Festive things to do in SoCal this holiday season
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Whether you’re looking to be out and about during the holidays or snuggle up at home, we’ve got you covered with all the best activities. We’ll be adding events and recommendations throughout the season.
Your house is full of holiday guests, which is great except for the question, “OMG, what do we do today?” Here’s a list of helpful ideas to keep visitors to L.A. occupied this season.
Here’s a handy list of things to do when your kids (big, little and teen) are home for the holidays.
From seasonal rinks in Santa Monica to downtown L.A.’s Pershing Square, there are many ice skating options around Southern California.
Now’s your chance to get that annual Santa holiday photo with your kids, friends — or even the family dog. The red-suited one is stopping for photo opps all over the Southland, including Dodger Stadium.
Behold our magical SoCal Advent calendar, featuring one festive thing to do for all 31 days of December.
Makers, vendors and shoppers in California are finding ways to work around the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wherever you’re rooted — from Ventura to San Juan Capistrano — there’s a fir awaiting a forever home.
“Nutcrackers,” “Christmas Carols,” “Messiahs” and other fun-filled and family-friendly shows around SoCal this holiday season.
Here’s our list of fun and colorful holiday light displays that you can visit this season.
Want to please the loved one who can’t stop talking about the capitalism of holiday shopping? Shop for sustainable gifts at these L.A. area thrift stores.
Where to shop small for gifts IRL in L.A.
How do we come up with ideas for our Made in L.A. Gift Guide every year? By attending these events.
Succulent pumpkins are all the rage at nurseries and workshops, but this living holiday decor is easy and relatively inexpensive to make.
With the start of November, the countdown begins to a holiday season we hope will be merry, with botanic garden light shows, wreath-making events and even a wreath competition.
A listing of plant-related events and activities in the L.A. area from mid-November through January.
Holiday movies, film festival picks, movie musicals and listings from “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” to “King Richard” to “Spider-Man: No Way Home.”
