# Thanksgiving break with kids in Los Angeles

> 44 Thanksgiving parades, turkey trots, break camps and things to do with kids in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area over Thanksgiving break 2026, each linked to the organizer’s own page with the date we last checked it.

Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about
Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/thanksgiving

Towns with listings: Los Angeles (6), Irvine (3), Newport Beach (3), Pasadena (3), Anaheim (2), Dana Point (2), Long Beach (2), Manhattan Beach (2), Orange (2), Pacific Palisades (2), Seal Beach (2), Claremont (1), Culver City (1), Downey (1), Fountain Valley (1), Huntington Beach (1), Lake Forest (1), Santa Clarita (1), Santa Monica (1), Sierra Madre (1), Silverado (1), South El Monte (1), Tustin (1), Valencia (1).

## Quick answers

### Where is there a turkey trot for kids near Los Angeles?

14 listings, the soonest 4: [Seal Beach Turkey Trot with Kids' "Don't Be a Turkey" 1K Trot](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/seal-beach-turkey-trot-with-kids-don-t-be-a-turkey-1k-trot--listing-9b4d36c55540187889f7ca5c) (Sat, Nov 21, Paid); [South El Monte Turkey Trot: Turkey Dash 5K and Children's 1K Trot](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/south-el-monte-turkey-trot-turkey-dash-5k-and-children-s-1k-trot--listing-4a26b402676a89b6073a7671) (Sat, Nov 21, From $12.28); [Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/anaheim-turkey-trot-5k-10k-and-1-mile-fun-run--listing-9c334eeeec64a2f9dff8450b) (Sun, Nov 22, From $33); [LA Classic Turkey Trot (Griffith Park 5K, 5 Miler and 15K)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/la-classic-turkey-trot-griffith-park-5k-5-miler-and-15k--listing-6d2e379be6f197e196a7392b) (Sun, Nov 22, From $53.94).

### What free Thanksgiving break events are there for kids in Los Angeles?

5 listings, the soonest 4: [Fire & Lights Festival and Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/fire-and-lights-festival-and-lighting-of-the-bay-at-newport-dunes--listing-4622d4363baf65d6cd7c8c17) (Fri, Nov 27, Free); [Santa's Village at Irvine Park Railroad](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/santa-s-village-at-irvine-park-railroad--listing-675507488323a4b6133297f0) (Fri, Nov 27, Free); [Pictures with Santa at Citadel Outlets](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/pictures-with-santa-at-citadel-outlets--listing-e15d4a4e0bcf76d4d0803c33) (Sat, Nov 28, Free); [Culver City Christmas Craft Fair](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/culver-city-christmas-craft-fair--listing-944e4b2e51f821bbeffd2605) (Sun, Nov 29, Free).

## Ongoing programs

### Around the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area (3)

- [Thanksgiving Camp at 5-Eleven Hoops (Long Beach)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/thanksgiving-camp-at-5-eleven-hoops-long-beach--listing-97cacacf69886cbd2b91ca95) — Ongoing · Long Beach Salvation Army Red Shield · Ages 7+ · From $242.96 · checked Oct 30. Two-day inclusive basketball camp for the Thanksgiving break: warm-ups, turkey-themed fitness stations, obstacle course, crafts and gratitude activities, and on Tuesday a cooking…
- [REC Thanksgiving Camp at Live Oak Park (Manhattan Beach)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/rec-thanksgiving-camp-at-live-oak-park-manhattan-beach--listing-13e643b20f312efe428b1c5e) — Ongoing · Live Oak Park, Manhattan Beach · Paid · checked Oct 30. City of Manhattan Beach three-day Thanksgiving break day camp (closed Thursday and Friday) with outdoor play, sports and hands-on arts and crafts. Bring a bag lunch, snacks…
- [REC Thanksgiving Camp at Manhattan Heights Park (Manhattan Beach)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/rec-thanksgiving-camp-at-manhattan-heights-park-manhattan-beach--listing-c467b18cdb4c5163eff08e48) — Ongoing · Manhattan Heights Park, Manhattan Beach · Paid · checked Oct 30. City of Manhattan Beach three-day Thanksgiving break day camp (closed Thursday and Friday) with outdoor play, sports and hands-on arts and crafts. Bring a bag lunch, snacks…

## Dated events

### Los Angeles (6)

- [LA Classic Turkey Trot (Griffith Park 5K, 5 Miler and 15K)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/la-classic-turkey-trot-griffith-park-5k-5-miler-and-15k--listing-6d2e379be6f197e196a7392b) — Sun, Nov 22 · 8:30 AM · Griffith Park (Shane's Inspiration area) · Ages 1+ · From $53.94 · checked Oct 30. Third annual pre-Thanksgiving race in Griffith Park, starting and finishing at the Shane's Inspiration area. The 5K run/walk (8:30 am) is open to ages 1 and up; the 5 Miler (8:15…
- [Turkey Trot Los Angeles 2026 (Thanksgiving 5K, 10K, Dog Jog and Widdle Wobble)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/turkey-trot-los-angeles-2026-thanksgiving-5k-10k-dog-jog-and-widdle-wo--listing-3b37078e2b3b6d7ddbfde96e) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM · Los Angeles City Hall (start); finish at Grand Park · From $23.90 · checked Oct 27. Turkey Trot Los Angeles holds its 14th annual Thanksgiving morning race in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The event is based at Los Angeles City Hall, and…
- [LA Kings Holiday Ice Festival Outdoor Ice Rink at L.A. LIVE](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/la-kings-holiday-ice-festival-outdoor-ice-rink-at-l-a-live--listing-b7804e3c5e9f220e610240fc) — Nov 27 – Jan 3 · L.A. LIVE · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 21. L.A. LIVE's outdoor holiday rink returns for 2026–27 as the LA Kings Holiday Ice Festival, presented by Coca-Cola, open daily from November 27, 2026 through January 3, 2027 in…
- [Elf in Concert with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at Walt Disney Concert Hall](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/elf-in-concert-with-the-hollywood-bowl-orchestra-at-walt-disney-concer--listing-71fe22a53d7209530fc6612f) — Sat, Nov 28 (+1 more date) · 8:00 PM · Walt Disney Concert Hall · Ages 2+ · From $67 · checked Oct 27. The LA Phil's Deck the Hall holiday series at Walt Disney Concert Hall includes Elf in Concert on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 2 p.m…
- [Pictures with Santa at Citadel Outlets](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/pictures-with-santa-at-citadel-outlets--listing-e15d4a4e0bcf76d4d0803c33) — Nov 28 – Dec 23 · Citadel Outlets · All ages · Free · checked Oct 27. Santa sets up at Citadel Outlets in Commerce from November 28 through December 23 for family visits and holiday photos. Children can tell Santa their Christmas wishes and pose…
- [Hollywood Christmas Parade](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/hollywood-christmas-parade--listing-c536680b72b3725d06f23036) — Sun, Nov 29 · Hollywood Blvd., Vine St. and Sunset Blvd. parade route · All ages · Free · checked Oct 28. The televised Hollywood Christmas Parade travels a U-shaped route through Hollywood on Thanksgiving weekend, starting on Hollywood Blvd. at Orange Drive, east to Vine, south on…

### Irvine (3)

- [Pretend City Open for Thanksgiving Break (Monday and Tuesday)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/pretend-city-open-for-thanksgiving-break-monday-and-tuesday--listing-c2289f90b283eb30d580bdd5) — Mon, Nov 23 (+1 more date) · Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine · checked Oct 30. Pretend City Children's Museum, normally closed Mondays and Tuesdays, opens both days of Thanksgiving week for kids out of school. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
- [Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K, 1 Mile Turkey Dash and Kids' Gobble Wobble](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/irvine-orange-county-turkey-trot-5k-1-mile-turkey-dash-and-kids-gobble--listing-6e47172f1b1a67b7672cd0d6) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM · Irvine Valley College · All ages · From $31 · checked Oct 30. Thanksgiving-morning race around the Irvine Valley College campus perimeter, past citrus groves. The 1-mile Turkey Dash goes at 7:30 am and the 5K at 8:00 am; the Kids' Gobble…
- [Hikari: Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/hikari-festival-of-lights-at-tanaka-farms--listing-25150019181629b6908d7f30) — Nov 27 – Dec 27 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Tanaka Farms, Irvine · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 28. Tanaka Farms' holiday light festival: a wagon ride through light displays, walking paths with themed lights, holiday treats and hot cocoa, a Holiday Market, and photo ops with…

### Newport Beach (3)

- [Fire & Lights Festival and Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/fire-and-lights-festival-and-lighting-of-the-bay-at-newport-dunes--listing-4622d4363baf65d6cd7c8c17) — Nov 27 – Jan 3 · 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina, Newport Beach · Free · checked Oct 27. Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort turns its calm, waveless bay into a holiday light display for the 36th annual Lighting of the Bay, with floating lights switched on every night at…
- [Newport Beach Holiday Lights Cruises from Newport Landing](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/newport-beach-holiday-lights-cruises-from-newport-landing--listing-d270461cd3eac428481ff97d) — Nov 27 – Jan 2 · 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM · Newport Landing, Newport Beach · All ages · From $23 · checked Oct 27. Newport Landing and its sister landing Davey's Locker run decorated cruise boats through Newport Harbor all season to view the Ring of Lights from the water: bayfront homes…
- [Santa Strolling Lido Marina Village](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/santa-strolling-lido-marina-village--listing-54f03615e0465943bb1e5be8) — Sat, Nov 28 (+10 more dates) · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Lido Marina Village, Newport Beach · All ages · checked Oct 30. Santa strolls through Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach on select holiday days, starting Thanksgiving weekend, greeting families around the waterfront shops.

### Pasadena (3)

- [Thanksgiving 3D Printing — 1-Day Camp](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/thanksgiving-3d-printing-1-day-camp--coderschool-pasadena-thanksgiving-3d-2026) — Mon, Nov 23 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM · theCoderSchool Pasadena · Ages 7+ · From $130 · checked Oct 10. Design toys, gadgets and prototypes with CAD tools and 3D printing in a one-day school-break camp.
- [9th Annual Rose Bowl Turkey Trot (Thanksgiving family 5K)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/9th-annual-rose-bowl-turkey-trot-thanksgiving-family-5k--listing-50c963a2de4839c47b1eaa21) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM · Rose Bowl Stadium (start and finish at Lot K), Pasadena · All ages · checked Oct 27. The Rose Bowl Stadium holds its 9th annual Rose Bowl Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Runners, walkers, skippers and…
- [A Christmas Carol at A Noise Within](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/a-christmas-carol-at-a-noise-within--listing-217297dcd7349697cb880b73) — Nov 28 – Dec 24 · A Noise Within, Pasadena · Ages 5+ · Paid · checked Oct 24. A Noise Within's staging of A Christmas Carol, which the theater calls the region's longest-running holiday tradition, returns to its Pasadena stage for the 2026 season with…

### Other towns in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area (26)

- [The Little Thanksgiving Table — Kids Cooking Series](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/the-little-thanksgiving-table-kids-cooking-series--chef-tech-little-thanksgiving-table-2026) — Sun, Nov 8 (+2 more dates) · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM · Chef Tech Cooking School, Long Beach · Ages 6–14 · From $240 · checked Oct 10. Young chefs cook holiday dishes and seasonal desserts in four hands-on Sunday classes.
- [Thanksgiving Kids Crafternoon (Dana Point Library)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/thanksgiving-kids-crafternoon-dana-point-library--listing-cf1de36133c20ac6039a7002) — Tue, Nov 17 · 4:00 PM · Dana Point Library · All ages · checked Oct 30. Monthly kids' craft afternoon; the November session makes Thanksgiving-themed crafts. Easy crafts for kids of all ages, no registration, while supplies last.
- [Teen Kitchen: Friendsgiving Chex Mix (El Toro Library)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/teen-kitchen-friendsgiving-chex-mix-el-toro-library--listing-abe8ed614b79c03b9e1f80e0) — Wed, Nov 18 · 5:00 PM · El Toro Library, Lake Forest · checked Oct 30. Teens mix up a sweet-and-savory Friendsgiving Chex Mix to share. Materials provided; no registration, space limited.
- [IRC Presents: Turkey Vultures (Library of the Canyons)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/irc-presents-turkey-vultures-library-of-the-canyons--listing-a6b3512706d4487f6f3ff08b) — Thu, Nov 19 · 11:00 AM · Library of the Canyons, Silverado · All ages · checked Oct 30. Irvine Ranch Conservancy program about turkey vultures, followed by a short nature walk and a craft. All ages welcome.
- [Seal Beach Turkey Trot with Kids' "Don't Be a Turkey" 1K Trot](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/seal-beach-turkey-trot-with-kids-don-t-be-a-turkey-1k-trot--listing-9b4d36c55540187889f7ca5c) — Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 AM · Main Street at Central Ave, Seal Beach · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 30. Eighth annual pre-Thanksgiving community race on Main Street, with a 5K, 10K, a gym challenge and a 1K Kids' "Don't Be a Turkey" Trot. The race starts and finishes on Main Street…
- [South El Monte Turkey Trot: Turkey Dash 5K and Children's 1K Trot](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/south-el-monte-turkey-trot-turkey-dash-5k-and-children-s-1k-trot--listing-4a26b402676a89b6073a7671) — Sat, Nov 21 · 8:30 AM · South El Monte City Hall (parking lot) · From $12.28 · checked Oct 27. South El Monte's Turkey Trot is a low-cost running event held in the parking lot of South El Monte City Hall on Saturday, November 21, 2026, the weekend before Thanksgiving…
- [Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/anaheim-turkey-trot-5k-10k-and-1-mile-fun-run--listing-9c334eeeec64a2f9dff8450b) — Sun, Nov 22 · 8:00 AM · Santa Ana River Trail at Katella Ave, Anaheim · All ages · From $33 · checked Oct 30. Pre-Thanksgiving Sunday race on the Santa Ana River Trail at Katella, across from the Honda Center. The 10K starts at 8:00 am, the 5K at 8:15 am and the 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:20…
- [Fall Science Camp at Columbia Memorial Space Center (Thanksgiving break)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/fall-science-camp-at-columbia-memorial-space-center-thanksgiving-break--listing-d37cf82125a19f7dcb367918) — Mon, Nov 23 (+2 more dates) · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey · From $150 · checked Oct 20. Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey runs a three-day STEM camp over Thanksgiving break. Campers explore a mix of science topics through activities, experiments and…
- [Food, Glorious Food! A Festive Holiday Puppet Show at Palisades Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/food-glorious-food-a-festive-holiday-puppet-show-at-palisades-branch-l--listing-2380aaa162c2bce2b22ec42b) — Tue, Nov 24 · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Palisades Branch Library, Pacific Palisades · All ages · checked Oct 30. A holiday puppet show with critters of all shapes and sizes celebrating favorite holiday foods and feasts, for children of all ages and their caregivers. Held in the Blue Bungalow.
- [Turkey Trot Storytime (Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/turkey-trot-storytime-los-alamitos-rossmoor-library--listing-af4370c60e7fd5c3ae15ca3e) — Tue, Nov 24 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library, Seal Beach · checked Oct 30. Pre-Thanksgiving storytime with turkey tales and a festive Turkey Trot activity with a surprise twist, for babies through elementary-age kids and families.
- [Holiday Crafternoon: Turkey Decor and Holiday Cards (Fountain Valley Library)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/holiday-crafternoon-turkey-decor-and-holiday-cards-fountain-valley-lib--listing-78bfcc248db984432b853095) — Wed, Nov 25 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Fountain Valley Library · checked Oct 30. Drop-in craft hour on the day before Thanksgiving: make turkey decor or design a new holiday card from recycled old ones. Supplies provided while they last; children under 5 need…
- [13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K (Orange County Rescue Mission)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/13th-annual-turkey-trot-oc-5k-orange-county-rescue-mission--listing-e8fcf0ec6c25c50aa6b2908d) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM · Orange County Rescue Mission (Village of Hope), Tustin · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 30. Thanksgiving-morning 5K run/walk at the Orange County Rescue Mission's Tustin campus, benefiting families leaving homelessness. Children 5 and under, including those in…
- [Claremont Turkey Trot: 1K Kid's Fun Run and 5K](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/claremont-turkey-trot-1k-kid-s-fun-run-and-5k--listing-82fa919166a62304de0ad2b3) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM · Memorial Park (Claremont) · All ages · From $27.50 · checked Oct 30. 19th annual Thanksgiving Day race from Claremont's Memorial Park through the tree-lined streets of the Claremont Colleges. The 1K Kid's Fun Run starts about 7:30 am and the 5K…
- [Dana Point Turkey Trot and Kids' 1-Mile Gobble Wobble](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/dana-point-turkey-trot-and-kids-1-mile-gobble-wobble--listing-c72dc4e7527f2b963359ebcd) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:00 AM · Dana Point Harbor (Dana Point Harbor Dr. and Golden Lantern) · Ages 2–12 · Paid · checked Oct 20. The 49th annual Dana Point Turkey Trot fills Dana Point Harbor on Thanksgiving morning; the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce calls it one of the nation's largest and most scenic…
- [Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Magic Mountain](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/holiday-in-the-park-at-six-flags-magic-mountain--listing-dd13e00a4a4a24c8baddf9b0) — Nov 26 – Jan 3 · Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 28. Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia runs Holiday in the Park on select days through the winter holidays, adding Christmas light displays, live holiday shows and a tree lighting…
- [Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot and Kids Race](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/pacific-palisades-turkey-trot-and-kids-race--listing-3b510916890eb32b9dc02238) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:15 AM – 11:00 AM · Palisades Charter High School (Dolphin Stadium), Pacific Palisades · Ages 5–10 · From $45.52 · checked Oct 27. The Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot marks its 12th year on Thanksgiving morning with a 5K, a 10K and a kids' race on and around the Palisades Charter High School campus, finishing…
- [Santa Clarita Track Club Turkey Trot: Kids-Only 1K and 5K](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/santa-clarita-track-club-turkey-trot-kids-only-1k-and-5k--listing-5958c993e8e011101cda6120) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:15 AM · Santa Clarita Central Park (fields 9 & 10) · All ages · From $38.10 · checked Oct 30. Third annual Thanksgiving Day cross-country race through Santa Clarita Central Park, starting and finishing at fields 9 and 10. The kids-only 1K starts at 8:15 am, followed by…
- [Turkey Day Trot Kids Dash (Santa Monica)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/turkey-day-trot-kids-dash-santa-monica--listing-930a52885b7cca0fd74a68b6) — Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM · Santa Monica beachfront (2000 Ocean Ave start area) · From $22.20 · checked Oct 30. Califlow Runs' Thanksgiving Day race on the Santa Monica beachfront. The 5K (8:00 am) and Family 1-Miler (8:15 am) are sold out, but the Kids Dash at 9:00 am still has spots, and…
- [World Help Turkey Wobble 1K, 5K and 10K (Huntington Beach)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/world-help-turkey-wobble-1k-5k-and-10k-huntington-beach--listing-e10b985b82e0682e2ec8e38e) — Thu, Nov 26 · Huntington Beach multipurpose beach path (PCH at Beach Blvd) · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 30. Thanksgiving-morning charity walk/run on the beach path in Surf City, raising money for clean-water wells. Flat out-and-back 1K, 5K and 10K routes start at Pacific Coast Highway…
- [Anaheim Ballet's Nutcracker at the Grove of Anaheim](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/anaheim-ballet-s-nutcracker-at-the-grove-of-anaheim--listing-6064285f5be59850898d2462) — Fri, Nov 27 (+1 more date) · 7:00 PM · Grove of Anaheim · Paid · checked Oct 28. Anaheim Ballet's holiday Nutcracker, 'a holiday staple', opening Thanksgiving weekend in Anaheim with three performances at the Grove of Anaheim.
- [Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/irvine-park-railroad-christmas-train--listing-1c521872921f109509625a2f) — Nov 27 – Dec 23 · Irvine Park Railroad, Irvine Regional Park, Orange · From $22 · checked Oct 14. Annual Christmas Train through historic Irvine Regional Park to the 'North Pole', where children can share wish lists and take photos with Santa, then ride back past Christmas…
- [Santa's Village at Irvine Park Railroad](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/santa-s-village-at-irvine-park-railroad--listing-675507488323a4b6133297f0) — Nov 27 – Dec 30 · Irvine Park Railroad, Irvine Regional Park, Orange · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. Free-entry holiday village at Irvine Park Railroad with ice fishing, Blizzard Ball, Rudolph Racers (ages 5-7), mini diggers (ages 5+), moon bounce, cookie decorating, a Craft…
- [Westside Ballet of Santa Monica: The Nutcracker (53rd annual)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/westside-ballet-of-santa-monica-the-nutcracker-53rd-annual--listing-b4a2ee762414832ec64ab63b) — Fri, Nov 27 (+6 more dates) · 7:00 PM · The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage · Paid · checked Oct 14. Southern California's longest-running Nutcracker returns to The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage for Thanksgiving weekend through December 6. Westside Ballet's production follows the…
- [A Christmas Carol at South Coast Repertory](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/a-christmas-carol-at-south-coast-repertory--listing-19067f0d3304527c01faea5b) — Nov 28 – Dec 27 · South Coast Repertory · Ages 6+ · Paid · checked Oct 14. South Coast Repertory's annual production of Dickens' A Christmas Carol in Jerry Patch's adaptation. Previews Nov 28–Dec 3; regular performances Dec 4–27. A…
- [Bob Baker's Nutcracker at Sierra Madre Playhouse](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/bob-baker-s-nutcracker-at-sierra-madre-playhouse--listing-9d8469e2dec43f7938debd7c) — Sat, Nov 28 (+19 more dates) · 10:30 AM · Sierra Madre Playhouse · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 14. Bob Baker Marionette Theater's marionette adaptation of the Nutcracker ballet, created in 1969, returns for a holiday residency at Sierra Madre Playhouse. Traditional characters…
- [Culver City Christmas Craft Fair](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/culver-city-christmas-craft-fair--listing-944e4b2e51f821bbeffd2605) — Sun, Nov 29 · 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Culver City Elks Lodge · Free · checked Oct 14. A craft fair with jewelry, clothing, home decor, candles, soaps, ornaments and plants and food to eat; kids receive a free candy cane from one of Santa's helpers.

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