2016 Holiday Light Festival Train Ride

@ Griffith Park

when: Tuesday, December 6 through Friday, December 30 – 3:30 PM –

where: The Griffith Park & Southern Railroad 4400 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027

who: everyone

how much: 4 bucks!

the Whaddup:

Just the right size for your train obsessed tot, you won’t want to miss the LA tradition of a trip to Griffith Park for a magically lit holiday ride. Putter around the festively decorated one mile of track where magical scenes and tens of thousands of lights will captivate you and your family and set the mood for a wonderful Holiday season. 4:00 PM The first train will leave at 5 pm every day. The last train leaves at 8 pm Monday through Thursday and 9 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
more info: website

Enchanted Forest of Light @ Descanso Gardens

when: Tuesday, December 6 through Sunday, January 8 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

where: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge

who: everyone

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

THE NUTCRACKER ~ WINTER SHADOW PUPPET SHOW

when: Sunday, December 11 through Saturday, December 31

where: Party PlayhouseLaurel Plaza, 12080 Ventura Place, Studio City

who: 2 to 12

how much: $35

the Whaddup:

Beautiful winter tale based on the novella “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E.T.A. Hoffmann in which young Clare’s favorite Christmas toy, the Nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil Mouse King in battle, whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls.The story is adapted for kids in a 30-minute Shadow Puppet Show with original music by Peter Tchaykovskiy. After the show boys and girls can decorate traditional Christmas Ginger bread man cookies and get a surprise visit from Santa! Don’t forget to bring your cameras.

Ticket price per 1 child 2-12yo

Adults are Free of charge.

more info: website

(323) 530 7704

Hanukkah Festival at the Zimmer

when: Dec 18 at noon to 5 p.m.

where: Miracle Mile, Zimmer Children’s Museum, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca

how much: $7

who: 0-8

the Whaddup:

Hanukkah is The Festival of Lights! Celebrate Hanukkah with a fun-filled day of light & shadow themed exploration and activities, including glow-in-dark paper dreidels, and a special guest performance by Klezmer Juice at 3 p.m.!

more info: website

Zoo Lights and Reindeer Romp

when: Daily through Jan 8

where: Griffith Park, Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, Ca

how much: $9-$14

who: everyone

the Whaddup:

Brighten up your holidays with an all new yuletide tradition, as parts of the L.A. Zoo are transformed with highly original animal-themed LED light displays and decorations for the winter holiday season. In addition to the amazing light shows of the past two years, new this year is a laser show set to music boasting majestic screens of water with projections of fanciful animation and an animal shadow puppet installation complete with interactive photo-op and a new waterfall feature in the Children’s Zoo.

And reindeer! You can romp with the reindeer who have flown in for the holidays, bringing the jolly one himself along. (Check the schedule to see when Santa will be visiting the Zoo.)

more info: website

Light for the People: A Hanukkah Family Festival

when: Dec 18 at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

where: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca

how much: $7-$12

who: everyone

the Whaddup:

It’s the Skirball’s annual Hanukkah family festival, and this year’s festival honors the light of creativity and hope that helps the whole community achieve great things together. Revel in the spirit of the holiday with music, dance, printmaking, storytelling, and other family-friendly fun. Families of all backgrounds are welcome!

more info: website