2. Reopening of Paley Center for Media & the holiday extravaganza, PaleyLand
Beginning December 4th, the newly reopened Paley Center for Media will host its classic holiday extravaganza, PaleyLand, bringing back visitors for its first in-person event since it began virtual programming in March 2020. Visitors to PaleyLand will be able to watch exclusive screenings of holiday classic films such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and A Charlie Brown Christmas, among others. Additional screenings at PaleyLand will include a sneak preview of Disney’s Christmas Again — with a guest appearance from actress Scarlett Estevez — and Dreamwork Animation & Netflix’s children’s television series Gabby’s Dollhouse, featuring an in-person appearance from Gabby herself.
Besides film and television screenings, visitors at PaleyLand can enjoy a live holiday-themed LEGO demonstration from LEGO Masters Season 2 contestant Richard Dryden, Christmas carolers, and gaming stations with a 2022 “Just Dance” interactive showcase. In addition, visitors can enjoy the Paley Express, a winter wonderland holiday train display, and can take photos with the Paley Express conductor. PaleyLand will be open until January 6, 2022, from 12 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are free for Paley Center members, $20 for non-members, $16 for students, teachers, veterans, seniors, and first responders, and free for all children aged 12 and under.
