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Location: 1324 5th St. Santa Monica, CA 90401
Dates: Nov 7th-Jan 19th
Hours: 12pm-10pm
Prices: $22
Website: https://iceatsantamonica.com
About: Located in the heart of Santa Monica, our rink offers the unique opportunity to skate under the California sun by day and the twinkling stars by night.
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Kidspace: Winter Frolic Celebration
Location: 480 N. Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
Dates: Nov 7th-Jan 11th
Hours: 10am-5pm
Prices: $15.50
Website: https://kidspacemuseum.org/winter-frolic
About: Bring your little sugar plums to experience all the fantasy fun of a winter wonderland.
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Woodland Hills Ice
Location: 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Woodland Hills, California 91367
Dates: Nov 11th-Jan 24th
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12pm-10pm; Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm; Sun: 11am-9pm
Prices: Adults: $15; Kids (8 & under): $13; All day pass: $20
Website: http://woodlandhillsice.com/ice
About: Woodland Hills on Ice is back for its 7th year as it continues to make winter memories for skaters of all ages!
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L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow
Location: 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Dates: Nov 13th-Jan 11th
Hours: 6pm-10pm
Prices: Starting at $29
Website: https://lazoo.org/plan-your-visit/special-experiences/zoolights
About: Guests immerse themselves in a dazzling world of lantern sculptures and lights, with exciting new elements that will delight and entertain the entire family.
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San Diego Botanic Garden Lightscape
Location: 300 Quail Gardens Dr. Encinitas, CA 92024
Dates: Nov 14th-Jan 4th
Hours: 5pm-9pm *times vary on select dates
Prices: Adults starting at: $28; Kids (3-12 yrs old) starting at: $18; Military starting at: $26
Website: https://lightscapeus.com/san-diego/#experience
About: Step into a magical winter wonderland at Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden — an immersive light and sound experience that transforms the garden into a glowing, enchanted world. Wander through sparkling installations, sip on seasonal drinks, and lose yourself in an unforgettable after-dark adventure.
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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
Location: 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
Dates: Nov 14th-Jan 7th
Hours: Disneyland: 8am-12am; California Adventure: 8am-10pm *times may vary on select days
Prices: Starting at $104
Website: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/holidays-at-the-disneyland-resort
About: Disneyland transforms with beautiful decorations, parades, fireworks, holiday ride overlays, and delicious seasonal treats. Disney California Adventure’s Festival of Holidays. Expect live music, cultural performances, tasty food booths, and a festive “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” street party.
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Enchanted Forest of Light
Location: 1418 Descanso Dr. La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91101
Dates: Nov 16th-Jan 4th
Hours: 5:30pm-10pm
Prices: Adults starting at: $27; Kids (2-17 yrs old) starting at: $17
Website: https://www.descansogardens.org/events-and-activities/enchanted
About: Popular returning installations include an entire town of magical "stained glass" houses by contemporary sculptor Tom Fruin; sparkling geometric installations from HYBYCOZO; Flower Power on the Promenade; and exquisite lighting effects in the Ancient Forest.​
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Holiday Ice Rink
Location: 532 South Olive St. Los Angeles, CA 90013
Dates: Nov 20th-Jan 11th
Hours: 12pm-9pm
Prices: $22
Website: https://holidayicerinkdowntownla.com
About: Surrounded by art, lively activity and the impressive city skyline, the outdoor ice rink lets you enjoy entertainment and ice skating in Los Angeles under the sun and stars.
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Knotts Merry Farm
Location: 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
Dates: Nov 21st-Jan 4th
Hours: 10am-10pm
Prices: Starting at $62
Website: https://www.sixflags.com/knotts/events/merry-farm
About: Knott’s Berry Farm transforms into Knott’s Merry Farm, with Christmas shows, a nightly tree-lighting ceremony, carolers, festive treats, and even snowfall in Ghost Town.
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Festival of Lights: The Mission Inn
Location: 3649 Mission Inn Ave. Riverside, CA 92501
Dates: Nov 22nd-Jan 6th
Hours: 5pm-10pm
Prices: Free admission
Website: https://www.missioninn.com/about-us/festival-of-lights
About: The 33rd Annual Festival of Lights will feature holiday rides for families and children, including: Fantasy Carousel, Balloon Ferris Wheel, Santa Cub Swing, Christmas Inflatable Bounce House, and a Christmas-Themed Children’s Game.
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Winter Hour at Level 8: Winter Wonderland Immersive Igloo Experience
Location: 1254 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Dates: Nov 22nd-Feb 1st
Hours: 5pm-11pm
Prices: Starting at: $37.75
Website: https://bucketlisters.com/experience/winter-hour-level-8
About: This season, Los Angeles gets its very own winter wonderland in the sky. Step into Winter Hour, the holiday transformation of Level 8’s stunning rooftop bar, Golden Hour — where cozy firepits, private igloos, and sweeping skyline views set the stage for an unforgettable night under the stars.
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Holidays at Universal- Grinchmas
Location: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
Dates: Nov 24th-Jan 4th
Hours: 9am-8pm
Prices: Starting at: $109
Website: https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/holidays-at-universal-studios-hollywood
About: Make your day merrier with Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood. Embrace your naughty side with The Grinch™ during Grinchmas™. Enjoy colorful play in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™. Experience the magic of Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, & so much more.
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Hoiidays in the Park: Six Flags Magic Mountain
Location: 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355
Dates: Nov 27th-Jan 4th
Hours: 10:30am-9pm
Prices: Starting at: $69
Website: https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/events/holiday-in-the-park
About: Dazzling lights, festive live shows, select Magic Mountain rides & attractions, Santa & Mrs. Claus, and specialty holiday food & drink.
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Winterfest OC
Location: 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Dates: Nov 28th-Jan 4th; Thurs-Sun
Hours: Thurs & Fri: 5pm-10pm; Sat: 4pm-11pm; Sun: 4pm-10pm
Prices: Starting at: $27.99
Website: https://winterfestoc.com
About: Play in real falling snow, enjoy thrilling carnival rides, meet Santa and stroll through a dazzling tunnel of lights. Race down our exhilarating 150-foot ice tubing slide, explore expanded snow play zones, and capture unforgettable holiday photo ops.
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Holiday Train Ride at Griffith Park Southern Railroad
Location: 4400 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles , CA, 90027
Dates: Nov 28th-Jan 11th
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 5pm-8pm; Fri-Sun: 5pm-9pm
Prices: $8
Website: https://www.griffithparktrainrides.com/holiday-lights-train-ride
About: Enjoy an evening train ride around our festively decorated, one-mile track in Griffith Park transformed with delightful and festive scenes & thousands of lights.
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The Golden Girls Christmas Experience
Location: 2137 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101
Dates: Dec 13th-Jan 11th
Hours: *check website; times vary depending on selected date
Prices: Starting at: $19.90
Website: https://bucketlisters.com/experience/golden-girls-christmas
About: Get ready to deck the lanai and carve the cheesecake! This holiday season, celebrate like Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, and Sophia at The Golden Girls Christmas Experience — a one-of-a-kind seasonal pop-up experience inspired by The Golden Girls Kitchen.
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Holidays Made Here: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
Location: 3400 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
Dates: Dec 18th-Jan 4th
Hours: 8:30am-8pm
Prices: Adults starting at: $76; Kids (5-10 yrs old) starting at: $65
Website: https://www.wbstudiotour.com/news/holidays-made-here-returns-in-december-2025
About: An immersive holiday event invites fans to walk the iconic sets, sip Candy Cane Coffee, and celebrate 25 years of fast-talking, coffee-loving Gilmore magic. Also enjoy behind-the-scenes stories while on tour from Gremlins, Elf, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and many other holiday favorites.​
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Emo Christmas
Location: 6423 Yucca Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Dates: Dec 28th-Jan 4th
Hours: *times vary depending on select date; check website
Prices: Starting at: $20.95
Website: https://bucketlisters.com/experience/emo-christmas-la
About: Get ready to dive into your nostalgic side for the holiday season at Emo XMAS, where we trade in the jingle bells for sad songs and singalongs.
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