Vacation occasions in Southern California

This is a listing of locations to see festive vacation lights, ice skating, and different enjoyable occasions in Southern California. Share your favorites with #abc7eyewitness!

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Santa Monica Place Vacation HQ
November 7 – December 24
395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica
Santa Monica Place will supply an array of festive actions for the entire household to take pleasure in this vacation season. Santa Claus can be on the town and accessible for images Nov. 15-Dec. 24. Guests and consumers may also try the most recent immersive present, LITE-BRITE: Worlds of Surprise on Nov. 7.
santamonicaplace.com

Ice at Santa Monica Grand Opening
November 8, 5pm-11pm
Nook of fifth Avenue and Arizona Avenue
Groove to the best beats spun by our proficient DJ when you skate. Come participate within the enjoyable and festivities all underneath the starlit Santa Monica sky!
downtownsm.com/winterlit

twenty third Annual Tree Lighting Live performance
November 9
Citadel Shops
100 Citadel Drive, Los Angeles
Over 18,000 LED bulbs will mild up California’s Tallest Dwell-Minimize Tree. The free live performance is a family-friendly vacation custom with unique pop songs and vacation favorites.
citadeloutlets.com

Rodeo Drive Vacation Lighting Celebration
November 14, 5pm-8pm
Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills
Actions embody three phases of stay leisure, festive decor, the arrival of Santa Claus.
lovebeverlyhills.com

L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow
November 15 – January 5, 6pm-10pm
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles
Discover an immersive panorama stuffed with spectacular lantern sculptures of animals amongst blooming flowers, towering timber, and extra for, a wildlife-centered expertise that is as inspiring as it’s breathtaking.
lazoo.org

Sparkle Grand Debut
November 16, 5pm-7pm
The Bloc
750 W. seventh Avenue, Los Angeles
Be part of us on the Grand Debut of SPARKLE DTLA and expertise the magical vacation present as 18 million hues of lights illuminate the evening and synchronize to festive tunes.
theblocla.com

Sparkle DTLA Mild Present
November 17 – December 31
The Bloc
750 W. seventh Avenue, Los Angeles
A magical vacation present with 18-million hues of lights that illuminate the evening and synchronize to festive tunes. Certainly one of L.A.’s largest multi-colored interactive vacation shows the place you may seize your excellent photo-op moments.
theblocla.com

thirty fifth Annual Pier Lighting And thirtieth Annual Vacation Open Home
November 20, 6pm-9pm
Downtown Manhattan Seaside
Take pleasure in a night of vacation music, purchasing, and eating. There can be stay leisure and they are going to be lighting the pier and including snowflake lights to the streets.
downtownmanhattanbeach.com

Official Metropolis of Santa Monica Vacation Tree Lighting
November 21, 6pm-8pm
1300 Block Third Avenue Promenade
SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN! Santa Arrives and lights the tree and it snows.
downtownsm.com/winterlit

Tree Lighting and Santa Arrival
November 21, 6pm-9pm
6400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lengthy Seaside
Get able to be amazed by the magical ambiance and the twinkling lights that may mild up the evening with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and buddies.
2ndandpch.com

Hermosa for the Holidays
November 22 – November 24
120 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Seaside
Hermosa Seaside has mashed collectively their Vacation Open Home and Tree Lighting Ceremony and added a bunch of family-fun actions to make the 4th annual Hermosa for the Holidays.
hbchamber.web

twenty third Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
November 25, 7pm
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles
Delight within the lighting of the Christmas tree, the season’s first snowfall, a fireworks spectacular, Santa’s grand arrival, and extra.
thegrovela.com

Enchanted Forest of Mild at Descanso Gardens
November 17 – January 5, 5:30pm-10pm
1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge
A one-mile stroll by means of distinctive lighting expertise in among the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens. New this yr can be a whole city of magical stained glass creations constructed within the Rose Backyard by modern sculptor Tom Fruin.
descansogardens.org

Los Angeles Union Station ninth Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 25, 6-9pm
800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles
South Patio
Collect to see the signature 30-foot tree with stay musical performances by Kingston Ska Orchestra and Los Rebeldes Romanticos offered by Metro Artwork.
unionstationla.com

Santa’s Workshop
November 26 – December 24
The Grove
189 The Grove Drive
Embrace the magic of the season with a go to to Santa’s Workshop! Meet Santa, share your wish-list, and seize the expertise with memento images to treasure.
thegrovela.com

Common Studios Hollywood Holidays
November 29 – January 6, 10am-6pm
100 Common Metropolis Plaza, Common Metropolis
Take pleasure in Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter the place you may see Hogsmeade reworked with enchanting spirit, festive décor and holiday-themed meals, drinks and leisure. Take pleasure in some colourful play in Tremendous Nintendo World and embrace your mischievous aspect with The Grinch throughout Grinchmas, and a lot extra.
universalstudioshollywood.com

The Abbey Meals & Bar fifteenth Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 1, 5pm
692 N Robertson Blvd.
Be part of the tree lighting ceremony, held for 15 years in assist of the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Basis on World AIDS Day, elevating funds to supply world HIV/AIDS companies, together with care, prevention, advocacy, and training.
abbeyweho.com

Breafast with Santa
December 7, 14
6400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lengthy Seaside
Begin the day with a festive breakfast at Noble Rotisserie that includes a particular go to from Santa.
2ndandpch.com

Vacation Winter Competition
December 7
3727 W. sixth St. Parking Lot
Do not miss the pageant enjoyable with free toys, snow sledding, scrumptious meals, thrilling raffles, and an opportunity to fulfill Santa and Mrs. Claus! Rob Fukuzaki could seem!
kheirclinic.com

104th Anniversary Lighting Ceremony & Winter Competition
December 7
600 E. Mariposa St., Altadena
Drive by means of the streets of Christmas Tree Lane with a pageant together with scrumptious meals, handmade arts and crafts, cubicles, and extra.
christmastreelane.com

Vacation Market
December 8, 14, 15, 22
6400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lengthy Seaside
Store small companies in the course of the vacation season with this curated open-air market that features distinctive items from over 30 native artisans and distributors, stay leisure, picture opps, and extra.
2ndandpch.com

12 Days of Christmas on the Queen Mary
December 12-23
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Hwy, Lengthy Seaside
Santa Claus is coming to The Queen Mary! Be part of for lighting of the stacks as we formally kick-off “The 12 Days of Christmas” with a purple carpet vacation hour, adopted by complimentary entry and cash to expertise the vacation enjoyable aboard the long-lasting ship.
thequeenmary.com

The thirty second Annual Chino Hills Boat Parade
December 13, 7pm
Begins and ends on Peyton Drive at Eucalyptus Avenue
The Kiwanis Membership of Chino Hills invitations the group to take pleasure in adorned boats, bands, equestrians and different entries. The parade begins at 7pm, however crowds arrive early to park and collect on the route.
chinohills.org

SugarPlum Fairies
December 14-15
8440 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills
Come have a good time the season with buddies, household, and the group as GMCLA’s 200 members sing their hearts out and can placed on a present stuffed with surprises.
gmcla.org

Hanukkah in Santa Monica
December 25-January 1
1200 block of Third Avenue Promenade
Rejoice the Competition of Lights with nightly menorah lightings, hosted by a unique group every night. This particular occasion brings distinctive applications that honor Hanukkah traditions, proper within the coronary heart of Santa Monica.
hanukkahinsantamonica.com

Menorah lighting with Shul by the Shore
December 29
6400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lengthy Seaside
Be part of Shul by the Shore for a festive Menorah Lighting in celebration of Hanukkah. Collect with the group and kindle the lights of the menorah collectively.
2ndandpch.com

ORANGE COUNTY

Holidays on the Harbor
November 13 -January 12
Dana Level Harbor
Every evening all through the vacation season, the Harbor’s magnificent mild show will illuminate the night sky for visitors of all ages to take pleasure in. Themed mild displays all through the Harbor will embody Sweet Cane Lane, a “Merry Kiss Me” arch, lighted timber, and extra.
danapointharbor.com

The Holidays on the Disneyland Resort
November 15 – January 6
Downtown Disney
1580 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim
Disneyland is formally the “merriest” place on Earth! Sleeping Magnificence Citadel is decked out in a magical winter theme. The Christmas Fantasy Parade and “Imagine…In Vacation Magic” Fireworks Spectacular are again too.
disneyland.com

Magic of Lights
November 19 – December 29
Empire Polo Membership
81-800 Avenue 51 Coachella Valley
Magic of Lights is a blinding, drive-through vacation lights expertise that includes favourite vacation scenes and characters of the season utilizing the newest LED know-how and digital animations.
magicoflights.com

Knott’s Merry Farm
November 22 – January 5
Knott’s Berry Farm
8039 Seaside Blvd, Buena Park
The vacation spirit shines even brighter this yr. Expertise Knott’s largest Christmas celebration with winter wonderland-inspired décor remodeling the whole park right into a traditional vacation pageant, that includes a panorama of hundreds of twinkling lights, miles of themed garland, jumbo snowflakes, and a wide range of picturesque seasonal settings.
knotts.com

Winterfest OC
November 22 – January 5
OC Honest & Occasion Middle
88 Honest Drive, Costa Mesa
Winter Fest OC transforms the OC Honest & Occasion Middle right into a winter wonderland with outsized vacation decor, greater than 1,000,000 lights, and limitless alternatives for memory-making.
winterfestoc.com

Fireplace & Ice Competition At Newport Dunes
November 29 – January 1
1131 Again Bay Drive, Newport Seaside
Stroll the bay and savor the sights and sounds of the vacations. The Again Bay will glow from sundown to sunup with festive floating vacation lights.
newportdunes.com

Hikari-Competition of Lights
November 29 – December 29 (Closed December 24, 25)
Tanaka Farms
5380 3/4 College Dr., Irvine
A comfortable Wagon Experience across the festively lit farm that may take you to the “Land of a Thousand Lanterns” and as soon as off the wagon, you should have the chance to wander by means of the sunshine shows, with picture alternatives all through.
tanakafarms.com

Vacation Lights Harbor Cruise
December 6, 7, 20, 21
Dana Level Harbor
34571 Golden Lantern, Dana Level
Be part of for a 60 minute boat experience round Dana Level Harbor and luxuriate in all the sunshine shows from the land and the ocean.
danapointharbor.com

Candlelight Stroll
December 6-8
Heritage Hill Historic Park
25151 Serrano Rd, Lake Forest
Stroll by means of the merry grounds and luxuriate in historic buildings ornamented with vacation lights and décor.
ocparks.com

Festive Household-Pleasant Mild Present
December 7
The Promenade at The District at Tustin Legacy
2437 Park Ave, Tustin
Unfold your vacation cheer with your loved ones by capturing a festive picture with Santa or taking part in hands-on vacation crafts that may spark creativity in younger ones.
thedistrict.com

Boat Experience with Santa
December 7-8
Dana Level Harbor
34571 Golden Lantern, Dana Level
Take a ship experience with Santa at Dana Level Harbor this vacation season! Tickets are $5 per individual and all proceeds will profit Soroptimist of Capistrano Bay.
boatridewithsanta.com

Vacation Lights
December 13-15
Heritage Hill Historic Park
25151 Serrano Rd, Lake Forest
Stroll by means of the merry grounds and luxuriate in historic buildings ornamented with vacation lights and décor.
ocparks.com

forty ninth Annual Boat Parade of Lights
December 13-15, nightly at 6:30pm
Dana Level Harbor
34555 Golden Lantern St., Dana Level
Expertise a festive boat parade spectacle like no different with the theme “Santa’s Seaside Carnival.”
danapointharbor.com

62nd Annual Huntington Harbour Boat Parade
December 14 & 15
Huntington Harbour
16889 Algonquin Avenue, Huntington Seaside
The all-volunteer Huntington Harbour Boat Parade is the non-profit Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Commitee’s manner of claiming “thanks” to the Harbour residents. Please word public viewing areas on the seashores replenish shortly with very restricted parking.
hhboatparade.org

Fashionable makers Mart: Vacation Market
December 21
Dana Level Harbor
34555 Golden Lantern St., Dana Level
Get into the vacation spirit at Dana Level Harbor’s Fashionable Makers Mart! With over 55 distributors, stay music, and festive youngsters’ crafts, it is the right place to seek out these last-minute presents and take in the season’s cheer. Benefit from the sights, sounds, and vacation cheer with household and buddies!
holidaymarket.com

INLAND EMPIRE

The Grand Swap-On Ceremony
November 23, 5pm
Mission Inn
3649 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside
The Mission Inn Competition of Lights will characteristic a Particular Dance Efficiency by Kensington Kelly Brown, in addition to a star-studded live performance lineup headlined by Matt Mauser and The Tijuana Canine, with a visitor efficiency by Richard Goodall.
missioninn.com

Competition of Lights
November 24 – December 31
Mission Inn
3649 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside
Kelly & Duane Roberts, house owners and Keepers of the Inn, proceed the cherished annual custom that they first created in 1992 as a present again to the group
missioninn.com

Christmas Tree Lighting
December 3
Civic Middle Park
14955 Dale Evans Pkwy, Apple Valley
Rejoice with us as Santa arrives to mild up the City’s gorgeous Christmas Tree! Expertise the enchanting ambiance of vacation cheer and full of life leisure that may fill the air, making a magical night for everybody.
applevalley.org

Vacation Celebration
December 6, 6pm-8pm
Riverside Plaza
3639 Riverside Plaza Dr., Riverside
Throughout this fun-filled household occasion, there can be picture alternatives with Santa, face painters, balloon twisters, and snow!
riversideplaza.com

VENTURA COUNTY

Christmas on the Farm
November 29 – December 24
Underwood Household Farms
3370 Sundown Valley Street, Moorpark
Enjoyable for the entire household together with an animal heart, vacation photo-ops, tractor-drawn wagon rides, a vacation retailer, visits with Santa, arts & crafts, sleigh rides with their draft horses, a vacation prepare, and extra!
underwoodfamilyfarms.com

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Lightscape
November 15 – January 5
San Diego Botanic Backyard
300 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas
Return to relive the magic, the one mile path has been reimagined to characteristic 20 installations set to an upbeat soundtrack of winter classics and pop favorites.
sandiegobotanicgarden.com

Holidays at Legoland
November 23 – January 5
Legoland California
One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad
Your favourite vacation characters Santa, the Toy Solider and Gingerbread Man are again and prepared for socially distanced meet-and-greets. Head over to Enjoyable City the place there is a 30-foot, absolutely adorned LEGO Christmas tree with over 400 LEGO ornaments. And because the day winds down, the tree will get a-twinklin’ to vacation tunes on the Vacation Mild Present.
legoland.com

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