Photo by: Discovery Cube

Put your baker’s hat on! Test your creative design and building skills in Discovery Cube’s annual Science of Gingerbread competition by making edible gingerbread structures for a chance to win fun prizes. Everyone in the community is invited to participate, including individuals, families, youth groups, and organizations. There’s also a new category for professional bakers and bakeries this year too! The creations will remain on display at the Discovery Cube LA through January 1st. Visitors will also be able to experience several holiday-themed activities during this time, including a scrumptious cookie decorating station, a holiday building block station, weekend visits with Santa, holiday photo stations, and more!

HOW TO ENTER THE SWEETEST COMPETITION!
1. Register online or through a printable form
2. Build your creation
3. Drop it off at Discovery Cube (11/19-12/4)

THEN step into a winter wonderland and immerse yourself in all things festive!

  • Gingerbread village – see all of the amazing competition entries!
  • Decorate the perfect holiday cookie
  • Participate in the Winter Weather Workshop
  • Join story-time and the interactive activity every day
  • Code holiday lights, sounds, and snowflakes

…AND MEET AND TAKE A PICTURE WITH SANTA CLAUS!

​All are included with general admission or a valid membership.

Discovery Cube LA
11800 Foothill Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 91342
Phone: (818) 686-2823
Online: discoverycube.org/science-of-gingerbread/

Red Chair Productions’ energetic rendition of the Nutcracker brings together the best of Los Angeles’s youth dancers, ages 7-18, in principal and supporting roles. Experience the wonder as these dancers bring to life the enchanting storybook tale of a young girl’s magical Christmas Eve, taking both her and the audience on a delightful journey battling mice, exploring snowy pine forests and celebrating in the Land of Sweets.

Join us at the Alex Theatre in Glendale this holiday season. Designed to captivate all from the youngest audience member with its lavish sets, glittering costumes and storytelling narration to the oldest with its quality ballet production, Red Chair Productions’ Nutcracker is truly a magical way for all ages to celebrate the holidays!

Red Chair Productions
Email: info@redchairproductions.org
Online: redchairproductions.org

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Enjoy the ultimate luxury getaway to Terranea, a resort like no other, on the Southern California coast. Set overlooking panoramic coastal paradise, where winter blues take on a delightful new meaning. Reconnect with loved ones while surrounded by warm ocean breezes, sunshine, and the tranquil Pacific, with a view like nowhere else on the west coast − yet just minutes from Los Angeles.

Whether taking a road trip, in need of quality family time, or planning a staycation, discover an unforgettable luxury getaway at Terranea Resort. This 102-acre oceanfront paradise features refined accommodations, activities on sea and land, four pools, oceanfront spa and golf, and incredible ocean view outdoor dining options, all of which provide unforgettable, extraordinary moments.

For a truly memorable family tradition, experience Terranea during the holidays, from the perfect Thanksgiving dinner to an unforgettable New Year’s Eve. Celebrate with gingerbread sandcastles, holiday golf, s’mores by the fire, and postcards to the North Pole. The time you spend at this spectacular coastal destination is an experience that you will forever cherish.

A moment spent at Terranea is much like the views – glimmering, picture-perfect, and truly awe-inspiring.

To experience all that Terranea has to offer, please visit Terranea.com

Terranea Resort
100 Terranea Way
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Phone: (855) 398-6283
Online: terranea.com

Photo by: Suncadia Resort

Winter is a magical time to visit Suncadia Resort. Tucked away on the sunny side of the Cascades, our all-season resort is the perfect destination for family friendly fun this holiday season. From ice skating and winter archery, to our tree lighting and holiday craft workshops, there’s something for the entire family –  all just a short drive from Seattle! Discover our Winterfest Activities and plan your visit today.

Winterfest 2022 Guide

Suncadia Resort
3600 Suncadia Trail
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Email: events@suncadia.com
Phone: (866) 904-6300
Online: destinationhotels.com/suncadia-resort

Photo by: Peter Marcus

Sing along with your favorite holiday carols as the toys of St. Nicholas’s workshop lead you on an extraordinary journey, filling children, young and old, with the joys of the season. Festive for families!

Since 1947, Christmas at Grace Cathedral has offered an ideal way to ring in the season, with magnificent music, a majestic setting, and astonishing acoustics. Experience the deep connection between spirit and art at Grace Cathedral this Christmas.

Presto! Interactive Opera was created in 2009 by Jennifer Ashworth and Kristen Jones, with the goal of bringing performances for children (and adults!) off the stage and into the community. Bringing together a talented cast of professional musicians, Presto!’s ensemble hails from theater, opera, and cabaret, working together to create unforgettable performances filled with music, energy, and fun. Sing You a Merry Christmas was commissioned by the Ghiberti Center for Culture at Grace Cathedral in 2011.

Find out about our  Christmas Services  and other Christmas concertsA Cathedral Christmas, Brass and Organ Christmas, and  Soulful Joy.

Grace Cathedral
1100 California St
SF, CA 94108
Online: gracecathedral.org/

Photo by: Zooropa Media

To families seeking educationally-enriching activities for their children ages 3-18, Little Kitchen Academy is the first-of-its-kind Montessori-inspired cooking academy providing a safe and empowering environment to learn practical life skills, confidence, independence, and healthy eating habits to last a lifetime.

Little Kitchen Academy’s Winter Season, beginning on December 19th, is a time of inspiration and exploration as our students try new recipes for warming soups and stews, hearty salads, and sweet baked goods. While winter might seem cold and gloomy outside, our students will be filling our environment with joy and learning every day! Over the holiday break we have lots of fun with our Winter Camps, which are always a huge hit with our students. They especially love making edible gifts to share with their loved ones!

It’s also a perfect time to explore our Living Food Wall powered by AeroGarden. Our students can observe fruits, vegetables, and herbs as they grow and think about how to supplement the food mother nature provides with food we grow together! Students love using the be the bee pollinator tool and harvesting herbs or veggie themselves to add to the dish they made in class.

Register now with the code TBLKACC for 10% off at https://littlekitchenacademy.com/locations/century-city/.

Little Kitchen Academy
10250 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Online: littlekitchenacademy.com/locations/century-city/

Photo by: ism

Looking for the Perfect Holiday Gift?

Looking for a gift that will make a difference in someone’s life, something that your child will truly appreciate and benefit from for years to come?

Treat your loved ones to the gift that truly keeps on giving: music lessons at International School of Music!

International School of Music is offering a once-a-year special: they will prepare a holiday stocking for the special person in your life to filled with:

2 Music Lessons certificate in any instrument, Music Notebook, Music Water Bottle, Music Sticker, Music Note Key chain, Music Pencil, Holiday Candy and free registration!

Pick it up or they will ship it to you for FREE!

Value: $184; Your Cost: ONLY $75! New students only; While supplies last

It’s EASY to redeem!  Claim it online for Easy order!  Or give them a Call 301-365-5888 or Text: 301-517-9567

Lessons at the International School of Music are available in any instrument or voice and they offer an amazing opportunity for your loved one to study with some of the best, top-rated musicians!

Call 301-365-5888 or Claim Your offer HERE today to get Holiday stocking and treat your loved ones to a

gift that truly keeps on giving: Music Lessons!

International School of Music
11325 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
Email: frontdesk@ismw.org
Phone: 301-365-5888
Online: https://www.ismw.org/

Photo by: CuriOdyssey

CuriOdyssey announces the return of a family favorite event entitled IlluminOdyssey’s Science of Light exhibition. In its sixth year, the immersive installation will feature several classic exhibits along with all-new offerings. This beloved annual tradition historically attracts over 40,000 visitors during the holiday season. Inspired by the science of light, this amazing exhibition will thrill guests with fascinating works of interactive luminosity and kid-friendly glowing art.

All facets of this family-friendly exhibition focus on the beauty and characteristics of light with four levels to explore. The exhibit will include opportunities for families to learn how filtering creates opportunities to blend colored light like paint.

IlluminOdyssey offers visitors multiple chances to become scientists for a day. Create luminous line drawings. Use hands as stencils to freeze shadows. Observe complex glowing wave patterns. Create a surprising mosaic or animate a three-dimensional sculpture. Learn about light, photoluminescence, color, additive light mixing, waves, fluorescence, fluid dynamics, subtractive color mixing, and geometry.

Admission includes IlluminOdyssey.

Mention this ad to win a free membership.

CuriOdyssey
Online: https://curiodyssey.org/

Photo by: LA Clippers

The LA Clippers are excited to offer Winter + Spring youth basketball camps! Each camp session will teach the fundamentals of the game and bring the thrill of the NBA to young athletes. Clippers Camps focus on skill development, team work, and how to succeed both on and off the court. Led by experienced and trained coaches, these camps and clinics will provide a structured and fun learning experience to develop your Jr. Clippers’ game.

Camps are co-ed and open to kids ages 6-14. All skill levels and abilities are welcome!

Each Session Includes:

  • Skills and drills to learn the fundamentals of the game.
  • Exceptional training led by experienced and professional coaches.
  • A reversible jersey and Clippers swag pack.
  • (1) Free ticket to select 2022-23 Clippers home games.

We look forward to working with your athlete!

LA Clippers
Email: youthbasketball@clippers.com
Online: clipperscamps.com/spring

Photo by: Christopher Nelson

Enjoy memory-making moments all season long in downtown Seattle with holiday events and programs brought to you by the Downtown Seattle Association and Metropolitan Improvement District. Experience the magic of over 140,000 dazzling lights at Holiday Lights & Delights, presented by Amazon. Snap the perfect selfie under larger-than-life light sculptures in Westlake Park through Jan. 7. Enjoy family-friendly activities at Westlake Park and Occidental Square every weekend. Attend live holiday concerts, meet classic costumed characters, snack on treats and turn a pirouette on our pop-up ice skating rink (rink open Dec. 9-11). All events are free and open to the public! Learn more at downtownseattle.org/holidays.

Downtown Seattle Association
Online: http://downtownseattle.org