoy.
12/18/2022: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tis the Season!
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, CAPacific Chorale's family-friendly program "Tis the Season!" includes holiday carols, a visit from Santa Claus and special guests, Southern California Children's Concert Chorus and members...
12/18/2022 - 12/19/2022: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm