November 17th—here's where I'm taking my kids this week

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We’ve been busy gearing up for one of our biggest events ever happening this month (11 days away!) Family Holiday Hang with ROW DTLA. This one has been so much fun to plan. I’m always a fan of the details, and the holiday theme is extra special. So much prep has gone into this event. I’m really excited to see it all come together!! We’ll also have a very limited run of our first-ever merch drop that I can wait to share - an in person exclusive only! I hope you’ll join us. Add your name to the waitlist HERE!

x Carissa

📍 DTLA
10th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at LA Union Station
Thursday 11/20 Celebrate the start of the holidays at LA Union Station’s annual tree lighting ceremony. It’s a free, family-friendly evening inside the station’s ticket concourse with live music by The Beverly Belles, carolers, holiday crafts, milk & cookies, and a special appearance from Santa - culminating in a festive countdown and snowfall moment. (6pm - 8pm)

📍 Santa Monica
City of Santa Monica Tree Lighting with Santa
Thursday 11/20 The Promenade is turning festive with it’s annual tree lighting and a visit from Santa. Enjoy falling “snow”, ballet and caroling performances, hands-on crafts and games, a holiday market, and a festive appearance from a holiday wrapped Big Blue Bus. Free to attend. (6pm - 8pm)

📍 Mid City
El Ropo! Comedian Magician at Wilshire Branch Library
Friday 11/21 Kick off the holiday season at the Greek Theatre’s Community Holiday Event that’s perfect for families. The front plaza transforms into a festive winter moment with snow sledding, kids’ crafts, live music, photos with Santa, and community booths - all free and open to families. It’s a great excuse to explore one of LA’s most iconic venues. (4pm - 5pm)

📍 Griffith Park
Community Holiday Event
Saturday 11/22 Kick off the holiday season at the Greek Theatre’s Community Holiday Event. Enjoy snow sledding, kids’ crafts, live music, photos with Santa, and community booths - all free and open to families. A great excuse to explore one of LA’s most iconic venues. (3pm - 6pm)

📍 DTLA
Grape Ranch by Chance Athletics
Saturday 11/22 Check out Chance Atheltic’s End of Year Party, Grape Ranch. A creative, community-driven holiday event bringing together art exhibitions, live performances, food + drinks, games, prizes, and local shopping. It’s a festive night designed to celebrate the season with good energy and good people! (5pm)

*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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