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New Year’s Eve at Knott’s
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CARing in the new year with Knott’s New Year’s Eve celebration, featuring a midnight fireworks spectacular, PEANUTS characters dressed in their New Year’s best, dance...
12/31/2022: 9:00 am - 11:45 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...
12/31/2022: 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...
12/31/2022: 10:00 am - 5:00 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.
12/31/2022: 10:00 am - 5:00 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...
12/31/2022: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Story Pirates New Year's Eve Virtual Party
NAPPA Award-winning improv comedy artists Story Pirates invite kids to join the year-end interactive Story Creation Zone and party.
12/31/2022: 12:00 pm - 1:30 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...
12/31/2022: 12:00 pm - 5:00 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,...
12/31/2022: 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...
12/31/2022: 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...
12/31/2022: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Pull My Finger New Year's Eve Edition
Bergamot Station Arts Center, Santa Monica, CARing in the new year by laughing with the family in this family-friendly comedy show.
12/31/2022: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Family New Year's Eve at L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow
L.A. ZOO, Los Angeles, CACelebrate the New Year at L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow. The all-ages celebration includes express entry to the lights display, buffet dinner, kid-friendly dance party,...
12/31/2022: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
GLOW Party and NYE Fireworks
Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey, CAJoin Marina Del Rey for their annual GLOW Party and New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Burton Chace Park. The family-friendly event features DJs, live entertainment,...
12/31/2022: 7:00 pm
New Year's Eve with The Roots
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CARing in the New Year with GRAMMY-award-winning hip-hop band The Roots.
12/31/2022: 7:00 pm
New Year's Eve Comedy Show at The Crow
Bergamot Station Arts Center, Santa Monica, CALaugh into 2023 with stand-up comedy, music and a New Year's Eve countdown that gets you home by 10 p.m.
12/31/2022: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
New Year's EVE
Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, CARing in 2023 with EVE, Universal Studios Hollywood's annual NYE celebration featuring music entertainment fireworks and access to select rides and attractions with extended hours...
12/31/2022: 9:00 pm - 11:45 pm