From LA Ballet at the Dolby to 30-minute narrated shows for toddlers, here are 28 Nutcracker performances in and near Los Angeles for 2026.

Turkey Trot, tree lighting, snow tubing and cozy cabins: here's how to plan a Big Bear Thanksgiving 2026 your whole family will love.

The 2027 Rose Parade rolls through Pasadena on January 1 with the theme “Welcome.” Here’s how to get grandstand seats, camp out, and enjoy Floatfest with kids.

Boo at the L.A. Zoo returns October 24–25 and October 31–November 1, 2026, with trick-or-treating, a new inflatable corn maze, and pumpkin treats for the animals.

Halloween Time at Disneyland runs August 21 to October 31, 2026. Here’s what’s new, what’s included with admission, Oogie Boogie Bash details, costume rules, and family tips.

Stuck on a costume? Here are 23 fun Halloween costumes for kids in 2026, from Toy Story 5 and Super Mario to KPop Demon Hunters, Bluey, and timeless classics.

Where to trick-or-treat in Los Angeles this Halloween: 9 family-favorite neighborhoods and kid-friendly events, from Toluca Lake and Hancock Park to Montana Avenue and DTLA.

Dreaming of a family trip that feels like a real vacation? Our 2026 guide to kid-friendly vacations covers planning, budgets, destinations, and travel-day hacks for LA families.

Plan Sierra Madre Playhouse’s 2026 holiday season with dates, prices, age guidance and parent tips for Bob Baker’s Nutcracker and four more shows.

California Science Center Homeschool Days return October 20 and December 8, 2026. Find registration dates, ages, prices, parking tips, and details.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast returns to Orange County this fall for the first time in over 25 years. Here's everything Southern California families need to know before heading to Segerstrom Center — dates, tickets, parking, and tips for making it a magical night out.

🌽🍂 Ready to wander into rows of towering corn with the whole family? Here's our guide to the best corn mazes in Southern California for 2026, from easy toddler-friendly paths to twisty challenges that test even grown-ups' sense of direction.