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Maya: The Exhibition at California Science Center
APRIL 2 - JANUARY 15: Through priceless artifacts and hands-on exhibits, discover how the ancient Maya built and sustained complex cities in the heart of the rainforest.
Exhibition: Pokémon x Kogei | Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft
JULY 25 - JANUARY 7: Pokémon x Kogei presents the historic collaboration between Pokémon and some of Japan's most talented artists.
Spider Pavilion at Natural History Museum
SEPTEMBER 17 - NOVEMBER 26: Walk among spiders and their magnificent webs in this unique, open-air experience. Talk to educators and see enclosed habitats of tarantulas, wolf spiders, and jumping spider.
“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!
Aladdin, the Princess, and the Magic Lamp – Theatre West in Los Angeles
OCTOBER 7 - JANUARY 13: A family-friendly audience participation musical with catchy songs and dancing. Join Aladdin and the Genie as they figure out how the magic lamp can help them defeat an Evil Magician and bring Aladdin home where he meets the princess of his dreams.
Big Bear Snow Play – Snow Tubing & Glow Tubing in California
NOW - APRIL: Big Bear Snow Play has the longest tubing runs in Southern California! Open daily, 10am - 4pm. Night tubing is available Fridays, Saturdays and holiday periods from 5-9pm.
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.
Circus Vargas Bonjour Paris in Lakewood
NOVEMBER 3-27: Discount code inside! Circus Vargas presents their all-new 2023 production, Bonjour Paris! A must-see Parisian-style circus production featuring world-renowned performers, aerialists acrobats, and more.
Christmas Nights at 123 Farm
NOVEMBER 9 - JANUARY 7: Experience the enchanting display of a million lights that light up lavender fields, olive groves, and historic buildings. Take a delightful tractor-pulled wagon ride around the property and be sure to visit the Christmas Village, holiday maze, s'mores pits, and Elvesville.
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.
Christmas Around the World at the Reagan Library
NOV 11 - JAN 8: Christmas Around the World includes 26 exquisitely decorated trees representing the 26 countries that President Reagan visited while in office, as well as a White House Tree.
The Dr. Seuss Experience at Santa Monica Place
NOVEMBER 11 - JANUARY 31: Immerse yourself in imaginative spaces that bring to life nine of your favorite Dr. Seuss books. Enjoy meet and greets and story time moments with The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, The Lorax, and more.
Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink
NOVEMBER 16 - JANUARY 7: Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink is back for a season of outdoor ice skating in the heart of downtown LA. Open Daily. General admission is $20 and includes skate rental.
Santa’s Village in SkyPark at Santa’s Village
NOVEMBER 16 - JANUARY 7, 2024: The entire village transforms into a Christmas wonderland with many attractions and activities, including: train ride, live entertainment, ice skating arena, Santa's House, Northwood characters, and special holiday experiences.
CoComelon Party Time at Santa Monica Place
NOVEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 30: An immersive experience that takes you inside the colorful world of CoComelon where children can explore their way through a variety of interactive party experiences including party games, dance floor, pretend ride in a hot air balloon, snack bag, coloring center, story time, and a meet and greet!
Lightscape at LA Arboretum
NOVEMBER 17 - JANUARY 2, 2024: The reimagined Lightscape merges nature and art in the Fire Garden, Arch of Light, Feast of Light, Dancing Palms, and other installations. Fan favorite, the Winter Cathedral, returns!
Knott’s Merry Farm at Knott’s Berry Farm
NOVEMBER 17 - JANUARY 7, 2024: Knott's Merry Farm offers Christmas activities and experiences for families inspired by the spirit of the holidays. Guests of all ages can enjoy Christmas shows, ice shows, a nightly Christmas tree lighting ceremony, a Christmas light show throughout Camp Snoopy, and more.
L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow
NOVEMBER 17 - JANUARY 7: A nature-focused holiday celebration featuring all-new seasonal wonders, including Winter Wildlands with majestic pine trees, glowing ice crystals, snow-loving animals, views of the “northern lights,” and photo spots.
Imaginarium at the Fairplex in Pomona
NOVEMBER 17 - JANUARY 7: Discover a world where fantasy meets holiday cheer at Imaginarium — Southern California's largest holiday and fantasyland light show.
Once Upon a Christmas with Once Upon an Island
NOVEMBER 18 - DECEMBER 24: A fully personalized Santa Experience. Travel through magical portals on a private elf-guided tour of the North Pole. Talk to Santa's reindeer, visit the Toy Workshop, and meet the one-and-only Santa, get a keepsake gift, and lots more. Activities vary by tour.
Holidays at Legoland
NOVEMBER 18 - JANUARY 7: Experience Holidays at Legoland featuring a 30-foot, fully decorated, LEGO Christmas tree with over 400 LEGO ornaments, holiday character meet-and-greets, seasonal shows, and treats.
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.
Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens
NOVEMBER 19 - JANUARY 7: Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences throughout the gardens.
The Polar Express at Southern California Railway Museum
NOVEMBER 19 - DECEMBER 30: Passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on The Polar Express for a magical one-hour trip to meet Santa.
My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Long Beach Thanksgiving Camp
NOVEMBER 21-22: Kids dive into electrifying games, heart-racing relays, creative arts and crafts, music that sets their spirits soaring, and a whole universe of excitement. 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!
Dog Man: The Musical at Kirk Douglas Theatre
NOVEMBER 21 - JANUARY 7: Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture.
Skatedogs Veterans Day Clinic Pizza Party / Rock-N-Skate & Thanksgiving Break Camps in Long Beach
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 and NOVEMBER 20-22: On Friday, November 10, Skatedogs is throwing a pizza party/skate clinic on Veterans Day and are excited to introduce Rock-n-Skate as part of the fun! During Thanksgiving Week, they are also offering an instructional skateboarding camps for all ability levels.
Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Week and Black Friday Camps at Lil’ Chef
NOVEMBER 10, 20-22 and 24: Each day lil' chefs will make delicious meals and yummy desserts, while also learning knife skills, time management, and working together as a team to complete each recipe, using kitchen safety, and properly measuring ingredients.
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in Long Beach
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23: Join this Thanksgiving day race for a good cause! Includes a Kids' Half-Mile Wingding Fun Run and adults 5K/10K.
OC/Irvine Turkey Trot
NOVEMBER 23: Run up your appetite in Irvine! Join Turkey Trotters at OC's Turkey Trot at Irvine Valley College. One-mile Turkey Dash, Kid's Gobble Wobble, and 5K.
Rose Bowl 5K Turkey Trot
NOVEMBER 23: Join the sixth annual Rose Bowl Turkey Trot! Runners, walkers, skippers, and jumpers alike can participate this year by running around the 5K recreational loop at America’s Stadium. Known for being a Pasadena family favorite and a Thanksgiving morning tradition!
Drumstick Dash LA in North Hollywood
NOVEMBER 23: Drumstick Dash LA is LA's largest Thanksgiving 5K/10K and Lil' Gobblers run. Fun for the whole family and serious runners alike–including lots of freebies, a costume contest, awards and the satisfaction of supporting a worthy cause.
Turkey Trot on the Ranch at Rancho Mission Viejo
NOVEMBER 23: The run features a 10K, 5K, and Little Gobbler’s 1K that takes participants through the pathways and walkways of the community of Rancho Mission Viejo.
A Gentle Thanksgiving: Pre-Meal Celebration of Turkeys at The Gentle Barn
NOVEMBER 23: Cuddle with turkeys, feed them treats, go on a 1.5 hour self-guided tour of the barnyard, enjoy pie and games before celebrating with your family.
Turkey Trot in Dana Point
NOVEMBER 23: Burn off your pre-Thanksgiving meal calories with a run/walk of a 5K, 10K, 10K/5K Combo, or Kids 1-Mile Gobble Wobble in the beautiful Dana Point Harbor!
Huntington Beach Turkey Wobble
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23: Start your Thanksgiving at the beach! This 5K/10K Turkey Trot features a flat ocean-front course and a 1K walk/run for kids 12 and under. Dogs and strollers welcome.
Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot
NOVEMBER 23: The annual Palisades Development Turkey Trot is here once again! The holiday 5K & 10K, plus Pali Kids Runs will be held at Palisades Charter High School.
Turkey Trot Los Angeles
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23: Run/walk a 5k or 10k before you feast and help fundraise for The Midnight Mission. There’s also an Widdle Wobble for the little trotters (ages 12 and under) and a inaugural 1-mile Dog Jog. Everyone is welcome!
The Fans Strike Back: A Star Wars Fan Exhibition in Santa Monica
OCTOBER 12 - NOVEMBER 30: An exhibition featuring more than 600 official items from the Star Wars Universe collected by fans and displayed for fans. Immerse yourself in a galaxy far, far away and see photos, posters, costumes, figures, and models of different types and sizes.
Astra Lumina at South Coast Botanic Garden
NOVEMBER 9 - DECEMBER 31: Astra Lumina returns to Los Angeles for an enchanted night walk at South Coast Botanic Garden that invites visitors to discover the wonder of visiting stars.
43rd Annual Harry Sutter Memorial Turkey Trot Fun Run in Torrance
NOVEMBER 23: The City of Torrance Community Services Department invites the entire family to participate in this fun run. After the fun run, there will be a post run opportunity drawing for mountain bikes, dinner vouchers, gym memberships, and many other prizes.
Thanksgiving Lunch at Aquarium of the Pacific
NOVEMBER 23: Gobble gobble with the Aquarium’s sea otters, puffins, and other animals for the annual Thanksgiving Feast. Meet over 12,000 animals from the world’s largest ocean, then savor a traditional spread to be served buffet style.
Anaheim Ballet’s Nutcracker
NOVEMBER 24-25: Enjoy Anaheim Ballet's full-length Nutcracker with the Symphony Irvine.
Hikari – A Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms in Irvine
NOVEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 30: Go on a cozy wagon ride around the festively lit farm that will take you to the Land of a Thousand Lanterns. Walk and wander through light displays with photo ops throughout. After the wagon ride, make your down to the Gingerbread Forest for live music, barnyard animals, arts and crafts, and meet Santa!
Winter Fest OC at OC Fair and Event Center
NOVEMBER 24 - JANUARY 7: Winter Fest OC is a celebration that brings the magic of winter to Southern California. Over a million lights, holiday decor, and activities, including a thrilling 150-foot ice tubing slide, ice skating, snow play area, carnival fun, festive food, and more.
Holiday Light Festival at Griffith Park Train Rides
NOVEMBER 24 - JANUARY 5: Enjoy an evening train ride around the festively decorated, one-mile track in Griffith Park that is transformed into a magical train ride with delightful and festive scenes with thousands of lights.
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.
Thanksgiving Turkey Bash at Lions Tigers & Bears
NOVEMBER 24-25: Get wild at Lions Tigers & Bears the Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving and watch rescued big cats and bears enjoy their Thanksgiving Feast.
Fire & Ice Festival at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort
NOVEMBER 24 - JANUARY 1: The Fire & Ice Festival at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is a family-friendly event featuring a large outdoor skating rink with skate rentals and skate aids, fire dancers performing two shows on the weekends, and Lighting of the Bay.
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.
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