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    2009 L.A. Kid Stuff Holiday Guide

    Happy Holidays!

    holiday lightsLos Angeles is such a great place to be during the holidays. We may not ever have white Christmases, but there is never any shortage of memory-making events and activities for the whole family – even some with real (trucked in) snowflakes! You don’t have to look far for a selection of holiday entertainment; we’ve got that covered here for you! Consider it an early holiday gift to our valued L.A. Kid Stuff readers!

    Click on the quick links below for the type of activity/event you are interested in, or scroll down the page and browse. Either way, come back often because this list is being updated daily!

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    Christmas Tree, Menorah and Holiday Lights

    Santa and Mrs. Claus Photo Ops

    Holiday Shows and Entertainment

    Holiday-Themed Events

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    Christmas Tree, Menorah and Holiday Lights – Holiday Guide 2009

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    The Grove’s Christmas Tree Lighting

    189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 900-8080
    Sunday, November 22, 2009
    7:30pm

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Citadel Outlets Tree Lighting Ceremony

    100 Citadel Drive, Los Angeles, 90040
    Saturday, November 22, 2009
    6:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    The Americana at Brand Christmas Tree Lighting

    889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210
    Thursday, November 19, 2009
    7 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Beverly Hills Lighting Ceremony

    200 Block Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 90210
    Saturday, November 21, 2009
    7 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles Tree Lighting

    506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90071; (213) 624-1011
    Tuesday, December 1, 2009
    5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Holiday Light Festival at Griffith Park

    Park at L.A. Zoo Parking Lot (For Vehicle Free Nights, otherwise, drive along the route)
    5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, 90027
    Friday, December 4 – Wednesday, December 30, 2009 (Vehicle Free Nights Dec 4 – 17, 2009)
    5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Light Up the Season with 94.7 The Wave and Brian McKnight

    Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, 90401
    Saturday, December 5, 2009
    5 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    The Rainbow Harbor Holidays Tree Lighting Ceremony

    The Pike’s Event Park
    95 South Pine Ave., Long Beach, 90802 (corner of Shoreline Drive and Pine Ave.)
    Sunday, December 6, 2009
    6 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    The 16th Annual Queen Mary Tree Lighting Ceremony

    Queen Mary
    1126 Queen’s Highway, Long Beach, 90802 (800) 437-2934
    Wednesday, December 9, 2009
    6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Chanukah

    1300 Block, Third Street Promenade, 90401
    Friday, December 11 – Friday, December 18, 2009 (sundown)
    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Chanukah Celebration

    Universal Citywalk
    100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 91608
    Saturday, December 12, 2009
    8 p.m. – Midnight

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

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    Ice Skating Rinks – Holiday Guide 2009

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    Ice at Santa Monica

    Santa Monica Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
    1324 5th St. and Arizona Ave. , Santa Monica, 90401; (310) 393-8355
    October 30, 2009 – January 31, 2010
    Daily : 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

    Price: $10 admission includes skate rental

    Downtown on Ice – Skating Rink and Entertainment at Pershing Square

    532 S. Olive Street, Los Angeles; (213) 847-4970
    Thursday, November 19, 2009 – January 18, 2010
    Mondays-Thursdays: Noon – 10 p.m. (extended to 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. December 18, 2009 – January 10, 2009)
    Fridays-Sundays: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $6 per person/hour; $2 per person skate rental

    Seaside Ice

    200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, 90277
    Tuesday, November 10, 2009 – Monday, January 18, 2010
    Public Skating Hours: See Description

    Ages: All
    Cost: $12-$14 to skate 90 minutes; $18 single skate lesson
    Parking at 181 N. Harbor Drive

    Winter Wonderland Ice Rink

    The Lakes Ice Rink
    2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
    Tuesday, November 17 – Wednesday, December 16, 2009
    Daily : 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $8 admission; $3 figure skate rental; $4 hockey skate rental

    Woodland Hills Ice

    Westfield Promenade
    6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills; (818) 854-4151
    Wednesday, November 25 – Sunday, February 21, 2010
    From November 25 – January 11: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. including all holidays.; Skating Classes start at 9AM. See description for extended holiday hours.
    From January 11 – February 21: Mondays – Thursdays, 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Fridays, 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Skating Classes start at 9 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Child (12 and Under) $11; Student/Senior $13; Adult $15 (Includes Skate rental)

    Woodland Hills Ice – Opening Day Special and Early Bird Black Friday Special

    Westfield Promenade
    6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills; (818) 854-4151
    Wednesday, November 25, 2009 (opening day)
    8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Child (12 and Under) $5.50; Student/Senior $6.50; Adult $7.50 (Includes Skate rental and FREE introductory skating class
    AND
    Friday, November 27, 2009
    8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $8 plus FREE introductory skating class at 9 a.m.

    Ice Skating at the Pike

    The Pike Grass Area
    95 South Pine Ave., Long Beach, 90802
    November 28, 2009 – January 31, 2010
    Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sat. – Sun. 10 a.m. to midnight

    Ages: All
    Cost: $12 for 1 ½ hours and skate rental

    L.A. Kings Holiday Ice at L.A. LIVE

    Nokia Live
    777 Chick Hearn Ct., Los Angeles, 90015; (213) 763-6020
    Thursday, December 3 – Thursday, December 31, 2009
    Mondays-Fridays: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
    Saturdays-Sundays: 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $10 includes skate rental

    The L.A. Zoo Hybrid Ice Skating Rink

    Los Angeles Zoo
    5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
    10 a.m. – 5p.m. daily (closed December 25)
    Ages: 5 and up
    Cost: $5 skating fee (Zoo admission: Adults (ages 13 – up) $13; Seniors (age 62 and up) $10; Children (ages 2 to 12) $8; Children (under 2) FREE

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    Santa and Mrs. Claus Photo Ops – Holiday Guide 2009

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    Santa Claus and the Jolly Trolley

    Beverly Hills Trolley to The Paley Center for Media
    Southeast Corner of Rodeo Drive and Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, 90210
    Sunday, November 22 – Sunday, December 20, 2009
    Trolley Times: 11 a.m.; Noon; 1 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Trolley $10 adults; $5 children 12 and under (Admission to The Paley Center for Media is FREE)

    Santa’s Cottage

    The Grove
    189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 900-8080
    Sunday, November 22 – Thursday, December 24, 2009
    Hours Vary (open until at least 8 p.m. daily; until 6 p.m. Christmas eve; check website for detailed hours)

    Ages: All
    Cost: Photo packages from $15 – $60

    Santa’s House

    The Americana
    889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210
    Now – December 24, 2009
    Hours Vary (open until at least 8 p.m. daily; until 6 p.m. Christmas eve; check website for detailed hours)

    Ages: All
    Cost: Photo packages from $15 – $60

    Make a Memory with Santa!

    Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, 90401
    Friday & Saturday, November 27 & 28, 2009
    Noon – 4 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Santa at Citywalk

    Universal Citywalk
    100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 91608
    Friday, November 27 – Wednesday, December 23, 2009
    See description for Santa’s appearance schedule

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

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    Let it Snow!

    The Grove
    189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 900-8080
    Daily
    7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Reindeer Romp

    Los Angeles Zoo
    5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 644-4200
    November 26, 2009 – January 3, 2010
    10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily (closed December 25)

    Ages: All
    Cost: Adults (ages 13 – up) $13; Seniors (age 62 and up) $10; Children (ages 2 to 12) $8; Children (under 2) FREE

    Special Holiday Story time featuring The Grinch!

    Vroman’s Bookstore
    695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 91101
    Saturday, November 28, 2009
    10 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    The North Pole Express

    Fillmore & Western Train Co.
    351 Santa Clara St., Fillmore 93015; (800) 773-8724 or (815) 524-2546
    Saturday, November 28 – Sunday, December 27, 2009
    Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday departures: 6 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $26 Adults; $16 Kids; FREE under age 2 on lap

    Travel Town Train Museum Train Rides to Santa

    Travel Town
    5200 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles
    November 28 & 29, 2009: December 4, 5, 6, 11,12,13,14 and 16-23, 2009
    5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $7.00 per person. Infants under 18 months free

    Let it Snow!

    889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210
    Now – December 24, 2009
    7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Dinner with Santa Train

    Fillmore & Western Train Co.
    351 Santa Clara St., Fillmore 93015; (800) 773-8724 or (815) 524-2546
    Fridays and Saturdays, December 4 – 20, 2009
    5:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $47 Adults; $26 Youth; FREE under age 2 – on lap and meal not included

    Holiday Treats for the Animals

    Aquarium of the Pacific
    100 Aquarium Way Long Beach, 90802; (562) 590-3100
    Saturday and Sunday, December 5-6, 2009
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $23.95 adult (12+), $20.95 senior (62+), $11.95 child (3-11), and free for children under 3 and Aquarium members

    Holiday Block Party

    The Shops at Woodman and Ventura
    Sherman Oaks, CA
    Sunday, December 6, 2009
    10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE admission

    Holiday Champagne and Dessert Tea at Greystone Mansion

    Greystone Mansion
    905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, 90210
    Sunday, December 6, 2009
    2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $50/person – they may be purchased by calling (310) 285-6850.

    Celebrate on Cañon Drive

    Shops and Stores on Canon Drive
    Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, 90210
    Thursday, December 10, 2009
    4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Family Fun Mini Fair (in conjunction with Holiday Light Festival at Griffith Park)

    Park at L.A. Zoo Parking Lot (For Vehicle Free Nights, otherwise, drive along the route)
    5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, 90027
    Friday, December 11 – Sunday, December 13, 2009
    5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Snow Day and Trackless Train Rides

    Shoreline Village
    Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach
    Saturday, December 12, 2009
    1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Admission fee for snow play and bounce houses. FREE train rides.

    32nd Annual Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run

    2600 Barnard Way (at Ocean View Park, Venice 90291
    Saturday, December 12, 2009
    10K 7:30 am, 5K 9:15 am, Kids Fun Run at 10:15 am

    Ages: All
    Cost: $35-$55 (Kids Fun Run $15) Go to website to register. Can register day of event.

    Music Center Holiday Sing-a-long

    Music Center Plaza
    135 North Grand Ave. Los Angeles, 90012
    Friday, December 18, 2009
    6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE (Tickets required. Tickets are distributed beginning at 6pm, while supplies last. One ticket per person to those waiting in line. Seating capacity is limited. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.)

    Holiday Gift Bags – 7+Fig Kid’s Club

    7+Fig (in the Lower Level Atrium)
    735 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90017; (213) 955-7150
    Saturday, December 19, 2009
    Noon – 2 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Holiday Carolers

    Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, 90401
    Tuesday, December 22, 2009
    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Holiday Late Nights at the Aquarium of the Pacific—Everyone Gets in for the Kid’s Price

    Aquarium of the Pacific
    100 Aquarium Way Long Beach, 90802; (562) 590-3100
    Saturday, December 26, 2009 – Saturday, January 2, 2010
    5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $10 per person after 5 p.m

    Snow Days

    KidspaceChildren’s Museum
    480 North Arroyo Boulevard, Pasadena, 91103; (626) 449-9144
    Saturday, December 26 – Monday, December 28, 2009
    Museum Hours (Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 5pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 5pm)

    Ages: All
    Cost: $10 Adult and Children ages 1 year and older; Children under 12 months free

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    Bob Baker Marionettes Holiday Spectacular

    Bob Baker Marionette Theatre
    1345 W. First Street, Los Angeles, 90026; 213-250-9995
    Saturday, November 14, 2009 – Sunday, January 10, 2010
    Tuesdays – Fridays 10:30 a.m.
    Saturdays 2:30 p.m.
    Sundays 2:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: General $20; Children under 2 FREE.

    Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    Pantages Theatre
    6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles
    Sunday, November 15, 2009 – Sunday, January 3, 2010
    See website for show times

    Ages: All
    Cost: Tickets $29 – $90

    The New City Rockin’ Christmas Tree Show

    Universal Citywalk
    100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 91608
    Friday, November 27 – Sunday, December 27, 2009
    6 p.m.; 7 p.m.; 8 p.m.; 9 p.m. (Note: 11/27, 12/24 and 12/25 – Shows 6:00pm, 7:00pm & 8:00pm. No show on 12/12)

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Main Street Performing Arts Studio presents The Nutcracker

    Madrid Theatre
    21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, 91303; (818) 347-9419
    Sunday, November 29, 2009
    10 a.m. & 2 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost:$6 General Admission (Tickets may be purchased at the Main Street Performing Arts Studio (818) 598-0135)

    State Street Ballet “The Nutcracker”

    California State University, Northridge
    Plaza del Sol Performance Hall
    18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, 91330; (818) 677-2488
    Saturday, December 5, 2009
    2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $45.00/ each – L.A. Kid Stuff Discount: 10% off the ticket price when using the code LAK101

    The Nutcracker Ballet (Presented by the California Dance Academy)

    Madrid Theatre
    21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, 91303; (818) 347-9419
    Saturday, December 5 – Sunday, December 13, 2009
    Saturdays, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
    Sundays, 1:00 pm & 5:30 pm

    Ages: All
    Cost: General Admission: $18 and $22; Seniors & Students: $12 and $16

    Mama Doni and the Mama Doni Band – Chanukah Fever

    Adat Shalom
    3030 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles; (310) 475-4985
    Sunday, December 6, 2009
    11:00 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $18 adults; $10 kids

    It’s a Wonderful Life – Los Angeles Conservancy Holiday Matinee

    Million Dollar Theatre
    307 South Broadway, Downtown L.A.
    Sunday, December 6, 2009
    2 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and under

    Holidays Around the World – Featuring Putamayo’s A Family Christmas Artist Johnny Bregar

    Grammy Museum
    800 West Olympic Blvd., L.A., 90015; (213) 765-6800
    Saturday, December 12, 2009
    10 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $8 (Free with paid museum admission and to members. RSVP necessary at 213.765.6800 ext. 6)

    Disney On Ice – Worlds of Fantasy

    Staples Center
    1111 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, 90015
    Thursday, December 17, 2009 – Sunday, December 20, 2009
    Thursday: 7:30 p.m.
    Friday: 11 a.m.; 7:30 p.m.
    Saturday & Sunday Noon: 3:30 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $16 – $65

    A Christmas Carol

    Madrid Theatre
    21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, 91303; (818) 347-9419
    Friday, December 18 – Sunday, December 20, 2009
    Friday, 7:30 pm
    Saturday, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
    Sunday, 2 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: General Admission $15 to $30

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    Music Center Holiday Sing-a-long

    Music Center Holiday Sing-a-long

    Music Center Plaza
    135 North Grand Ave. Los Angeles, 90012
    Friday, December 18, 2009
    6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE (Tickets required. Tickets are distributed beginning at 6pm, while supplies last. One ticket per person to those waiting in line. Seating capacity is limited. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.)
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    The Music Center Holiday Sing-Along offers a free evening of singing among the twinkling lights of the plaza. Bundle up, bring your friends and family and sing along to live musical accompaniment. Lyric sheets are provided. No experience necessary. Come prepared to sing!

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    Let it Snow!

    Let it Snow!

    889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210
    Now – December 24, 2009
    7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE
    Website

    Enjoy a winter wonderland in Glendale as nightly snow falls on Caruso Avenue at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. everyday until Christmas eve. A great way to have snowflakes fall on you without trekking to the mountains!

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    Holiday Carolers

    Holiday Carolers

    Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, 90401
    Tuesday, December 22, 2009
    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE
    Website

    Christmas carolers stroll the Promenade for festive sounds during the season!

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    Family Fun Mini Fair (in conjunction with Holiday Light Festival at Griffith Park)

    Family Fun Mini Fair (in conjunction with Holiday Light Festival at Griffith Park)

    Park at L.A. Zoo Parking Lot (For Vehicle Free Nights, otherwise, drive along the route)
    5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, 90027
    Friday, December 11 – Sunday, December 13, 2009
    5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE
    Website

    To celebrate and culminate “vehicle free” nights, there will be an educational mini fair area December 11, 12 &13 during festival hours for all to enjoy, featuring information on family activities, healthy nutrition, as well as some tasty treats.

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