Holidayactivitiesyouwon'twanttomiss
Here are a few fun and festive ways to spend a day or night off around Los Angeles this holiday season with your friends or family.
IceskateinPershingSquare
The Bai Holiday Ice Rink opens for business in Pershing Square in downtown LA Nov. 15 through Jan. 21. Attention, Wicked fans: Cast members of the Broadway musical will break the ice on Nov. 15 with a performance, and every following Wednesday will be dedicated to the show with Wicked songs.
Info: Tickets $9, skate rentals $5, lockers $3.
GazeattheMissionInnFestivalofLights
The Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn in Riverside attracts 250, 000 people a year for a reason: It's awesome. A fireworks display brings the festival to life on Nov. 23, when 5 million colorful lights lighten the grounds, there to stay through Jan. 6. Walk inside the hotel for more eye candy, which includes artificial snow and a 12-foot-tall gingerbread house.
Info: Free admission, $17 parking.
ElPueblodeLosAngelesHistoricalMonument
Local singers and dancers will celebrate the lighting of the tree on Paseo de la Plaza near Olvera Street on Nov. 30. Festivals start at 5:30 pm. Once the lights are on, enjoy children's workshops, face painting and free champurrado (the beloved Mexican chocolate drink).
Info: Free.
WatchholidaymoviesinMarinadelRey
Catch live music and a holiday movie every Saturday Dec. 15 through 29 at Burton Chace Park. Festivities start at 4 pm. Expect 1950s-style music, followed by winter favorites TheNightmareBeforeChristmasandFrozen. There will be a heating station, but dress warmly.
Info: Free.
