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Sashay into a festive pop-up bar, where ‘yule cool' rules
Frosty’s Christmas Bar and other 21+ seasonal spots are adding a note of Noël nightlife to Southern California.
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Ovation Hollywood has free holiday tunes and character meet-and-greets
The Sugar Plum Fairy will stop by, while live a cappella, Candy Cane stilt walkers, and caroling add to the Tinseltown cheer.
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Happy 65th to the LA County Holiday Celebration, a free Christmas Eve tradition
Several cultural groups will perform at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion; a ticket is complimentary with RSVP.
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Free holiday events are festively festooning the Original Farmers Market
A music-filled party, a marvelous menorah, and old-timey carolers are popping up at the public market.
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12 last-minute Elf on the Shelf ideas that are easy-peasy
Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task on top of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
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Santa Monica Pier is aglow with free holiday sights, tunes, and deals, too
The Bob Baker Marionettes and a Holiday Car Show are on the sweet seasonal schedule.
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Things to do this weekend: Boat parades will shimmer up and down the coast
Make for Dana Point, Marina del Rey, Oxnard, and Ventura to enjoy the lights-on-the-water tradition.
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Musso & Frank's new ornament pays snazzy tribute to its iconic sign
Palm trees and a sunset also grace the stylish ode to Hollywood’s oldest restaurant.
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Carol at Walt Disney Concert Hall and let your seasonal songcraft shine
The ‘Holiday Singalong’ is a wintry warblefest of the happiest, holiday-iest order.
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The beloved ‘Snoopy House' display returns for one whimsical week in Costa Mesa
The sweet, free-to-see decorations will be outside Costa Mesa City Hall.
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Gussied-up gondolas take a Christmassy spin around the Coronado Cays
The Gondola Company is adding a festive dimension to the Venetian-inspired adventures.
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Tickets to a popular Yosemite Christmas tradition are available — for 2025
The fabled Bracebridge Dinners at The Ahwahnee always sell out months in advance.
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Luminaria lovers, find lovely lanterns at this Claremont garden walk
Stroll the pretty pathways of the California Botanic Garden and bask in the flickering favorites.
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Follow these easy tips to keep your real Christmas tree in tip-top shape
Here are a few tips to keep in mind so your Christmas tree is as fresh as can be these next few weeks.
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97th annual Comfort & Joy event helps families get in holiday spirit
Children felt the holiday spirit and were gifted a toy for the season at a South Los Angeles-based toy drive. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.
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The scientific reason your food cravings peak during the holidays
When faced with last minute gift shopping stress, changing weather, and hectic family visits, it’s common to turn to your two best friends for comfort during the holidays — Ben & Jerry’s.
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The ultimate list: 90+ gifts that create memories, not mess
Looking for the perfect gift that won’t add to the clutter? From adventure-packed activities to personalized moments, these gifts prioritize creating memories over accumulating material things.
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Flurry to a local LA County park for free and frosty snow play
The mitten-up fun is returning to several SoCal parks courtesy of LA County Parks.
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All aboard: The Queen Mary ‘sails' into a season of holiday celebrations
The famous ocean-liner will also mark 57 years in Long Beach with a posh dinner and dance.
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Princess of Wales takes another step in return to public life after chemotherapy with carol service
This year’s concert is designed to celebrate the support people give to one another, especially as they struggle through difficult times, a theme that may have particular resonance for the princess.