Free Day at The Huntington
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens - 10:30 AM
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens - 10:30 AM
Free Day at the Skirball
Skirball Cultural Center - 12:00 PM
Skirball Cultural Center - 12:00 PM
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Disneyland - 6:00 PM
Disneyland - 6:00 PM
Funny Girl in 4K
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures - 7:30 PM
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures - 7:30 PM
Cinco de Mayo Family Day - Long Beach
Long Beach City College - 10:00 AM
Long Beach City College - 10:00 AM
Sensory Friendly Fridays at Noah's Ark
Skirball Cultural Center - 12:00 PM
Skirball Cultural Center - 12:00 PM
Free Beginners Karate Class
Mid-Valley Regional Library - 5:00 PM
Mid-Valley Regional Library - 5:00 PM
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace:25th Anniversary
El Capitan Theatre Hollywood - various times
El Capitan Theatre Hollywood - various times
Exhibit: Star Wars and SDI: Defending America & The Galaxy
The Reagan Library - various times
The Reagan Library - various times
Summertime Art Exhibit by the Glendale Unified School District
Brand, Library, and Art Center - various times
Brand, Library, and Art Center - various times
Legoland Dino Valley
Legoland California - various times
Legoland California - various times
Kids Club at the Americana
Americana at Brand - 10:00 AM
Americana at Brand - 10:00 AM
Free Day at The Autry
Autry National Center - 1:00 PM
Autry National Center - 1:00 PM
Sounds of Santa Monica: Kid's Edition
Santa Monica Place - 11:00 AM
Santa Monica Place - 11:00 AM
Storytime with Mr. Steve
Vroman's Bookstore - 11:00 AM
Vroman's Bookstore - 11:00 AM
Free Day at The Autry
Autry National Center - 1:00 PM
Autry National Center - 1:00 PM
Playdough Hour
Canoga Park Branch Library - 4:00 PM
Canoga Park Branch Library - 4:00 PM
Summertime Art Exhibit by the Glendale Unified School District
Brand, Library, and Art Center - various times
Brand, Library, and Art Center - various times
Spark Math: Free Trial Class
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Anaheim Tree Lighting Festival & Holiday Village
Sun Dec 3, 2023
12:00pm to 7:00pm PT
Age: All ages
Price: Free
The annual tradition continues!
The holidays kick off in Downtown Anaheim with the 29th Annual Tree Lighting Festival & Holiday Village.
Families can take photos with Santa, enter the Candy Canine dog costume contest, shop local vendors, and watch as the tree is lit up to mark the start of the Christmas season.
There is entertainment for children from noon to 5pm, Santa Claus visits with children from 3pm to 5pm.
At 5:45pm Santa and Mrs. Claus lead the processional to the Christmas Tree at City Hall. The tree is lit at 6pm, followed by performances from Sean Oliu, Anaheim Ballet, and the combined choirs of the Anaheim Union High School District
Note that this year the tree is in a new location, at City Hall.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.