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With fossils excavated, prepared, researched, and put on display at La Brea Tar Pits, this tar pit is the only active and urban Ice Age excavation site in the world. Because of its dynamic science, the site is a unique window into the future. Visitors may witness the excavation of Ice Age plants and animals that were trapped and preserved in the seeps outside the Museum. Inside, scientists and volunteers clean, repair, and identify those very fossils. Some of the finest specimens are displayed and available for research, including saber-toothed cats, giant sloths, dire wolves, mammoths, and mastodons, as well as microfossils of small animals and plants. Los Angeles environmental change over the last 50,000 years of Earth's history has been examined using these collections, as has the planet. In October 2022, the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) will be holding its 60th-anniversary conference in Zumaia, Basque Coast, Spain, at the UNESCO Global Geopark, to announce the First 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites. La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park has been selected as one of the 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites by one of the world's largest scientific organizations, the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS). More than one million geoscientists from 121 member countries participate in the IUGS. As part of its new designation in 2022, the IUGS will declare 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites. They are key locations with geological components and processes of international scientific importance and those that have played a substantial role in geological science. The Pleistocene (the "Ice Age") fossil site at La Brea Tar Pits has been acknowledged as the most significant paleontological site in the world. La Brea Tar Pits has also helped scientists and the general public better understand the Pleistocene time period. According to Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, President and Director of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County, La Brea Tar Pits, a one-of-a-kind site for scientific research into the past that has inspired pop culture from the current La Brea TV series to the Ice Age animated movies, is a source for understanding climate change in our own time. La Brea's contribution to science and the efforts of paleontologists, preparators, and volunteers during its more than 100 years of research and excavation have been duly recognized by the international scientific community, according to Bettison-Varga. LaBrea Tar Pits is an entry to the Ice Age, where paleontologists dig for plant and animal fossils trapped in asphalt seeps over thousands of years as a living laboratory for the local and global community to discover groundbreaking research. In addition to being the world's only ongoing urban Ice Age excavation, LaBrea Tar Pits is a living laboratory. As a result, one can learn about science as it happens here. Outside, visitors can see fossils being unearthed from asphalt seeps as they are uncovered. Inside the Museum, scientists and volunteers cleanup, repair, identify and study those very fossils. The finest specimens are on display, and all of them are available for study. Ancient saber-toothed cats, giant sloths, dire wolves, mammoths, and mastodons are just some of the animals that were discovered and studied. These collections and their locale provide a unique resource for understanding environmental change in Los Angeles and the world during the last 50,000 years of Earth history, and over 400 scientific publications have been written about them. La Brea Tar Pits have been formed through a series of uplifts and faults over the last 50,000 years, as crude petroleum seeped up to the surface of shallow pools that entrapped and preserved millions of fossils representing hundreds of plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate species. It has been the subject of extensive geologic, paleontological, and archaeological research for over 150 years. A master planning process that includes public engagement, master planning, design, and future construction will be carried out at the Tar Pits campus, which includes the asphalt seeps, the La Brea Tar Pits park, and the George C. Page Museum building. According to La Brea Tar Pits CEO Howard Phipps, the reimagining of the site aims to demystify the science and educate visitors about the impacts of climate change, both in the past and present. NHMLAC guarantees that La Brea Tar Pits will remain inclusive and accessible to all, whether it be a child wandering past the still bubbling asphalt or a neighbor running past." La Brea Tar Pits' research today ranges from studying the biology and behavior of extinct creatures to documenting the fossils themselves to establishing whether ecosystems have been altered as a result of climate change over the past 50,000 years. This last line of inquiry has significance, as it can provide critical benchmarks for understanding how plants and animals will be affected as a result of human-induced climate change. The La Brea Tar Pits are a group of tar pits around which the city of Los Angeles, California, USA, formed. La Brea Tar Pits' asphalt seeps are the world's only continually operating and urban Ice Age excavation site. The site is a unique portal into active science, where fossils are discovered, prepared, researched, and displayed. Visitors may observe excavators unearthing Ice Age plants and animals that were trapped and preserved during the seeps outside the Museum. Inside, scientists and volunteers clean, repair, and identify those fossils. The most exceptional specimens are on display and accessible for study: saber-toothed cats, giant sloths, dire wolves, mammoths, and mastodons, to name a few. These collections represent an unparalleled resource for learning about environmental change in Los Angeles and the world over the past 50,000 years of Earth's history.

Authorities say sealed packages of the powerful opioid fentanyl were found hidden in candy at Los Angeles International Airport, reported KTLA. Police found 12,000 suspected fentanyl pills packaged in several bags of candy at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Officials said they found the pills inside boxes of Sweetarts, Skittles and Whoppers. Fentanyl is often seen in blue, greenish, or pale-colored counterfeit pills. There may be other colors. These pills may be marked as “M30” and sometimes as “K9,” “215,” and “v48.” Fentanyl may also be in white powders. In the spookiest time of year, we need to be extra cautious with all the news of Fentanyl Pills in Packaged Candy. After all, tricks and treats can be hazardous if not handled with care. Whether you are a parent preparing your child, or a teen going out, these tips will keep everyone safe this October 31st. What Candy to Avoid This Halloween Fake pills laced with fentanyl are beginning to look like candy. This is also known as rainbow fentanyl, and it can come in “a variety of bright colors, shapes, and sizes.” You should always avoid homemade candy since you have no way of knowing what’s in it. You can also steer clear of candy that has an unwrapped wrapper. It would be best to avoid candy that is crusted or has powder on it. Always double, and triple-check your children's candy for suspiciously packaged or unpackaged items. Suggestions include allowing kids to only take candy only from trusted neighbors, family, and friends. Set aside a time after Halloween to go through the collected candy by children. Before letting your kids eat their treats, make sure you know what is in their bags. Carefully, examine each candy and put aside any suspicious treats. If you want to be extra careful, you can buy mixed bags of candy and switch their collected candy with the candy that you have purchased from the store yourself. Trick or Treat and Other Safety Tips on Halloween When it comes to the actual trick or treating, there are some things to keep in mind to stay safe. First, parents should always accompany their children. Even if you live in a remote area, your children should never go out alone. If you are out with a group of kids, make sure you stay together and don’t walk too far from each other. You should have a predetermined meeting place in case your children get separated from you. It’s a good idea to meet up in a public place. It’s also helpful if everyone has a phone charger with them and has saved everyone’s number into their phones just in case. If someone doesn’t want you in their yard, respect their wishes and move on. And remember, you can always call the police if you feel unsafe. Set a curfew for your trick-or-treaters if they are older and they go out without parents. And talk to your children about Halloween safety before they head out. Make sure they know not to eat any candy before getting home and examining the candy first. Also remind your teen, to stay in well-lit areas, keep their cell phones on, and avoid wearing headphones. If you have a teen who is going to a Halloween party, it is very important to remind them not to ever take any drinks from strangers (even if it is non-alcoholic). We hope these Halloween safety tips will help you enjoy the spooky night of Halloween while keeping yourself and your loved ones safe and sound! Remember, it’s not just about trick-or-treating or dressing up as scary characters. It’s also about behaving responsibly and being mindful of your surroundings. So be careful, stay safe, and have a frightfully good time on Halloween!

Halloween is just around the corner and at the same time it is apple season, and we've got a great dessert recipe for you and your kiddos to make together with apples to make your Halloween a little spookier! These shrunken heads made of apples will make a fun and creepy dessert for your Halloween dinner, and will give a little fright to everyone in your family! We suggest using Granny Smith apples for the best results. You will also need some salt and lemon juice. Start with peeling your apples, leaving the stems intact. Carve faces using a small paring knife or a melon baller. Combine 1 cup lemon juice and 2 tablespoon salt in a bowl. Dip apples in lemon juice mixture for 5 minutes, then arrange on a baking sheet. Bake the apples at 200F for 8 hours. Turn off the oven and let apples stand in the oven overnight. Chill until ready to use. Float the apples in a punch bowl or plunk into mugs for a spooky dessert.

There’s something magical about autumn. The leaves change colors, kids go back to school, and the smell of pumpkin spice fills the air. Halloween is fast approaching, which means it’s time to get spooky! What better way to get in the spirit than by taking a deeper look at this ghoulish holiday with a scary history? In this blog post, you will learn all about the spooktacular history of Halloween. From its roots as a Celtic Samhain celebration to modern pop culture interpretations of this spirited day, we cover it all! So grab your cauldron and come explore the creepy past of this awesome Autumn holiday. What is Halloween? Halloween is a culture-wide holiday celebrated every October 31st. It’s a day for kids and adults to dress up in spooky costumes, go trick-or-treating, attend parties, and carve jack o’lanterns. There’s plenty of history behind the spooky holiday we celebrate today. Halloween’s origins are deeply rooted in ancient pagan traditions. The Celts celebrated Samhain, a festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the “darker half” of the year. During this time, people would build bonfires, wear costumes, and perform sacrificial ceremonies in order to ward off evil spirits. Halloween’s scary history While Halloween has changed a lot over the past 2,000 years, it’s important to keep in mind that many of the traditions we celebrate today are relatively new. The Celts celebrated Samhain with bonfires, costumed feasts, and sacrificial rites. It is believed that these rituals were meant to ward off evil spirits and welcome good spirits into the village. While these traditions are no longer practiced, they’re the basis for many modern rituals and traditions. For example, the jack o’lantern is thought to have originated from the Celts placing candles in turnips to ward off evil spirits. Halloween Comes to America Halloween is a great example of a holiday that has changed a lot as it has traveled around the world. Because of the strict Protestant belief systems in colonial New England, Halloween celebrations were extremely limited. Halloween was much more common in Maryland and the southern colonies. When European ethnic groups’ beliefs and customs mixed with those of American Indians, a distinctively American Halloween was born. The first Halloween parties were known as “play parties,” which were celebrations of the harvest and were open to the public. Neighbors would tell ghost stories, predict one another's futures, dance, and sing. Ghost stories and all sorts of mischief-making were part of colonial Halloween celebrations. By the middle of the 19th century, annual autumn festivities were commonplace, but Halloween was not yet celebrated nationwide. The celebration of Halloween became popular nationwide in the second half of the 19th century, thanks to the millions of Irish fleeing the Irish Potato Famine. Trick or Treat? Or Just Treat? One of the most popular Halloween traditions is trick or treat. When it started in America, it was mainly a way for people to get rid of surplus candy. But it wasn’t long before it evolved into the tradition of children dressing up and going door-to-door asking for candy. Treat or trick is not a new concept either. It just has a different name. The tradition of giving out sweets to children on Halloween goes as far back as the 1920s. The tradition of children dressing up dates back to the end of the 1800s. But the ultimate question that begs an answer is, who came first? The treat or the trick? Well, the trick came first. The treat came a little later. Best Ways to Celebrate Halloween So, now that you’re a Halloween expert, you’re probably wondering about some good ways to celebrate it. There are tons of options available to you, but here are a few ideas just in case you need a little inspiration. Trick-or-treating - If you’re going to go trick-or-treating, you’ll want to make sure it’s safe. Make sure you go with a group of people and don’t ever go alone. Also, keep an eye out for houses that don’t participate in the tradition. Host a Halloween party - Hosting a Halloween party is a great way to celebrate. You can do it indoors or outdoors and have it catered or make snacks ahead of time so that you don’t have to cook. Go to a haunted house - If you want to celebrate Halloween in a more extreme way, you can try going to a haunted house, or family-friendly Halloween event. Watch Spooky Movies - It's fun to watch horror movies that aren't your typical scary fare. These can be especially fun for younger kids. Go to Pumpkin Patches - There are few things as magical as a trip to the pumpkin patch, especially if you have kids. They’re the perfect combination of fall activities that won’t scare your children and still give them a ton of fun and memorable moments. For more fun ideas, see our Halloween Guide.

Just in time for Halloween, we have found 23 fun Halloween costumes for your kids! From Luca, Minecraft, and Fortnite characters, to Elsa, Olaf, Anna, bumblebee, and more, you can find them here. For more cool kids' costumes, visit our Amazon Halloween Shop. Disney Frozen 2 Feature Elsa Black Sea Dress Unleash your powers, just like Elsa! Move your arms and watch the sleeves light up! Motion-activated lights and sounds from the film! Features true-to-film design inspired by the fashions Elsa wears as she battles the Dark Sea. Includes sheer frost neckline and all over glitter print Inspired by Frozen 2 with authentic film details for fans to relive favorite story moments! Outfit fits children 4-6X, Suggested for Ages 3+. Buy online. Girl's Beauty and the Beast Belle Costume Relive a tale as old as time in this enchanting tea-length costume inspired by Belle's ball gown in Beauty and the Beast. Fabric rosettes, a jeweled rose brooch, golden sequin filigree, and glittering tulle skirts create a miraculous transformation. Sizes 3T-10. Buy online. Disney Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Costume Your little Space Ranger's imagination will take them to infinity and beyond in this Buzz Lightyear Costume! It features all of the intergalactic essentials to defeat Emperor Zurg in no time, including a removable jet pack. Jet pack features printed artwork and reflective details. Self-adhesive tab closure at front. Sizes 3T-8. Buy online. Disney Toy Story Woody Costume Little cowboys can saddle up for fancy dress fun in our Woody Costume! With Woody's checked shirt, jeans, neck scarf, and waistcoat, your little one will look like the toughest, rootin'-tootin' sheriff in town. Woody's waistcoat features 'Sheriff' badge and patterned neck scarf with self-adhesive tab fastening. Sizes 3T-12. Buy online. Luca Costume Kids Sea Monster Bodysuit with 3D Mask This Luca costume for kids scary monster costume's gloves are closure on, insure fit and not fall off. outfits shoes covers pretty stretchy flexible leashes material to fit the costume and can match any foot. Size: 5 sizes available, both for girls and boys. Buy online. Morph Kids Piggyback Halloween Costumes Funny Ride On Product contains 1 piggyback illusion costume. One size fits most. This is one size to fit most kids height from 3’9” to 5’3” or 120cm to 155cm and this will also accommodate waist size from 10" to 19”. This costume comes with laces to tighten around your body shape. Buy online. Disney Frozen 2 Anna Costume For the first time in forever she'll assume the throne as Arendelle's Queen wearing this Anna coronation costume as seen in Frozen 2. Its shimmering blue satin skirt is topped by a black velour overlapped bodice with glittering rosemaling filigree and a royal brooch, plus cape. Sizes 3-10. Buy online. Kids' Bumblebee Converting Halloween Costume Your child can transform into Bumblebee when slipping on this Jumpsuit, 3D tunic, detachable wheels, mask and pair of gloves. Available in sizes Child M (7 - 8) and Child S (4 - 6). Buy online. Kids' Snow White Toddler Costume Give your little princess an absolutely magical Halloween with this precious Snow White Child Costume. This adorable costume features a dress with striped puffed sleeves, stand-up collar, sparkly yellow tulle skirt, character cameo and golden trim. This little fairytale cutie will be all smiles in this lovely Disney Princess Costume. Child small fits sizes 4-6. Buy online. Kids Minecraft Classic Ender Dragon Costume Impress your friends this Halloween with this kids size Minecraft Ender Dragon costume. Includes the complete package to really give it that hostile mob look like in the game. Spike panel detailing found on detachable tail and wings to match the headpiece, complete with brick-like detailing on the long sleeve top. Sizes 4 - 12. Buy online. Amscan Black and Blue Dragon Halloween Costume Scare off your friends with this costume set that features a black and blue realistic dragon with defined reptile scales. Sizes M - XL. Buy online. Witch Halloween Luxury Costumes Black long Halloween costume queen horns hat headband deluxe magic witch headpiece headdress and feather wings, will be the best cosplay costume outfits for your little girl on this Halloween holiday. Buy Online. Tinkerbell Disney Tinker Bell and the Fairy Rescue Everyone's favorite little mischievous fairy is back! This officially licensed Tinker Bell takes after her outfit in Tinker Bell and the Fairy Rescue. Your child will have a blast on her next adventure to Neverland in this adorable outfit. Make your child's dreams come true and turn her into her favorite magical Disney character! Sizes 3T - 12. Buy online. Kids' Ride-On Unicorn Child Halloween Costume Transform into a unicorn with this Ride-on Unicorn Costume. This mythical costume features a white unicorn with pink wings, and this unicorn has pink booties on its legs. The pink suspender-like straps keep the costume up around their waist and make it look like they are riding a unicorn. Buy online. Kids' Darth Vader Lego Classic Halloween Costume Bring down the rebel alliance in the Lego Star Wars Classic Darth Vader Child costume by Disguise. Perfect for Star Wars and Lego fans! The Star Wars Lego Classic Darth Vader child costume by Disguise includes a mini-figure tunic with detachable cape, character half mask and pair of hands. Buy online. Kids' Frozen Olaf Classic Halloween Costume Olaf likes warm hugs and so does your kiddo! Dress them up in this Olaf Costume and you will get tons of warm hugs from your jolly little companion. Costume features a white jumpsuit with brown stick-like sleeves, a plush overlay that looks like the body of the snowman and a soft headpiece with a 3D carrot and stitched features. Give your child a magical adventure just like Olaf, one of the most lovable characters in the Disney hit, Frozen. Buy online. Toddler El Capitan Halloween Costume Be the captain of a pirate ship adventure! Top with attached jacket, pants, boot covers and hat with feather. Child size 3T-6T. Buy online. Kids' Monarch Butterfly Girl Halloween Costume Fly free like a Monarch Butterfly with this cute costume. This transformative costume features a monarch butterfly-print dress with attached monarch butterfly wings. Complete the look with the included headband that comes with an attached antennae and monarch butterflies. With this cute costume you will be ready to take off for flight Halloween night. Sizes 4 - 14. Buy online. Kids' Digger Ride-On Halloween Costume Construct the best costume ever with this Ride-On Digger Costume. This unique outfit features a rider suit that looks just like a digger with attached reflective vest. Boots, hat, undershirt, and pants not included. Wear this unique tunic over your usual clothes to look just like you're riding the digger. Buy online. Spirit Halloween Boys Giddy Up Fortnite Inflatable Costume Saddle up! Turn this Halloween into a llama rodeo when you saddle up on this official boys Giddy Up Inflatable costume. This inflatable costume comes with all the tools necessary to quickly inflate your costume within seconds. This costume features the llama inflatable, a battery-powered fan, and a default shirt and scarf. Use a llama bell to wrangle up a herd of llamas together and prepare for a ride you've never experienced before! Buy online. Spirit Halloween Boys Fortnite Fishstick Pirate Costume Make a splash this Halloween and join the battle royale when you wear this boy Fishstick Pirate costume at the next costume party. This costume is inspired by your favorite Outfit from the game and includes a fish jumpsuit, belt, hat, and a mask. Lead your squad to victory with this Fishstick Pirate costume on for Halloween. Buy Online. Alex Deluxe Minecraft Costume, MulticolorGet your Diamond The product includes a dimensional tunic and mask. Minecraft (Mojang). Each costume is made from easy-to-wear materials that offer comfort and flexibility. Buy Online. Scary Scarecrow Pumpkin Bobble Head Costume Wicked Scarecrow Pumpkin Bobble Head Ghoul Costume Includes Brown Hood with Attached Rope Collar, Evil Pumpkin Mask, Patchwork Dress Robe with an Attached Rope Belt, and Scarecrow Gloves. Buy Online. To find more cool Halloween Costumes for kids and adults, visit our Amazon Halloween Shop. 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This holiday season 2021, you can experience South Coast Botanic Garden in a whole new light with GLOW! This year’s event will include food, drinks, music, interactive exhibits and a transformative Garden featuring thousands of lights that will have you partying on the beach, drinking cocktails on the bayou and chasing waterfalls. A stunning kelp forest will take your breath away and spark your interest in the beauty of the sea. This year’s event will include food, drinks, music, interactive exhibits and a transformative Garden featuring thousands of lights that will have you partying on the beach, drinking cocktails on the bayou and chasing waterfalls. A stunning kelp forest will take your breath away and spark your interest in the beauty of the sea. GLOW will also feature additional Garden collections this year, including the Lavender Garden, Koi Pond, Fuschia Garden, and Lower Meadow, adding more areas with lights than last year’s show. And while it may not be holiday inspired, there will be themed nights to encourage festive attire and to add to the fun. GLOW Themed Nights: Mardi Gras Night December 1, 2021 This year’s GLOW features an all new design that culminates in The Bayou. To celebrate this amazing section of the exhibit, GLOW is hosting a Mardi Gras Night! Come dressed up in your favorite Mardi Gras gear and ready to have some fun! Ugly Christmas Sweater Night December 8, 2021 GLOW may not be holiday themed, but you can still celebrate the season. Wear your ugly Christmas sweaters or other festive attire to show your holiday spirit. Neon Night December 15, 2021 The garden is GLOWing throughout our run, but on Neon Night, we invite you to join in! Wear neon colors or light yourself up like a neon sign for this night that celebrates our Electric Desert portion of the exhibit. Kids’ Beach Night January 5, 2022 The weather may not allow f or a beach day right now, but with our imaginations, we can have a beach night! This kid-centric night will encourage kids, and t hose young at heart, t o come experience GLOW. Garden Lights and Ocean Waters Conservation Night January 12, 2022 GLOW i s unique in that the focus is on exhibit on water. The plants take water to survive, and so do we! So, on this night, a portion of the proceeds will go to an ocean conservation organization to be announced soon. GLOW takes place between November 20, 2021 and January 17, 2022. Tickets are $24.95 for members, $34.95 for non-members, and Children 4 and under are free. Members will enjoy discounted tickets to GLOW throughout its run. Members can also purchase their tickets before the general public during the Members-only pre-sale from October 4-17. South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274. For more information about this event, and to buy tickets, please visit South Coast Botanic Garden's official website.

Dr. Suess's Grinch wants to surprise your kids this year with personalized video greetings for the holidays, and we want to be the first one to tell you how! Keep reading and find out how to get personalized video greetings from The Grinch himself for every member of your family. The Grinch brings his presence online at Cameo, a platform that enables fans to request personalized videos from their favorite pop culture personalities. Visit Cameo.com/TheGrinch for easy-to-follow instructions on how to request personalized video messages from The Grinch that will arrive in friends and family’s inboxes just in time for the Who-lidays, complete with the recipient’s name and suggested greeting.

A Fox Cub’s Christmas Tale gives an all-new glimpse into the magical world of Santa’s North Pole, and answers the universal question: How does Santa travel the whole world in one night? The special features “Newsey Noel,” the North Pole’s ace Scout Elf reporter, who is invited to ride along with Santa on Christmas Eve to learn first-hand how time pauses so Santa can deliver presents undetected and unheard. The special was adapted from the book, Elf Pets: An Arctic Fox Tradition, which will launch this holiday season and comes with an arctic fox plush. Elf Pets: A Fox Cubs Christmas Tale DVD is available for purchase at retailers nationwide, and on shop.elfontheshelf.com website, for only $9.95. The disc includes the 28-minute animated special, as well as the trailer, sing-along version and filmmaker’s commentary. You can also buy so many fun holiday gifts and family fun products at shop.elfontheshelf.com: The Elf on The Shelf Adopt one of Santa’s holiday helpers and experience a fun-filled Christmas with your very own magical Scout Elf. Elf Pets Be a part of promoting kindness and Christmas cheer. Adopt one of Santa’s cuddly Elf Pets® to help Santa this Christmas season! Scout Elf Clothes These signature styles will make your elf’s personality shine! See what Claus Couture Collection® fashions your elf can wear to dress to impress this season. Family Fun Christmas memories that last a lifetime start here! Enhance your season with holiday activities, party supplies and more from the North Pole. Plus you can find fun and free holiday games, write a letter to Santa, play snowball fight, find your elf personality, watch holiday videos, and much much more. Disclosure: We were gifted an Elf on the Shelf Packet from elfontheshelf.com for review purposes.

Every year from November through January, Disneyland California Parks embrace a seasonal celebration filled with multicultural music celebrating meaningful traditions of Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa, and Three Kings' Day. Even though you can't physically go to Disneyland this year, you can still enjoy the heartwarming music of the festival from comfort of your own home with the Disney Festival of Holidays playlist. The Playlist is available on the Play Disney Parks App and Apple Music. Apple Music Trial or Subscription maybe required. For more information, visit Disneyland's official website.

For many Jewish families, sitting around the table with family and friends is one of the best parts of Passover. But this year, it is not so easy to participate in this beautiful celebration due to COVID-19. But Camp Havaya has a solution, and they are celebrating Sedar via Zoom and you are invited to join! Havaya will come together for a one-hour, family friendly gathering via Zoom on Thursday April 9th at 7 pm. No haggadah is required. All you need is yourself and, if you want, some Passover-related foods (matzah, charoset, bitter herbs ... and whatever else you want to eat or snack on). Feel free to sit at your table, recline on your couch, or sit in bed -- there's no right or wrong way to join. This gathering is free and open to the community. Invite your family and friends, and celebrate Passover in a whole new way this year! And if you're not able to join live, you can watch the recording on Havaya's Facebook pages. To register to join the Celebration on Zoom, please click here.

The Elf on The Shelf's Magical Holiday Journey Comes to Fairplex this Holiday Season 2020 This year Santa and his Elves are coming to you through a drive-thru holiday experience! Santa wants to make sure that all the good kids and their families stay safe this holiday season, so he is going to visit you at the Fairplex in Pomona in a very special drive-thru Christmas event. Photo Credit: Elf on the ShelfDavid Korins This event will feature a dazzling light spectacle with toy repair workshop, gingerbread villages, and all the sights and sounds of the holiday blended with a touch of high-spirited fun that only Santa's favorite Scout Elves can deliver. Santa will be there personally with his sleigh to bring you the spirit of Christmas. The experience will last approximately for one hour. Each car will need an Android or iphone smartphone to experience the narration and music that guides you through the experience. It is recommended that you download the app in advance and connecting your smartphone to your car's sound system. You can choose English or Spanish on the app. If you don't have a smartphone, one will be available for you during the journey, but the numbers are limited. You should email info@elfontheshelfjourney.com at least 24 hours in advance to reserve a smartphone. There will be many photo opportunities. In fact, you are encouraged to dress festively and show your Christmas spirit. There is no age limit for this event. Refreshments and merchandise will be available for purchase and will be brought to your vehicle. Help save Christmas this year at The Elf on the Shelf's Magical Holiday Journey which begins on November 12, 2020 and lasts for 8 weeks. The tickets for this magical event goes on sale on September 22, 2020 at 11:00 am. You can sign up for an early bird access from 9 am-11 am on September 22, 2020. Tickets start at $24.95 for adults, and $19.95 for kids depending on the time slot you choose. Everyone over the age of 2 needs a ticket to enter. The event will take place at Fairplex located at 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768. For more information, click here. You may also Enjoy Christmas and Holiday Drive-Thru Events And Experiences 2020-2021!

Even though there are many drive-thru events emerging for the holidays throughout the city, many LA families are more comfortable to stay home this year and celebrate the holidays with the family at home. Here, we have found you the best virtual events that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own couch! Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Christmas Stream See Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker from the comfort of your couch! Take a trip backstage with the cameras for a look at how the magic is made. You can see the full performance as captured on stage plus an up close look at the behind-the-scenes action. This event is from December 19, 2020 through January 2, 2021. Tickets are on sale via Goldstar starting $19.99. Holiday Online Trivia Night, Hosted by Suzie the Elf! Christmas comes early with Holiday Online Trivia Night! Host Suzie the Elf will be your guide with 50 questions ranging from Miracle on 34th Street, Frosty the Snowman, and “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” to Meet Me in St. Louis, Ebenezer Scrooge, and much more! The first place winner gets bragging rights, a $150 State Theatre gift certificate, and a State Theatre swag bag. Online Trivia Night will be hosted on Zoom on December 9th at 7:00 pm on your desktop computer and played on a smartphone-based trivia game called Kahoot. A minimum donation of $5 allows you to participate. ELFPROV: Interactive Virtual Holiday Comedy Show Gather the whole family around the TV, computer, or tablet. The Elves have “prepared” an amazing show brought to you by the folks at Improv 4 Kids!. Each show includes 30-minutes of interactive musical comedy, completely improvised based on audience suggestions and participation. Then Santa leads you in a holiday sing along of Christmas Classics. Each registration includes one log on to ZOOM showroom. VIP Registrations will get a private moment in a breakout room with Santa to Share wish lists. You can record these private sessions. Also, the Elves will invite VIP guests up for interactive games. This event is from November 29th through December 13th. Tickets are on sale via Goldstar and start at $15. A New York Holiday Minute In a series of six short plays commissioned by Out of Box Theatrics, people of all walks of life navigate their way through the highs and lows of living in the city during the holidays. From cynical Christmas elves to awkward family gatherings to heartwarming holiday magic, New York City during the holidays offers a fresh start unlike anywhere else. This event is from December 14, 2020 through December 18, 2020. Tickets are on sale on Goldstar and start at $14. These series may not be appropriate for kids. The Edwards Twins Holiday with the Stars Whether it’s playing piano, dancing, acting, singing or doing over 100 impressions of the top super stars in the world, The Edwards Twins will WOW all age groups from 5 years old to 100. If you love vocal impressionists like Rich little or Danny Ganz or shows like La Cage or Legends In Concerty You will love The Edwards Twins and their DEAD ON impressions of Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli Bette Midler, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, Tina Turner, Cher, Rod Stewart, Pavarotti, Diana Ross, Elvis, Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles, just to name a few all in one show. This livestream show is on December 20, 2020 at 7:30 pm. The tickets are on sale on Goldstar for $20. 2020 Holiday Show: Virtual Event Holiday music is what helps to make the season “the most wonderful time of the year.” All of your Holiday favorites that you have grown to love from the award winning New Tradition Chorus are available December 1 through December 31,2020 virtually. Tickets are on sale for $10 only on Goldstar. Broadway Princess Holiday Party — Online Your every dream will come true as five knockout voices sing the petticoats off every princess and holiday song in the book, sharing hilarious and heartfelt stories of their royal antics backstage, on stage and beyond! Critics call the show: “spectacular,” “enchanting,” “empowering". This event is online and is happening on December 12, 2020 at 8 pm. Tickets are $25 on Goldstar. Nutcracker Rouge: Cocktails & Burlesque at Home With live entertainment stalled in New York City for the foreseeable future, Company XIV will stream excerpts from Nutcracker Rouge for patrons to view online. The company recorded 8 brand new and signature acts at Théâtre XIV. Subsequent acts featuring circus, singing, and sultry burlesque will be released weekly from November 26th through New Year’s Eve. Tickets are $150 on Goldstar. You May Also Enjoy 2020 Christmas and Holiday Drive-Thru Events And Experiences! Best Places to See Holiday Lights in Los Angeles This Year! Big List Of Places For Snow Play For Families Near Los Angeles Disclaimer: This post contains affiliated links.

This amazing holiday drive-thru is bringing the North Pole and the magic of Holidays right to your car! As snow settles over the candy-filled streets of Haunt’O Ween LA, a frosted, family-friendly holiday adventure emerges in Woodland Hills! WonderLAnd is a holiday-themed drive-thru with millions of lights and themed decor bringing the magic of wonderful time of the year to you and your family from the safety and comfort of your own car. This holiday wonderland features synchronized Holiday music lights, elaborate sets, immersive holiday stories, massive Holiday tree, WonderLAnd forest attraction, countless lights, Candy Canes, and more! You can also expect one-of-a-kind photo and video worthy moments, Holidays around the world display, and visits from Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves! This wonderlAnd will start on November 23, 2020, just before Thanksgiving, and will last till December 30th, with closing day of December 25th and Dec 26th. The hours of operations are Monday through Friday from 5pm to 11pm, and from 5pm to 11 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are on sale now, and are $60 for regular size vehicles, and $80 for large vehicles. The address is 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367. For more information, visit their official website. You May Also Enjoy Christmas and Holiday Drive-Thru Events And Experiences 2020-2021!

Six Flags Magic Mountain, California is joining other drive-thru experiences for the Holidays! Six Flags Magic Mountain's Drive-Thru Experience will feature millions of lights, festive holiday theming, and seasonal music favorites. From November 20, 2020 through January 3, 2021, the park transforms into a magical winter wonderland with millions of colorful lights and will dazzle you by the wonderful sights and sounds of the holiday season from the comfort of your own car. Holiday in the Park Drive-thru Experience will include eight distinctly different areas throughout the park with millions of twinkling lights choreographed to festive music, beloved holiday characters decked out for the holidays, iconic Holiday in the Park decorations, and a drive-by featuring Santa and his elves. New this year, go for a ride in The Underground featuring several of the famous West Coast Customs show cars on display. Tickets are on sale now and are available online only. Tickets start at $20 per person, with a minimum of two individuals per vehicle requirement. Members and Season Pass Holders can use their valid pass for free admission, along with a required reservation made online in advance. Holiday sweets and treats are also available for purchase online which will be delivered to your vehicle during your drive thru experience. There are also holiday merchandise for purchase at the park through your smart phone. Magic Mountain is located at 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355. For safety guidelines and to obtain more information about this event, please visit Magic Mountain's official website.

The Bite LA: Winter Holiday is a seasonal drive-thru experience offering immersive Holiday fun for the entire family! This event features stocking stuffer sweet crawl, snowman, "sno-ball" fight, the holiday gnome village, stories and songs with Santa, and ugly car sweater contest, all from the safety of your own vehicle. First, you will get a complimentary Bite LA stocking with sweets at the event. Then you will be provided with a bag of safe, cotton plush 'sno-balls' and enter the Snowman "Sno-Ball" Fight, where characters will throw cotton plush "snowballs" at your vehicle, and you throw snow ball back at them. You need to wear your masks when the windows are rolled down. All characters will also be in covid-safe masks as well as wearing gloves. At the Holiday Gnome Village, you will drive through the magical world of The Winkles, a secretive and mischievous village. Keep an eye out and try to spot as many Winkles as you can! You will then have a chance to park at the Yule Log Stage for stories and songs with the Big Red Man himself, Santa Claus! Dress up your car in the Ugliest Holiday Sweater or Decor and you will automatically be entered to win prizes! This event is happening between December 3, 2020 through December 27, 2020 at Legg Lake at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area located at 751 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733. Tickets start at $98 per vehicle. Children 4 and younger are free. To purchase tickets and to obtain more information, please visit The Bite LA's official website.