Whatever Holidays you celebrate, you’ll find lots of fun to do in Los Angeles on Christmas Day!
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As the air grows crisper and the nights longer, a wave of festive excitement sweeps through Southern California. ‘Tis the season when the Los Angeles transforms into a winter wonderland, and the famed shopping malls and fabulous hotels and resorts across the region come alive with the magic of Christmas and holiday cheer.
Christmas means family. And families must eat. But if you’d rather not spend hours in the kitchen, there are plenty of restaurants all around Los Angeles that will be open Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day and that make lovely settings for memorable family holiday meals.
Christmas dinner can be fun and fancy, and let’s face it — it can be a lot of work, too. So why not give yourself a gift this year and get takeout? We’re not talking about fast food. Many terrific restaurants in Los Angeles are offering their signature meals to go.
Before the kids get too involved with their holiday wish lists, help them remember that this is the season of giving. Here are seven suggestions for ways to get involved, give back, and help make this holiday season a little brighter for others.
One way to celebrate the holiday season is to attend a show. Here in Southern California, there are musicals, stage productions, vocal performances, and more happening throughout the month and guaranteed to leave you full of holiday spirit!
The holiday season is officially here and southern California is ready to celebrate. Here are the best Christmas and Holiday Events in Los Angeles.
Las Posadas is the celebration that commemorates the journey Mary and Joseph took from Nazareth to Bethlehem as they searched for shelter in preparation of Jesus’s birth. It is a popular tradition throughout Latin America and there are several places in Los Angeles and Southern California that continue the tradition.
Photos with Santa are a wonderful holiday tradition, whether your little ones cry or smile! Find Santa in person and virtually this year.
It’s gifting season and that means it’s time for us to showcase some of our favorite gift ideas for Los Angeles kids and their families. We always like to include Experience Gifts as well as ones you can unwrap!
Here in SoCal, where palm trees sway against a backdrop of endless sunshine, the arrival of the holiday season casts a magical transformation over the landscape. As the days grow shorter and the air becomes cooler, communities throughout the region come together to celebrate one of the most cherished traditions of all: lighting up the night with the splendor of Christmas trees.
Nothing kicks off the holiday season better than watching as the Christmas trees are lighted!
The Nutcracker ballet is a time-honored holiday tradition and here in SoCal there are dozens of performances to see this year!
Take a break from holiday shopping and participate in one of the holiday races being held in Los Angeles and all over Southern California.
It’s that time of year – time for LA parents to pile the family in the car and go out and get a Christmas tree. But instead of driving around searching for the “perfect tree,” we’re here to help with a list of 10 Great Christmas Tree Lots in and Around Los Angeles.
The holiday season is approaching, and during this festive time we think it’s important to stop and think about how we can help others. Everywhere we look, we all see so many people in need these days. Volunteer and you can make a difference.
Here in Southern California, we can celebrate the holidays at the beach and the mountains (even on the same day), but if you’re looking for something near the shore, we suggest a boat parade! Families can enjoy several annual Christmas Boat Parades and Holiday Boat Parades that are scheduled throughout the month of December.
Ah Los Angeles…so many cookies, so many people who don’t eat them. More for us, right? Here are the best spots to find holiday cookies and treats in Los Angeles.
Southern California is home to the top theme parks in the world and we’re lucky to be able to visit all year long. But there is nothing like the Holidays.
Celebrate the Holidays and enjoy all the magic these SoCal Theme Parks have to offer at this festive time of year. The decorations are always amazing, and of course, there are plenty of treats!
When the holiday season rolls around, these parks transform into enchanting wonderlands filled with festive lights, decorations, and memorable experiences.
Celebrating the holidays at a theme park in Southern California is a fantastic way for families to create lasting memories and embrace the spirit of the season.
Hey, want to head to the Mall? Fight traffic, hunt for parking, and wait in long lines at the stores? Neither did we. So this year MomsLA wanted to support some local businesses that are making amazing, unique gifts right here in Los Angeles.
Ice Skating here in SoCal can give you a taste of winter fun without the cold — thank goodness! We have our elves out there looking for more places, so stay tuned as we make updates! Here’s a list of the 12 best places to go ice skating in Los Angeles. Have fun!
Tamales are delicious “masa” (corn dough) that can be filled with various meats, cheeses, or sweet fillings and wrapped in a corn husk, or banana leaf, then steamed and served with sauce, beans and rice maybe, or alongside an entrée. They are super comfort food!
Los Angeles Public Schools take three weeks off during the Holidays, leaving working parents in need of camps for their kids. Here’s a list of 14 Winter Camps in Los Angeles to choose from.
Southern California isn’t exactly known for its frosted holiday vibes, but this year, we’re getting a dose of seriously sparkly cheer. Enchant Christmas—the over-the-top, light-strewn winter spectacle that’s been dazzling families from Dallas to D.C.—is finally making its Los Angeles debut. Starting November 21, Santa Anita Park will transform into a 10-acre holiday playground, complete with twinkling lights, ice trails, festive food, and a Christmas maze so big they’re calling it “The World’s Largest.”
Brace yourself: the holidays are about to get a little more…acrobatic.
This winter, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland is hauling its glittery, gravity-defying holiday spectacle through over 80 cities across the U.S. and Canada—including right here in Los Angeles on December 17, 2025.
We’ve gathered a list of 33 amazing DIY Homemade Food Gifts to make and give this year, from some creative and talented bloggers all across the Internet. Your gift recipients will be very happy you made them, and they’ll think you’re super creative and smart. Which you are.
Depending on the age of the children in your family, you may not be able to wait for midnight to celebrate the New Year. And in Southern California, that’s no problem. There are lots of family-friendly ways to celebrate the New Year!
In the spirit of the season, we made a list of the best neighborhoods and attractions to see holiday lights in Los Angeles. Happy Holidays!
