Holidays: Christmas, Hanukkah & Santa 2020: Westwood-Century City

WESTWOOD-CENTURY CITY, CA — The holidays are nearing in Westwood and Century City!

Christmas this year falls on a Friday, Dec. 25. Hanukkah is underway, running through Friday, Dec. 18. And Kwanzaa is Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.

Celebrations are markedly different for 2020, to be sure. Many annual community extravaganazas were canceled throughout Westwood, Century City and the Greater L.A. region this year due to the pandemic and stay-at-home orders.

But festivities still abound throughout the area as towns and organizations are getting creative with drive-thrus, virtual and socially distanced events — many with limited availablity and required reservations.

Check out our annual event guide to see what's going on near you. And Happy Holidays, from Patch!

NOTE: Bookmark this page as additional events will be added when announced.

Also, remember to double-check with organizers to confirm activities still are proceeding as originally planned as last-minute cancellations are possible.

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BEVERLY HILLS:

DEC. 12: Night Of Holiday Magic: Virtual: The Wallis. "Whimsical family-friendly performance featuring four, local female magicians."

• Virtual via Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA

DEC. 13: JEM Chanukah Menorah Car Parade. With menorah lighting, too.

• JEM Community Center, 9930 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA

DEC. 19: The Wallis' Digital Sorting Room Sessions Features Vocalist Audra Mae. Featuring music from the classic holiday films.

• Virtual via Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA

Through JAN. 3: 'Visions of Holiday Glamour' - Enjoy grand art display & holiday lights!

• Rodeo Drive, Two Rodeo & Beverly Canon Gardens, Beverly Hills, CA

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BRENTWOOD:

DEC.: Holiday Giving Tree: Brentwood Country Mart. Supports baby2baby.

• Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th St., Santa Monica, CA

DEC. 13: Skirball Center Hanukkah Celebration."Everything you’ve come to expect from a Skirball holiday extravaganza."

• YouTube via Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

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CENTURY CITY:

Through JAN. 10: 'Happy Place' Holiday Drive-Thru: Westfield Century City. A most unusual & festive event.

• Parking structure, Westfield Century City Mall, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

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EAGLE ROCK:

DEC. 19: 'Sounds of the Season' Concert. Free to enjoy from comfort of home.

• Virtual via Santa Cecilia Arts & Learning Center, 2751 West Broadway, Los Angeles, CA

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ECHO PARK:

DEC. 12: Echo Park Holiday Community Parade. The tradition will continue!

• Online via The Echo Park Community Parade, Echo Park, CA

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HAWTHORNE:

Through DEC. 12: Mychal's Learning Place Santa Stroll Reimagined. Supports children and young adults with developmental disabilities.

• Virtual: Anytime/anywhere via Mychal's Learning Place, 4901 W. Rosecrans Ave., Hawthorne, CA

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HIGHLAND PARK:

DEC. 13 & 24: Bob Baker Marionette Holiday Puppet Show. The annual tradition goes virtual for 2020.

• Zoom via Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 4949 York Blvd,, Los Angeles, CA

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HOLLYWOOD:

DEC. 14, 21 & 28: DIY Holiday Gifts 2020- Online Class Ages 7+. Three, fun sessions to keep your youngsters busy over the holidays.

• Zoom via Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library, 7140 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

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IRWINDALE:

Through JAN. 10: Santa’s Speedway Christmas Lights Drive-Thru. Debut event with dazzling displays.

• Irwindale Speedway, 500 Speedway Drive, Irwindale CA

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LOS ANGELES:

DEC. 11-13: Jingle Bell Run For Arthritis Foundation. Annual event goes virtual for 2020.

• Location: Anytime, anywhere, Los Angeles County, CA

DEC. 13: Skirball Center Hanukkah Celebration. "Everything you’ve come to expect from a Skirball holiday extravaganza."

• YouTube via Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

DEC. 20: Clara's Nutcracker Tea Party. Interactive with dancing, magic, music & crafts.

• Online via Los Angeles Ballet, 11755 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

DEC. 24: 61st Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration. Free, three-hour extravaganza of music, song & dance.

• Virtual via PBS SoCal, KCET and The Music Center/Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA

Through DEC. 24: LA Dodger Stadium Drive-Thru Holiday Festival. Interactive fun with light shows, videos & snow.

• Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA

DEC. 31: NYE Commercial Countdown. Lola Boutee Presents...Lola's Virtual Cabaret.

• Virtual via Lola Boutée, Los Angeles, CA

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MARINA DEL REY:

Through DEC. 19: Holiday Lights Boat Display. Stroll, enjoy & vote for your favorite.

• Marina Waterfront, Marina del Rey, CA

Through DEC. 20: Holiday Toy Drive: Gelson's Markets. Supporting numerous local charities.

• Gelson's, 13455 Maxella Ave., Marina del Rey, CA

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PACIFIC PALISADES:

DEC. 18: Homeboy Industries 8th Annual Holiday CARnival. Donations sought to support intervention, rehab & re-entry programs.

• Donations online for Homeboy Industries, Los Angeles, CA

Through DEC. 20: Holiday Toy Drive: Gelson's Markets. Supporting numerous local charities.

• Gelsons, 15424 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA

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PLAYA DEL REY:

DEC. 13-19: Holiday LIghts Tour & Contest. Sponsored by the Westchester Mental Health Guild.

• Map-guided tour through Westchester & Playa del Rey, CA

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SAN DIMAS:

Through JAN. 3: 'Christmas In Color' Drive-Thru: Raging Waters. "A magical holiday experience!"

• Raging Waters Los Angeles, 111 Raging Waters Drive, San Dimas, CA

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SANTA MONICA:

DEC. 15: Community Chanukah Zoom Party. With dreidel games, treats, menorah lighting & more.

• Virtual via Chabad in Simcha Monica, 1428 17th St., Santa Monica, CA

DEC. 17: Hebrew Hillbilly ONLINE: Joyous Benefit for Santa Monica Playhouse. Starring the one-and-only Shelley Fisher (a.k.a. the Hebrew Hillbilly).

• Online via Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica, CA

Through DEC. 24: Holiday Visits & Photos With Santa. Decked-out, festive atmosphere for meeting the Big Guy!

• Santa Monica Place, 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA

DEC. 31: Annual New Year's Eve Musical Revue: Santa Monica Playhouse. Family-friendly with two time slots, including one for little ones.

• Online via Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica, CA

Through JAN. 2021: Santa Monica Holiday Ice Rink. Canceled.

• Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

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VALENCIA:

Through JAN. 31: Six Flags Magic Mountain Holiday Drive-Thru. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be there, too!

• Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia, CA

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VENICE:

Through DEC. 11: Community Housing Toy & Gift Card Drive. Brighten holidays for kids in need.

• Drop-Off: Venice Community Housing, 200 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, CA

DEC. 12: Chanukah Silent Disco. Event combined with Shabbat Take Me Higher Drive-in.

• Outdoors at Open Temple House, 1422 Electric Ave., Venice, CA

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WEST HOLLYWOOD:

DEC. 12: Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles Holiday Concert. Promises to be spectacular & it's free!

• Virtual via Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles. 8380 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA

DEC. 13: Drive-Up Chanukah Menorah Lighting. Each car receives Chanukah Party-In-A-Box. RSVP soon.

• Behind The Grand Menorah, 8495 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA

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WESTWOOD:

DEC. 20: Rufus, Martha and Lucy Wainwright — A Not So Silent Night. "This holiday celebration is equal parts concert and family reunion."

• Livestream via UCLA's Center for Art of Performance, 340 Royce Drive, Los Angeles, CA

Through JAN. 3: A Christmas Carol': Geffen Playhouse. "The timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge."

• Virtual via Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Los Angeles, CA

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GUIDE TO ALL OF GREATER L.A.: Holiday Guide: Christmas, Hanukkah & Santa 2020: Los Angeles Co.

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FROM OTHER CA REGIONS:

• Holiday Events: Christmas, Hanukkah & Santa 2020: Orange County
• Holiday Events: Christmas, Hanukkah & Santa 2020: Inland Empire
• Holiday Events: Christmas, Hanukkah & Santa 2020: San Diego Co.
• Holiday Events: Christmas, Hanukkah & Santa 2020: SF Bay Area

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