LA Weekend: Christmas Ferris Wheel; Las Posadas Fest; Lit-Up Fairplex

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout Greater Los Angeles — from the Westside, South Bay and beaches, through DTLA, the East Side, San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys to the Ventura County line.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Dec. 23 to Sunday, Dec. 24.

Always check with organizers that events are proceeding as planned.

• ALSO SEE: LA Restaurants Open Christmas Eve & Day, Plus Takeout Specials 2023

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DTLA & EAST SIDE:

Los Angeles Ballet 'Nutcracker' With Orchestra: Dolby Theatre, Hollywood

Holiday Ice Skating Rink: Pershing Square, Downtown Los Angeles

'LA Kings Holiday Ice' Outdoor, Holiday Skating Rink: L.A. LIVE, Los Angeles

Las Posadas At Olvera Street: Los Angeles

Holiday 'L.A. Zoo Lights': Los Angeles

American Contemporary Ballet 'Nutcracker Suite': Los Angeles

Universal Studios Hollywood 'Grinchmas' & 'Harry Potter Christmas': Los Angeles

'Sunset Strip True Crime & Ghost Stories' Walking Tour: West Hollywood/Los Angeles
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LONG BEACH & NEARBY NEIGHBORHOODS:

'Santa's Winter Wash' Drive-Thru: Carwood Car Wash, Lakewood

Aquarium Holidays & Santa: Aquarium Of Pacific, Long Beach

Long Beach Ballet 'Nutcracker' With Orchestra: Terrace Theater, Long Beach

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY & VENTURA COUNTY:

'Holiday Road LA' Immersive Experience: King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas

'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' Holiday Show: El Portal Theater, North Hollywood

31st Annual Spark of Love Toy Drive at Fire Station 102, Sherman Oaks

'Holidays At The Cube' Events: Discovery Cube LA Children's Museum, Sylmar

'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secrets Of The Sewer': Discovery Cube Los Angeles, Sylmar

Universal Studios Hollywood 'Grinchmas' & 'Harry Potter Christmas': Universal City

Zoppe Italian Family Circus: Fairgrounds, Ventura

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SAN GABRIEL VALLEY & NEARBY:

Christmas Tree Lane: Altadena

Holiday 'Lightscape' Winter Walk: Los Angeles County Arboretum, Arcadia

'Enchanted Forest Of Light': Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge

Holiday 'Babes In Toyland' Immersive Experience: Pasadena

'Kidspace Winter Frolic' & Sock-Skating Rink: Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena

'Imaginarium' Holiday Light Extravaganza: LA County Fairplex, Pomona

SkyPark 'Santa's Village' Ice Skating & Train Rides: Skyforest/Lake Arrowhead

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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY:

'Holiday In The Park': Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia
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SOUTH BAY, BEACHES & PENINSULA:

'Astra Lumina' Holiday Lights Night Walk: South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Estates

Holiday Gift Gallery - The Artists' Studio Gallery & Gift Shop, Rancho Palos Verdes

Candle Light Christmas Eve Service, Redondo Beach

Christmas Eve at Riviera United Methodist Church, Redondo Beach

'Ice Fantasy' Holiday Skating Rink: Torrance

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WESTSIDE:

'Love Actually Live': The Wallis Center, Beverly Hills

'Unwrap The Magic' Holiday Light Show & Jolly Trolley: Beverly Hills

Pier Ferris Wheel Holiday Show: Pacific Park, Santa Monica

'Ice At Santa Monica' Outdoor Skating Rink: Santa Monica

The Dr. Seuss Experience LA: Santa Monica

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ALSO SEE:

Christmas Brunch & Dinner: LA Restaurant & Takeout Specials 2023 CA

LA Guide To Outdoor, Ice Skating Rinks: Holidays 2023-24

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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?

• Inland Empire Weekend: Boat Rides With Santa; Ugly Sweater Parties; 'Snowtopia'
• San Diego Weekend: Holiday Lights Walk- & Drive-Thrus; Wildlife Refuge Tours
• OC Weekend: 'Grinch' On Stage; Christmas Eve Nutcrackers; Winter Fest
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Sundar Shadi Holiday Display; 70-Home 'Crippsmas' Walk

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