Happy Holidays!

Los 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!

Ice Skating Rinks

Christmas Tree, Menorah and Holiday Lights

Santa and Mrs. Claus Photo Ops

Holiday Shows and Entertainment

Holiday-Themed Events

Christmas Tree, Menorah and Holiday Lights

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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

Ice Skating Rinks

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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

Santa and Mrs. Claus Photo Ops

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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

Holiday-Themed Events

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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

Holiday Shows and Entertainment

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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

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.)
Website

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!

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!

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!

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.