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12/02/2025
It's gifting season, but maybe close the amazon tab and step outside when searching for the perfect present! LA and the surrounding areas are full of incredible independent businesses that are ready to stock your tree and delight all the people on your list!
12/02/2025
It's officially time to get started on gifts if you haven't already. And if you're out of ideas-don't worry! We've got you covered with the LA Parent 2025 Holiday Gift Guide at the link below🎁
It’s tiiiiiime! What’s your favorite way to celebrate the holidays in LA county?
11/26/2025
Extra events for this extra-long weekend!
Highlights include:
🤎 A Gentle Thanksgiving
🤎 Lighting of the Bay and Fire & Lights Festival
🤎 The Nutcracker Suite
What events will you be checking out this holiday weekend?
11/25/2025
🎁 Holiday gifts made easy! From babies and toddlers to kids of all ages — and even new moms — our 2025 L.A. Parent Gift Guides (with ) have something for everyone.
See links in bio and below:
Baby/Toddler & New Mom: laparent.com/2025-la-parent-baby-toddler-and-new-mom-gift-guide
There’s a break in the rain, so now is your chance to get out! We’ve rounded up some fun things to do this weekend, from holiday festivities to arts and crafts workshops and more 💙
11/20/2025
We LOVE when we hear back from our giveaway winners! The Alamillo family recently enjoyed Circus Vargas after winning our giveaway with . Thank you!
“My family and I THANK YOU L.A. Parent & Circus Vargas for the opportunity. We truly had a blast! It made my daughter’s 15th birthday extra memorable. We celebrated together as a family and created new memories. The show was so great. We have always loved L.A. Parent since my oldest, who is now 20, was a baby. Blessings for today, tomorrow and always.” -The Alamillo Family
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