SANTA MONICA, CA — ‘Tis the season!
It’s time to start filling your 2022 calendars with such holiday events as Christmas parades, tree and menorah lightings, breakfasts with Santa, Nutcracker ballets, concerts and other community extravaganzas throughout Santa Monica, the Westside and South Bay.
Christmas this year falls on Sunday, Dec. 25, while Hanukkah runs Dec. 18 through Dec. 26.
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ARTESIA:
DEC. 3: Niemes PTA Holiday Pop-Up Shop. Visits with Santa planned, too.
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BEL AIR:
DEC. 11: Angel City Christmas Concert: Bel Air Church. Tickets on sale.
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BELMONT SHORE:
DEC. 11: Justin Rudd ‘Joy To World’ Christmas Concert. Free event from Justin Rudd & his non-profit Community Action Team
DEC. 11: Children’s Christmas Musical ‘Bells of Glocken’: Bay Shore Church. Featuring children’s choir.
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BEVERLY HILLS:
DEC. 3-4: Holidays at Greystone. Sold out, but there is a waitlist.
DEC. 11: Farmers’ Market Holiday Craft Fair & Cookie Baking Contest. Shop local artisans or try your hand at cookie contest.
DEC. 19: Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting: Beverly Center. With latkes, donuts & entertainment by “The Amazing Dave.”
THROUGH JAN. 1: Holiday Glowing Gardens: Beverly Cañon Gardens. Stop by & enjoy!
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BRENTWOOD:
DEC. 11: Complimentary Photos With Santa: Brentwood Country Mart. Be sure to RSVP.
DEC. 18: Hanukkah Festival: Skirball Cultural Center. Tickets on sale.
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CENTURY CITY:
DEC. 5-16: Gelson’s Markets Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Toys go to Children’s Hospital of LA, Toys for Tots, Unity Shoppe, Miracles for Kids, Miller’s Children Hospital & Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center.
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CERRITOS:
DEC. 4: Holiday Celebration & Santa: Cerritos Towne Center. With crafts, fun & games.
DEC. 5-7 & 12-15: Santa’s Holiday Float: 7 Nights & 7 Routes. Check the map & find your neighborhood & night.
DEC. 10: Santa’s Holiday Island: Heritage Park. Don’t forget your camera!
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CULVER CITY:
DEC. 9: Culver City Arts District Holiday Night Market at Ivy Station. With local vendors, food trucks, drinks, games, music, photo ops & adoptable pups.
DEC. 10: ‘Celebration Of Dance’ Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert. Free admission.
DEC. 17: Teddy Bear Tea. Festive fun for the little ones.
DEC. 18: The Culver Steps Chanukah Menorah Lighting. Free with hot latkes, jelly doughnuts, live music, singing, magic show & more.
DEC. 19: Platform Park Gelt Drop & Menorah Lighting. Includes special chocolate gelt drop by Culver City Fire Department.
DEC. 21: Ivy Station Menorah Lighting & Klezmer. With performance by The Klezmer Band.
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HERMOSA BEACH:
DEC. 10: ‘California Great Santa Stroll’ For Mychal’s Learning Place. “Join hundreds of Santas.”
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HOLLYWOOD:
DEC. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 & 23: Photos with Santa- Ovation Hollywood. Meet & greet with the one-and-only!
DEC. 5-16: Gelson’s Markets Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Toys go to Children’s Hospital of LA, Toys for Tots, Unity Shoppe, Miracles for Kids, Miller’s Children Hospital & Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center.
DEC. 22-24 & 26: Los Angeles Ballet ‘The Nutcracker’: Dolby Theatre. “Essential for celebrating the season.”
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IRWINDALE:
DEC. 1-JAN. 1: Santa’s Speedway Christmas Lights Walk-Thru Experience. A winter wonderland with Santa’s Village & holiday cafe.
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LONG BEACH:
DEC. 4: FOBP presents ChristmART at Bixby Park. Arts,crafts, pics with Santa, carolers & more.
DEC. 5-16: Gelson’s Markets Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Toys go to Children’s Hospital of LA, Toys for Tots, Unity Shoppe, Miracles for Kids, Miller’s Children Hospital & Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center.
DEC. 8-9: Holiday Open House at Rancho Los Alamitos. Free, but reservations required.
DEC. 9: Holiday Tree Lighting & Laser Light Show: LB Towne Center. Admission is free.
DEC. 10: Winter Family Festival at Rancho Los Alamitos. Live entertainment, petting zoo, carriage rides & more.
DEC. 11: Children’s Christmas Musical ‘Bells of Glocken’: Bay Shore Church. Featuring children’s choir.
DEC. 11: Justin Rudd ‘Joy To World’ Christmas Concert. Free event from Justin Rudd & his non-profit Community Action Team.
DEC. 15: ‘Tis the Season: A Holiday Cabaret. “A wonderful evening of holiday music, talent & gratitude.”
DEC. 31: New Years Eve 2023 Bar Crawl. Spend NYE IN LB!
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LOS ANGELES:
DEC. 3: La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin. Holiday tradition with music & dance at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Free admission.
DEC. 2, 9, 16 & 23: Cocoa & Carols. Festive fun at Runway Playa Vista.
DEC. 3: FIDM Holiday Market. Shop & support the talented alumni & students.
DEC. 3: A Very Merry Winter Market. Free admission.
DEC. 4: The Fire’s Very Scottish Christmas. Showcasing Scottish & Irish dance & seasonal folk ballads.
DEC. 10, 17-21 & 23: ‘Yuletide Cinemaland’ Holiday Movies: Heritage Square Museum. Fave flicks with festive fun each night.
DEC. 11: Angel City Christmas Concert: Bel Air Church. Tickets on sale.
THROUGH JAN. 1: Outdoor, DTLA Holiday Ice-Skating Rink: Pershing Square. “The hottest place to chill during the holidays.”
THROUGH JAN. 8: Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s ‘Nutcracker’ – A family favorite for more than 50 years.
THROUGH JAN. 8: ‘LA Kings Holiday Ice’ Outdoor Skating Rink: L.A. Live. “Supper & Skate” deals return this year.
THROUGH JAN. 22: ‘L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow’ Holiday Walk-Thru. “Explore this wild wonderland of light under the stars at the beautiful L.A. Zoo.”
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LYNWOOD:
DEC. 9: Annual Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade. Grand Marshal is Lynette Romero, NBC4’s anchor & Lynwood’s own Adelaida ‘La Cobra’ Ruiz, the WBC Female Super Flyweight Champion is Parade Marshal.
DEC. 16: Annual Snow Play Day: City Hall. Dress for snow! Event is free.
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MALIBU:
DEC. 3: OLM Christmas Boutique. With shopping, Santa, food & more at Our Lady of Malibu School.
DEC. 4: Joy to the World A Christmas Musical Journey featuring Damien Sneed. Tickets on sale.
DEC. 10-11: Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre ‘Joys Of the Season’: Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine. Featuring selections from “The Nutcracker,” “Les Patineurs” (The Skater’s Waltz) & “The Little Match Girl.”
DEC. 10 & 17: Holidays, Santa & Reindeer At Malibu Country Mart. With Santa, Mrs. Claus, roaming carolers, live reindeer & holiday treats.
DEC. 11: ‘Santa Paws’ Santa Photos & Shelter Donations: Malibu Bluffs Park. Ugly sweater contest, too.
DEC. 17: Breakfast With Santa: City Hall. Save your seat!
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MANHATTAN BEACH:
DEC. 2-4: Sandpipers Holiday Homes Tour. Showcases distinctive South Bay homes decorated for holiday season.
DEC. 3: Oh What Fun! Holiday extravaganza at Manhattan Village Shopping Center.
DEC. 5-16: Gelson’s Markets Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Toys go to Children’s Hospital of LA, Toys for Tots, Unity Shoppe, Miracles for Kids, Miller’s Children Hospital & Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center.
DEC. 10: ‘California Great Santa Stroll’ For Mychal’s Learning Place. “Join hundreds of Santas.”
DEC. 11: Holiday Fest, Snow Park & Fireworks. With local choirs & bands, too.
DEC. 18: FREE Gift Wrapping. Free offer at First Lutheran Church.
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MARINA DEL REY:
DEC. 5-16: Gelson’s Markets Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Toys go to Children’s Hospital of LA, Toys for Tots, Unity Shoppe, Miracles for Kids, Miller’s Children Hospital & Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center.
DEC. 10: Camp Blanket S’mores Stout Release Party: Firestone Walker Brewing. With music & more.
DEC. 10: Holiday Boat Parade & Fireworks. An annual tradition!
DEC. 11: Nutcracker String Quartet and Brunch. Hosted by Reimagine Church.
DEC. 31: New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Glow Party. Usher in 2023!
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PACIFIC PALISADES:
DEC. 5-16: Gelson’s Markets Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Toys go to Children’s Hospital of LA, Toys for Tots, Unity Shoppe, Miracles for Kids, Miller’s Children Hospital & Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center.
DEC. 9-10: ‘Holiday Stroll’ Wonderland & Santa: Palisades Village. Welcome to a European-style holiday market.
DEC. 18: Chanukah Menorah Lighting Celebration: Palisades Village. A grand celebration with music, kids’ activities & more.
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PALOS VERDES ESTATES:
DEC. 8-JAN. 15: Astra Lumina LA – Enchanted Night Walk: South Coast Botanic Garden. “An immersive outdoor, multi-media world that awakens the imagination.”
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES:
DEC. 16-JAN. 8: ‘Skating In The Park’ Holiday, Outdoor Ice Skate Rink. With ocean views!
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REDONDO BEACH:
DEC. 8: Riviera Village Holiday Stroll. With holiday carousel, Santa, Grinch & more.
DEC. 10: Annual Holiday Concert At The Pier. “Please bring a new unwrapped toy valued at more than $5 for a chance to win pier prizes!”
DEC. 10-11: Los Angeles Ballet ‘The Nutcracker.’ “Essential for celebrating the season.”
THROUGH JAN. 1: Holiday Group Art Show. Opening reception is Dec. 11.
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ROLLING HILLS ESTATES:
DEC. 3: Annual Palos Verdes Peninsula Parade of Lights. Community tradition in its 25th year!
DEC. 11: Open Air Holiday Boutique. Hosted by Palos Verdes Peninsula High School’s Athletic Booster Club.
DEC. 11: Music for Mutts & Meow-ers Holiday Sing-Along Fundraiser Concert. Supports rescue pets in need.
DEC. 21: Winter Solstice Meditation. Open to all.
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SAN DIMAS:
THROUGH JAN. 1: ‘Christmas In Color’ Holiday Lights Drive-Thru: Raging Waters Los Angeles. “Drive through millions of lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music you’ll hear right through your radio.”
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SANTA MONICA:
DEC. 5-16: Gelson’s Markets Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Toys go to Children’s Hospital of LA, Toys for Tots, Unity Shoppe, Miracles for Kids, Miller’s Children Hospital & Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center.
DEC. 11: Complimentary Photos With Santa: Brentwood Country Mart. Be sure to RSVP.
THROUGH JAN. 16: ‘Ice At Santa Monica’ Outdoor Skating Rink. “Skate under the stars at the only 8,000 square-foot outdoor ice rink on the Westside.”
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SOUTH GATE:
DEC. 11: Children’s Christmas Lane Parade & Festival. Full day of festive fun!
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TORRANCE:
DEC. 1-4: Torrance Memorial Medical Center 39th Annual Holiday Festival. Featuring 32 themed, decorated trees, live entertainment, holiday boutique, children’s activities & food court.
DEC. 11: Antique Street Faire Holiday Show. Santa will be there, too!
DEC. 17-18: Ballet California presents THE NUTCRACKER. A spectacular for the whole family.
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UNIVERSAL CITY:
DEC.31: Universal Studios Hollywood New Year’s EVE Fest & Fireworks. Tickets on sale for DJ, dancing, fireworks & more.
THROUGH JAN. 1: Universal Studios Hollywood ‘Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Christmas’ & ‘Grinchmas.’ “It’s Hollywood’s biggest, loudest, awesomest holiday celebration of the season.”
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VALENCIA:
THROUGH JAN. 1: Six Flags Magic Mountain ‘Holiday In The Park’ – Make merry memories with millions of lights, food, coasters, entertainment & more.
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VENICE:
DEC. 3: Friends of Venice Library Book Sale. Good spot to start your holiday shopping!
DEC. 18: Hanukkah Kayak On Venice Canals: Light One Candle. Tickets on sale.
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WEST HOLLYWOOD:
DEC. 5-16: Gelson’s Markets Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Toys go to Children’s Hospital of LA, Toys for Tots, Unity Shoppe, Miracles for Kids, Miller’s Children Hospital & Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center.
DEC. 11: Galina Morozova Holiday Ballet Show. Admission is free.
DEC. 17: Winter Wonderland & Snow Play. “The first annual Winter Wonderland at West Hollywood Park.”
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WESTWOOD:
DEC. 16-18: L.A. Ballet ‘Nutcracker’: Royce Hall, UCLA. “Essential for celebrating the season.”
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FOR FULL LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOLIDAY GUIDE: Holiday Events In Greater L.A. 2022: Christmas Parades; Tree Lightings
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