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| Author Events 396724 | Author Series for Children Families can discover new things about Los Angeles as FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature) presents Julie Jaskol, Brian Lewis, and Elisa Klevan, authors and illustrator of City of Angels: In and Around Los Angeles. 213.228.7250 http://www.lapl.org 12/7/08 Ages: 4-19 Time: 3pm-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Community Service 394334 | Spark of Love Toy Drive The Los Angeles Fire Department holiday toy program for needy children begins both collecting and accepting requests for toys on November 28. New toys left at any LA area fire station starting the day after Thanksgiving are distributed to children in need. Why not call in advance to see if it's a good time to take a tour of the station, letting kids get two great lessons in one outing? Fire workers not on call are always happy to let little ones sit on the truck and check out the gear. http://lafd.org/toyprog.htm Ongoing Daily 11/28/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 394782 | CityWalk Holiday Concerts CityWalk offers concerts every weekend through the end of the year, with holiday performances by a variety of bands on the CityWalk stage. 818.622.4455 http://www.uni... s.com/citywalk Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 11/28/08 - 12/19/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: concert times vary; check website Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 393367 | Drum Circle Children are welcome to participate in a drum circle and create exciting, in-the-moment music on the 1300 block of Third Street Promenade. http://www.thi... winterlit.html Ongoing Daily 12/6/08 - 12/7/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-2:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 391447 | Music with Egg Jeff Fuller performs his signature blend of children's music, punk rock, pop rock, and ska. 818.990.7600 http://www.storyopolis.com 12/7/08 Ages: 2-10 Time: 1pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 378304 | Holiday show with Jacki Breger - CANCELED Jacki Breger and her band celebrates the season with traditional holiday music and tales. 310.828.4497 12/7/08 Ages: 2-18 Time: 11am Cost: CANCELED |
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| Concerts 347249 | Karaoke Sundays Kids can step up to the mike for karaoke with Chick P & G every Sunday. 310.478.4847 Ongoing Each Sun; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-9 Time: 12n Cost: Free with paid admission; dinner charges are separate |
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| Dance 399095 | The Nutcracker: Media City Ballet Media City performs Tchaikovsky's classic family holiday favorite. The Taft High School vocal ensemble provides part of the musical accompaniment, and characters from the ballet interact with the audience. Running time is approximately 110 minutes, with intermission. 818.243.2539 http://www.alextheatre.org Ongoing Daily 12/6/08 - 12/7/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: Sat 2:30pm; Sun 2pm & 7pm Cost: $20-$48; Family four-packs available |
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| Exhibits 402697 | The Way We See It: LA Teens on Immigration Sixty local high school students take on the subject of immigration in a photo exhibition. 310.440.4500 http://www.skirball.org Ongoing Daily 11/25/08 - 1/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 13-18 Time: Tue-Wed 12n-5pm, Thu 12n-9pm; Fri 12n-5pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 402698 | Becoming American: Teenagers and Immigration Fifty-nine teenagers who have immigrated to America from across the globe are featured in Becoming American, an exhibition of works by documentary photographer Barbara Beirne, organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. 310.440.4500 http://www.skirball.org Ongoing Daily 11/25/08 - 1/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 13-18 Time: Tue-Wed 12n-5pm, Thu 12n-9pm; Fri 12n-5pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 375969 | Shark Sundays at Heal the Bay Shark feedings and shark-themed films are the highlights of Sundays at the aquarium. Short films are shown at scheduled intervals throughout the afternoon, and at 3:30pm there is an informative presentation about the much misunderstood animals. Meanwhile, horn and swell sharks cruise the tank, noses out of the water, mouths open, anticipating the meal to come. Kids can make a shark craft project. Ongoing Each Sun 10/5/08 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 12:30pm-5pm, with a special program at 3:30pm Cost: $2-$5 |
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| Exhibits 348582 | The Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats An exhibit explains and uncovers the secrets of bats. 714.542.2823 Jsmith@discoverycube.org http://www.discoverycube.org Ongoing Daily 10/4/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-17 Time: 9am-5pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 348586 | The Science of Gingerbread The Discovery Cube celebrates the season with an exhibit that covers everything from taking measurements for successfully baking a recipe to calculating the load of gum drops a frosted roof can hold - proving that building a gingerbread house requires knowledge of math, physics, architecture, and engineering. Visitors can learn more with cooking demonstrations, talks from area architects, and the award-winning gingerbread houses on display. Note that the Science Center is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. 714.542.2823 Jsmith@discoverycube.org http://www.discoverycube.org Ongoing Daily 11/24/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-5pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Farms & Gardens 336762 | Fairplex Garden Railroad The Fairplex Garden Railroad is considered the oldest and possibly the largest miniature railroad of its kind in the country. Built in 1924, its 9,800 feet of track occupies an outdoor location at the fairgrounds and depicts a variety of scenes and train styles. The railroad is open to the public on the first Sunday of the month, January through July. Free parking is available at Gate 1. http://fgrr.org 12/7/08 Ages: 2-18 Time: 11am-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 399074 | Kidtoons: Barney in The Night Before Christmas Purple Dino meets Santa Claus - what's not to love in Barney in The Night Before Christmas (G)? The family program includes cartoon shorts, music videos, and sing-alongs before the movie, as well as giveaways for the kids like stickers, temporary tattoos, activity books, or toys. 310.568.3375 http://www.kidtoonfilms.com Ongoing Each Tue, Sun 12/7/08 - 12/30/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-9 Time: 10am Cost: $3.50 |
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| Films 394272 | Bolt (PG) Disney's latest animated comedy-adventure, Bolt, about a dog (John Travolta) who thinks he has superpowers, is presented in digital 3-D. Accompanying the film at all screenings is Disney's Holiday Spectacular - a new stage show that transforms the theater into a winter wonderland featuring a full ensemble of favorite Disney characters. VIP admission includes popcorn, a drink, reserved seats, and no waiting in line. The extra time is well spent at the Disney Soda Fountain next door, where a special Bolt Sundae joins the menu. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. 800.347.6396 http://www.elcapitantickets.com Ongoing Daily 11/21/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: Daily (usually) 10am, 1pm, 4pm, 7pm, & 9:55pm Cost: Adults $16; Children (ages 3-11) $14; VIP $26 |
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| Films 366735 | Wild Ocean 3D Wild Ocean is an explosive, symphonic giant screen film about man and nature. Each year a massive feeding frenzy takes place in the oceans of South Africa as billions of fish migrate up the KwaZulu-Natal Wild Coast. Breaching whales, frenzied sharks, herding dolphins, and diving gannets compete for survival in the 45-minute IMAX film. 323.724.3623 4info@cscmail.org http://www.cal... encecenter.org Ongoing Daily 10/17/08 - 1/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: 10:30am; 12:30pm; 2:30pm; 4:30pm Cost: Adults $8; Children (4-12) $4.75 |
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| Films 11067 | Forever Hollywood Celebrate the glamour and the history of movie-making. Hollywood wasn't always the entertainment capital of the world, though. Sharon Stone narrates this 55-minute documentary that tells the story of Old Hollywood through interviews with stars and clips of classic films. 323.461.2020 http://www.egyptiantheatre.com Ongoing Daily except Mon; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: 2pm, 3:30pm Cost: Adults $7; children (under 12) $5 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 405748 | Snowfall at the Grove Snow falls nightly on The Grove's Christmas tree throughout the holiday season. http://www.thegrovela.com Ongoing Daily 11/23/08 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm & 8pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 403535 | Light of the Angels A free holiday multi-media show takes place nightly, on the hour, on Nokia Plaza. The seven-minute program combines lights, video, music, and special effects to create a holiday spectacular in which a 37,500 lb tree soars 52 feet in the air, covered with 11,000 LED lights. 213.763.6000 http://www.nok... atrelalive.com Ongoing Daily 12/4/08 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm-10:10pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 401248 | Studio City Holiday Parade and Open House The 14th annual holiday parade promises carolers, fire trucks, classic cars, Santa Claus, floats, and even dancing rabbis. Stores stay open late with open houses; street performers and a Kids Play Zone are also part of the fun, and attendees are invited to bring an unwrapped toy, for ages ranging from infant to 16 years, for the annual Toys for Tots drive. The route runs between Whitsett and Laurel Canyon 818.655.5916 info@studiocitychamber.com http://www.studiocitychamber.com 12/7/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 5:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 401249 | Free Photos with Santa Santa Claus poses for free pictures in the CPK courtyard, before the parade begins. Donations (unwrapped) for the Toys for Tots drive are very welcome. 818.655.5916 info@studiocitychamber.com http://www.studiocitychamber.com 12/7/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 1:30pm-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 401357 | Photos with Santa Santa Claus takes orders, listens to wishes, and poses for photos during mall hours. A complete schedule is available on the website. 661.287.9050 http://westfie... 8-valencia.pdf Ongoing Daily 12/1/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-12 Cost: Free to visit; Photo packages vary. |
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| Holiday Seasonal 401130 | How the Grinch Tried to Steal Christmas The familiar Dr. Seuss tale gets told for the whole family - with free cheesecake for everyone. Reservations are a must. 818.368.6631 Ongoing Daily 12/4/08 - 12/7/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: Thu-Fri 7pm; Sat 3pm & 7pm; Sun 7pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 401012 | Santa Boat Rides Kids are invited to join Santa Claus and tell him all their holiday wishes aboard a 20-minute cruise. The trips are free and run every half hour. No reservations or tickets are required. Ongoing Daily 12/6/08 - 12/7/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-12 Time: 10am-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 401014 | Winter Festival Pacific Palisades YMCA holds a winter festival, complete with snow and games, at its Chrsitmas Tree lot. The event is at Simon Meadow, by the park entrance, at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Temescal Canyon. Adjacent parking costs $5. 310.454.5591 12/7/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 2pm-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 401022 | Giggles with Santa Claus Santa pays visits throughout the day and night, posing for photos and listening to wish lists. 310.478.4847 Ongoing Daily 12/3/08 - 12/23/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-6 Cost: Free with purchase |
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| Holiday Seasonal 400877 | Photos with Santa Paws Santa Claus sits down for photos with the family pet. 818.626.4604 or 818.783.0550 Ongoing Each Sun 12/7/08 - 12/14/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 5pm-8pm Cost: Photo packages available |
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| Holiday Seasonal 400887 | Santa Claus Rides through Redondo The Redondo Beach Police and Fire Departments sponsor Santa's annual ride through all the neighborhoods of Redondo Beach. Saint Nick's sleigh is pulled by favorite reindeer Rudolph (mounted on top of a police car), as he hands out sweets to the kids - stopping once per block. Nightly visits begin at 5pm, with sirens and music to announce Santa's arrival. The route begins at northern Redondo and makes its way south, covering several blocks each night; a complete map is available on the webste. Rain dates are December 19-21. Call or check the website for specific route information. 310.379.2477 http://www.redondo.org Ongoing Daily 12/1/08 - 12/18/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 5pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 400895 | Santa Claus Visit The Paley Center for Media hosts Santa Claus, who shares cookies and cocoa while reviewing children's wish lists. Cameras are welcome. Guests can also enjoy classic holiday television programs, such as A Charlie Brown Christmas and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Beverly Hills' Jolly Trolley tours are timed to arrive for this event. 310.786.1014 http://www.pal... -jolly-trolley Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 11/29/08 - 12/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-2:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 400824 | Visit with Santa Claus Kids can pose for photos with Santa and tell him all their wishes at the Santa House, next to the giant Christmas tree. 323.888.1724 Ongoing Daily 11/23/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Mon 12n-7pm; Tue-Sun 11am-8pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 400874 | Photos with Santa Claus Santa sits down for photos with the kids. He takes a one-hour lunch break each day; calling for the day's schedule avoids disappointment. 818.626.4604 or 818.783.0550 Ongoing Daily 12/2/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-10 Time: Dec 2-18: 11am-8pm; Dec 19-23: 10am-10pm; Dec 24: 10am-4:30pm Cost: Various photo packages available |
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| Holiday Seasonal 400919 | Call the North Pole! Boys and girls can dial 818.238.1999 and talk to Santa's helpers, Mrs. Claus, and maybe even Santa Claus himself. If Santa's not in, his outgoing message is also worth the call! This line is courtesy of the city of Burbank. 818.238.1999 http://www.downtown-burbank.org Ongoing Daily 12/2/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-12 Time: 24/7 Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 399850 | Irvine Park Railroad's Christmas Train The park's 13th annual Christmas Train offers a night ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus. The train departs from the brightly-lit station house and drops passengers off at Santa's Village. While waiting, kids can enjoy free storytime and coloring with Mrs. Claus, a bounce house ($4), and cookie decorating ($4). 714.997.3968 info@irvineparkrr.com http://www.irvineparkrr.com Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 11/29/08 - 12/7/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-12 Time: 5pm-8pm Cost: Adults & Children $8; (under 2) free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 399852 | Santa Photos Santa Claus poses for photos and listens to wish lists in Carousel Court (where all of the carousel horses are transformed into reindeer for the season) and in the Macy's Home Store Wing, Level 1. Every photo package purchase includes a complimentary ticket for Santa's Express Train. Note that there is a charge for taking pictures on a personal camera. 714.549.8300 ext. 1480 Ongoing Daily 11/21/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-12 Time: Mon-Fri 10am-9pm; Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-6:30pm Cost: $7-$48 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 399854 | Santa's Express Train Children can ride on Santa's Express Train in the Crate and Barrel Wing, Level 2. The ride is complimentary with any Santa Claus photo package purchased. Note that the mall's carousel has reindeer instead of horses for the holiday season. 714.549.8300 ext. 1480 Ongoing Daily 11/21/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-12 Time: Mon-Fri 10am-9pm; Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-6:30pm Cost: $1 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 399351 | McCabe's Holiday Extravaganza McCabe's musical staff performs at the annual neighborhood holiday event in the store. Food, drink, and show are all free. http://www.mccabesguitar.com 12/7/08 Ages: 5-18 Time: 7pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 397948 | YMCA Reindeer Run The YMCA sponsors a kids' holiday race on San Fernando between Magnolia and Orange Grove. Reindeer antlers, jingle bells and red noses are provided for all entrants. Santa Claus is the official starter and master of photos ops. Kids are divided up by age; registration is on race day. 818.845.8551 ext 236 http://www.burbanktowncenter.com 12/7/08 Ages: 5-18 Time: 8am-10am Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 397939 | Santa and the Jolly Trolley Beverly Hills Trolley Tours offers a special holiday ride with Mrs. Claus and some storytelling elves. The trip features music and merriment as visitors take in the sights of Beverly Hills, ending at the Paley Center for Media for a photo session with Santa Claus and a special holiday screening. 310.285.2442 http://www.bev... illsbehere.com Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 11/29/08 - 12/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am; 12n; 1pm Cost: Adults $5; Children (12 & under) $1 |