Things to Do THE 7 BEST


EVENTS FOR KIDS THIS SEASON


7Boo at the L.A. Zoo OCEANFRONT CHEER


Marina Del Rey Boat Parade Feel as though you’ve escaped


to a small-town fishing village as this illuminated boat parade and fireworks show hits the Marina Del Rey waterfront. à Fisherman’s Village, 13737 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey (310-670-7130, mdrboatparade.org). Dec 10, fireworks 5:55pm, parade 6–8pm; free.


as a one-mile stretch of its hillside property is transformed into 10 distinctly themed sparkly displays. à Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge (818-949-4200, descanso gardens.org). Nov 25–Jan 8 5–10pm; $28.


An Evening with


Robbie Robertson Almost exactly 40 years after the Band’s legendary the Last Waltz farewell concert, lead guitarist and songwriter Robertson sits down to discuss his own story and place in music history. à The Theatre at Ace Hotel, 929 S Broadway (213-235-9614, theatre.acehotel.com). Nov 29 at 8pm; $35.


DECEMBER


Santa Monica Pub Crawl Say a very boozy cheers to the


holiday season at this annual Westside tradition, where you can belt out Christmas carols while drinking your way through more than 20 Santa Monica bars.


à Various locations, Santa Monica (santamonicapubcrawl.com). Dec 10 at 5pm; $15–$20.


Echo Park Craft Fair Make some room in your


weekend plans (and your shopping budget) for the holiday installment of the city’s best- curated seasonal marketplace. à Mack Sennett Studios, 1215 Bates Ave (323-660-8466, echoparkcraftfair.com). Dec 10, 11; single day $10, weekend pass $16.


Debbie Allen’s The Hot


Chocolate Nutcracker See this Nutcracker production with a twist—a magical journey not only through Candy Cane Land but also Egypt, Bollywood and an Indian rain forest. à Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N Grand Ave (213-972-0711, www.musiccenter.org). Dec 16 at 7:30pm; Dec 17 at 1, 7pm. Prices TBA.


Holiday Sing-along Strike the harp and join the


chorus for a fa-la-la-la-la- filled sing-along with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the concert hall’s massive pipe organ. à Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave (323-850-2000, laphil.com). Dec 17 at 11:30am, 2:30pm; $32–$84.


Snow Days at Kidspace Play around in truckloads of


real snow and make seasonally themed crafts as the children’s museum brings a blast of winter to Pasadena. à Kidspace Children’s Museum, 480 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena (626-449- 9144, kidspacemuseum.org). Dec 26–30 9:30am–5:30pm; $13.


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Listen to not-so- scary tales and explore creepy- crawly–filled caves, and on weekends, tour a spooky safari. à Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Dr (323-644-4200, lazoo .org). Oct 1–31 10am–4pm; $15–$20.


4Noon Year’s Eve


Count down to a noontime balloon drop, and celebrate with noisemakers and sparkling cider. à Kidspace Children’s Museum, 480 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena (626-449-9144, kidspacemuseum.org). Dec 31 at 10am; $13.


6Hollywood


Parade Watch floats and see


Christmas


bands during this 84-year-old tradition. à Hollywood and Sunset Blvds between Orange Dr and Vine St (thehollywoodchristmas parade.org). Nov 27 at 5pm; sidewalk viewing free, reserved seating $25–$85.


3Fall Festival 5Symphonies


The Nutcracker See the LA Phil play the timeless score with help from a few sugarplum fairies. à Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave (323-850- 2000, laphil.com). Nov 26, Dec 3 at 11am; $26.


Tchaikovsky’s for Youth: Catch a musical


performance or make a friend at the petting zoo during this family-friendly harvest festival. à The Original Farmers Market, 6333 W 3rd St (323- 933-9211, farmersmarketla .com). Oct 15 at 9am, Oct 16 at 10am; free.


1 Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns


This trail of intricately hand-carved jack- o’-lanterns has moved indoors this year, but the switch comes with quadruple the number of 100-plus-pound pumpkins and more live carvings.


à Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St (213-741-1151). Oct 13–16 at various times. · Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona (909-623-3111). Oct 27–30 at various times. · therise.org; $22–$26.


2Los Angeles Children’s Film International


Festival Watch more than 100 live-action and animated films. à Bing Theater and Brown Auditorium (at LACMA), 5905 Wilshire Blvd (323- 857-6000, lacma.org). Dec 11, 12 at 10:30am; free.


PHOTOGRAPHS (FROM TOP): COURTESY MARINA DEL REY BOAT PARADE; RJ BAJOREK


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