STROLL: Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso

Looking for some holiday fun for the whole family? Head to Descanso Gardens for an enchanting night with the main squeezes that matter most. Stroll along a magical route through the gardens and see the Ancient Forest’s luminous lighting, shimmering stained-glass houses, sparkling geometric installations, and much more. Plus, pick a palate-pleaser from a whole menu of tasty treats, sweets, and drinks.

We have a couple of ticket four-packs just for KCRW Members! Be the first two members to reply to this email with your favorite holiday tradition, and you’ll score some holiday cheer for four. Not a member? It’s time to change that so you never miss out on exclusives like this!

GO: 🎄Sawdust Winter Fantasy🎄

Lint-roll that ugly sweater and head to Laguna Beach for the Sawdust Winter Fantasy Art Festival. Once you’ve got your hot chocolate in hand, wander the wood-chipped paths and explore local makers showing off ceramics, glass, paintings, textiles, and more. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and festive activities while finding unique gifts that make a difference. Every purchase supports local artists and helps keep Laguna Beach’s art community vibrant all year long.

MAKE: Sticky Toffee Pudding

Around the holidays, sticky toffee pudding isn’t just a dessert, it’s comfort wrapped in a buttery, steamed sponge and doused with glossy toffee sauce. You can even add a scoop of your favorite ice cream for the perfect warm & cool combo bite. Evan Kleiman shares some sticky history and different approaches to the delectable dish, along with two of her favorite recipes.

GIFT SHOP: LA Opera Celebración de las Artes

If your nice list is longer than ever, fear not, at LA Opera Celebración de las Artes, you can browse the holiday mercado for hand-crafted chocolates, talavera treasures, and perfect presents for all your loved ones. Plus, meet the cast of La Bohème, craft with the kids, snag a custom poem, build a snow globe, and enjoy live bolero, mariachi, and holiday choir performances too. Plus, you’ll have a chance to sing along to holiday favorites on the plaza!

CELEBRATE: Holiday Boat & Water Parades

This weekend, weigh anchor along the LA coast at one of the many holiday harbor happenings for a special SEAsonal celebration. These water and light shows are swelling with cheer: Channel Islands Harbor Parade of Lights, Marina Del Rey’s A Nightmare Before Christmas, Huntington Harbor Boat Parade, Newport Dunes Fire & Lights Festival, Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights, Redondo Beach King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade, Long Beach Shoreline Yacht Club Boat Parade