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Holidayfest on South Lake Holiday Celebration

Toby B — Tue, 17 Nov 2026 23:17:57 +0000

Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 12:00pm to 6:00pm

https://www.southlakeavenue.org/holiday-shop-dine-win-on-south-lake-avenue/

Cost:

Free

Holidayfest! kicks off the season along the South Lake Avenue District in Pasadena with a day of family-friendly fun, including live music, holiday activities, raffles, free photos with Santa Claus and holiday characters, cookie decorating, ornament decorating, and more.

Shoppers are joined by carolers in costume and festive life-sized holiday characters up and down the South Lake Avenue district, where many stores offer in-store promotions.

Performers at Santa's Village include Darden the Band (1pm), Jessica Fichot (3pm), and Buyepongo (5pm)

Event is rain or shine. Ample parking is available (both free and paid options.)

Recommended Age:

All ages

Los Angeles

The Valleys

Pasadena / San Marino

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Shops on Lake

345 S. Lake Ave

91101 Pasadena , CA

Phone: 626.792.1259

34° 8' 24.4284" N, 118° 7' 58.44" W

California

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Fairs & Festivals

Free

Brentwood Country Mart Littles Storytime

Toby B — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:41:30 +0000

Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Jan 28 2026.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 11:00am

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 11:00am

https://www.brentwoodcountrymart.com/events

Cost:

Free

Kids are invited to gather round for a weekly storytime at Brentwood Country Mart. And there's snacks!

Event is held in the lower courtyard in partnership with Diesel, A Bookstore.

Recommended Age:

Younger kids

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Brentwood Country Mart

225 26th Street

90402 Santa Monica , CA 34° 2' 50.5212" N, 118° 29' 26.7072" W

California

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Books & Stories

Free

Admission Services

Family Valentine’s Celebration at Gilchrist Farm

Toby B — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:11:05 +0000

Repeats every day until Sun Feb 15 2026.

Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 9:00am to 2:00pm

Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 9:00am to 2:00pm

https://www.gilchristfarm.com/valentine-weekend

Cost:

Activities priced individually

Celebrate love at the farm with family Valentine activities on Saturday and Sunday.

Love-ly additions to the usual farm activities include Valentine-themed crafts, pioneer arts, print photo opportunities and special treats for sale.

Guests can pet & pose with the pigs, goats, cows, horses & ponies, brush a pony, feed the ducks, and meet the tortoises

Regular farm visit activities are available, including pony rides, horse rides, farm animal visits, wagon rides, farm train, and archery and axe throwing. The gemstone mining has a special Valentine theme.

No reservations required. All food and activities are individually priced.

Recommended Age:

All ages

Age:

Gilchrist Farm

30116 Bouquet Canyon Road,

Santa Clarita , CA 34° 29' 10.32" N, 118° 27' 40.4316" W

California

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Outdoor & Nature

Admission Services

Mardi Gras at the Original Farmers Market

Roberta B — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:29:00 +0000

Repeats every day until Sun Feb 15 2026. Also includes Tue Feb 17 2026.

Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 12:00pm to 9:00pm

Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 12:00pm to 9:00pm

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 12:00pm to 9:00pm

https://farmersmarketla.com/events/mardi-gras-2026

Cost:

Free

The market gets decked out in purple, green, and gold for LA's most family-friendly community Mardi Gras celebration. Furry friends can get in on the action with the Mutti Gras Pet Parade & Costume Contest,

There's food - New Orleans beignets in a pop-up tent, jambalaya, and gumbo - as well as Zydeco and Blues bands.

The celebration continues on Fat Tuesday from 6pm to 8:30pm with a performance by The Nervis Bros on the patio and another chance to indulge in Cajun cuisine.

Recommended Age:

All ages

Age:

Original Los Angeles Farmers Market

6333 West Third Street

90036 Los Angeles , CA 34° 4' 16.9608" N, 118° 21' 37.4256" W

California

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Fairs & Festivals

Free

PaleyFest LA 2026

Toby B — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:48:53 +0000

Repeats every week every Sunday and every Wednesday and every Friday and every Saturday until Sun Apr 12 2026.

Saturday, April 4, 2026 Various times

Sunday, April 5, 2026 Various times

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Various times

Friday, April 10, 2026 Various times

Saturday, April 11, 2026 Various times

Sunday, April 12, 2026 Various times

https://www.paleycenter.org/events/paleyfest?utm_source=web&utm_medium=banner&ut...

Cost:

Varies

PaleyFest returns in person to the Dolby Theatre, offering a behind-the-scenes perspective from the stars and creators of favorite television shows.

The first announced events are Nobody Wants This, The Pitt, and Shrinking.

Some of these presentations may not be appropriate for a youth audience. Parental discretion advised.

Presale tickets available to Paley President's Circle, Patron Circle, and Partner Members and Citi cardmembers from January 27 at 9am. Paley Supporting, Family, and Individual Members get access on January 29. Ticket sales to general public open January 30.

Recommended Age:

Varies by event

Age:

Dolby Theatre

6801 Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood , CA 34° 6' 9.918" N, 118° 20' 25.4652" W

California

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Activity Category:

Films & Photography

Indoors

Admission Services

Lunar New Year Celebration at South Coast Botanic Garden

Toby B — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:19:38 +0000

Repeats every week every Sunday and every Saturday until Sun Feb 22 2026.

Saturday, February 7, 2026 Various times

Sunday, February 8, 2026 Various times

Saturday, February 14, 2026 Various times

Sunday, February 15, 2026 Various times

Saturday, February 21, 2026 Various times

Sunday, February 22, 2026 Various times

https://southcoastbotanicgarden.org/lunar-new-year-celebration-at-south-coast-bo...

Cost:

Included with admission; performance tickets extra

South Coast Botanic Garden invites guests to celebrate the Year of the Horse at its annual Lunar New Year Celebration, with activities the first three weekends in February.

Live performances take place inside the Garden's Hall at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm every Saturday and Sunday*, with lion dancers, martial artists, folk dancers, and drummers.

In addition, guests can visit interactive stations to learn the traditional Chinese handkerchief dance, and play the Korean game Yutnori, the Vietnamese game Bầu Cua Cá Cọp, or the Chinese tradition of Mahjong. Other highlights include the return of the wishing tree and Zodiac Stroll, a new dragon walk and morning tai chi class.

A photo op is also available to capture memories of this special event, alongside specialty foods and hand-mixed cocktails for purchase.

*Additional fee required for performances

Recommended Age:

All ages

Age:

South Coast Botanic Garden

26300 Crenshaw Boulevard

90274 Palos Verdes Peninsula , CA

Phone: 310.544.1948

33° 46' 58.584" N, 118° 20' 43.6704" W

California

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Fairs & Festivals

Outdoor & Nature

Admission Services

Kids Club at the Americana

Toby B — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:48:31 +0000

Repeats every week every Tuesday until Tue Jan 27 2026.

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - 10:00am

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 10:00am

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 10:00am

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 10:00am

https://americanaatbrand.com/events/kids-club-aab/

Cost:

Free

The Americana at Brand offers fun family-friendly concerts on the green on Tuesdays at 10am and 11am. The weekly events feature live music, storytelling, puppet shows, and other kid-friendly entertainment. The events are held in collaboration with Apple TV+.

Upcoming Schedule:

January 6: Jammin’ with Jared
January 13: Love Bug & Me
January 20: The BeatBuds
January 27: MiniBop

Showtimes at 10am and 11am. Attendance is limited and RSVP is required. RSVP for January dates ** to attend.

Bonus: if all that dancing gets you hungry, participating Americana eateries offer "Kids Eat Free" deals with qualifying purchase for post show dining. (Offers good 11am - 2pm on Tuesdays only, see site for more details)

No more than 6 guests per group

**By registering for Kids Club you agree that you will not attend if anyone in your group is feeling ill.

Recommended Age:

2 - 8

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Americana at Brand

889 Americana Way

91210 Glendale , CA 34° 8' 41.0208" N, 118° 15' 22.0356" W

California

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Free

Music

Shows & Concerts

Sensory Sensitive Saturdays (Cabrillo Marine Aquarium)

Toby B — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:49:09 +0000

Repeats every month on the third Saturday until Sat Dec 19 2026.

Saturday, January 17, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Saturday, June 20, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Saturday, August 15, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Saturday, November 21, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Saturday, December 19, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

https://cma.recreation.parks.lacity.gov/events/sensory-sensitive-saturday-1

Cost:

Included with admission

Guests can spend some quiet time enjoying the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on Sensory Sensitive Saturdays, the third Saturday of each month, from 10am to 12pm.

The Welcome Booth offers sensory bags equipped with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and a weighted lap pad. Dedicated areas are also set aside for those who may require a quieter environment.

Recommended Age:

All Ages

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Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

3720 Stephen White Drive

90731 San Pedro , CA

Phone: 310.548.7562

33° 42' 39.9924" N, 118° 17' 7.242" W

California

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Exhibitions

Outdoor & Nature

Special Needs

Admission Services

Pokémon GO Tour - Kalos (Rose Bowl)

Toby B — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:38:04 +0000

Repeats every day until Sun Feb 22 2026.

Friday, February 20, 2026 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Sunday, February 22, 2026 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

https://pokemongo.com/gotour/losangeles

Cost:

$30

Gotta catch 'em all! More than 30,000 Pokémon Trainers from around the world return to Los Angeles this year for the latest Pokémon GO live event held at the Rose Bowl.

Inspired by the turning of the seasons and new adventures around every corner, Pokémon GO Tour brings the Kalos region to life in Los Angeles.

The event brings the popular mobile game to life,

Trainers can collect Pokémon, discover legendary stories, and experience the community of Pokémon GO in-person. The event includes larger-than-life habitats inspired by the Pokémon of the Kalos region and special photo opportunities.

All event gameplay is exclusive to ticket holders.

Optional ticket add-ons include in-game bonuses such as raid passes and citywide gameplay.

Recommended Age:

All ages

Los Angeles

The Valleys

Pasadena / San Marino

Age:

Rose Bowl Stadium

1001 Rose Bowl Drive

91103 Pasadena , CA 34° 9' 38.2896" N, 118° 10' 2.9532" W

California

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Activity Category:

Fairs & Festivals

Games & Gaming

Outdoor & Nature

Admission Services

Presidents Day Commemoration (Reagan Library)

Toby B — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:52:47 +0000

Monday, February 16, 2026 - 10:00am to 3:00pm

https://www.reaganfoundation.org/events/annual-president-s-day-celebration-2025

Cost:

Free

Guests can mingle with the Founding Fathers - and First Ladies -- during the 32nd annual Presidents Day Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum.

The celebration offers fun for the whole family, including:

Presidential and first lady look-alikes
Live musical entertainment by the Justin Honsinger band and the Los Angeles Police Concert Band
Crafts and storytelling

President’s Day activities are free. Museum admission applies to visit the Air Force One Pavilion and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum including the Cowboys: History and Hollywood special exhibit.

Recommended Age:

All ages

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The Reagan Library

40 Presidential Drive