Los Angeles County Holiday Event Guide 2021: Christmas & Santa

Los Angeles CA

04 December, 2021

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — Get out your calendars! Time to start planning as holiday festivities gear up in throughout Greater Los Angeles. Christmas this year falls on a Saturday, Dec. 25. Hanukkah 2021 came a bit early, beginning Nov. 28, and runs through Monday, Dec. 6. Peruse Patch's annual holiday guide, find nearby events and select the outings that appeal to you and yours. Many events kick off soon, while several require advance bookings, and space may be limited. Do note: Always confirm with organizers that the listed activities are proceeding as planned when posted. Bookmark this page to use as a season guide. As more events are announced, we will add them. And to all of our readers, wishing you the happiest of holidays, from Patch! ---------- ARCADIA: NOV. 12- JAN. 16: Holiday 'Lightscape' Walk-Thru: LA Arboretum. A one-mile, enchanting, after-dark, illuminated trail through the gardens. NOV. 17-JAN. 2: World of Illumination's Reindeer Road. "A one-mile journey filled with hundreds of sparkling, animated light installations." DEC. 16: Arcadia Stage 'Winterfest': Performing Arts Center. In-person, holiday-themed One Act plays. ------------- AZUSA: DEC. 10: Winter Wonderland Snow Event, Toy Giveaway & Beatles Tribute Concert. With sledding & snow hill. Registration required for toy giveaway. -------- BEL AIR: DEC. 12: Angel City Christmas Concert Extravaganza: Bel Air Church. A community tradition with choirs, treats & version for kids. ------- BEVERLY HILLS: DEC. 5: Hanukkah in the Garden. Features LA Jewish Community Children's Choir & Guest Artist, Chazzan Arik Wollheim! DEC. 5, 12 & 19: Annual Holiday High Tea: Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. With sweet treats, champagne& music of classical harpist. DEC. 16: BHWC Non-Profit Holiday Luncheon. At historic Beverly Hills Women's Club. ---------- CANOGA PARK: DEC. 19: San Fernando Valley Master Chorale's Holidays in the Valley. At Madrid Theatre. Back for live concert performance! --------- CLAREMONT: DEC. 5: Winter Succulent Workshop. Free event with local artist. -------- COMMERCE: DEC. 5 & 12: Citadel Outlets' Annual "Santa Cares" Event. Registration recommended for shorter wait, but walk-ins are also accepted. --------- COVINA: DEC. 12: Christmas Tree Brunch. With Assistance League of Covina Valley. -------- CULVER CITY: DEC. 5: Menorah Lighting at Culver City Hall. With music, latkes, gelt, donuts & more! DEC. 12: Outdoor Christmas Acapella Concert by The Oceanaires. Free at Veterans Memorial Park. DEC. 18: California Rare Fruit Growers -WLA Chapter - Holiday Plant Sale. With wide array of exotic plants. ----------- DIAMOND BAR: DEC. 4: Winter Snow Fest, Sledding & Craft Fair. Limited wristbands available, so don't delay. ------------ EAGLE ROCK: DEC. 11: Lunch with Santa. With Santa, sing-along & children's fun. DEC. 19: Winter Festival & Toy Drive. Christian music festival at local church. ----------- EL SEGUNDO: DEC. 5: Chanukah Parade. Travels through Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach & El Segundo. DEC. 5: Hanukkah Holiday Celebration At The Point. With children's activities, storytelling, crafts, music & festive eats. ------------- ENCINO: DEC. 20-23: Winter Camp Los Encinos. "A great place for kids Kinder-9th." ---------- GLENDALE: DEC. 5: White Christmas @ Electric Dusk Drive-In. Retro fun with a Hollywood classic. DEC. 11: It's a Wonderful Life @ Electric Dusk Drive-In. A holiday favorite. DEC. 12: Home Alone @ Electric Dusk Drive-In. A must-see for the Christmas season! ---------- GLENDORA: DEC. 4: Gingerbread House Decorating Party. With scavenger hunt, photo ops & more. DEC. 11: Christmas Parade. "This year's parade's motto is 'All About Kids,' & theme is 'An Old-Fashioned Christmas.'" ---------- HAWTHORNE: DEC. 4: Snow Day Wonderland, Shopping & Santa: Common Space Brewery. Twenty tons of snow being trucked in — Have fun! ---------- HERMOSA BEACH: DEC. 5: Chanukah Parade. Travels through Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach & El Segundo. ----------- HIGHLAND PARK: DEC. 5: Holiday Pop-Up Jewelry Sale. Just in time for holiday shopping! --------- HOLLYWOOD: DEC. 19: Candy Cane Lane Drive-Thru Toy Giveaway. With treats & photos with Santa. DEC. 31: 2022 Dragonfly NYE | New Year's Eve at Dragonfly Hollywood. With DJ, dance floor, midnight countdown & champagne toast. -------- IRWINDALE: NOV. 26 - JAN. 2: Santa's Speedway Christmas Lights Drive-Thru. "Riveting experience is designed to transport families of all ages into the magical world of Christmas." ------- LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE: NOV. 21 - JAN. 9: Enchanted Forest of Light: Descanso Gardens. "Visitors can once again experience the wonder of Enchanted Forest of Light." ------------ LA VERNE: DEC. 18: Wreaths Across America. Annual tribute to our country's veterans. ---------- LONG BEACH: DEC. 1-24: LB Firefighters 'Spark of Love' Toy Drive. Unwrapped toy donations & teen items may be dropped off outside all LBFD fire stations. DEC. 4-19: Holiday Fun at Long Beach Exchange. Santa visits on the agenda! DEC. 5: Winterfest Christmas Concert & Sparkling Reception. "Beautiful concert followed by sumptuous reception." DEC. 10: Holiday Tree Lighting, Laser Light Show & Santa: Long Beach Towne Center. With two laser light and snowfall shows. DEC. 12: Vintage Pop-Up, Holiday Market: Bamboo Club. Shop for vintage fashion, collector vinyl, memorabilia, antique pottery, home decor & more. DEC. 18: SteelCraft's Holiday Party. Family-friendly with crafts & letter writing to Santa. -------- LOS ANGELES: NOV. 19-JAN. 9: L.A. Zoo Holiday Lights. "Includes the world's largest illuminated pop-up storybook!" NOV 26-DEC. 31: LA Dodgers Stadium Holiday Festival. At renovated Centerfield Plaza with Santa, light tunnels, ice rink, bounce houses, music, entertainment & more festivities. NOV. 26-DEC. 31: LA Dodgers Stadium Holiday Fest Ice Skating Rink. "For the first time ever ... an illuminated, open-air ice skating experience constructed across the outfield." NOV. 27-JAN. 7: 'LA Kings Holiday Ice' Outdoor Skating Rink: L.A. LIVE. Popular "Supper & Skate" specials returning, too! DEC. 5: Hanukkah Festival & Menorah Lighting: Skirball Cultural Center. Features live music, treats, story tellers & candle lighting. DEC. 5: The Original Farmers Market Chanukah Festivities. Featuring Chanukah Pajamikah & hands-on activities. DEC. 5: 90th Guadalupe Procession & Mass in East L.A.: Mass celebrated by Archbishop José H. Gomez at East L.A. College Stadium, Monterey Park. DEC. 5: Cocktail Making with Sparkle DTLA. For ages 21+. DEC. 10: Ski Dazzle Show. North America's largest annual consumer ski and snowboard expo. DEC. 10-11: Nochebuena. Free, but registration required. DEC. 11: LMU Gala Christmas Concert. Tickets on sale. Event at Loyola Marymount University. DEC. 11: Las Mañanitas a La Virgen de Guadalupe. At Cathedral of the Our Lady of the Angels. DEC. 11-12: Gay Men's Chorus Of LA 'Holiday Homecoming' Concert. A Los Angeles holiday tradition. DEC. 11-12: 'Home Alone' In Concert - Los Angeles Philharmonic. At Walt Disney Concert Hall. DEC. 14: 'A Chanticleer Christmas': Walt Disney Concert Hall. Featuring Grammy®-winning, 12-man ensemble. DEC. 18: Holiday Sing-Along: Walt Disney Concert Hall. A Los Angeles, family tradition. DEC. 24: 62nd Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration. Joyously returning to Dorothy Chandler Pavilion! DEC. 31: Andy & Renee & Hard Rain New Year's Party Concert. Ticket includes late-night pizza, party favors & champagne toast. DEC. 31: New Year's Eve With Pink Martini: Walt Disney Concert Hall. "There's no classier way to ring in 2022!" ----------- MALIBU: DEC. 11 & 18: Holidays at Malibu Country Mart. Featuring Santa & Mrs. Claus, North Pole mailbox, s'mores and hot cocoa. DEC. 15: Take 6 Christmas. Holiday concert at Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University. ---------- MANHATTAN BEACH: DEC. 4: Holiday Market. At Manhattan Village. DEC. 5: Chanukah Parade. Travels through Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach & El Segundo. DEC. 5: Manhattan Village Mall Giant Menorah Lighting. RSVPs requested. DEC. 8: Holiday Mixer Extravaganza. With small bites, tasting stations & more. DEC. 8: Mira Costa High School Orchestras Winter Concert : The Gift of Music. Tickets on sale. DEC. 12: Holiday Fireworks, Snow Park & Santa. With carolers, entertainment & sled runs! ----------- MARINA DEL REY: DEC. 11: Holiday Boat Parade & Fireworks. Watch from Burton Chace Park or Fisherman's Village. DEC. 12, 19 & 26: Movies On The Lawn. Line-up features: "Elf"; "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" & "Godzilla vs. Kong." DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Celebration Fireworks. Two displays planned. ---------- MONROVIA: DEC. 6-10: Santa Tour. Come out, wave to Santa & enjoy holiday carols. ---------- MONTEREY PARK: DEC. 5: 90th Guadalupe Procession & Mass in East L.A.: Mass celebrated by Archbishop José H. Gomez at East L.A. College Stadium, Monterey Park. ------------ MOORPARK: NOV. 26-DEC. 24: Christmas On The Farm: Underwood Family Farms. Select weekends feature Santa & reindeer. ---------- NORTH HOLLYWOOD: DEC. 18: Sweater Weather Get-Together. With carolers, treats & photos with Santa. --------- OXNARD: DEC. 11: Channel Islands Harbor's Annual Parade of Lights. Now in its 55th year. DEC. 12-26: Christmas Tree Lane. Historic extravaganza that draws 20,000 to 40,000 each year. ----------- PALOS VERDES: DEC. 5: Free Coding for Kids Holiday Workshop. For kids 6-12. --------- PASADENA: DEC. 5: Holiday Pet Photos. At Pasadena Humane with pet photographer extraordinaire Erica Danger. DEC. 11: Cooking with Eva and Amy: Recipes for the Holidays. At Pasadena Museum of History. Tickets on sale. DEC. 11: Pasadena Chorale presents "GIVEN." With 30-piece orchestra. DEC. 29-30: Tournament of Roses & Rose Parade Bandfest: City College. "Watch the music come alive with selected marching bands from all over the world that will perform in the Rose Parade on New Year's morning." JAN. 1: New Year's Day Rose Parade. "An iconic New Year's Day tradition." JAN 1-2: Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase. Enjoy up-close looks at the majestic floats! --------- PLAYA DEL REY: DEC. 12-26: Second Annual Holiday Lights Tour & Contest. Drive to see outdoor decorations and then vote for your favorite. Online voting through Dec. 19. ----------- PLAYA VISTA: DEC. 18: SBPG Holiday Pop Up at Farmers Market. With holiday crafts, letters to Santa & storytime. Pre-register for craft kit. ---------- POMONA: NOV. 5-JAN. 2: 'Elf On Shelf's Magical Holiday Journey': Fairplex. A winter wonderland walk-thru. ---------- RANCHO PALOS VERDES: DEC. 3-31: 'Skating By Sea' Outdoor, Holiday Ice Rink. Select dates with themed activities & skates included. DEC. 12: Holidays Happen! The Show Must Go On!: Featuring comedy, lunch, musicians, dancers & more. --------- REDONDO BEACH: DEC. 4: Las Candalistas "Holiday Gifts and Giving" Boutique. Supports local charities. DEC. 5: Chanukah Parade. Travels through Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach & El Segundo. DEC. 11: Holiday Concert On The Pier. Free event with charity toy drive, too. DEC. 20-21: Holiday Music Camp. For ages 4-12. ------------ ROLLING HILLS ESTATES: DEC. 4: 24th Annual Peninsula Parade of Lights. Kicks off 6 p.m. ------------ SAN DIMAS: NOV. 19-JAN. 2: 'Christmas In Color' Holiday Drive-Thru: Raging Waters LA. With millions of lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music. ------------ SAN GABRIEL: DEC. 5: Shine Brightly! @ Grapevine Arbor. With Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley serving homeless & low income families & children. ----------- SAN MARINO: DEC. 5: Festival of Advent Lessons & Carols at St. Edmund's Episcopal Church. Enjoy a classic! Through Dec. 13: Fire Department 'Toys For Tots' Toy Drive. New, unwrapped toys & books sought for children ages 0-12. DEC. 17: 'Elf' - Holiday Movie in the Park: Lacy Park. Kettle corn will be for sale, or bring your own snacks. DEC. 24: Christmas Eve Family Worship Service at St. Edmund's. With petting zoo animals & Nativity pageant. DEC. 24: Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship Service at St. Edmund's. Includes brief brass concert of Christmas songs. ----------- SANTA MONICA: NOV-JAN.: 'Ice At Santa Monica' Holiday Skating Rink. Canceled. NOV. 19-DEC. 24: 'Winterlit' - Tree Lighting & Santa. The official tree lighting is Nov. 19, with weekly events to follow. DEC. 5: Concert in the Park: Brass. Come with your blanket & picnic lunch! DEC. 5: Jamaican Jonkanoo Visits the Promenade. Celebrate a holiday-related tradition first documented in the 1700s. DEC. 6-JAN. 11: Holiday Cheer on the Pier. A season of events planned. DEC. 11: 18th Street Community Winter Open House. Festive gathering to mark end of year. DEC. 15-16: Pet Photos with Santa at Santa Monica Place. Cats & dogs welcome! DEC. 18: Original SANTA Monica Pub Crawl - Benefits Westside Food Bank. "Dust off those antlers and Santa hats." DEC. 31: 'Annual One-Time-Only New Year's Eve Musical Revue': Santa Monica Playhouse. "Entertaining, family-friendly Rudie-DeCarlo musical revue, with prizes, sing-a-long songs & dancing in the aisles." ------------ SOUTH GATE: DEC. 11: Breakfast with Santa. Sold out. --------- SUNLAND: DEC. 5: Hanukkah In The Foothills. All faiths welcome. --------- TARZANA: DEC. 12: Holiday Marketplace. With family activities, holiday music, Santa & toy/food drive. ----------- THOUSAND OAKS: DEC. 3- 18: Unwrap the Grand Union Hotel-Celebrate Holidays in Grand Style. Events on Friday nights & Saturday afternoons. DEC. 10: Mariachi Ensemble Concert. Admission is free. DEC. 16: 14 CANNONS COMEDY NIGHT- Holiday Fundraiser. Benefits Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank. DEC. 28: A Magical Cirque Christmas: Bank of America Performing Arts Center. "Merry treat that's perfect for the entire family." --------- TORRANCE: DEC. 12: Antique Street Faire Holiday Sale. With Santa Claus, carolers & more! ----------- UNIVERSAL CITY: NOV. 26-JAN. 2: 'Christmas In Wizarding World Of Harry Potter' & 'Grinchmas': Universal Studios Hollywood. "The return of yuletide favorites & family traditions." DEC. 31: Universal Studios Hollywood New Year's Eve Fest & Fireworks. "Ideal location to bid farewell to 2021 as the world ushers in 2022 & new beginnings." ----------- VALENCIA: DEC. 3-JAN. 2: Holiday In The Park: Six Flags Magic Mountain. "A holiday spectacular for the whole family." -------- WESTCHESTER: DEC. 12-26: Second Annual Holiday Lights Tour & Contest. Drive to see outdoor decorations and then vote for your favorite. Online voting through Dec. 19. --------- WESTLAKE VILLAGE: DEC. 5: Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks – Griffin Memorial Park Wreaths of Remembrance. Toys for Tots Drive, too. DEC. 12: Holidays in the Village. A European Marketplace. Enjoy European Bier, Glühwein to smoked sausage, European pastries, traditional and holiday music. ---------- WESTWOOD: DEC. 11-12: Gay Men's Chorus Of LA 'Holiday Homecoming' Concert. A Los Angeles holiday tradition. ------------ HEADING OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS? 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