Community Corner
Holiday Event Guide: Hermosa Beach & Nearby 2018
When & where to find Christmas tree & menorah lightings, Nutcrackers, Santa breakfasts, parades, concerts, pop-up ice rinks and more.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA – Ho-ho-ho! Holiday time is here! Make the most of it, and enjoy community events that abound throughout your town, the South Bay and the Los Angeles region.
Peruse our annual event guide -- a round-up of the region's top festivities.
And Happy Holidays, from Patch!
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ARTESIA:
DEC. 15: Snow Day, Hot Cocoa & Santa. Fifteen TONS of white, fluffy stuff!
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BELMONT SHORE-NAPLES:
DEC. 8: Annual Holiday Boat Parade 2018: Naples Island. This year's theme is Star-Spangled Christmas.
DEC. 9: Gregg Young & the 2nd St. Steel Drum, BSBA's Party with Santa. Belmont Shore’s Party with Santa.
DEC. 15: 1st Annual Santa Crawl. A new event so still in the making.
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CERRITOS:
DEC. 7: LeAnn Rimes: You & Me & Christmas Tour. "Rimes delivers her all-time hits and seasonal favorites."
DEC. 8: Santa Holiday Island & Candy Cane Lane. Crafts, music, caroling & more!
DEC. 22 & 23: Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour. "Festive, high-energy show filled with seasonal tunes and cheer."
DEC. 28: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. "Complete with dazzling multimedia effects."
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CULVER CITY:
DEC. 7: Holiday Tower Lighting, Santa & Snow. Have fun!
DEC. 8: Holiday Block Party 2018: Downtown. A festive day for the family.
DEC. 12: Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa 2018: Downtown. This is the new date as it was rescheduled.
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EL SEGUNDO:
DEC. 8: Macrame Feather and Tree Workshop. Create ornaments, gift tags & more.
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HERMOSA BEACH:
DEC. 6 & 12: Santa's Sleigh Ride with Police Department. Ho ho ho, here comes Santa Claus!
DEC. 8: Annual Sand Snowman Contest. Holiday blast at the beach.
DEC. 8-9: Holiday Gingerbread House Workshops. Family fun! Save your seats.
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HOLLYWOOD:
DEC. 15: Breakfast with Santa 2018: Dave & Buster's. Includes DIY ornament & cocoa station.
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LONG BEACH
Through DEC. 23: Santa Diver, Hanukkah Fun & Snow: Aquarium Of Pacific. Snow play area is on weekends. don't miss that!
DEC. 2-22: Victorian Christmas At Bembridge House. Tours, plus special evening and family events.
DEC. 8: Annual Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade. A hometown tradition.
DEC. 8-9: Holiday Treats For The Animals: Aquarium Of Pacific. Santa Diver delivers ocean of gifts to penguins, sea otters, seals, sea lions, lorikeets and fish.
DEC. 8, 15, 22: Breakfast With Santa 2018: Queen Mary. Fun "pajama party" event.
DEC. 9: Gregg Young & the 2nd St. Steel Drum, BSBA's Party with Santa. Belmont Shore’s Party with Santa.
DEC. 9: Free Annual Holiday Toy Drive Concert for Love in the Mirror. For all ages & family- friendly event.
DEC. 15: David Benoit's Charlie Brown Christmas. "A Carpenter Center favorite is back!"
DEC. 15: Winter in Willmore - Snow & Gingerbread Houses. Go sledding!
DEC. 15: Holiday Boat Parade Of 1000 Lights. A beautiful spectacle!
DEC. 15-16: Saint-Saëns: Christmas Oratorio. "Composed in 1858 and beloved ever since!"
DEC. 22: Holiday POPS! A festive concert of seasonal favorites.
DEC. 24-25: Special, Prix-Fixe Christmas Eve & Day Menus: Fuego. Enjoy in unique waterfront setting.
DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Fest 2018-19: Aquarium of Pacific. Live bands, food, dancing & a midnight countdown.
DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Bash & Fireworks 2018-19: Queen Mary. Get your tickets as always a sell-out.
Through JAN. 6: La Kings Holiday Ice Rink 2018-19: Pike Outlets. Get your skate on!
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LOS ANGELES:
DEC. 8: LMU Choruses Present Annual Gala Christmas Concerts. Gala concerts with Loyola Marymount University choruses.
DEC. 9: Hanukkah Festival. At Zimmer Children's Museum.
DEC. 12: Angel City Chorale Holiday Concert 25th Anniversary Celebration. A holiday treat for the whole family.
DEC. 12, 13 & 18: Grand Performances Holiday Shows 2018: California Plaza. Great way to spend your lunch hour!
Through JAN. 6: L.A. Zoo Lights Happening at the L.A. Zoo. A not-be-missed preeminent holiday event!
Through Jan. 6: Reindeer Romp Happening at the L.A. Zoo. See real reindeer at "Reindeer Village" habitat.
Through JAN. 6: Fa La Land. A festive pop-up museum!
Through JAN. 21: Holiday Ice Rink 2018-19: Pershing Square. Enjoy gliding through the holidays under the sun & stars.
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LYNWOOD:
DEC. 7: Annual Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade. A community tradition!
DEC. 20: 'Frosty's Magic Hat' Holiday Puppet Show. Free holiday fun for your little ones!
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MANHATTAN BEACH:
DEC. 8: Annual Family Holiday Crafts Night . A community tradition in its 32nd year!
DEC. 9: Holiday Fireworks & Snow Park. A don't-miss holiday tradition for area families.
DEC. 13: Ugly Christmas Sweater Party 2018: Shade Hotel. Ages 21+
DEC. 14: Mira Costa Choirs Winter Concert. Enjoy talents of these amazing young singers.
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MARINA DEL REY:
DEC. 8: Snow Wonder & Sledding Hill. With 80 tons of snow!
DEC. 8: Holiday Boat Parade 2018: Burton Chace Park. Fireworks show kicks off the parade.
DEC. 9: Killer Rides Holiday Car Show & Toy Drive. Music, food & photos with Santa.
DEC. 15, 22 & 29: Marina Lights Outdoor, Holiday-Movie Night. Free, festive fun for the family!
DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Glow Party & Fireworks. Community celebration to ring in the new year.
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PALOS VERDES ESTATES:
DEC. 9: 65th Annual Christmas Pageant. A family tradition for more than 60 years!
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES:
DEC. 9: Holy Day Celebration - Journey of Music & Sound Vibration."Perspective for healing and transcendence, peace in the body and … Peace on Earth."
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REDONDO BEACH:
DEC. 8: Holiday Concert & Santa On The Pier. Toy drive going on, too.
DEC. 8: 27th Annual King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade. Grand Marshal is Ted Lange, "Isaac" from The Love Boat.
DEC. 8: Nature Art Series - Ornament & Wreath Making. Great chance to make personalized gifts.
DEC. 11: Surviving The Holidays - Allomi and EMBTE. "Navigating and Surviving the Holiday Season with Work and Family."
DEC. 18-21: Winter Day Camp at The SEA Lab. For age 4-11.
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ROLLING HILLS ESTATES:
DEC. 8: Holiday Celebration: Peninsula Shopping Center. Free photos with Santa & snow!
DEC. 9: Chanukah On Ice & Menorah Lighting. Crafts & traditional food, too.
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SAN PEDRO:
Through DEC. 16: Holiday Play A CHRISTMAS CACTUS, Little Fish Theatre. "This merry mystery mashes Dickens and Doyle in a charming Christmas tale."
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SANTA MONICA:
Through DEC. 29: Christmas Afternoon Tea 2018: Ye Olde King's Head. A traditional high tea with special pricing for those 12 and younger.
DEC. 7-8: Clayhouse Holiday Pottery Sale. Shop and support local artists.
DEC. 8: 26th Annual Candy Cane Drive. See scheduled stops with local police & firefighters.
DEC. 8: Chanukah Fest & Menorah Lighting 2018: Downtown. Crafts, gelt, cocoa and latkes!
DEC. 14: Samohi Choir Winter Concert - 'Motus Perpetuus' - Amazing event with Santa Monica High School Choral Music department.
DEC. 15-16: Unique Markets at the Santa Monica Pier. Gift shop for one-of-kind finds.
DEC. 29: 2nd Annual Polar Bear Swim. Take the plunge, then warm up in heated Annenberg Community Beach House pool.
Through JAN. 21: Holiday Outdoor Ice-Skating Rink. A winter wonderland near the beach!
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SOUTH GATE:
DEC. 9: Children's Christmas Lane Parade & Festival. Full day of holiday festivities & entertainment.
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TORRANCE:
DEC. 23: Torrance Antique Street Faire Holiday Sale. Photos with Santa!
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UNIVERSAL CITY:
Through JAN. 6: Christmas: Harry Potter World & Grinchmas 2018: Universal Studios. Holidays in Hogsmeade and Who-ville!
DEC. 31: New Year's EVE Universal Studios Hollywood. The biggest New Year's Eve party is back!
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VENICE:
JAN. 1: 59th Annual New Year's Day Penguin Swim. A refreshing start to the New Year!
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FOR PATCH'S ENTIRE LA COUNTY HOLIDAY GUIDE: Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & Events: L.A. County 2018
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If we missed your organization's or city's event, email details and online links to susan.schena@patch.com
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TRAVELING OVER THE HOLIDAYS?
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