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Ready to ring in the new year? The kids don’t need to stay up all night to enjoy the festivities, find your kid-friendly...
12/26/2025

Ready to ring in the new year? The kids don’t need to stay up all night to enjoy the festivities, find your kid-friendly celebration right here! From Noon Year’s Eve at your local library to a brunch cruise there’s plenty of cool ways to ring in 2026🥳

Happy first day of Kwanzaa! If you’re looking for a community celebration to join check out our previous post about Kwan...
12/26/2025

Happy first day of Kwanzaa! If you’re looking for a community celebration to join check out our previous post about Kwanzaa celebrations in LA!

Merry Christmas from all of us at LAParent! Hoping you have a lovely day with your family and friends✨
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at LAParent! Hoping you have a lovely day with your family and friends✨

✨ Happy Holidays from L.A. Parent! ✨This season, our L.A. Parent team gathered for a festive staff outing at the , follo...
12/23/2025

✨ Happy Holidays from L.A. Parent! ✨

This season, our L.A. Parent team gathered for a festive staff outing at the , followed by brunch at Café Fig at . Music, culture, good food and great company. So L.A. — and so us. 🎶

As we wrap up the year, we want to thank our incredible community of writers, photographers, designers, parents, caregivers, educators, sources, partners, grandparents and families for trusting us to be part of your journey. We’re so grateful to explore Los Angeles alongside you — its stories, its neighborhoods and the moments that make family life meaningful.

Wishing you cozy days, joyful connections, and a bright, hopeful New Year. Here’s to more learning, laughter and local adventures in 2026.

——Elena, Ron, Cassandra, Cindy, Nina, Chelsea, Meaghan (Plus Chiwan, Billie and Alyssa)

Just a few of the community Kwanzaa celebrations around Los Angeles!
12/23/2025

Just a few of the community Kwanzaa celebrations around Los Angeles!

12/22/2025

🎉❄️ NEW Winter Festival launches Saturday, December 20 at Discovery Cube LA!
Enjoy two mega outdoor slides, bumper cars, festive photo ops, and seasonal fun. Opening day features extended hours until 8:30 PM.
📍11800 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342

As the northern hemisphere tilts way from the sun, today marks the beginning of winter, the shortest day of the year, an...
12/21/2025

As the northern hemisphere tilts way from the sun, today marks the beginning of winter, the shortest day of the year, and the beginning of a little more sun each day! The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words “sol” (sun) and “sistere” (to stand still). It’s called this because the sun’s path across the sky appears to pause before reversing direction.

Fun Fact: On the winter solstice, your midday shadow is your longest shadow of the entire year!

Sure, we've got the benefit of sunshine and mild winters, but that doesn't mean we can't play in the snow too! Here are ...
12/19/2025

Sure, we've got the benefit of sunshine and mild winters, but that doesn't mean we can't play in the snow too! Here are some of our favorite places to go play in the snow near LA.

12/18/2025

We might not have a white Christmas, but you can still skate in LA!

Gina Cohen and her family had a blast celebrating the holidays at Santa Monica Place’s Snowfall Winter Wonderland, which features live entertainment and dazzling seasonal décor.❄️

Highlights included a snowfall show and a performance by the Beach Belles, along with holiday treats, music and photo opportunities with Santa.

The fun continued at Ice Rink at Santa Monica presented by Disney+ and Hulu, where you can ice skate under the stars✨

“We had a great time,” Gina says. “All of the staff were friendly and the rink is just the right size so younger kids don’t get overwhelmed. Also love the little polar bear helper for kids who need extra support! Love the joys of ice skating combined with the perfect L.A. weather!”

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