FREE Things to do in Los Angeles with kids this weekend
2017 Winter Village Festival
The 2017 Winter Village Festival will be offering unlimited fun for families at Downtown Sierra Madre, Sierra Madre, CAon Saturday, November 25, 2017 from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
The Holiday begins in Sierra Madre! Enjoy in this year’s winter village throughout downtown. Come join the festivities and meet Santa. There will be plenty of events for children and adult alike. Holiday music will be scattered throughout the town, get in the Holiday mood by singing along with holiday carolers. Slide down the Sierra Madre real snow hill, see your children delight when the tree is lit. Visit the ice castle come and shop till you drop! Start your holiday off with a romantic horse and carriage ride, shop for some special gifts at the local business and don’t miss the non-profit clubs and organizations booths
Santa’s Arrival by Helicopter at Norwalk Town Square!
Santa’s Arrival by Helicopter at Norwalk Town Square!Hosted by Norwalk Town Square, 11633 The Plaza, Norwalk, California 90650 will be taking place on Saturday, November 25, 2017 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Families can join in for Santa’s Arrival by Helicopter at Norwalk Town Square. Little ones can stay, play and enjoy the fun! Activities will include Pictures with Santa , Real Snow Play Area and Sledding, Storytelling with Mrs. Claus, free Train Rides, Carnival Games, free Holiday Craft, Pony Rides and Much More! Guests can get free photos with Santa with same day receipt of $50 or more from any Norwalk Town Square Store; photos are $5 without receipt. Note that it is one per customer and while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Duck the Halls: Family Parties
Duck the Halls: Family Parties will be taking place until Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at The Marketplace, 2961 El Camino Real, Tustin/ Irvine, CA 92782
Contact: (714) 730-4124
Join in for DUCK The Halls Family Parties to meet Anaheim Ducks Wild Wing and Power Players as well as enjoy kid-friendly crafts and games. Visit The Market Place to check out the three Anaheim Ducks holiday trees: the Wild Wing tree, Player tree, and Fan tree. Located throughout the center, the trees are designed and inspired by the team, the fans, and Wild Wing, the team's official mascot.On selected Saturday afternoons, families are invited to enjoy various activities that will keep the whole family engaged and entertained. Free and open to all.
Hollywood Christmas Parade
The 86th Annual Hollywood Christmas Paradewill be taking place on Hollywood, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028 on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 5:00 pm
Contact: 1-866-PARADE1 (866-727-2331).
The 86th Annual Hollywood Christmas Paradewill be bigger and better. The Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, the largestChristmas celebration in America is back. A true Hollywood yearly tradition, theparade attracts more than one million in attendance each year, with larger than life inflatablecharacter balloons and celebrity filled cars making the much heralded trek down the over threemile parade route.It’s afun, interesting and magical event filled with music, equestrians, balloons, star cars, costumed characters and marching bands. It kindles the holiday spirit; the parade is a great way to ring in the holidays. The concerts are awesome and will add to a memorable experience.The annual Hollywood Christmas Parade will be taking place around the country throughout December, but the event takes place on the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend.The Parade starts on Hollywood Boulevard at Orange then wraps around from Vine to Sunset.Reserved Grandstand seating is available, starting at $45. Curbside viewing is free along the entire parade route. A pre-parade concert is available to grandsticket-holders only.The concert will begin at 5:00 pm and the parade will start at 6:00 pm.
Santa's Arrival and Parade
The event will be taking place at Manhattan Village Mall, 3200 N Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 on Friday, November 24, 2017 from 9:00am to 11:00am
Contact: 310.546.5555
Families can come together and welcome Santa to the Manhattan Village Shopping Center with a welcome parade. March alongsideof Santa and his friends to his house near Macy’s. There will additional activities for kids and the whole family inside the center. Kids will be excited to see Santa and march with him. Registration is required!
Selfies with Santa
Say Cheese! Selfies with Santa will be taking place at the FIGat7th Plaza, 735 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until Sunday, December 24, 2017 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Come and strike a pose with Santa and make holiday memories. Santa Claus will be hanging out with kidsin the Food Court at FIGat7th, just wanting to take selfies with people. Photos with Santa are absolutely free and open to all.
Hora de Cuentos!
Hora de Cuentos aSpanish Story Time hosted by the Altadena Library, 600 Mariposa, Altadena , CA 91001will be taking place on Friday, November 24, 2017 at 11:00 am
Contact: 626-798-0833 X 108 or
Families are welcome to bring their kids to Hora de Cuentos!A Spanish storytimein the Barbara J. Pearson Community Room. Join in for a Bilingual Story time at the Altadena Library. They'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes in both Spanish and English. Stories are a perfect way of teaching kids Spanish. So, bring your kids to this event and see them learn new Spanish words. This event is recommended for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Home Depot Kids Workshops
Home Depot Kids Workshops are perfect for kids and will be taking place at Home Depot - All Locations, 5600 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028and various other locations on Saturday, November 25, 2017 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Contact: 1.800.HOME DEPOT
Join a Home Depot workshop at your nearest store this week!Do-It-Yourself workshops help anyone kick off their project with confidence. Kids workshops provide a lively environment mixing skill-building,creativity, and safety for future DIYers.This weekend kids can make Christmas Tree Ornament, so come and join this workshop where you and your child can create a holiday picture frame that doubles as a Christmas ornament that will be perfect for gifting or adding to the family’s holiday decor. Once the picture frame is built, your child can decorate it with paint and holiday stickers.All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a free certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron, and pin. Free!
We Heart Eagle Rock Block Party
7th Annual We Heart Eagle Rock party is scheduled to be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 from11:00 am to 6:00 pm at Colorado Blvd between Eagle Rock Blvd and Townsend, Eagle Rock Blvd between Colorado and Westdale, Eagle Rock, CA 90041.
Contact:
Families are welcome to visit several cool shops all day to find unique Holiday gifts.The small businesses of Eagle Rock host pre-holiday shopping fun, each shop hosts its own festivities and promotions. The family Zone will be featuring Hollow Trees perform, Earthworm Ensemble perform, Rumblin Rhythms perform, Eagle Rock Library , The Lab for Learning art project, Art, Crafts, Games, Face Painting, Live Music, Merchant Raffle Giveaways, and More! The Health and Fitness Zone at 1551 Colorado Blvd will feature Chiropractic care, Pilates, Acupuncture, Massage to Reiki and more
La Habra Tamale Festival - 2017
The 2017 La Habra Tamale Festival will be held at 301 S Euclid St, La Habra, CA 90631-5412, on Sunday, November 26, 2017 from 11:00am to 6:00pm.
The 2017 La Habra Tamale Festival presented by Northgate Market offers free admission for all the attendees. The festival will be featuring tamale vendors, food vendors, 3 stages of entertainment, kids area, pictures with Santa, Tamale Classes, Tree Lighting ceremony, dance performances, contests, and more! Adding to the fun, the City's Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony is held during the event.Other highlights include churro eating contests, as well as best tamale, best dessert tamale, judge's award and best salsa contests.
Westside thanksgiving Community Dinner and Celebration
Westside thanksgiving Community Dinner and Celebration will be taking place on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 and Thursday,November 23, 2017 at Various times at the West LA Civic Center, 1645 Corinth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Contact:(310) 394-3153
Take a few hours and join thousands of others in making this a wonderful, fun celebration. It’s an experience you won’t soon forget.It’s Thanksgiving and hence it’s a time of giving thanks for all the good you’ve received. If you and your family have a lot to be grateful for, and even a little time or money to give, then this event will be a wonderful way to do it. Last year more than 1,200 volunteers served 2,500 meals, distributed tons of clothing and blankets, provided hundreds of children’s immunizations, haircuts and free medical consultations to people in need. So come here for a good cause and remember, give and it will come back to you, so give cheerfully.
Santa at The Paley Center for Media
Come and meet Santa at The Paley Center for Media, 225 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 from Saturday, November 25, 2017 to December 23, 2017 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Contact:(310) 786-1091
Bring the whole family to Beverly Hills this holiday season! Santa will be visiting the city on select dates, spreading holiday cheer and hosting fun festivities for the whole family. You can meet Santa Claus at The Paley Center for Media for a screening of your favorite holiday television specials. Remember to bring your camera so you can take family photos to remember for years to come.Entrance to The Paley Center for Media is free.
GrandPark lights Up The Holidays
Grand Park lights Up The Holidays will be taking place until Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Downtown, Grand Park, 200 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Grand Park will be lit up magically for the holidays, families can stroll after sunset to enjoy the twinkling lights of the season and see the park come alive with park-inspired holiday décor for the holidays with a 45-foot tree as a highlight.Bring the family this this holiday season! Santa Claus will be spreading holiday cheer and hosting fun festivities for the whole family. Free