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10 Things to Do in Los Angeles for Thanksgiving Weekend 2025

Thanksgiving Weekend in Los Angeles arrives with its own rhythm—lighter traffic, cooler evenings and a city full of people balancing family time with the impulse to get out and move. It’s the rare long weekend where neighborhoods feel open again, museum lines shrink and holiday…

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The Program: Mark your calendar for these December 2025 SoCal Performances*

December in California brings a lineup of standout performances, from La Bohème and Handel’s Messiah to the LA Master Chorale’s Festival of Carols. A full slate of theater, orchestral work, and holiday traditions makes the month a rare stretch where culture becomes the centerpiece…

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The Program: Mark your calendar for these December 2025 SoCal Performances

December in California brings a lineup of standout performances, from La Bohème and Handel’s Messiah to the LA Master Chorale’s Festival of Carols. A full slate of theater, orchestral work, and holiday traditions makes the month a rare stretch where culture becomes the centerpiece…

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A Spark in Costa Mesa: The Loungefly x Swarovski Minnie Mouse Collection That Turns Fandom into Fine Jewelry

At South Coast Plaza’s Swarovski boutique, Loungefly unveiled a collaboration that immediately separated itself from the year’s usual holiday releases. Limited to 300 units per style, the Loungefly x Swarovski Minnie Mouse…

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Pacific Wheel Thanksgiving Light Show

Pacific Wheel Thanksgiving Light Show Returns to Santa Monica Pier

Just after sunset on the Santa Monica Pier, the Pacific Wheel cuts through the marine haze like a signal flare. For Thanksgiving week, the 90-foot Ferris wheel turns into a rotating canvas—174,000 LEDs programmed with precision, pushing out turkey silhouettes, harvest motifs, and the…

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Pacific Wheel Thanksgiving Light Show

Pacific Wheel Thanksgiving Light Show Returns to Santa Monica Pier

Just after sunset on the Santa Monica Pier, the Pacific Wheel cuts through the marine haze like a signal flare. For Thanksgiving week, the 90-foot Ferris wheel turns into a rotating canvas—174,000 LEDs programmed with precision, pushing out turkey silhouettes, harvest motifs, and the…

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