December 3rd—here's where I'm taking my kids this week

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Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Family Holiday Hang on Saturday! It was truly magical and one of the most special community events we’ve hosted. Something about the holiday vibe just made it feel extra warm and cozy! I continue to be floored by how many families we reach. So many of you have attended past playdates and somehow I still get to meet and connect with new parents who are just discovering us for the first time. It’s definitely the best part of these events for me. If you attended, I’d love to hear what aspect you enjoyed most. Any and all feedback is so helpful for future event planning. Full recap coming soon <3

If you didn’t get a chance to make it, our Letters to Santa mailbox drop will be at ROW DTLA through the month. Make sure to stop by and tag us if you do!

Huge thank you to ROW DTLA for being incredible partners on this and hosting our community. We couldn’t have done this without you!

x Carissa

📍 Lincoln Heights
Home Alone in Concert
Friday 12/5 The LA Phil is screening Home Alone (35th anniversary!!) with the full score performed live by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at Walk Disney Concert Hall. A few additional show times available. This is such a cool big-screen holiday moment for the whole fam. (8pm)

📍 Lincoln Heights
A Charlie Brown Christmas - Live Performance
Friday 12/5 The Time Stine Quartet is bringing back one of Parson’s sweetest holiday traditions: a live performance of the Vince Guaraldi Trio’s A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack, played in full. Free and all ages! (7pm - 9pm)

📍 Malibu
Christmas at Cross Creek Ranch
Saturday 12/6 Cross Creek Ranch is hosting a cozy Malibu holiday celebration! Expect photos with Santa, a puppet show, face painting, balloon twisters, Christmas carolers, shopping, and festive bites + drinks from Wally’s. (2pm - 7pm)

📍 West Adams
Westside Park Snow Day
Saturday 12/6 CD 10 is bringing real snow to Westside Park! Featuring family activities and free food and a snow area for dogs too! Perfect for kicking off the season with friends and neighbors. Check out their Instagram for dates at surrounding parks all of December! (2pm - 8pm)

📍 Los Feliz
Los Feliz Holiday Extravaganza
Sunday 12/7 Join Los Feliz’s Community Holiday Celebration (corner of Franklin & Hillhurst, outside the library). Expect a full day of live performances, a local vendor holiday market, family-friendly activities, and a classic tree lighting! (11am - 5:30pm)

*These aren’t ALL the family-friendly events happening this week in and around LA, just the best (IMO). We keep it short and curated—follow on IG + TT for more!

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