Los Angeles County ~ December Calendar of Events 2019

Beverly Hills Holidays Through Dec. 24
Join us for spectacular lighting displays throughout the City of Beverly Hills.
Holidays features evening shopping on Friday and Saturdays, live entertainment, music, an interactive photo experience and much more!
Contact: 800-345-2210 / www.lovebeverlyhills.com/boldbh

Hollywood Christmas Parade Dec. 1
Floats, balloons, costume characters, bands, equestrians and celebrities from all genres.
Time and Place: 5pm / Hollywood Blvd. between Orange and Highland
Contact: 833-727-2331 / www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.org

Downey Christmas Parade Dec. 1
“Christmas of Service”
Time and Place: 1-2pm / Downey Avenue
Contact: www.downeychamber.org

Gardena Winter Wonderland Dec. 3
Play in the Snow, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Pictures with Santa, Arts & Crafts, S’mores, Hot Chocolate and more!
Time and Place: 4-9pm / 1700 W 162nd Street
Contact: www.cityofgardena.org

Torrance Memorial Holiday Festival Dec. 3-8
Decorated trees, music, crafts, Senior Days, Fashion Show luncheon, Gala dinner and dance with live and silent auction.
Time and Place: See website for schedule. / Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Contact: 310-517-4606 / www.torrancememorial.org/holidayfestival

Long Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 4
Mr. & Mrs. Claus, holiday photo booths, kid train rides, local food trucks, brass band, DJ, choirs, and holiday sweets.
Time and Place: 5-8pm / Long Beach Terrace Theater Plaza
Contact: www.visitlongbeach.com

Culver City Tree Lighting Sled-tacular Dec. 5
Tree-lighting ceremony, a sledding activity on 25 tons of snow, an appearance by Santa Claus and photo op station, performances by local
community groups, jumpers/bouncy houses for the kiddies, a life size snow globe and carnival games.
Time and Place: 5-8pm / Culver City Town Plaza
Contact: www.culvercity.org

Baldwin Park Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 5
Special visit from Santa. Performances by East Valley Boys & Girls Club, Julia McNeill Senior Center Carolers, Mariachi Superior de Mexico, Pualani’s
Polynesian Dancers, Baldwin Park Unified School District School Choir.
Time and Place: 6pm / Esther Snyder Community Center
Contact: www.baldwinpark.com

Claremont Holiday Promenade & Tree Lighting Dec. 6
Live entertainment, a magnificent tree lighting ceremony, and a visit from Santa Claus. Village business will be participating as holiday cheer stops
and will be providing holiday treats.
Time and Place: 5-8pm / Claremont Village & Depot
Contact: www.ci.claremont.ca.us

La Puente Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 6
Join us for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall at the conclusion of the parade.
Time and Place: 6:30pm / La Puenta Community Center to City Hall
Contact: www.lapuente.org

Lomita Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 6
Time and Place: 5:30pm / City Hall Front Lawn
Contact: www.lomita.com

Lights on Temple City Dec. 6
Visit Frosty the Snowman and Santa! Festivities include sled rides, arts and crafts, food booths, and more!
Time and Place: 5-9pm / Temple City Park: 9701 Las Tunas Dr.
Contact: www.ci.temple-city.ca.us

Monterey Park Holiday Snow Village Dec. 6
Following the tree lighting, attendees will be entertained by holiday music, snow play with two sled runs and a 900 square foot play area. The event
will also have refreshments, a chance to take your picture with Santa and a Christmas tree raffle.
Time and Place: 6-9pm / Barnes Park Amphitheater
Contact: www.montereypark.ca.gov

Agoura Hills Holiday Boutique Dec. 6-7
The City of Agoura Hills would like to invite you to visit our artisan vendors selling the perfect gift for the holidays.
Time and Place: Fri 5-8pm, Sat 11am-5pm / Agoura Hills Recreation & Event Center
Contact: www.ci.agoura-hills.ca.us

Burbank Holiday Boutique Dec. 6-19
You will find a wonderful selection of pottery, paintings, photography, ornaments, decorations, clothing, scarves, jewelry, and more!
Find that unique handmade gift you’re looking for!
Place: Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center
Contact: www.burbankca.gov/blcac

Annual Parade of 1000 Lights Dec. 7
The parade starts outside the Shoreline Marina and the colorfully lighted boats and yachts sail past the Pine Avenue Pier, and then across the bay
and past the Queen Mary.
Time and Place: 5-8pm / Long Beach
Contact: www.visitlongbeach.com

Chili Holiday Celebration Dec. 7
Attendees can enjoy hot dogs, cookies, warm drinks, and of course free chili to kick off the holidays! Photos with Santa, Holiday Wreath Auction
and Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Time and Place: 5-8pm / Splash! Aquatics Center
Contact: www.cityoflamirada.org

Holiday Art Market Dec. 7
Get your holiday shopping done early all while supporting local artists. Find unusual, one-of-a-kind art pieces for that special person in your life.
Enjoy drinks, refreshments and light snacks.
Time and Place: 10am-5pm / Joslyn Community Center, Manhattan Beach
Contact: 310-802-5440 / www.citymb.info

Los Angeles Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade Dec. 7
Pre-parade events begin at 4pm at Banning’s Landing Community Center in Wilmington. Officials and community leaders are judges or passengers
on approximately 50 decorated parade boats.
Time and Place: 6-8pm / Los Angeles Waterfront
Contact: www.portoflosangeles.org

Belmont Shore Christmas Parade Dec. 7
Featuring over 100 entries, including floats designed by Long Beach businesses and associations, marching bands, Santa, local personalities
and dignitaries.
Time and Place: 6-9pm / 2nd Street, Long Beach
Contact: www.belmontshore.org

South Lake Pasadena Holidayfest Dec. 7
Taking advantage of in-store specials and promotions. Scavenger hunt, live music, photos with Santa, holiday crafts for kids, carolers, cookie
decorating, holiday character photo ops, raffles, giveaways and more!
Time and Place: 12-5pm / Shops On Lake Avenue
Contact: www.southlakeavenue.org

Manhattan Beach Holiday Crafts Weekend Dec. 7-8
Join in the holiday spirit by making handmade crafts and ornaments with the whole family! There will be delicious treats and hot cocoa.
Place: Manhattan Heights Community Center
Contact: www.citymb.info

Joy to the Holidays at Greystone Mansion Dec. 7-8
Open House to enjoy a family day of fun with cookie decorating, crafts, a visit with Santa, holiday music and more!
Time and Place: 12-5pm / 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills
Contact: www.greystonemansion.org

Pageant of the Trees Dec. 7
A holiday celebration with great food and family entertainment. Live and silent auctions!
Time and Place: 5-9pm / South Gate Park Municipal Auditorium
Contact: www.cityofsouthgate.org

Diamond Bar Winter Snow Fest Dec. 7
This festive, winter-themed event will feature four snow-packed sledding hills, snow play areas, games and activities for children, giveaways, food
and a special appearance by “Flurry,” the sledding penguin!
Time and Place: 8am-2pm / Pantera Park
Contact: www.diamondbarca.gov

Burbank Mayor’s Tree Lighting Dec. 7
Time and Place: 6-8pm / City Hall: 275 E. Olive Avenue
Contact: www.burbankca.gov

Norwalk Snowfest & Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 7
Snow slides, a snow play area, game booths, a holiday train ride, craft tents, face painting, and much more! Local entertainers will perform on stage
throughout the day.
Time and Place: 12-8pm / City Hall Lawn
Contact: www.norwalk.org

Holiday Sonata Dec. 7
Bring the family and you can take a photo with Santa. There will be a horse drawn carriage to get you around Uptown.
Time and Place: 4-9pm / Uptown Whittier
Contact: www.whittieruptown.org

Lamplight Holiday Celebration Dec. 7-8
Get immersed in a retelling of Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol as you tour the historic houses; afterward, enjoy a festive and tasty reception.
Time and Place: 4-8pm / Heritage Square Museum, LA
Contact: www.heritagesquare.org

L.A. GOAL Holiday Boutique Dec. 7-8
Original artwork, bake sale, apparel, home goods, gift items, and more created by the Artists of L.A. GOAL and our lovely outside vendors. Get
your photo taken with Santa and his elf from 11-1 both days!
Place: 4911 Overland Avenue, Culver City
Contact: www.lagoal.org

South Gate Children’s Christmas Lane Parade Dec. 8
Bands, floats, music, toys, snow, food sampling, raffles, grand marshal,
activities for kids, photo with Santa and more.
Time and Place: 12-2pm / Tweedy Blvd
Contact: www.cityofsouthgate.org

Naples Island Boat Parade Dec. 14
The theme this year is “Christmas Under the Sea”. Large boats start at
6pm. Small boats start at 6:30pm.
Time and Place: 6-11:30pm / Long Beach
Contact: www.naplesca.com

Redondo Beach Holiday Concert & Santa on the Pier Dec. 14
Presented by Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach & The Redondo Pier Association.
Time and Place: 2-4pm / Redondo Pier
Contact: www.redondopier.com

Alhambra Police Department’s Story Time & Pictures with Santa Claus Dec. 14
Come meet your local police officers. There will be free gift for kids.
Time and Place: 1-3pm / 211 S. First Street
Contact: www.cityofalhambra.org

West Covina Children’s Christmas Parade & Santa’s Village Dec. 14
Food, games, boutiques, farmers market, entertainment, petting zoo, jumpers and pictures with Santa. Parade at 10am.
Time and Place: 9am-2pm / S. Glendora & Walnut Creek, Old Town Center
Contact: 626-260-1997 / www.westcovinakiwanis.com

Whittier Christmas Parade Dec. 14
“Joy of Christmas.” Entries include marching bands, vintage autos, floats, dance troupes, drill teams and more. Santa Clause always makes his
appearance through the event.
Time and Place: 10am-12pm / 6717 Bright Avenue
Contact: www.whittieruptown.org

A Magical BLVD Christmas Dec. 14
Carolers, dancing and outstanding Christmas entertainment. Children can enjoy a train ride, make crafts in Santa’s Workshop and go sledding in snow.
Time and Place: 5-9pm / The BLVD, Lancaster
Contact: www.cityoflancasterca.org

Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade Dec. 14
Located on Daisy Avenue between Pacific Coast Hwy and Willow Street with a Christmas Village and nativity scenes.
Time and Place: 5-8pm / Daisy Avenue, Long Beach
Contact: www.longbeach.gov

Ugly Sweater Party in the Paseo Dec. 21
Enjoy an afternoon of pizza and treats (while supplies last) with some of Santa’s helpers. The afternoon will include crafts for the kids, dancing and
an ugly sweater contest!
Time and Place: 4-7pm / Artsakh Avenue Paseo, Glendale
Contact: www.glendaleca.gov

Lynwood Snow Day Dec. 21
Snow play, jumpers, Santa, live entertainment, food & craft vendors, and give-a-ways.
Time and Place: 3-8pm / Lynwood City Park
Contact: www.lynwood.ca.us