VENICE, CA — Get out your calendars! Time to start planning as holiday festivities are underway in Venice and throughout the South Bay, West Side and nearby.
Christmas this year falls on a Saturday, Dec. 25. Hanukkah 2021 came a bit early, beginning Nov. 28, and ran through 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!
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AVALON:
DEC. 18: Loyola Marymount Choir Free Holiday Concert & Santa: Catalina Museum. With art project for kids & storytime with Mrs. Claus, too.
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BEL AIR:
DEC. 12: Angel City Christmas Concert Extravaganza: Bel Air Church. A community tradition with choirs, treats & version for kids.
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BELMONT SHORE:
DEC. 11: ‘Joy To The World!’ Free Southern California Brass Consortium Concert. “Free with donation of cat/dog toys/treats, or canned goods or non-perishables for a local food bank.”
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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.
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BRENTWOOD:
DEC. 9, 16 & 23: Children’s Holiday Crafts: Brentwood Country Mart. “Holiday crafts and treats for kiddos.”
DEC. 11 & 18: Visits & Photos With Santa: Brentwood Country Mart. Meet St. Nick in the courtyard.
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CENTURY CITY:
DEC. 8 & 15: ‘Santa Paws’ – Pup & Santa Photos: Westfield Century City. “Capture the howliday magic.”
DEC. 8-24: Santa’s North Pole Journey: Westfield Century City. Embark on a magical journey! Tickets on sale.
THROUGH DEC. 19: Gelson’s Toy Drive For Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “Suggested toy list available at front desk.”
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CERRITOS:
DEC. 10: Christmas With The Filharmonic: Center for Performing Arts. Starring Los Angeles-based Filharmonic a cappella sensation.
DEC. 17: Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour: Center for Performing Arts. “Festive, high-energy show filled with seasonal tunes & cheer.”
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COMMERCE:
DEC. 5 & 12: Citadel Outlets’ Annual “Santa Cares” Event. Registration recommended for shorter wait, but walk-ins are also accepted.
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CULVER CITY:
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.
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HAWTHORNE:
DEC. 4: Snow Day Wonderland, Shopping & Santa: Common Space Brewery. Twenty tons of snow being trucked in — Have fun!
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HERMOSA BEACH:
DEC. 11: California Great Santa Stroll For Mychal’s Learning Place. Registrants will receive Santa Suit, while supplies last.
DEC. 15: Santa & Drive-By Holiday Parade. “Come help welcome Santa and his sleigh.”
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HOLLYWOOD:
DEC. 19: Candy Cane Lane Drive-Thru Toy Giveaway. With treats & photos with Santa.
THROUGH DEC. 19: Gelson’s Toy Drive For Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “Suggested toy list available at front desk.”
DEC. 23-26: L.A. Ballet ‘Nutcracker’: Dolby Theatre. The city’s holiday tradition perfect for celebrating the season.
DEC. 31: 2022 Dragonfly NYE | New Year’s Eve at Dragonfly Hollywood. With DJ, dance floor, midnight countdown & champagne toast.
DEC. 31: ‘A Night at Studio 54’ New Year’s Eve Party: Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. “Glamour, elegance, and opulence behind the velvet rope!”
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LAKE ARROWHEAD:
THROUGH JAN. 2: SkyPark Santa’s Village & Ice Skating Rink. Festivities include breakfast with Santa & more.
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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. 10: Holiday Tree Lighting, Laser Light Show & Santa: Long Beach Towne Center. With two laser light and snowfall shows.
DEC. 10 & 17: Holiday Movies & Moonlight: 2ND & PCH. Free to all on first-come, first-served basis.
DEC. 11: ‘Joy To The World!’ Free Southern California Brass Consortium Concert. “Free with donation of cat/dog toys/treats, or canned goods or non-perishables for a local food bank.”
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.
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LOS ANGELES:
THROUGH JAN. 9: L.A. Zoo Holiday Lights. “Includes the world’s largest illuminated pop-up storybook!”
THROUGH DEC. 31: LA Dodgers Stadium Holiday Festival. At renovated Centerfield Plaza with Santa, light tunnels, ice rink, bounce houses, music, entertainment & more festivities.
THROUGH 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.”
THROUGH JAN. 7: ‘LA Kings Holiday Ice’ Outdoor Skating Rink: L.A. LIVE. Popular “Supper & Skate” specials returning, too!
DEC. 10: Ski Dazzle Show. North America’s largest annual consumer ski and snowboard expo.
DEC. 10-11: Nochebuena. Free, but registration required.
DEC. 10-11 & 17-18: Winter Wonderland, Snow & Santa: L.A. County Parks, Greater Los Angeles. Find the fun at park near you! Dates, hours & locations vary.
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: ‘JTOWN JINGLES’ Carolers: DTLA Little Tokyo. “Enjoy the sweet sounds of roaming carolers.”
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. 18-19: Shogun Santa Is Coming to Town: DTLA Little Tokyo. Chance to win $50 gift certificate to your favorite Little Tokyo business, too.
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: ‘Grand Park NYELA’ New Year’s Eve Countdown – Livestream. With vast entertainment line-up.
DEC. 31: New Year’s Eve With Pink Martini: Walt Disney Concert Hall. “There’s no classier way to ring in 2022!”
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LYNWOOD:
DEC. 10: Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade. Grand Marshall is Danny Trejo and the Mistress of Ceremonies is Cece the Mamacita from 93.5 KDAY.
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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.
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MANHATTAN BEACH:
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!
THROUGH DEC. 19: Gelson’s Toy Drive For Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “Suggested toy list available at front desk.”
THROUGH DEC. 24: Santa Visits & Themed Photo Nights: Manhattan Village. Special sessions for pets, ugly sweaters & “squad” nights for large groups.
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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.”
THROUGH DEC. 19: Gelson’s Toy Drive For Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “Suggested toy list available at front desk.”
DEC. 31: New Year’s Eve Celebration Fireworks. Two displays planned.
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PACIFIC PALISADES:
DEC. 11: One Coast Holiday Homes Tour & Bazaar. Featuring carolers, wine tasting, cooking demo & model home tours.
THROUGH DEC. 19: Gelson’s Toy Drive For Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “Suggested toy list available at front desk.”
THROUGH DEC. 24: Letters to Santa: Palisades Village. With complimentary postcards from Caruso Concierge.
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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.
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PLAYA VISTA:
DEC. 18: SBPG Holiday Pop Up at Farmers Market. With holiday crafts, letters to Santa & storytime. Pre-register for craft kit.
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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.
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REDONDO BEACH:
DEC. 11: Holiday Concert On The Pier. Free event with charity toy drive, too.
DEC. 11-12: L.A. Ballet ‘Nutcracker’: Performing Arts Center. Holiday tradition perfect for celebrating the season.
DEC. 20-21: Holiday Music Camp. For ages 4-12.
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SANTA MONICA:
NOV-JAN.: ‘Ice At Santa Monica’ Holiday Skating Rink. Canceled.
THROUGH DEC. 24: ‘Winterlit’ – Tree Lighting & Santa. The official tree lighting is Nov. 19, with weekly events to follow.
DEC. 6-JAN. 11: Holiday Cheer on the Pier. A season of events planned.
DEC. 9, 16 & 23: Children’s Holiday Crafts: Brentwood Country Mart. “Holiday crafts and treats for kiddos.”
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.”
THROUGH DEC. 19: Gelson’s Toy Drive For Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “Suggested toy list available at front desk.”
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.”
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SKYFOREST:
THROUGH JAN. 2: SkyPark Santa’s Village & Ice Skating Rink. Festivities include breakfast with Santa & more.
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SOUTH GATE:
DEC. 11: Breakfast with Santa. Sold out.
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TOPANGA:
DEC. 3-19: Topanga Canyon Gallery Holiday Show. Special event on Dec. 21, too.
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TORRANCE:
DEC. 12: Antique Street Faire Holiday Sale. With Santa Claus, carolers & more!
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UNIVERSAL CITY:
THROUGH 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.”
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VALENCIA:
THROUGH JAN. 2: Holiday In The Park: Six Flags Magic Mountain. “A holiday spectacular for the whole family.”
DEC.: Christmas Tree Ice Skate & Tree Lighting At The Cube Santa Clarita. Christmas trees taking center ice to create a winter wonderland starting Dec. 10.
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VENICE:
DEC. 12: Maddie Poppe’s Acoustic Christmas: The Venice West. With Season 16 winner of American Idol.
DEC. 17: VENICE: The Christmas Show: The Mint LA. Featuring Americana pop quartet from Venice Beach at club on West Pico Boulevard.
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WEST HOLLYWOOD:
THROUGH DEC. 19: Gelson’s Toy Drive For Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “Suggested toy list available at front desk.”
DEC. 31: WeHo New Year’s Eve Celebration – Live Broadcast. First registrants score “party in a box” kit.
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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.
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WESTWOOD:
DEC. 11-12: Gay Men’s Chorus Of LA ‘Holiday Homecoming’ Concert. A Los Angeles holiday tradition.
DEC. 17-19: L.A. Ballet ‘Nutcracker’: Royce Hall, UCLA. The city’s holiday tradition perfect for celebrating the season.
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FOR ENTIRE GREATER L.A. GUIDE: Los Angeles County Holiday Event Guide 2021
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