Location:

Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620, United States

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Knott's Merry Farm - Knott's Berry Farm

Dates:

12/02/2025

12/03/2025

12/04/2025

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Location:

The Shops at Mission Viejo, Shops At Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, CA, USA

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Pet Photos with Santa at the Shops at Mission Viejo

Dates:

12/02/2025

12/03/2025

12/04/2025

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11am-7pm

Location:

Santa Hustle 2025 VIRTUAL

Dates:

12/02/2025

12/03/2025

12/04/2025

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Time:

All day.

Location:

Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, United States

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Virtual Homeschool Class: Happy Holidays from Texas

Dates:

12/02/2025

Time:

12:30pm-1:20pm

Location:

Irvine Park Railroad, Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA, USA

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Santa's Village - Irvine Park Railroad

Dates:

12/02/2025

12/03/2025

12/04/2025

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Weekdays 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Weekends 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Location:

Irvine Park Railroad, Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA, USA

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Christmas Train - Irvine Park Railroad - Orange, CA

Dates:

12/02/2025

12/03/2025

12/04/2025

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Location:

3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA, USA

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Annual Holiday Festival - City of Torrance, CA

Dates:

12/02/2025

12/03/2025

12/04/2025

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Time:

11:00am PST

Location:

Shops At Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, CA, USA

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SANTA PHOTOS

Dates:

12/02/2025

12/03/2025

12/10/2025

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Time:

11am-7pm

Location:

Underwood Family Farms, East Los Angeles Avenue, Somis, CA, USA

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Christmas on the Farm - Underwood Family Farms

Dates:

12/02/2025

12/03/2025

12/04/2025

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Time:

9:00am - 5:00pm PST

Location:

The Shops at Mission Viejo, Shops At Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, CA, USA

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Storytime with Santa

Dates:

12/02/2025

12/09/2025

Time:

11am-11:30am

Location:

Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011, United States

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Enchanted Forest of Light - Descanso Gardens

Dates:

12/02/2025

12/03/2025

12/04/2025

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Time:

5:30–10pm PST

Location:

Santa Anita Park, West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA, USA

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Enchant Christmas 2025 - Los Angeles

Dates:

12/02/2025

12/03/2025

12/04/2025

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Location:

Los Angeles Zoo & botanical gardens, 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States

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L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow - Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

L.A. Zoo Lights is L.A.’s wildest holiday tradition. Guests immerse themselves in a dazzling world of lantern sculptures and lights, with exciting new elements that will delight and entertain the entire family. In 2025 the event brings guests through a holiday themed wonderland; the weird and wonderful world of plants and pollinators featuring larger than life birds, butterflies, insects and flowers; glowing lanterns depicting wildlife of Southeast Asia; and an African landscape that includes representation of the continent’s iconic regions and wildlife, all illuminated by spectacular sculptural lights.

Dates:

12/04/2025

12/05/2025

12/06/2025

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Times Vary

Location:

The Shops at Mission Viejo, Shops At Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, CA, USA

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Santa Sing-a-Long

Dates:

12/04/2025

12/11/2025

Time:

12:00pm-12:30pm 11:00am-11:30am

Location:

International School of Los Angeles / Lycée International (LILA), West Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA, USA

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French Holiday Bazaar

Dates:

12/05/2025

Time:

4:00PM - 8:00PM

Organization:

Montclair Place

Location:

5060 E Montclair Plaza Lane

Montclair, CA, 91763

United States

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Phone:

909-626-2442

Santa Photos - Montclair Place

Dates:

12/05/2025

12/06/2025

12/07/2025

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Location:

Pretend City Children's Museum

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Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pretend City Children's Museum

Saturday, Dec 6: Kick off the holiday season with our enchanting Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pretend City! Join us as we welcome winter with festive cheer, cookies, and hot cocoa, served alongside a special visit from Santa! Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to create cherished memories with family and friends as we celebrate the magic of the holidays in the city! Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa: 11am. There will also be special performances by the Philharmonic Society!

Dates:

12/06/2025

Time:

11am-12:30pm

Location:

The Shops On Lake Avenue, South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA, USA

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Holidayfest! Pasadena, CA - December 6th, 2025

The South Lake Avenue Holidayfest! presented by Logix Federal Credit Union, features free admission to live music, holiday activities, a winter workshop, in-store promotions, raffles, free photos with Santa and holiday characters, take part in cookie decorating, ornament decorating, plus shopping and dining experiences and more!

Dates:

12/06/2025

Time:

12pm-6pm

Location:

Santa Monica Playhouse & Group Theatre, 1211 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States

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All About Santa - the Rudie-DeCarlo holiday musical for kids 2 to 102

Dec 6, 7, 13, & 14: It’s the timeless Rudie-DeCarlo musical comedy ALL ABOUT SANTA. Where has Santa gone? And how can the inhabitants of the North Pole save the spirit of the holidays from the diabolical machinations of an all-too-commercial world? Complete with perky elves, zany inventors, toy soldiers and porcelain dolls, audiences boo the villain, cheer the heroine, and help to save the day in this delightful holiday event, perfect for the whole family!

Dates:

12/06/2025

12/07/2025

12/13/2025

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Time:

2:00pm

Organization:

Music Rhapsody - Redondo Beach , CA

Location:

1603 Aviation Blvd. Suite 1

Redondo Beach, CA, 90278

United States

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Phone:

310-376-8646

Music Rhapsody Orff & Recorder Ensemble Performance at Sandpipers Holiday Boutique

Dates:

12/06/2025

Time:

11am

Location:

Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, Los Angeles County, CA 91007, United States

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Victorian Holiday at the Queen Anne Cottage - Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Dates:

12/06/2025

12/07/2025

12/13/2025

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Time:

11:00am - 2:00pm PST

Location:

Pasadena Humane, 361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105, United States

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Santa Paws: A Holiday Workshop - Pasadena Humane

Dates:

12/06/2025

Time:

10am - 1pm PST. Doors at 9:50am

Location:

2500 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA, USA

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Gingerbread Wonderland

Dates:

12/06/2025

12/07/2025

12/13/2025

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Time:

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location:

11800 Foothill Boulevard, Sylmar, CA, USA

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Science of Gingerbread

Discover the sweet side of science at Science of Gingerbread, featuring dozens of creative gingerbread structures crafted by families, students, and makers. From whimsical houses to engineering-inspired designs, this annual holiday exhibit blends creativity, STEM, and festive fun. Guests can explore the displays all season and vote for their favorite creation.

Dates:

12/06/2025

12/07/2025

12/08/2025

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Time:

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location:

Alex Theatre, North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, CA, USA

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The Nutcracker Ballet

Dates:

12/06/2025

12/07/2025

Time:

1:00pm, 6:00pm, 2:00pm

Location:

Canyon High School Performing Arts Center, Nadal Street, Santa Clarita, CA, USA

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Sounds of the Season

Dates:

12/07/2025

Time:

4:00PM

Location:

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672, United States

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Free Family Sundays: Christmas Open House

Dates:

12/07/2025

Time:

10 AM - 2 PM

Organization:

Location:

2002 North Main Street

Santa Ana, CA, 92706

United States

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Phone:

714.567.3600

International Winter Holidays at Bowers Museum

Dates:

12/07/2025

Time:

11 am - 3 pm

Location:

The Shops at Mission Viejo, Shops At Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, CA, USA

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A SPECIAL VISIT WITH CARING SANTA®

Dates:

12/07/2025

Time:

9am-10:30am

Location:

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672, United States

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Christmas Nights at the Casa

Dates:

12/12/2025

12/13/2025

12/19/2025

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Time:

5-7 PM Nightly

Location:

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672, United States

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Teddy Bear Tea

Dates:

12/13/2025

Time:

2-4 PM

Location:

Bridges Auditorium, North College Way, Claremont, CA, USA

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The Nutcracker

Dates:

12/13/2025

12/14/2025

12/20/2025

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Bridges Auditorium, 450 N College Way, Claremont, CA 91711 ● Saturday, December 13 & Sunday, December 14: 12 p.m. ● Saturday, December 13 & Sunday, December 14: 4 p.m. Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501 ● Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21: 2 p.m. ● Saturday, December 20: 7:30 p.m.

Location:

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

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Holiday Family Faire and It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry at Theatricum

Dates:

12/13/2025

Time:

11:00AM-5:00PM

Location:

Pretend City Children's Museum

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Hannukah Celebration

Celebrate Hannukah at Pretend City!

Dates:

12/14/2025

Time:

11am and 2:30pm

Location:

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States

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Celebración de las Artes

Dates:

12/14/2025

Time:

4:30pm-7:00pm

Organization:

Music Rhapsody - Redondo Beach , CA

Location:

1603 Aviation Blvd. Suite 1

Redondo Beach, CA, 90278

United States

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Phone:

310-376-8646

Holiday Open House Concert

Dates:

12/16/2025

Time:

5pm

Location:

Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, United States

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Capistrano Lights: Mission in Lights - Mission San Juan Capistrano

Dates:

12/19/2025

12/20/2025

12/21/2025

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Time:

10:00am - 7:00pm PST

Location:

Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, United States

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Capistrano Lights: Mission in Lights

Dates:

12/19/2025

12/20/2025

12/21/2025

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Time:

3:30 p.m.

Location:

Pretend City Children's Museum

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Christmas Celebration

Christmas Celebration with Santa at Pretend City!

Dates:

12/21/2025

Time:

11am and 2:30pm

Location:

JEM Community Center, South Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA, USA

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Kids Takeover Winter Break Camps 2025 at JEM Community Center

Dates:

12/22/2025

12/23/2025

Time:

9:00am - 3:00pm

Location:

Brentwood Science Magnet, South Gretna Green Way, Los Angeles, CA, USA

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Kids Takeover Winter Break Camps 2025 at Brentwood Elementary

Dates:

12/22/2025

12/23/2025

12/29/2025

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Time:

9:00am - 3:00pm

Location:

Bridges Academy, Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Studio City, CA, USA

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Kids Takeover Winter Break Camps 2025 at Bridges Academy

Dates:

12/22/2025

12/23/2025

12/29/2025

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Time:

9:00am - 3:00pm

Location:

Irvine Park Railroad, Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA, USA

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Train of Lights - Irvine Park Railroad

Dates:

12/26/2025

12/27/2025

12/28/2025

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Time:

9:00am - 3:00pm PST

Location:

Pretend City Children's Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, United States

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Museum Open

Open to the public!

Dates:

12/29/2025

12/30/2025

Time:

10am-4pm

Location:

Santa Monica Playhouse & Group Theatre, 1211 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States

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55th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse New Year’s Eve Musical Revue – a family-friendly celebration

“BEST New Year’s Eve events in LA!” LA Times, LA Weekly, Daily News, NBC, DO LA. A spectacular family-friendly, highly entertaining evening of theatre

Dates:

12/31/2025

Time:

7:00 pm

Location:

Pretend City Children's Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, United States

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New Years Eve Around the World

Ring in the new year at Pretend City!

Dates:

12/31/2025

Time:

10am-3pm

Location:

11800 Foothill Boulevard, Sylmar, CA, USA

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Noon Year's Eve

Celebrate New Year’s Eve early at Discovery Cube LA with fun for the whole family! Sip apple cider, dance to live music, explore favorite science exhibits, and enjoy mega balloon drops at 12 PM and 3 PM. With hands-on activities and festive surprises for all ages, it’s the perfect way to ring in the new year safely and joyfully.

Dates:

12/31/2025

Time:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM