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The holiday season is officially here, and Southern California is ready to celebrate. Families have a variety of ways to celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah in Los Angeles during this festive time of the year! There are so many fun Christmas and holiday events in Los Angeles listed here, there's sure to be something for everyone in your family to love.
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Christmas and Holiday Events in Los Angeles and SoCal
The Polar Express Train Ride – Southern California
Fillmore and Perris, CA
The Polar Express™ Train Ride is coming to Southern California again this holiday season, ONLY at their Perris, CA location. Departures will begin November 24th, 2021 and continue select dates through December 31st. The magical story comes to life when the train departs for a round-trip journey to the North Pole led by a cast of professional actors. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on The Polar Express™ for a magical one-hour trip to meet Santa. Tickets are on sale now.
Lightscape at the LA Arboretum 2021
301 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007
Running from November 12, 2021 through January 16, 2022, this enchanting, after-dark, illuminated trail will span one mile and feature spectacular sights with eye-catching artistic installations that come alive at night with color, imagination and sound. Visitors will be treated to a one-of-a-kind, immersive experience at the garden, wandering into a festive world of wonder with thousands of twinkling lights in various attractions from the Cathedral of Light to the Star Tunnel and the Fire Garden.
Capistrano Lights
Mission San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Capistrano Lights returns to Mission San Capistrano this holiday season beginning December 4th- 30th, 2021. Families will enjoy "festive programming and a nightly tree lighting." Additionally, get some great family photos under the 10' wreath, take pictures with Santa on selected weekended, and more. Check the website for details and ticket information, and while you're there be sure to keep an eye out for Sullivan the Elf, who hides on the grounds and can be found in a new spot every day! Tickets on sale in November.
The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel – Holiday Events
One Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point, California 92629
Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting:The resort kicks off the most wonderful time of the year with the annual holiday open house and tree lighting on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Festivities include a special appearance from Santa Claus and the official lighting of the 40 plus foot decorated tree from the Pacific Northwest. Holiday cookies and hot chocolate are complimentary and guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation to Miracles for Kids; canned goods and non-perishable food items to benefit the Orange County Rescue Mission; as well as pet toys and treats for local pet shelters. The event is complimentary.
SANDsational Extravaganza:'Tis the sea-sun for this year's unveiling of a large-scale sand sculpture by local sand architects Archisand Professional Sand Sculptors, Inc.On display Saturday, November 20, 2021 to Sunday, January 2, 2022.
Gingerbread House and Holiday Cookie Decorating:Guests can gather with family and friends on December 5 & 12, 2021 from 2 to 4 p.m. to decorate their very own large-scale gingerbread house and holiday cookies. To reserve, guests can call Guest Services at 949-240-2000 or online via OpenTable.
Holiday Tea:Enjoy the timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea at RAYA, featuring an array of tea, savory canapés, and sweet bites in an elegant ocean view setting. Available Monday through Thursday, November 29 – December 16, 2021, with seating from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and $95 per person. Reserve in advance by calling Guest Services at 949-240-2000.
Holiday Storytelling: Families and children are invited to celebrate with tales of the holidays. Storytelling is held in the Eco-Adventure Center and read by Santa Claus on Friday and Saturday, December 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 5 p.m. and complimentary to attend. Guests are encouraged to bring a new children's book for donation to Miracles for Kids.
Holiday Light Cruises – Newport
309 Palm Street Suite A, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Our Holiday Lights Cruises 2021 are the event of the season! Get your $20 Discount Holiday Cruise Tickets now. Book online below or call (949) 675-0550 and mention promo: Lights20 for $20 Holiday Cruises. Special price on this great family activity. Note: greatly reduced boat capacities and COVID protocols).
World of Illumination – Reindeer Road
Santa Anita Park, 285 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia 91007
"The world's largest holiday drive-through light show" is coming to the LA area this November. The event provides socially safe holiday entertainment, as the experience is drive-through and totally touchless. You can pile as many people as you want in a vehicle and go through the mile-long light show, which is entirely synchronized to music.
Enchanted: Forest of Light
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Enchanted: Forest of Light returns to Descanso Gardens beginning on November 21st, 2021 and continuing through January 10, 2022. If you're not familiar with it, Enchanted: Forest of Light is an "interactive, nighttime experience." This one-mile walk is a rain or shine event. Stroll through and and marvel at the "variety of large-scale light displays, many of which are interactive, allowing visitors to manipulate the lights and sounds." Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available online beginning September 1st.
LA Zoo Lights
5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
L.A.'s brightest holiday tradition returns on November 19 for the 2021/2022 season with a wild wonderland of light featuring hand-crafted and new high-tech attractions, including glowing light animals including tigers, lions, macaws, monkeys, meerkats, and flamingos "decorating" the Zoo just for you, musical elements including a sound tracked LED lightshow, and much more!
Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train
1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869
Tis the season for Irvine Park Railroad's annual Christmas Train. Come with family and friends and take this enchanting night ride through historic Irvine Regional Park. The train will depart from the brightly-lit train station and stop at the North Pole. This year, passengers will remain seated on the train at the North Pole. Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet passengers from a safe distance as passengers remain seated. Tickets go on sale November 1st.
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
Beginning Friday, November 26 and running daily through Sunday, January 2, 2022, the holiday festivities at Universal are included in the price of admission. Families can enjoy both "Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" and "Grinchmas."
Annual Festival of Lights
The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa
3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA 92501
The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa invites families to its annual Festival of Lights. This year the festivities begin on November 26th, 2021 and run through January 6th, 2022. The free, five-week long "holiday extravaganza" features "one of the nation's largest holiday light collections of its kind." The Hotel will be illuminated with 5 million holiday lights! In addition, the Festival of Lights features more than 200 animated figures, the world's largest man-made mistletoe, horse-drawn carriages, and more. Access to the inside of the hotel is reserved for guests of the hotel and restaurants.
Kidspace Children's Museum Winter Frolic
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103
Starting November 19 and running through January 9, 2022, Kidspace Children's Museum will transform into a land of wonder and delight at its first annual Winter Frolic. Seven weeks of family holiday fun specifically designed for little ones. The Winter Frolic offers a flurry of experiences and programs, including: a no-ice Sock Skating Rink. Sock skating is the ideal challenge for beginning skaters who can slide and spin without bothering about blades. For an additional $5 fee, go "ice fishing" in the Kidspace Interpretive Arroyo Stream or build a fantastical winter sculpture using special "ice blocks," or Children can decorate their very own snowflake at the Kidspace Winter Craft Station.
The Hollywood Christmas Parade
In the Heart of Hollywood, on Hollywood Blvd.
The Hollywood Christmas Parade is back in 2021 for its 89th annual event, and will take place on Sunday, November 28th at 6pm. Starting on Hollywood Blvd. at Orange Drive, the parade runs east to Vine Street, then south to Sunset Blvd, and then west, ending at Sunset and Orange Drive. Complete with marching bands, floats, balloons, equestrians, and of course, celebrity hosts!
Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade
Burton Chace Park and Fisherman's Village, Marina del Rey
Watch a trail of lighted boats cruise through the main channel on Saturday, December 11th from 5:55-8pm. Arrive early to grab a spot on the lawn at Burton Chace Park or a good photo spot at Fisherman's Village, two of the most popular viewing places. Narration on a PA system is available at both locations. The 2021 parade themed "Joy on the Water" is celebrating its 59th year. A brief fireworks show at 5:55 p.m. announces the start of the parade, which lasts until about 8 p.m. Free admission.
Visit Santa's Village
28950 CA-18, Skyforest, CA 92385
While a trip to the North Pole may be out of the question, you can visit Santa's Village here in southern California. "A Nostalgic Christmas at Santa's Village" is happening. There is lots to see and do in this magical spot including writing letters to Santa, visits with Santa, workshops with Santa's Elves, entertainment, and so much more. Tickets are available online.
Candy-Making Demonstrations
Logan's Candies
125 W. "B" St., Ontario, CA 91762
This year, make buying candy canes an event! Visit Logan's Candies in Ontario, where they've been making candy "the same way since 1933." Get your candy canes straight from the factory! And you don't have to just settle for traditional peppermint flavor (red and white). This year you could be adventurous and try a root bear flavor (brown, orange, and yellow in color). Also, their candy canes range in size from 6 inches to 6 feet! Check their Facebook page for details.
Moscow Ballet Nutcracker
Performances in Pasadena and Los Angeles
See Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker back in Los Angeles in 2021. Tickets on sale soon.
62nd Annual LA County Holiday Celebration
The Music Center, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles 90012
A Los Angeles holiday tradition presented in conjunction with The Music Center since 1959, the 62nd Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration is happening on December 24th, 2021. The beloved three-hour showcase of L.A.-based artists will air on PBS SoCal for those who cannot attend in person. The Emmy Award-winning holiday show features choirs, music ensembles and dance companies representing the many cultures of Los Angeles.
GLOW at South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula 90274
South Coast Botanic Garden's GLOW (which stands for "Garden Lights & Ocean Waters") will be a bigger and better experience this year, according to the organizers. Running from November 20th, 2021 – January 17th, 2022. With food, beverages, music, and a transformed Garden featuring thousands of lights that promise to take your breath away. This year's exhibit also includes interactive experiences and VIP opportunities. Tickets will go on sale October 4th, 2021 for members and October 18th, 2021 for the general public.
Virtual Holiday Events 2021
Tinsel on the Tracks at Union Station
Union Station is bringing its wildly popular tree lighting ceremony to you this year via Tinsel on the Tracks, a reimagined holiday experience. Join us for a virtual celebration including a spectacular tree lighting under the stars on the station's South Patio. In collaboration with Metro Art Presents, the program will also feature a performance from the acclaimed Grand Arts Chamber Singers. Premiering Friday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. on Facebook and YouTube.
Charlie Brown Christmas on PBS SoCal
Ushering in the Southern California PBS holiday programming lineup is the beloved family-favorite A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, which will air on Sun., Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. on PBS SoCal.
Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir on PBS SoCal
A PBS tradition since 2004, the 17th annual CHRISTMAS WIITH THE TABERNACLE CHOIR 60-minute holiday special features Tony® Award-winning and Emmy® and Grammy® nominee Kelli O'Hara and Emmy® Award-winning television, film, and stage actor Richard Thomas and will premiere on Mon., Dec. 14, 2020 at 9 p.m. on PBSSoCal.
Nochebuena at the Soraya
The lively Nochebuena celebration returns this year as Nochebuena En Casa, an online presentation available to audiences beginning Friday, December 18, 2020 at 5pm. This year's extraordinary line-up – all of whom are returning Artists and part of The Soraya family – includes "The Queen of Ranchera" Aida Cuevas along with Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles, Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar, Suzanna Guzmán, Las Cafeteras, plus José "Pepe" Martínez Jr. and Susie García.
Christmas Carol from Manual Cinema at the Soraya
This holiday season, the Emmy Award-winning interdisciplinary performance collective,Manual Cinema, returns to The Soraya with the world premiere of a visually and musically inventive adaptation of Charles Dickens' holiday classic, Christmas Carol. There are six performances only, from December 11 to 13, 2020, that will broadcast directly into audience's homes. In signature Manual Cinema fashion, hundreds of paper puppets, miniatures, silhouettes, and an original live score will come together to tell an imaginative re-invention of this cherished holiday tale. The story is told by Aunt Trudy, an avowed holiday skeptic. On Christmas Eve, during quarantine, she has been recruited to entertain her family with a puppet show on a Zoom call. The puppets soon take on a life of their own, and the family's call transforms into a stunning cinematic adaptation of the classic ghost story.
Theatricum Carol Sing-Along – Virtual
December 20th at 4pm on Zoom
The holidays are a time for family and friends, even though this year looks quite different. At Theatricum, we're gathering together on Zoom for a FREE afternoon of festive carol-singing and a very special screening featuring our founder, Will Geer. In 1977, Emmy award winning television broadcaster and historian Keith Berwick embarked on an interview unlike any other. In a three part conversation he speaks with Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas and actor Will Geer about the historical origins of Christmas, the state of humanity, and the fate of the world moving forward. This rare glimpse into Geer's personal essence is delightful and thought provoking. It reminds us, as an organization, where our roots began and solidifies our mission to elevate, educate and entertain. Please join us for some heart warming caroling and then settle down to watch this exclusive master class in historical, improvisational performance all as a part of Theatricum's Holiday Fundraiser. Donations for Theatricum are gratefully appreciated during these uncertain times. We wish you all a safe and happy holiday season.
Our Our Lady of Guadalupe (Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe) Celebration
Forest Lawn Glendale, 1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205
Forest Lawn—Glendale will commence the holiday season with its celebration of the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe), one of the most celebrated and significant Mexican holidays. The free, family-friendly community event will be filled with pageantry that honors the patron saint of the Americas. Virtually, on Sunday, December 6, 2020, the authentic ceremony will transport attendees to rustic Mexico with a bilingual religious service, Mariachi music, a Ballet Folklorico Internacional dance performance, rosary giveaways, face painting, and traditional religious breads and refreshments.
Hanukkah Celebrations
Here's our entire list of Hanukkah Celebrations in Los Angeles
Hanukkah Festival
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
The Skirball invites families to celebrate Hanukkah the Jewish festival of light, on Sunday, December 15th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. (The museum will open at 10:00). Festivities include live musical and dance performances, hands-on workshops, storytelling, tasty treats, and more. (General admission is $12; seniors and children over 12 are $9; children 2-12 are $7, and children younger than 2 are free). Advance tickets are recommended and are available online.
Holiday Events we Hope Will be Back in 2021
Holiday in the Park Drive-through
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia 91355
For the first time ever, you can experience Magic Mountain from your car as you drive through the park and get a great view of their winter wonderland light display. There are treats to be had and beloved characters to see.
Dodgers Holiday Festival 2020
Dodger Stadium
Get your tickets now for the only World-Series winning Holiday Drive-through you'll find anywhere! The 2020 World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers are hosting a drive-thru Holiday Festival, complete with a light show, LED video displays, fake snow and interactive displays honoring the Dodgers World Championship and celebrating the holidays!
Santa Speedway Christmas Lights Drive-through
500 Speeday Drive, Irwindale, CA 91706
Designed to make Christmas this year a little bit brighter, the experience which will run nightly from November 25, 2020-January 10, 2021 will transport families into a Christmas wonderland as they drive along an actual NASCAR track and come face to face with Santa's Village, and a series of jaw dropping Christmas vignettes and lighting displays, including the world's largest free standing Christmas tree (made up of more than 2 mi of lights).
Holidays in Your Car
Ventura County Fairgrounds and Del Mar Fairgrounds
Holidays In Your Car invites families to buckle up and make lasting memories from the comfort and safety of their own vehicles. With headlights turned off, attendees will drive through an enchanting mile-and-a-half display of over one million dazzling LED lights, accompanied by uplifting holiday music. Awe-inspiring holograms, laser light shows and impressive multi-colored projections casting festive images of the season onto sets – some standing over 40 feet tall – will all contribute to an unforgettable experience celebrating the most magical time of the year!
Elf on the Shelf's Magical Journey
Fairplex in Pomona
Get ready for an all-new, one-of-a-kind immersive experience with The Elf on the Shelf's Magical Holiday Journey, all from the safety of your own car! This year Christmas Spirit is running low, so during test flights Santa's sleigh had to make an emergency landing at Fairplex in Pomona. Now the Scout Elves have assembled there, and they need your help! Join them on a drive-thru quest to build more Christmas Spirit, as you and your elf-loving crew magically shrink down to elf size and embark on a fun expedition to help repair Santa's sleigh.
Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru
Toyota Arena, 4000 Ontario Center, Ontario 91764
Journey into a one-of-a-kind, contactless experience where the world of Hot Wheels comes to life right outside your windows! Drive through this LARGER THAN LIFE showcase of everyone's favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, specialty Monster Trucks, Garage of Legends vehicles, robots and more! Every ticket purchase includes a Hot Wheels 3-Car Pack and a digital photo.
Electric Noel
SilverLakes Park, 5555 Hamner Ave., Norco 92860
Discover the neon glow this holiday season with Electric Noel, a high-tech Christmas drive-thru experience! Journey from Santa's command center and the elf village, to Main Street and Mistletoe Lane – amongst many other magical, high-tech spectacles. Our highly mechanized technology is truly a sight to behold, culminating with an automated surprise you won't want to miss.
Christmas in Color
Raging Waters, San Dimas 91773
Drive through acres of more than 1.5 million lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music you'll hear right through your radio. You'll drive by giant candy canes, snowmen, arched pathways and more. It's like being immersed in another world. In fact, we won't judge you if you join the kids with your face pressed against the window.
Night of Lights OC
OC Fair and Event Center
88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
From December 10th through January 10th, 2021, families can enjoy Night of Lights OC, a brand new, magical, interactive, drive-through, winter wonderland of lights holiday experience.
Christmas on the Farm
Underwood Family Farms
3370 Sunset Valley Rd., Moorpark, CA 93021
Celebrate the holiday season at Underwood Family Farms. From November 27th through December 20th, you can purchase (or simply enjoy) fresh-cut northwest trees, mistletoe, and wreaths. In addition, Distant Visits with Santa will take place (December 5-6th and December 12-13th).
Holiday Events on Pico Blvd and Montana Ave. in Santa Monica
Festive photo moments will be in full swing along the holiday-trimmed streets of Pico Boulevard and Montana Avenue. Shop, dine, and make a wish for the season at Pico Boulevard's nine-foot-tall festively lit Wishing Tree on the corner of Virginia Avenue Park beginning Saturday, November 21 and the Pico Pop Up decked out in festive decor and a spectacular window display. On Montana Avenue, children can drop off a letter to the North Pole at one of Santa's mailboxes along the street.
Free Holiday Events at the Shops at Montebello
2134 Montebello Town Center Drive, Montebello 90640
Free fun this holiday season with Drive-in movies, Black Friday shopping scavenger hunt (with prizes), Drive-in Holiday concerts, Contactless photos with Santa (and pet photos), Virtual Kids Club cookie decorating Kits, and more!
Holiday Cheer – The Collection at RiverPark
2751 Park View Court, Oxnard, CA 93036
Throughout the holiday season, shopping center visitors will have the opportunity to experience a variety of festive fun. The Collection's team will be surprising guests at random by handing out gifts to enjoy this holiday season. In addition, local musicians will be strolling through the center and playing classic holiday songs and twists on popular tunes. Plus, you'll find Photos with Santa, Pet Photos with Santa, Story time with Mrs. Claus, and a Toy Drive.
Holidays at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel
1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
The Ritz-Carlton has many plans for a festive holiday season, starting with an Open House and Tree-lighting ceremony on November 21 and 22. Enjoy massive sand sculptures in the Sand-Sational Extravaganza taking place November 21 – January 2. Holiday storytelling will take place December 4&5, 11&12. Bring your family to make a Gingerbread house and decorate cookies on December 6th and 13th. Click to see even more events to choose from.
Winter Season Celebration @ Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort
1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Enjoy the 30th annual Lighting of the Bay beginning at dusk on Friday, November 27 and continuing through the holiday season. New this year, guests will have the opportunity to celebrate responsibly while dining fireside or hosting private holiday drive-in movies and events with the stunning backdrop of the bay illuminated with festive floating lights.
Dana Point Harbor
46th Annual Boat Parade of Lights
Dana Point Harbor's 46th Annual Boat Parade of Lights will take place on December 4, 5, 11 and 12. Dana Point boaters will be decorating their vessels to the theme of "Fiesta Holiday." The Boat Parade of Lights is subject to change based on public health restrictions and recommendations.
Holidays at Legoland California
During this celebratory time, the Park's Fun Town turns into a winter wonderland as buildings are trimmed with twinkling lights and holiday décor. Guests will look picture perfect in front of the LEGO Christmas tree, standing 30-feet tall and constructed out of more than 245,000 forest green DUPLO®bricks. Kids may even run into their favorite LEGO® characters such as Santa, Toy Soldier and Gingerbread Man for a friendly socially distanced meet-and-greet. Guests can also enjoy seasonal treats and live music performances, walk around a newly themed Miniland U.S.A and enjoy building LEGO ornaments among other building activities. The fun doesn't stop there! Families can shop at the largest LEGO retail store on the West Coast, with LEGO ornament sets and other items available at The Big Shop.
Christmas Parade – Santa Hits the Road
Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District, Camarillo
Santa will be hitting the road in style on a big red fire engine. He will make his way slowly through a number of neighborhood streets in Camarillo. We invite you to come out onto the sidewalk and wave to Santa as he passes by to spread good cheer and holiday spirit.
Citadel Outlets Holiday Happenings
100 Citadel Drive, Los Angeles 90040
Citadel Outlets transforms into a holiday wonderland beginning November 14 with the lighting of a 100-foot-tall live-cut Christmas Tree in Los Angeles and the debut of a new nightly show-stopping experience, "Snowy Nights and Holiday Lights." You'll get the chance to see the world's largest Holiday Bow, Santa will be visiting (and remain socially distant), and there will be an opportunity to donate to a Toy Drive and a Food Drive as well.
Happy Place – The Drive Through
Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 90067
Happy Place, the immersive "happy experience" that debuted in 2017 in DTLA is returning to Los Angeles November 20th. But this time — it's been totally reimagined in the time of Covid. Guests will enter a 50,000 square foot drive-through experience with over 18 unique exhibits — including a drive-on piano, a nightclub for your car, a rainbow road and a ton more fun things. Everything will be totally Covid-safe, experienced from your car, every precaution followed. Not technically a Holiday event, but who doesn't want to go to their Happy Place right about now?
Here's our list of places for Snow Play this Winter!
Waterfront Wonderland
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, 1700 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Kicking off with an official tree lighting ceremony on November 30th, the hotel will unveil a whimsical forest made up of 52 upside down Christmas trees that will suspend from the lobby's atrium along with other holiday décor throughout the property. During this public event, guests will have access to festive activities and activations, including pictures with Santa, live music from a toy soldier band, gingerbread decorating stations, ice sculptures, a holiday photo booth, tastings of select seasonal beverages and other fun surprises throughout the evening, as well as weekly holiday happenings.
See our list of Las Posadas for more!
Knott's Taste of Merry Farm
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620
While the theme park remains closed, Christmas spirit still shines bright this year with holiday charm brimming out of every corner of the park, as Knott's wondrously transforms with enchanted décor, thousands of twinkling lights, miles of festive garland, and a variety of picturesque holiday settings, all serving as a backdrop to the tastiest holiday foods around. With over 60 unique food and drink items offered on the tasting card, guests can choose from popular flavors of the season like Fully Loaded Turkey Dinner Tater Tots and Comet's Cinnamon Bun with a Maple Glaze and Candied Pecans, plus options for all dietary preferences. Taste of Merry Farm runs on select days November 20th through January. Tickets are available online.
Traditions at Terranea Resort
100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Among the many traditions at Terranea, you can celebrate the start of the season with their annual tree lighting ceremony on December 8th at 5pm. Enjoy music from local entertainers and holiday crafts for all ages. The resort will accept donations of unwrapped gifts for Toys for Tots, and the little ones can decorate holiday cookies, and visit with Mrs. Claus. And on Sunday, December 15 you can enjoy Breakfast with Santa: Santa journeys from the North Pole for a magical breakfast and photos in the ballroom. Tickets required. More information on their website.
2nd & PCH Holiday Fun
6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach 90803
Long Beach's new destination retail center will host Santa for Selfie Time, and Mrs. Claus will be there for story time, as part of their holiday activities, which includes a tree-lighting ceremony, musical performances, and more, kicking off on November 22nd.
WonderLAnd
6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Brought to you by the people who created Haunt-o-ween, this is a brand new drive-through experience for the Holidays, opening November 30th.
LA Zoo Lights
Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027
LA Zoo Lights is a yearly holiday light extravaganza. Each night from November 15th through January 5, 2020, between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm, families will marvel at the "world's largest illuminated pop-up storybook, a magical disco ball forest, giant glittering snowflakes, and a twinkling tunnel filled with dynamic swirls of color." Santa Claus will be available for photos on select days. Check the website for details and ticket information. (Closed November 28, December 24, and December 25).
Ice Skating in Los Angeles
While the weather may be too cool for some of your usual outdoor activities, it's a perfect time for the family to go ice skating. There are several rinks around southern California, including ice skating in Downtown LA'sPershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink;LA Kings Holiday Ice at the Pike Outlets in Long Beach and L.A. Live;Ice at Santa Monica; The Rink in Downtown Burbank;and many more throughout southern California. See our list of great places to go Ice Skating in Los Angeles.
Holiday Boat Parades
Here in southern California, we can celebrate the holidays at the beach and the mountains (even on the same day). Families can enjoy several holiday boat parades that are scheduled throughout the month of December. Dana Point Harbor will hold their 45th Annual Holiday Boat Parade December 6-14. Newport Beach is planning its Annual Boat Parade featuring festively decorated boats, kayaks, yachts, and canoes. The event happens December 18th through the 22nd. Long Beach's Annual Parade of 1000 Lights is happening on Saturday, December 14th. And Marina del Rey is also hosting their annual Holiday Boat Parade on Saturday, December 14th. A fireworks show will get the festivities started and then the parade will begin at 6:00 pm. This year's theme is "Kids Make Holidays Bright."
Where to see Santa Claus in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, a visit to Santa can be an only-in-LA experience. Take a seflie with Santa, bring your pets, schedule an appointment or visit his cottage. To find out about all of the cool Santa Experiences,click here to see our post about the best places to visit Santa Claus.
Where to See Holiday Lights in Los Angeles
Here's our list of all the places to see Holiday Lights in Los Angeles!
While you can see holiday lights in every neighborhood of Southern California, you'll want to make sure to stop by and see those on Christmas Tree Lane. This popular street (with the perfect name) shouldn't be missed. Be sure to also check out the lights on Candy Cane Lane. Candy Cane Lane is located in Woodland Hills near Pierce College. Their lights begin on the 2nd Saturday of each December and continue through to the end of the year.
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