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Plaza West Covina — West Covina · Los Angeles Co. · LA County
Help Santa light the tree with live holiday performances, a holiday market and photos with Santa.
Food Court and Center Court.
Details at Plaza West Covina ↗East LA Civic Center — East Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · LA County
Free community festival of young mariachi performers with vendors, food and family activities.
Details at The Goddess Mercado ↗Grand Central Collective — Santa Clarita · Los Angeles Co. · LA County
Free indoor family festival with music, crafts, games, train rides and face painting.
Free registration required.
Details at Angels of Ukraine ↗The Bloc — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA
Holiday light show debut with Santa photos, kids' face painting, crafts and live music.
Check-in begins 4:30pm; light show at 6:45pm. Face painting for kids 12 and under.
Details at The Bloc ↗Kidspace Children's Museum — Pasadena · Los Angeles Co. · LA County
Seasonal holiday celebration throughout the children's museum.
Museum hours; museum closed Nov 26 (Thanksgiving).
Details at Kidspace Children's Museum ↗Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA
After-dark holiday light, sound and projection experience in the museum gardens.
Select nights Nov 12, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027.
Details at Natural History Museum of LA County ↗California Science Center — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA
The new Air and Space Center opens with space shuttle Endeavour in launch position, 100 artifacts and 100 hands-on exhibits.
Opens to the public Nov 13, 2026 and stays open after; reserve a timed entry in advance due to high demand.
Details at California Science Center ↗Autry Museum of the American West — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA
Hands-on beading with Navajo artist Brighid Pulskamp; make your own beadwork to take home.
Reservations required.
Details at Autry Museum of the American West ↗LACMA, W.M. Keck Plaza — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA
Free drop-in family art workshop inspired by the Home of the Future exhibition.
Details at LACMA ↗From LA County Library and Los Angeles Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Main Street, Old Town Newhall — Santa Clarita · Los Angeles Co. · LA County
Santa Clarita's holiday kickoff with a tree lighting, live music, food trucks and snow.
Tree lighting about 5:30pm. Road closures on Main Street.
Details at Old Town Newhall / City of Santa Clarita ↗Kidspace Children's Museum — Pasadena · Los Angeles Co. · LA County
Seasonal holiday celebration throughout the children's museum.
Museum hours; museum closed Nov 26 (Thanksgiving).
Details at Kidspace Children's Museum ↗Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA
After-dark holiday light, sound and projection experience in the museum gardens.
Select nights Nov 12, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027.
Details at Natural History Museum of LA County ↗Los Angeles Zoo — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA
Holiday light walk through the zoo with twinkling lights and festive displays.
Select evenings Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027; box office 5:45–8:45pm on event days. Free parking.
Details at Los Angeles Zoo ↗Descanso Gardens — La Cañada Flintridge · Los Angeles Co. · LA County
Nighttime walk through illuminated gardens and forest light installations.
Closed Nov 26 (Thanksgiving) and Dec 25. Separate ticket from daytime admission.
Details at Descanso Gardens ↗Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA
Family science festival with shows and hands-on activities, including a Hip Hop Science Show.
Details at Natural History Museum of LA County ↗Kidspace Children’s Museum — Pasadena · Los Angeles Co. · LA County
Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection Vol.
Details at Kidspace Children's Museum ↗From LA County Library and Los Angeles Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Hollywood Blvd — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA
The 94th Hollywood Christmas Parade with floats, marching bands, celebrities and Santa.
Start time not yet posted on the official site; route streets begin closing at 1pm. U-shaped route: Hollywood Blvd from Orange Dr to Vine, Vine to Sunset, Sunset back to Orange.
Details at The Hollywood Christmas Parade ↗Kidspace Children's Museum — Pasadena · Los Angeles Co. · LA County
Seasonal holiday celebration throughout the children's museum.
Museum hours; museum closed Nov 26 (Thanksgiving).
Details at Kidspace Children's Museum ↗Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA
After-dark holiday light, sound and projection experience in the museum gardens.
Select nights Nov 12, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027.
Details at Natural History Museum of LA County ↗Los Angeles Zoo — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA
Holiday light walk through the zoo with twinkling lights and festive displays.
Select evenings Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027; box office 5:45–8:45pm on event days. Free parking.
Details at Los Angeles Zoo ↗Descanso Gardens — La Cañada Flintridge · Los Angeles Co. · LA County
Nighttime walk through illuminated gardens and forest light installations.
Closed Nov 26 (Thanksgiving) and Dec 25. Separate ticket from daytime admission.
Details at Descanso Gardens ↗From LA County Library and Los Angeles Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Kidspace Children's Museum — Pasadena · Los Angeles Co. · LA County
Seasonal holiday celebration throughout the children's museum.
Museum hours; museum closed Nov 26 (Thanksgiving).
Details at Kidspace Children's Museum ↗Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA
After-dark holiday light, sound and projection experience in the museum gardens.
Select nights Nov 12, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027.
Details at Natural History Museum of LA County ↗Los Angeles Zoo — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA
Holiday light walk through the zoo with twinkling lights and festive displays.
Select evenings Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027; box office 5:45–8:45pm on event days. Free parking.
Details at Los Angeles Zoo ↗Descanso Gardens — La Cañada Flintridge · Los Angeles Co. · LA County
Nighttime walk through illuminated gardens and forest light installations.
Closed Nov 26 (Thanksgiving) and Dec 25. Separate ticket from daytime admission.
Details at Descanso Gardens ↗Kidspace Children’s Museum — Pasadena · Los Angeles Co. · LA County
Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection Vol.
Details at Kidspace Children's Museum ↗From LA County Library and Los Angeles Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
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211 events, free and paid, over the next 4 weekends (Nov 13 – Dec 6). Back to Los Angeles, CA this weekend.
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