Weekend Whaddup – December 10-11

Winter Family Festival
Snow! LA
where: Elysian Park, The Old Lodge, Stadium Way & Scott Ave, Los Angeles, Ca
when: All Day
who: Everyone
how much: $12 and up
the Whaddup:
Thursday, December 8 through Friday, December 23
Did you know there’s a new spot this winter with over 10,000 square feet of snow tubing across 9 ACRES of winter winderland? Plus, food, drinks, giant singing snowmen, and tubing lanes of varying lengths and thrill levels for every age. Tubing lanes are themed, including Avalanche, Friendly Yeti, Snowshoe Hare Hill, Arctic Fox, Polar Penguin and Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) – with glowing snow. In the Snowman Forest, hundreds of Snowmen join together every hour for an Interactive Light Show, and snow blows in a blizzard for amazing photo opps – all right in the city limits!
more info: website
A Day in the Life of the Chumash
when: Dec 10 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
where: Hart Ranch, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Pay a visit to the William S. Hart Park and Museum and experience life in an historic Chumash village: learn how the Chumash lived 500 years ago, including how they gathered and prepared food, how they built their homes, what they did for fun, and so much more. Activities, crafts, games, and Chumash hands-on items round out this fun-filled day.
more info: website
Marina Del Rey Boat Parade and Snow Wonder
where: 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
when: Saturday, December 10 / 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
who: The whole family
how much: free
the Whaddup:
Attendees can enjoy a festive day in the Marina throughout the day.
The Department of Beaches and Harbors will organize the 2nd Annual Snow Wonder event at Burton Chace Park from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. leading up to the Boat Parade. Free event! Children can enjoy real snow, sledding, arts & crafts, face painting, live DJ, food trucks, and much more.
more info: website
Hot Wheels Garage Event
where: Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo
when: Saturday, December 3 / 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
who: The whole family
how much: free-$10
the Whaddup:
Hot Wheels® Garage has displays of life-size cars and loads of Hot Wheels® tracks and cars to race with. A face painter and balloon artist are on hand, too. The ADM also features a special Hot Wheels® kid’s sundae in their Ice Cream Station ice cream parlor.At each event the museum supports a children’s charity. Donate new toys, children’s books, or stuffed animals to receive a free raffle ticket to the drawing for some really cool Hot Wheels® toys.
more info: website
LA Zoo Reindeer Romp
the Whaddup:
Visit them in Reindeer Village daily, where you’ll also find enchanting photo ops and fascinating facts about Santa’s favorite furry friends.
Weekends offer a flurry of additional fun, with special entertainment and activities including:
Magic, music and hilarity with Swazzle’s Holiday Extravaganza Puppet Show
Ice carving demonstrations courtesy of Troubled Ice (Saturdays)
Holiday songs from The Beverly Belles (Sundays)
Craft station with make-your-own antlers and letters to Santa
Reindeer keeper talks
Holiday presents for the animals
And photos with Santa (for an additional fee)
All activities except Santa photos are free for members and with paid admission.
more info: website
The Gentle Barn!
where: Santa Clarita Valley, The Gentle Barn, 15825 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita
when: Sunday, December 11 / 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Every Sunday 10AM-2PM
who: The whole family
how much: adults $20, kids $10
the Whaddup:
Come hug the cows, give the pigs tummy rubs, cuddle the turkeys, and enjoy a beautiful day at the Gentle Barn.To ensure that the smaller animals in the upper barnyard don’t feel stressed or overcrowded, they allow groups to go into the upper barnyard at 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m. (times subject to change without notice), after a presentation by the founder about how The Gentle Barn got started, what they do there during the week and the spot’s vision.
more info: website
Enchanted Forest of Light @ Descanso Gardens
where: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge
when: Tuesday, December 6 through Sunday, January 8 / 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
who: The whole family
how much: $24-$28
the Whaddup:
Enchanted: Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience with a one-mile walk through 10 distinct lighting displays in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens.Theskies light up, the trees light up, and your family can walk and wonder. It’s the first time this experience has been offered, so be sure to get your tickets before they’re gone. The walk is accessible for strollers, wheelchairs and mobility assistance devices.
more info: website