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Astra Lumina Lights Up The South Coast Botanic Garden

Astra Lumina returns to the South Coast Botanic Garden this year, bringing an immersive light show to Palos Verdes.

A group of people looks at foliage illuminated with bright white light.

Handcrafted Goods By AAPI Makers. Mayumi Market Brings Community And More To LA's Flea Scene

The flea market, held in Hawthorne, centers around AAPI creators and artists. The next Mayumi Market takes place Sunday, Nov. 26, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

A poster with flowers at the center and the "Mayumi Market Holiday Market" above

Why Adventure Should Be Part Of Your Healthy Aging Plan

Looking for a boost after the holiday? Author Caroline Paul suggests seeking “a little bit of danger and awe."

Author Caroline Paul in a wetsuit holding a surf board with the ocean behind her. She's making a scared face.

Read And Shop

While you can always shop online — or go to your local library — these indie stores aim to make your holiday errands fun for all ages.

A wall of white bookshelves where colorful picture books face outwards. A girl with light skin tone, long brown hair in a ponytail, a white long-sleeved shirt and a pink skirt stands next to a woman with her brown hair clipped back in front of the shelves.

Think gift giving is out of control? Here are 6 ways to cut back (without being a Grinch)

What to do when our hearts want to play Santa but our wallets vote for Scrooge?

A fuchsia and pink background has stars and presents

The LAist guide to the ultimate holiday season: All the don't-miss classics in and around LA

The holiday season in L.A. is magical — a winterland of holiday lights, without any actual winter weather. We're compiling a list of our favorite things to do, and we could use your help.

A playful, stylized poster features colors of green pink, blue and red, and announces a performance of Bob Baker's Nutcracker. The photo is set against a festive light blue background accented with images of stars, gift boxes and ribbons.

Whose House? Rams To Move Training Complex To New Digs In Woodland Hills

The team has been training at a temporary complex in Agoura Hills since 2016.

A closeup image of a blue and gold California license plate reading "GO RAMS" and "LOS ANGELES RAMS FOR PARKS" rests against a blue and gold football helmet on a grass football field.

Stuck In Traffic From The 10 Freeway Fire Closure? There's A T-Shirt For That

Courtesy of the Los Feliz shop, Y-Que Trading Post.

A folded white t-shirt with a picture of a freeway sign with the words "The Ten Inferno" on it. Below the sign are flames with the words Highway Through Hell across.

The 15 Best LA Gifts For Plant Lovers

If you're shopping for a plant lover this holiday season, you're in luck. You're sure to find something that will delight them on this plantastic gift list.