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“Christmas Confections” Holiday Boutique at Roger’s Gardens
OCT 6 - DEC 31: Step into the sweet world of holiday delights at the Roger's Gardens' "Christmas Confections" boutique!
Free Admission for Veterans at USS Midway Museum
NOVEMBER 1-30: The USS Midway Museum is offering complimentary admission to U.S. military veterans during the month of November.
Free Family Events at Lincoln Park in Long Beach
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER: Join the City of Long Beach for free family events at Lincoln Park. Weekly activities include Tuesday Walking Group, Wednesday Intro to Fitness with Park Equipment, Friday Play Date in the Park, and Friday Come & Dance. Game Night on November 28 and December 21. Movie Night on December 28.
Annual Festival of Lights at Mission Inn in Riverside
NOVEMBER 18 - JANUARY 7: The Mission Inn's Festival of Lights is one of the nation's largest holiday light collections, voted "Best Public Lights Display" by USA Today.
Apple Butter Festival at Los Rios Rancho in Yucaipa
NOVEMBER 24-26: Celebrate the end of apple season with live music, pumpkin painting, coloring and kids crafts, cider tasting tour, autumn foliage carriage tours, and apple butter making.
Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort
NOVEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 31: The waveless bay will transform each evening into a winter wonderland featuring more than fifty lighted holiday decorations and Christmas trees.
Lakewood Tree Lighting
DECEMBER 1: Activities include lots of falling snow, holiday musical entertainment, holiday photo ops, costumed characters, and food trucks.
Papyrus Scroll Making Family Workshop at Getty Villa
NOVEMBER 4 - JANUARY 27: Become a scribe and create your own papyrus scene inspired by illustrations in the Book of the Dead. Learn about the making and use of the scrolls and ancient Egyptian art and belief.
Celebration of Winter Holidays at Bowers Museum
DECEMBER 3: Enjoy a full day of fun for the entire family from 11am - 3pm. This free family festival includes complimentary face painting, art projects, live performances, and more.
Free Day at The Huntington Library
EVERY FIRST THURSDAY: The first Thursday of every month is Free Day. Admission is free of charge with advance reservation.
Saturday Morning Cartoons at The Bowers Kidseum
NOVEMBER 4 & DECEMBER 9: Drop in for a free drawing lesson for all ages! Watch a selection of cartoons and learn how to draw a Looney Tunes character - a different one every session - taught by skilled teaching artists.
Holiday Concert on the Pier at Redondo Beach
DECEMBER 9: Enjoy this free community event featuring: live holiday music, activity books, holiday photos, sponsor giveaways, and charity toy drive.
Sunsets with Santa in San Clemente
DECEMBER 9, 16, 17: Enjoy free visits with Santa on the San Clemente Municipal Pier with a beautiful sunset as your backdrop. Bring your own camera.
Apollo Lighting at Columbia Memorial Space Center
DECEMBER 9: Be part of CMSC's Apollo Capsule annual lighting event! Listen to your favorite holiday tunes performed by TubaChristmas, followed by the lighting of the Apollo capsule and a STEM-filled holiday adventure with interactive activities for all ages.
Holidays Around the World at Segerstrom
DECEMBER 10: Enjoy a variety of live performances from local music acts and dance groups that celebrate holiday traditions from around the world.
Parent’s Night Out at Laguna Hills Community Center
DECEMBER 15: Parents, get your holiday shopping done and let the Community Services staff watch the kids (ages 6-14).
Lowe’s Workshops for Kids
Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe's for a special workshop hosted by a Red Vest expert.
Free Miniature Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa
THIRD WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH: The Orange County Model Engineers offer public ride days every third weekend of each month. To ride the trains, children must be able to walk and be at least 31" tall. A typical trip takes about 12 minutes and covers two loops of the park.
Little Sparks Workshop at Petersen Automotive Museum
AUG 19, SEP 16, OCT 21, NOV 18, DEC 16: Visit the Petersen Automotive Museum for workshops (ages 3-6) that explore the history, science, and art behind the car.
Family ArtMaking Workshop at Long Beach Museum of Art
THIRD SUNDAYS: Family ArtMaking Workshops provide free family-oriented art-making activities. Parents and children (5+) participate together to create an art project. Workshops are free and no sign-ups are required. Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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.
Centennial Farm Discovery Days
SEPTEMBER 28 - JUNE 3: During a Discovery Day, “farmers” are stationed around the farm available to answer questions and provide information.
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