SEE: Hikari: A Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms

Loosely translated, Hikari means “shine” in Japanese, and this holiday season, Tanaka Farms in Irvine is aglimmer with over a million lights. Grab a hot cocoa and take a cozy wagon ride around the festively lit farm that will take you to the “Land of a Thousand Lanterns!” Then, capture that perfect pic as you wander through the light displays with photo opportunities throughout. Plus, there’ll be barnyard animals, food, games, arts & crafts, and Santa!

GO: LA Phil: Home Alone in Concert

Ahhhhhhhh! This is what the French call… chef-d'œuvre. Home Alone — arguably a top five, if not top of the top holiday movie of all time — has John Williams’ iconic score performed live-to-picture by Conductor David Newman at the Walt Disney Concert Hall this weekend. Join Kevin rolling solo while he defends his house from The Sticky Bandits. It’s holiday fun for the whole family. 

CELEBRATE: Farmer's Market LA Chanukah Celebration

Check out the Chanukah Celebration at The Original Farmers Market this Thursday, December 19th from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Chanukah fun abounds including youth performances by JLA, Lego menorah building, Chanukah crafts, and sing-a-longs. And don’t miss out — the celebrations continue into the New Year with a special menorah lighting hosted by Miracle Mile Chabad on January 1st.

SHOP: Museum Gift Shops

Struggling to find unique gifts? Don't fret. Carefully curated treasures abound in museum stores everywhere. Check out this list of themed shops with something to fit everyone's passion –– art, music, kitsch, science, libraries ––  at every price point. Plus, you'll be supporting worthy cultural institutions across the region. And don't forget that a KCRW membership is also quite a unique and rewarding gift with plenty of perks for your giftee all year long!  

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For Your Consideration: Hacks

For your consideration: Sponsors include Max, presenting The Emmy® Award Winner for Best Comedy Series Hacks. Starring Jean Smart and Hanna Einbinder, the new season continues to explore the ever-complicated and always-hilarious relationship between Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels. Don’t miss the series The Ringer calls “THE BEST COMEDY ON TV.” Now Streaming on Max. 

RUN: Team KCRW at the LA Marathon

Run into 2025 with KCRW! The new year is often filled with aspirations of exploring a new hobby, making new friends, and getting into shape. Well, do a little of all of that when you come run with KCRW at the LA Marathon on March 16th, 2025. Plus, KCRW will cover registration fees for a limited number of runners, you’ll get a year of membership, AND friends, family, colleagues, neighbors — whoever contributes to your fundraising goal — also unlocks one year of KCRW membership! Fun, fitness, and friends, all in one event.