The Scene

A music-filled party, a marvelous menorah, and old-timey carolers are popping up at the public market.

Wendy’s is caroling door-to-door with delectable deals in December.

Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task on top of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

Make for Dana Point, Marina del Rey, Oxnard, and Ventura to enjoy the lights-on-the-water tradition.

Palm trees and a sunset also grace the stylish ode to Hollywood’s oldest restaurant.

Find your “yippee ki yay” spirit while sipping fine brews at Muzeo in Anaheim.

The International Tamales Festival has a homemade tamale contest and tequila tastings, too.

The ‘Holiday Singalong’ is a wintry warblefest of the happiest, holiday-iest order.

The sweet, free-to-see decorations will be outside Costa Mesa City Hall.

Somerset House is known for its ice rink and movie screenings — but hundreds of artists work there too. In 2025, it will mark 25 years as a cultural center.

A newly renovated park near the Los Angeles River opened to the public Monday.

Tickets are available for the spirited celebration, a party that includes crafts, puppets, and more.

Stroll the pretty pathways of the California Botanic Garden and bask in the flickering favorites.