Ring in the holidays with Theatricum Botanicum’s
5th annual ‘Holiday Family Faire’ on Dec. 13
Photos ops with Santa and Mrs. Claus,
holiday stories, artisan market
— plus —
‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’
with
Beau Bridges, Wendie Malick, Joe Mantegna, Rory O’Malley, Missi Pyle
WHAT:
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum’s spectacular outdoor venue in Topanga transforms into a winter wonderland for the company’s fifth annual Holiday Family Faire, where carolers, singing madrigals and other performers will roam the grounds; Theatricum company members will tell winter holiday stories from a variety of traditions; Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available to take family photos; an artisan marketplace will offer holiday gifts and crafts; and festive food and drink will be available for purchase. A special performance of It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry, performed in the tradition of a 1940s live radio broadcast complete with Foley sound effects created live on stage and unforgettable performances by Theatricum’s company and special guests Beau Bridges, Wendie Malick, Joe Mantegna, Rory O’Malley and Missi Pyle, will begin at 5 p.m., immediately following the Faire (separate admission).
WHEN:
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
(Rain date: Dec. 20)
• 11 a.m.–5 p.m.: Holiday Family Faire
• 5 p.m.: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
WHERE:
Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga CA 90290
(midway between Pacific Coast Highway and the Ventura Freeway)
TICKETS:
Faire Admission:
• General Admission (16 and up): $20
• Children (ages 5 to 15): $10
• Children 4 years of age and under: free
• Family 4-Pack (2 adult and 2 kids): $50
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
• Add-on with Holiday Faire admission:$25*
*All proceeds go to support Theatricum Botanicum’s extensive artistic and educational programming.
The performance of It’s A Wonderful Life will feature ASL interpretation.
OTHER:
The outdoor amphitheater at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum is terraced into the hillside of the rustic canyon. Audience members are advised to dress warmly if staying for the evening performance.
HOW:
Tickets and information at theatricum.com/holiday-family-faire
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