Christmas Events and Holiday Activities
in Los Angeles for Kids

Kidspace Winter Frolic
Pasadena
November 7 - December 24, 2025
Kidspace Children’s Museum transforms into a land of wonder and delight at its fourth annual Winter Frolic. The Winter Frolic offers a flurry of experiences and programs, including no-ice sock skating, "ice" play, and a snowman photo op. Website

LA Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow
Griffith Park
Select dates from November 13, 2025 - Sunday January 11, 2026
Zoo Lights once again lights up the night! This beloved holiday event transforms select areas of the zoo into an immersive landscape filled with spectacular lantern sculptures of animals among blooming flowers, towering trees, and more. This year, Santa returns to join in the fun. Website

Holidays at Disneyland Resort
Anaheim
Daily, November 14, 2025 - January 7, 2026
The Happiest Place on Earth becomes the merriest place on Earth for the holiday season. Enjoy themed shows and rides, festive decor, and seasonally dressed character favorites. In 2025, look for Mickey and his friends to debut sparkling new holiday looks. The Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration continues to offer special anniversary entertainment, experiences and more. Website

Christmas Celebration & Tree Lighting at The Grove
Fairfax - FREE
Monday, November 17, 2025
The Grove launches its holiday season with a spectacular tree lighting event, featuring all-star performances and a fireworks spectacular. Hosted by Lance Bass, this year's event features a lineup of special musical performances by Nick Carter, Dasha, Natalie Jane, Loud Luxury, Kevin Woo, Straight No Chaser, and more. Website

Science of Gingerbread Display (OC)
Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana (Also at Sylmar location)
Daily, December 6, 2025 - January 4, 2026
The Discovery Cube OC's holiday attraction goes inside the kitchen, where guests can learn about the history and engineering behind gingerbread. READ Website

Jingle Bell Jump
Janss Marketplace - FREE
275 N Moorpark Rd East, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360
Friday November 28, 2025
12:00pm to 3:00pm PT
Ages: All ages
If there's one thing we all know, it's that Santa knows how to make an entrance! At noon sharp, Santa Claus parachutes into Janss Marketplace near Sharky's, so be on the lookout. Other activities are spread out throughout the center, including face painters, kids' crafts, and storytime and sing-a-longs with Mrs. Claus. Website

Christmas on the Farm
Moorpark
Daily, November 28 - December 24, 2025
Underwood Farms' Moorpark Farm Center is brimming with activity this holiday season. A wide range of activities are included with admission, such as visits to the Animal Center, holiday photo ops, tractor-drawn wagon rides, animal shows, a baby goat experience, and combine & harvester slides. And on two select weekends: Santa"s Reindeer! Website

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train
Orange
Daily, November 28 - December 23, 2025
Irvine Regional Park's annual Christmas Train offers both daytime and nighttime rides through the historic park to meet Santa at his Village. Grab your tickets fast—this event sells out every year! Website

Holiday Train Ride at Griffith Park Southern Railroad
Griffith Park
Daily, November 28, 2025 - January 11, 2026
Hooray! Griffith Park and Southern Railroad brings back its popular Santa train ride this year. The evening ride is gentle, and just the right size for kids and their parents to take in the festively decorated mile of track with thousands of twinkling lights. Website

Lythgoe Panto: The Wonderful Winter of Oz
Bank of America Performing Arts Center - Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks
Select dates from December 12 - 28, 2025
Dorothy, I don't think we're in Thousand Oaks anymore! Lythgoe Family Productions once again ushers in the holiday season with a British Panto-style production, this year presenting an off-the-wall spin on The Wizard of Oz. Making their panto debuts are Aubrey Anderson-Emmons (Modern Family) as Dorothy, and Tamyra Gray (American Idol) as Glinda. Panto veteran John O’Hurley (Seinfeld) returns as The Wizard. Website

Skirball Hanukkah Family Festival
Brentwood
Sunday, December 14, 2025
The Skirball Hanukkah Family Festival welcomes families of all backgrounds to revel in the spirit of the holiday with music, dance, and storytelling. Website

Newport Beach Boat Parade
Newport Beach - FREE
Wednesday - Sunday, December 17 - 21, 2025
A Christmastime tradition celebrating its 117th year, the country's oldest boat parade sets the harbor alight for five consecutive nights. Beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks, and canoes flow to this year's theme: Magical Night of Lights. Website

Los Angeles Ballet's The Nutcracker at the Dolby
Hollywood
Thursday - Saturday, December 19 - 28, 2025
Los Angeles Ballet's production of The Nutcracker is a classic with a distinctly Southern California twist. In this production, set pieces are designed to mimic beloved landmarks and trademarks of Southern California, while the ballet stays true to Tchaikovsky's iconic score. Website

66th Annual LA County Holiday Celebration
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, DTLA - FREE
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Choirs, music ensembles, and dance companies from the many neighborhoods and cultures of LA celebrate the season during this free, three-hour extravaganza. Website

Pretend City New Year's Eve Around the World
Irvine
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Pretend City rings in the New Year with its annual daytime celebration at noon. The fun typically includes festive activities such as a confetti countdown, photo ops and a glow dance party. *Registration is required. Admission is subject to wait times, as capacity allows. Website

Gloria Molina Grand Park's New Year's Eve LA
DTLA - FREE
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Angelenos can welcome 2026 in the heart of DTLA at the West Coast’s largest free New Year’s Eve event. Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELA Celebration rings in the new year with live entertainment on two stages, food trucks, a snack alley, and activities for the whole family. The experience is capped off with the park’s signature countdown-to-midnight light show projected onto iconic City Hall, celebrating 2026, the city of Los Angeles, and our rich diversity. Website

 

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