Holiday Guide: Christmas, Hanukkah & Santa 2020: Cerritos-Artesia

CERRITOS-ARTESIA, CA — The holidays are nearing in Cerritos and Artesia!

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 Cerritos, Artesia 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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ARTESIA:

DEC. 12: Holiday Jingle Bell Express & Santa. Stay tuned for map routes.

• Neighborhoods, Artesia, CA

Through DEC. 17: Letters To Santa. Meet the deadline & Santa will write back!

• Mailboxes in Artesia Park & AJ Padelford Park, Artesia, CA

DEC. 18: Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru. Load up the family & enjoy festivities.

• Clarksdale Avenue, Artesia, CA

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BELMONT SHORE:

Through DEC. 24: Belmont Shore Holiday 'Homebound Parade' Contest. Get creative for a chance to win!

• Online via Belmont Shore Business Association, 200 Nieto Ave., Long Beach, CA

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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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CERRITOS:

DEC. 15-17: Santa's Holiday Float. Guess who's coming to a neighborhood near you!

• Six routes through Cerritos, CA

DEC. 12: Santa's Holiday Island. Canceled.

• Heritage Park, Cerritos, CA

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CULVER CITY:

DEC. 12: Holiday Food Drive. List of suppgested donations included.

• Senior Center, 4095 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA

DEC. 12-13 & 19-20: Santa Zoom Calls. Registration required.

• Online via City of Culver City, 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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HERMOSA BEACH:

DEC. 13: Community Menorah Lighting. Canceled.

• Beach and Strand, 1 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA

Through DEC. 13: Sand Snowman Online Contest. Goody basket & gift certificate to winner!

• Online via City of Hermosa Beach, CA

Through DEC. 19: Beach Cities Holiday Toy Drive. Supports kids in need via numerous local charities.

• Three drop-off sites, Hermosa Beach, CA

Through DEC. 24: Sandpipers Annual Holiday Homes Tour. Featuring five homes magnificently decorated for the season.

• Online via The Sandpipers South Bay, Hermosa Beach, 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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LONG BEACH:

DEC. 13: Aquarium Of Pacific's Virtual Hanukkah Event. With music, stories, puppets & it's free.

• Online via Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA

Through DEC. 16: Heritage Holiday Cookie Sale. Order online & support a good cause!

• Bembridge House, 953 N. Park Circle, Long Beach, CA

Through DEC. 16: 19th Annual Toy Jam Toy Drive. Brighten holidays for youngsters at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach.

• Timmons Volkswagen of Long Beach, 3940 Cherry Ave., Long Beach, CA

DEC. 20: Streaming Christmas Concert. Features CSULB Bob Cole Conservatory of Music Winterfest Ensembles, O.C. Gay Men’s Chorus Men Alive Choir, True Brass Horn Choir & First Church’s musicians

• Online via First Congregational Church of Long Beach, 241 Cedar Ave., Long Beach, CA

Through DEC. 24: Belmont Shore Holiday 'Homebound Parade' Contest. Get creative for a chance to win!

• Online via Belmont Shore Business Association, 200 Nieto Ave., Long Beach, CA

DEC. 31: Aquarium Of Pacific's Noon Year’s Eve. Ring in the New Year with at-home fish party.

• Zoom via Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, 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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MALIBU:

DEC. 11-12: Holiday Drive-In Movie Nights. Canceled.

• 23575 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA

DEC. 12: 'Merry Merry Malibu' 2020: Lumber Yard. A "Winter White Wonderland" is in newly renovated courtyard!

• Malibu Lumber Yard, 3939 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, CA

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MANHATTAN BEACH:

DEC. 13: Holiday Fireworks: Manhattan Beach Pier. Canceled.

• Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA

Through DEC. 24: Sandpipers Annual Holiday Homes Tour. Featuring five homes magnificently decorated for the season.

• Online via The Sandpipers South Bay, Hermosa Beach, 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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PALOS VERDES:

Through DEC. 12:PV Juniors Holiday Celebration. Extravaganza supporting South Bay women & children in crisis.

• Online via Palos Verdes Junior Women's Club, Palos Verdes, CA

Through DEC. 24: Digital Advent Calendar: Neighborhood Church. Each day features a poem, recipe, special video or more.

• Online via The Neighborhood Church of Palos Verdes, 415 Paseo del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, 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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RANCHO PALOS VERDES:

DEC. 10: Giant Menorah Lighting. With Chanukah to-go box, latkes, raffles & more.

• On Zoom or Drive-In at Chabad of Palos Verdes, 28041 S.. Hawthorne Blvd.,Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

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REDONDO BEACH:

Through DEC. 24: Sandpipers Annual Holiday Homes Tour. Featuring five homes magnificently decorated for the season.

• Online via The Sandpipers South Bay, Hermosa Beach, CA

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ROLLING HILLS ESTATES:

DEC. 15, 22 & 29: Storytime With Mrs. Claus. Different holiday favorite each week.

• Online via Peninsula Shopping Center, 67 Peninsula Ctr., Rolling Hills Estates, CA

DEC. 17:Movie In The Park - "Elf." Sold out.

• Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA

DEC. 18-20: 1940s Radio Christmas Carol: PV Peninsula HS. "Entertaining excursion into the mayhem and madness of a live radio performance of A Christmas Carol."

• Livestream via Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Drama Department, 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, 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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TOPANGA:

Through DEC. 20: ART Of Giving Annual Holiday Show. A annual tradition. Limited hours or by appointment.

• Topanga Canyon Gallery, Pine Tree Circle, 120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA

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TORRANCE:

DEC. 13: Antique Street Faire Holiday Show. Get your shopping started!

• Downtown Torrance, 1225 El Prado Ave., Torrance, 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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WESTCHESTER:

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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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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WILMINGTON:

DEC. 19: A Virtual Victorian Christmas: Banning Museum. Includes a story session with Santa.

• Online via The Banning Museum, 401 East M St., Wilmington, CA

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