Illustration of Santa checking a long list at a desk with an elf while children peek around a door (Holiday Family Faire)

Holiday Family Faire

Audiences experience a staged reading of the holiday classic performed in the style of a 1940s live radio broadcast. The show features Foley sound effects created live on the main stage and performances by Theatricum's Company and special guests. The production is adapted by Joe Landry from Philip Van Doren Stern's story 'The Greatest Gift'.

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When

Tickets

An add-on ticket is required for admission to the performance and can be selected with admission to the Holiday Family Faire; no price is stated.

Hours

5pm, after the Holiday Family Faire.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Topanga Canyon

Food & Drink

The Holiday Family Faire offers festive food and drink; guests can bring a picnic or get snacks, soft drinks, wine, and beer from the Hamlet Hut.

Parking

Free parking is available along Topanga Canyon Boulevard; spaces in the Theatricum lot are limited, and the lot fee is waived for guests with handicap placards.

Accessibility

The on-site parking fee is waived for guests with handicap placards.

Going?

Location

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum · 1419 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA 90290 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Fans of classic holiday stories and live theater

Vibe

Heartwarming and nostalgic

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Select the radio-play add-on along with Holiday Family Faire admission; a separate add-on ticket is required for the performance.
  • Plan to stay after the Faire for the play, which takes place on the main stage afterward.
  • Use free parking along Topanga Canyon Boulevard if available; the venue lot has limited spaces and costs $10 per car.
  • Bring a picnic or pick up snacks, soft drinks, wine, or beer from the Hamlet Hut before the show.
  • Be prepared for possible cast changes, as performers are subject to availability.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The performance requires a separate add-on ticket with admission to the Holiday Family Faire.

Links & Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of performance is this?

It is a staged reading in the style of a 1940s live radio broadcast, with Foley sound effects created live on stage.

Who performs in the production?

Theatricum’s Company and special guests perform the show; cast changes are subject to performer availability.

Do I need a separate ticket for the performance?

Yes. The performance requires an add-on ticket, which can be selected with admission to the Holiday Family Faire.

What else is included in the Holiday Family Faire?

The Faire features an artisan holiday marketplace, special performances, festive food and drink, caroling, madrigal singing, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and holiday stories.

Can I apply to take part as a marketplace vendor?

Yes. Interested vendors can use the vendor link on the Faire page to get in touch.

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