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November 2018
Downtown on Ice Outdoor Skating Rink
Situated amid the Downtown Los Angeles skyscrapers, the rink will be open for ice skating daily, including holidays. There will also be a variety of free activities, including live concerts, youth programs, and special events. Mondays through Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., Fridays through Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Sponsor: City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
December 2018
Enchanted: Forest of Light
Enchanted is a one-mile, nighttime walk through distinct lighting displays. Some of the displays are interactive and invite participation, while some are merely there to be observed and enjoyed. Food and beverage options abound at Enchanted! Grab a quick bite, a hot chocolate, or an adult beverage within the within the Enchanted experience. Tickets go on sale to the general public on October 15th at 10:00 a.m. at enchantedLA.com. Sponsor: Descanso Gardens
Zoo Lights
Brighten up your holidays with an all new Yuletide tradition! The Zoo will be decorated with festive lights for the winter holiday season. This fresh, exciting event will include family-friendly evening activities to illuminate the season for memories that will make you smile all year. When: December 1 – 31, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Cost: $21 Adults, $18 Seniors, $16 Children ages 2 to 12, Free children under 2 Sponsor: Los Angeles Zoo
Las Posadas
This presentation of the 9-day journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem is depicted with singing, a candlelight procession, and the breaking of a piñata each night. When: December 16 – 24, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sponsors: El Pueblo Historical Monument, Olvera Street Merchants
Leimert Park Artwalk
Leimert Park Village has a long history of being the center of African American arts and culture. The village invites the public on the last Sunday of each month to share a day of art exhibitions, music, fashion, food, drumming, spoken word, and local shopping. Throughout the day, cultural spaces, artist studios, and storefronts will also have offerings ranging from free computer seminars and specialty vendors to film screenings, youth theater performances, and live bands. Sponsor: Leimert Park Artwalk