Holiday Family Faire at Theatricum Botanicum

If you are still building a list of things to do with kids LA has on offer this December, the Holiday Family Faire in Topanga Canyon belongs near the top. The sixth annual faire takes over the outdoor grounds of Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 11 AM to 5 PM, with a rain date of December 19.

When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11 AM to 5 PM (rain date December 19) Where: Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA 90290 Tickets: $25 general admission (ages 13+), $13 for ages 6 to 12, free under 6

What to expect

The theater's wooded hillside grounds become a holiday village for the day. Carolers and madrigal singers roam the paths, and storytellers share winter holiday tales drawn from many traditions, so the afternoon is not tied to a single celebration. Children can have their photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and an artisan holiday marketplace gives grown-ups a place to shop for handmade gifts. Festive food and drink are sold on site.

It is a relaxed, walk-around format. Nobody has to catch a start time, so families with toddlers or kids who tire quickly can come and go through the afternoon.

The radio play add-on

At 5 PM on the main stage, there is an optional add-on ticket for It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry. It is staged as a 1940s radio broadcast, complete with live Foley sound effects made in front of the audience. The add-on is $27 and runs on top of faire admission, which makes it an easy way to stretch the day into the evening.

Tickets and planning

Admission is $25 general for ages 13 and up, $13 for ages 6 to 12, and free for children under 6. Buying online before December 1 unlocks a $65 family 4-pack. Proceeds support Theatricum's artistic and educational programs, so the ticket money stays with a local, long-running company.

Topanga Canyon Boulevard is a winding road, so leave extra time to arrive, and wear shoes that handle uneven ground and fallen leaves. Because the faire is outdoors, bring layers for the shade and check the date announcement if the weather looks doubtful, since the rain date is the following Saturday.

For anyone hunting for family events Los Angeles hosts in the weeks before the holidays, this one pairs live performance with markets and photos in a setting that feels far from the freeway. Browse more in our Family category.