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Los Angeles, CA family weekend: Friday, November 27 – Sunday, November 29

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Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Sun, Nov 29

Hollywood Christmas Parade

Hollywood Blvd — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA

The 94th Hollywood Christmas Parade with floats, marching bands, celebrities and Santa.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free

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 ↗

More big outings

Nov 6 – Jan 10

Winter Frolic at Kidspace

Kidspace Children's Museum — Pasadena · Los Angeles Co. · LA County

Seasonal holiday celebration throughout the children's museum.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Included with museum admission
  • Indoors

Museum hours; museum closed Nov 26 (Thanksgiving).

Details at Kidspace Children's Museum ↗
Nov 20 – Jan 10

L.A. Zoo Lights

Los Angeles Zoo — Los Angeles · Los Angeles Co. · City of LA

Holiday light walk through the zoo with twinkling lights and festive displays.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Tickets start at $19; members save

Select evenings Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027; box office 5:45–8:45pm on event days. Free parking.

Details at Los Angeles Zoo ↗
Nov 22 – Jan 9 · 5:30pm–10pm

Enchanted: Forest of Light

Descanso Gardens — La Cañada Flintridge · Los Angeles Co. · LA County

Nighttime walk through illuminated gardens and forest light installations.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Non-members: adults $29–52, children $19–37 (varies by date and entry time)

Closed Nov 26 (Thanksgiving) and Dec 25. Separate ticket from daytime admission.

Details at Descanso Gardens ↗

Library storytimes & programs (16, free)

From LA County Library and Los Angeles Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

Saturday, Nov 28

10amPlay & Explore · View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library, View Park Bebe Moore Campbell 0-2 · Free
2pmOnce Upon a Greeting Card · Culver City Julian Dixon Library, Culver City Julian Dixon 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
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23 events for the weekend of Nov 27–29, with 19 free and 19 indoors.

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