With the holidays coming up just around the corner, this weekend is the perfect time to check out some terrific holiday experiences! From light shows and gift markets to lowkey unique handmade ornament displays, this weekend has so much to offer. Be sure to make time for one of these memorable events before the holidays kick-off!
Friday December 20th, 2019
L.A. ZOO LIGHTS
LOCATION: Los Angeles Zoo (5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027)
WHEN: 6:00 PM-10:00 PM (also taking place at the same time on 12.21.19 & 12.22.19)
TICKETS: https://lazoo.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=49
Take a self-guided 60- to 90-minute stroll through amazing glowing animals, giant illuminated snowflakes, a disco ball forest, and a tunnel filled with dynamic swirls of color. The journey also includes the world’s largest illuminated pop-up storybook and a unique high-tech interactive display where dancing lights respond to guests’ voices. You’ll be sure to walk away with fun photo ops and seasonal magic!
Friday December 20th, 2019
Disney Junior Holiday Party!
LOCATION: Fox Performing Arts Center (3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501)
WHEN: 5:00 PM (also taking place at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM on 12.21.19 and at 12:00 PM on 12.22.19 both at the Orpheum Theatre)
TICKETS: https://www.ticketmaster.com/disney-junior-holiday-party-tickets/artist/2644426
Looking for something entertaining for the kids? Sing and dance along to classic holiday hits with your favorite Disney characters. This immersive live concert experience features appearances by Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Vampirina, Elena of Avalor, and many more. The performance is by live actors without molded heads, similar to what you would see on Broadway. The show last 75-minuets long with a 30-minute first act, followed by a 15-minute intermission.
Friday December 20th, 2019
The Unique One-of-a-Kind Handmade Ornaments Show
LOCATION: iam8bit (2147 W. Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90026)
WHEN: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (also taking place on 12.21.19 form 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM & 12.22.19 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Free admission show featuring one-of-a-kind, handmade ornaments. Hundreds of high-quality ornaments, hand-crafted by amazing artists. From fiber and ceramic arts to painting and sculpting, artists translate their unique styles into ornaments via a multitude of creative media. Each ornament showcases a unique approach to holiday decor, a big difference from the mass-produced, uninspired decorations found in supermarkets.
Saturday December 21st, 2019
Grand Central Market Holiday Marketplace
LOCATION: Downstairs Event Space (317 S Broadway Los Angeles 90013)
WHEN: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (also taking place at the same time on 12.22.19)
Still in need of some of that last-minute holiday shopping? Consider checking out this year’s annual shopping event for unique kitchen, pantry, and tabletop gems. The marketplace also offers all sorts of food goodies for everyone. This year, GCM focuses on Artists & Fleas so the marketplace is a great place to check off all those gifts on your list!
Saturday December 21st, 2019
2019 Beach Winter Wonderland
LOCATION: Dockweiler Youth Center (12505 Vista Del Mar Los Angeles, CA 90293)
WHEN: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-beach-winter-wonderland-free-tickets-79824875351
Check out this free event for the whole family. Enjoy bouncers, live music, face painting, winter activities, and even REAL SNOW on the beach! Complete the liability waiver form on Eventbrite for a faster entry into the event.
Saturday December 21st, 2019
Exhibition – Antarctic Dinosaurs
LOCATION: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles (900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007)
WHEN: 11:30 AM
TICKETS: https://nhm.org/plan-your-visit/nhm-buy-tickets
Trace the footsteps of the explorers who made this dangerous journey a century ago, and join scientists from our Natural History Museum as they dig for Antarctic fossils this Saturday. During your visit you’ll see artifacts from early Antarctic expeditions, take a virtual ride in a replica LC-130 aircraft as you fly over Antarctica, and watch as the team excavates fossils and prepares them back at the lab. In addition, you’ll meet 4 new species of dinosaur that were all recently discovered!
Sunday December 22nd, 2019
111th Holiday Boat Parade Newport Beach
LOCATION: Newport Harbor (309 Palm St, Newport Beach, CA 92661)
WHEN: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (also taking place at the same time on 12.20.19 and 12.21.19)
Every year this holiday tradition lights up the harbor and draws supporters from across the region. Residents and visitors can enjoy the Christmas Boat Parade from a variety of public viewing locations including Marina Park, which offers 177 parking spaces, nautical-themed playground, and picnic area and sailing center which is also the largest public viewing area along the parade route. Visit ChristmasBoatParade.com for a map that shows times the route for each destination point. Stick around after the parade for fireworks at Balboa Pier and Corona del Mar High School Drum Line accompanied by Sugar Ray’s Stan Frazier!
Sunday December 22nd, 2019
White Christmas Sing-Along
LOCATION: Walt Disney Concert Hall (111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012)
WHEN: 3:30 PM and 8:00 PM
TICKETS: https://www.laphil.com/events/performances/679/2019-12-22/white-christmas-sing-along
Get dressed up as your snazzy best and be ready to sing along with Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye, Vera-Ellen, and the film’s remastered soundtrack! This special holiday screening of this classic 1954 film with lyrics on screen has hundreds of your fellow snow-dreaming Angelenos singing along with you.
Sunday December 22nd, 2019
Santa’s North Pole Village
LOCATION: Wisdome LA (1147 Palmetto Street Los Angeles, CA 90013)
WHEN: 11:00 AM and 11:00 PM
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santas-north-pole-village-at-wisdomela-tickets-80620360669
Discover the fun and magic of Santa’s world at Santa’s North Pole Village at Wisdome LA! This first-ever immersive holiday extravaganza takes place inside of four geodesic domes making it the largest holiday installation in Los Angeles ever! Journey through a village of life-size elves’ homes and see the magic that surrounds Santa. Also, watch a splendid snow show of the Northern Lights and enjoy the fresh smell of pine while listening to your favorite holiday tunes all of which is just the tip of the iceberg at this massive holiday experience!
