Here is a list of the best kids-friendly shows in and around Los Angeles during the holidays that not only your kids would love, they will take you back to your own childhood memories, and will definitely put a big smile on everyone's face from young and old.
Los Angeles Ballet - The Nutcracker
Cerritos Center
12700 Center Court Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
November 30, 2019 &
December 1, 2019
You're invited to LAs ultimate family tradition, it's the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. With original choreography by Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary, original set design by Catherine Kanner, and costume design by Mikael Melbye - set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
A Holiday Festival of Magic!
The Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Nov 23rd - Dec 29th
A Holiday Festival of Magic features the very best magicians and variety acts from The Magic Castle, America's Got Talent, Penn & Teller, Wizard Wars, etc. New and Different acts each Monday! All Ages are welcome but the show is recommended for ages 8 and up!
Pirates Take Christmas
Pirates Dinner Adventure
7600 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90620
December 1, 2019 -
December 25, 2019
Celebrate Christmas with Pirates Dinner Adventure. Laugh and cheer as the pirate crew tries to steal Christmas. Will they succeed? Will Santa escape? Will the season be saved? Find out at Pirate’s exciting Christmas spectacular! This Christmas dinner show is stuffed with magic, wonder, and adventure perfect for family fun and Christmas parties.
Disney Frozen The Broadway Musical
Pantages Theatre Hollywood
6233 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
December 4, 2019 -
February 2, 2020
Following a storming success on Broadway, and earning three Tony nomination in the process, Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Kristoff will head to LA for the official and exclusive opening of the tour, before it embarks across North America, bringing the magic of Frozen to you! With the original songs from the movie including "Do You Want To Make A Snowman?", "In Summer", "The First Time In Forever" and of course the iconic "Let It Go" alongside new ones penned just for the musical, Frozen fans will not be disappointed.
Disney Junior HOliday Party!
The Orphum Theatre
842 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
November 1, 2019 -
December 22, 2019
Disney Junior Holiday Party is a dazzling musical wonderland where children and their families can sing and dance along to their favorite Disney Junior songs plus Holiday classics with their favorite Disney friends, including Mickey & Minnie Mouse, the Puppy Dog Pals, Vampirina and many more, plus a special visit from Santa Claus!
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
Pasadena Civic Auditorium
300 East Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
December 4, 2019
Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed Russian dancers, Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of Russian classical dance to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed! The story begins on a snowy Christmas Eve, at a great townhouse where a party is in full swing.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Dolby Theatre
6801 Hollywood Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90028
December 13-15, 2019
A specially themed holiday show, Holidaze sees various Christmas ornaments magicked to life as the seasoned troupe of 30 performers from over 12 different countries combine their talents into 20 acts, transforming themselves into costumed characters and perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical joy.
Charlie Brown Christmas
Grove of Anaheim
2200 East Katella Ave
Anaheim, CA 92806
December 15, 2019
Charlie and the gang will show you the true meaning of Christmas in this stage adaptation of the classic TV Special. This theatrical production faithfully recreates the atmosphere of the comic strips and features the jazzy score from the TV show as well a group of Christmas sing-a-longs at the end. A wonderful way to introduce younger children to the Peanuts gang, and to explore what Christmas is all about!
Celtic Angels Christmas
Cerritos Center
12700 Center Court Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
December 22, 2019
Celtic Angels Christmas returns with a host of classic carols and holiday favorites performed with an enchanting Irish twist. This family-friendly concert spectacular brings together an ensemble of Irish songstresses, the Celtic Knight Irish dancers and a band of Irish instrumentalists for an authentic evening of uplifting song.
A Magical Cirque Christmas
Fred Kavli Theatre
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
2100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
December 29, 2019
What better way to get the family together and celebrate the holiday season, than with the world's greatest variety show! With jaw-dropping, breathtaking circus acts of A Magical Cirque Christmas, you'll be transported to the golden age which is filled with stunning costumes, extraordinary talent and more. Along with the mind-blowing acts, A Magical Cirque Christmas will be singing all your favorite carols with the help of incredible live musicians on stage.
Disney On Ice
Long Beach Arena
300 East Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802
December 26, 2019 -
December 30, 2019
Mickey Mouse and his friends invite you on a brand new adventure, filled with high-flying, world-class skating and acrobatics! Disney on Ice: Mickeys Search Party is the perfect place to make those family memories, which will be treasured for life. Whether you're four or 94, there's something to be enjoyed by everybody.
