A few events and dates remain for the list of City holiday activities. They are:
LA Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow
When: through Jan. 11 (closed most Mondays and Tuesdays).
Where: LA Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Griffith Park, 5355 Zoo Dr.
Cost: $29 (child $19; daytime Zoo admission extra; Zoo members receive discounts). Club Members: Save $3 off adult admission and $2 off child admission! Get the promo code on the Club website.
Parking: Free
City sponsor: LA Zoo. Information: (323) 644-6042 or www. LAZoolights.org
The after-hours attraction, which requires a separate ticket from the Zoo’s regular day hours, is a self- guided 90-minute walking tour of tens of thousands of LED lights, flurries of illuminated snowflakes, 3-D animated projections, a musical light-and-water show and glittering light tunnels. Animal characters brought to “life” include mischievous animated monkeys, a gigantic glowing snake coiled on a roof, animated elephants and much more. This year, LA Zoo Lights offers Pride Night – Jan. 8, which include special features for additional fees.
Holiday Light Festival Train Ride
When: 5-8 p.m. weeknights; 5-9 p.m. Fri-Sun. through Jan. 11.
Where: 4400 Crystal Springs Dr., Griffith Park
Cost: $8, $14 priority entry; 18 months and under ride free.
City sponsor: Rec and Parks
Information: (323) 662-9678, www.griffithparktrainrides.com
Guests can take an evening 10-minute train ride around the festively decorated mile-long track. Magical scenes and tens of thousands of lights are set to captivate families and set the mood for a wonderful holiday season. The attraction includes three open-air photo areas, plus a gift kiosk. The trains operate every night through Jan. 11. The trains do not operate in the rain.
Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square
When: various times through Jan. 11.
Where: Pershing Square downtown, 532 S. Olive St. Take Metro Red/Purple Line to Pershing Square, or park in nearby facilities (fee).
Cost: Starting at $22. Skate rental included.
City sponsor: Rec and Parks.
Information: (213) 624.4289; holidayicerinkdowntownla.com
Suitable for experienced and novice skaters. Lockers available for rent. Sessions last one hour. Special events planned, including DJ nights every week and Learn to Curl sessions.
Illuminated Swan Boat Rides
When: Dusk to 10 p.m. nightly.
Where: Echo Park Lake, 751 Echo Park Ave.
Cost: $13 adults; reservations required.
City sponsor: Rec and Parks.
Information: https://wheelfunrentals.com
Wheel Fun Rental’s festive Holiday LED Illuminated Swan Boat Night Rides run every day starting at dusk on Echo Park Lake. The illuminated swan boats carry a special holiday theme this time of year.