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Looking for events and activities in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of the best things to add to your list this weekend.
Best Things To Do This Weekend in and Near Los Angeles
Lythgoe Panto: Peter Pan and Tinker Bell - A Pirate Christmas
Bank of America Performing Arts Center - Scherr Forum Theatre
Thousand Oaks
Starts Friday, December 13
Lythgoe Family Productions presents an updated version of the classic Peter Pan tale, presented in the whimsical style of a traditional British family panto. In Peter Pan and Tinker Bell: A Pirate Christmas, Tinker Bell, Wendy, and Peter Pan embark on a wild quest to foil the pirates' plan to kidnap Peter. Joining Seinfeld’s John O’Hurley, who reprises his unforgettable Captain Hook, are The Voice's Julia Roome as Wendy, Nayah Damasen (Monster High) as Tinkerbell and Alkaio Thiele (Wizards Beyond Waverly Place) as Peter. Visit the website here.
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree Holiday Kick-Off
Original Farmers Market
Fairfax - FREE
Friday, December 13
The Farmers Market welcomes the holidays with a rockin' kick-off celebration. Guests can enjoy live entertainment, and youth performances, and get free photo print from the holiday photo booth. The Salvation Army Hollywood Corp offers gift wrapping services (donations encouraged), and Dylan's Candy Bar offers temporary tattoos and body art. Plus, free hot chocolate! Visit the website here.
CAAM Kuumba Kwanzaa Celebration
Exposition Park - FREE
Saturday, December 14
The California African American Museum invites everyone to celebrate Kuumba, the Kwanzaa principle of creativity. The day includes yoga, an interactive storytime, and a zine workshop. Visit the website here.
70th Annual Uptown Christmas Parade
Whittier - FREE
Saturday, December 14
This annual parade attracts more than 15,000 visitors. Entries include marching bands, vintage autos, floats, dance troupes, drill teams, and more. Santa Claus can be counted on to make an appearance. This year's theme is "A Whittier Rock 'N' Christmas" and the Grand Marshall is actress Belissa Escobedo (Happy Place, Blue Beetle, Hocus Pocus 2). Visit the website here.
Theatricum Botanicum Holiday Family Faire
Topanga
Saturday, December 14
Theatricum Botanicum transforms into a Winter Wonderland for the Holiday Family Faire, a holiday marketplace complete with festive food and drink, caroling and singing madrigals, storytelling, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Visit the website here.
Shogun Santa Comes to Little Tokyo
Little Tokyo - FREE
Saturday, December 14
Shogun Santa is coming to town, and the town is Little Tokyo. (Get your cameras ready!) Visit the website here.
PetCon
Playa Vista
Saturday, December 14
Pet lovers and pet influencers meet at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, for the annual PetCon celebration. The event features meet-and-greets with top pet influencers, adoptable pets, an agility course with Baloo the Bunny-Eared Bully, a holiday market, expert speaker sessions, and more. Visit the website here.
Winter Wonderland at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw
Baldwin Hills - FREE
Saturday, December 14
Winter brings a frosty good time to Baldwin Hills Crenshaw, complete with snow hill sledding, DJ entertainment, and free kids activities for the entire family. Families are advised to plan to arrive early to take part in a toy giveaway while supplies last. Visit the website here.
The Nutcracker (Long Beach Ballet)
Long Beach Terrace Theater
Long Beach
Starts Saturday, December 14
Long Beach Ballet presents The Nutcracker, performed with a full symphony orchestra, pyrotechnics, a flying sleigh, a real live horse, and a cast of over 200. This performance was voted the "best loved Nutcracker in the nation" by a Goldstar audience survey. It is crammed full of special effects and dazzling dancers. Visit the website here.
Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade and Drone Show
Marina del Rey - FREE
Saturday, December 14
The Marina del Rey Boat Parade returns for its 62nd year! Prepare to be awed as spectacularly decorated boats light up Marina del Rey's main harbor. This year's theme is a Margaritaville Holiday. Visit the website here.
Annual Holiday Concert on the Pier
Redondo Beach - FREE
Saturday, December 14
Redondo Pier celebrates the holidays with the Annual Concert on the Pier. The festivities include live holiday music, activity books, a charity toy drive, a holiday photos, and sponsor giveaways. Visit the website here.
Skirball Hanukkah Family Festival
Skirball Cultural Center
Brentwood
Sunday, December 15
The Skirball Hanukkah Family Festival welcomes families of all backgrounds to revel in the spirit of the holiday with music, dance, and storytelling. Visit the website here.
Holiday Open House
La Cañada Flintridge - FREE
Sunday, December 15
The Lanterman House celebrates the holiday season. The free event includes peeks into the landmark Lanterman House, light refreshments, and live holiday music. The 1915 Lanterman House is festively decorated for the season, including a Christmas tree decorated with botanicals. Visit the website here.
Santa Ski Sunday at Mountain High (Santas Ski Free!)
Wrightwood
Sunday, December 15
This annual event at Mountain High is a win-win: arrive at the slope dressed as Santa Claus with proof that you've made the requested charitable donation, and your lift ticket is free. Or just turn up in your usual winter gear and spend a day skiing with a mountain full of Santas! Visit the website here.