TIP: 2021 LA/OC HOLIDAY EVENTS

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Nov 5 - Jan 2: Elf on the Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey
Nov 11- Jan 3: Sparkle DTLA
Nov 12- Jan 16: Lightscape at the Arboretum
Nov 13: Cirque Musica Holiday Spectactular
Nov 19- Dec 31: Celebrate the Holiday Season at Beverly Center
Nov 19- Jan 1: World of Illumination Reindeer Road
Nov 19- Jan 2: Christmas in Color Drive-Through (San Dimas, CA)
Nov 19- Jan 9: LA Zoo Lights
Nov 20- Jan 17: South Coast Botanic Garden’s GLOW
Nov 21- Jan 10: 2021 Enchanted Forest of Light
Nov 24- Dec 31: The Polar Express Train Ride (Perris, CA)
Nov 26- Dec 30: HIKARI- Festival of Lights (Irvine, CA)
Nov 26- Dec 31: The Immersive Nutcracker Experience
Nov 26-Dec 31: Dodgers Holiday Festival
Nov 26- Jan 2: Snow N Glow Holiday Festival (Ventura, CA)
Nov 26- Jan 2: Santa’s Speedway Christmas Lights Drive-Thru
Nov 26- Jan 2: Night of Lights OC
Nov 26- Jan 2: The Gingerbread Man’s Spectacular Holiday Light Adventure (Chino Hills)
Nov 27- Dec 31: Love Actually Live
Nov 27- Jan 8: LA Kings Holiday Ice
Nov 28: The 89th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
Dec 1-31: Tinseltown- Where Every Day is Christmas Pop-Up Bar
Dec 1: Babes in Toyland
Dec 3-31: Holiday Road
Dec 3: KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball
Dec 4-Jan 2: Holidays in Your Car (San Diego)
Dec 5: 23rd Annual A Home for the Holidays
Dec 7-31: Snow Globe LA
Dec 11: Theatricum Botanicum Holiday Family Faire
Dec 15-19: Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade (Newport Beach, CA)
Dec 18: Sing Your Hallelujah Concert

Elf on the Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey
Nov 12- Jan 3 | Fairplex, Los Angeles | Ticketed | @magicalelfjourney
With Christmas Spirit running low, Santa’s sleigh had to make an emergency landing. Now, Scout Elf Tiny Tinkerman and Santa’s best Scout Elves need your help! Join them on a quest to build more Christmas Spirit, as you and your elf-loving crew magically shrink down to elf size and embark on a fun expedition through dazzling outdoor winter wonderland to help repair Santa’s sleigh!

Sparkle DTLA
Nov 11- Jan 3 | 5PM-10PM | FREE | @theblocla
Experience a magical holiday show as 18 million hues of lights illuminate the night and synchronize to festive tunes. SPARKLE DTLA at The Bloc will take you through an unforgettable nighttime journey that includes the one of LA’s largest multi-colored interactive holiday displays. Capture your perfect photo-op moments at this ultimate holiday experience.

Lightscape at the Arboretum
Nov 12- Jan 16 | 5:30PM-9:30PM | Ticketed | @laarboretum
Direct from its sold-out run in London, Lightscape will head to the West Coast to transform the 127-acre Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden from November 12, 2021 through January 16, 2022. The enchanting, after-dark, illuminated trail will span one mile and feature spectacular sights with eye-catching artistic installations that come alive at night with color, imagination and sound.

Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular
Nov 13 | 7PM | The Saban | Ticketed
The Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular Tour is coming to a city near you in 2021. This all-new production will feature some of the greatest holiday songs of all time performed with the world-renowned cast of Cirque Musica. We can’t wait to celebrate the holidays with you and your family in 2021!

Celebrate the Holidays at Beverly Center
Nov 19- Dec 31 | 10AM-6PM | Open to the public | @beverlycenter
‘Tis the season at Beverly Center! For the remainder of the year, the center will celebrate the holidays with a series of interactive and immersive experiences including In the Present Holiday Display in Grand Court (November 17 - December 31), The Immersive Nutcracker Experience (November 26 - December 31), Saturday Snowman Shows & Live Holiday Music in Grand Court(November 26, December 4, 11 and 18), Winter Wonderland at 3rd Street Valet (Black Friday - December 31), Santa Stroll and Visits (December 19 - 23), Hope for the Holidays Pop-Up Market (Saturday, December 11), Blood Drive with Cedars-Sinai and Sofitel (December 22 - December 23)

World of Illumination Reindeer Road
Nov 19- Jan 1 | 6PM-10PM | Santa Anita Park | Ticketed | @WOI_HQ
Grab your sled and join World of Illumination on a trek down Reindeer Road. Whiz through mountainous terrain, traverse glacial peaks, explore the northern ice caves and make your way through the northern forests to the heart of it all - Santa’s Workshop - the world's largest animated toy shop. Be dazzled by reindeer, snowmen and toys galore as you witness the most spectacular drive-through light forest this side of the arctic. Who knows, you may even catch Santa and his elves making your present this year…if you’ve been nice!

Christmas in Color Drive Through
Nov 19- Jan 2 | 5:30-11PM | Ticketed | @christmas.in.color
Drive through millions of lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music you’ll hear right through your radio. Drive by giant candy canes, snowmen, arched pathways and more. Take your time enjoying this lighting extravaganza - we won’t judge you if you join the kids with your face pressed against the window!

2021 LA Zoo Lights
Nov 19- Jan 9 | 6-10PM | Ticketed | @lazoo
L.A. Zoo Lights returns for the 2021-22 season and we’re glad to welcome you back with more glowing animals and an unforgettable nighttime journey that includes the world’s largest illuminated pop-up storybook, a magical disco ball forest, giant glittering snowflakes, and a twinkling tunnel filled with dynamic swirls of color. L.A. Zoo Lights is a not-to-be-missed holiday light experience and has glowed brighter each year since its debut in 2014. This year’s event features more light animals than ever before, spectacular new additions – both hand-crafted and high-tech – and returning favorites.

South Coast Botanic Garden’s GLOW
Nov 20- Jan 17 | 5:30-10PM | Ticketed | @scbgarden
South Coast Botanic Garden’s GLOW (or Garden Lights & Ocean Waters) has been reimagined for its sophomore year. Guests can expect a better and brighter experience. Food, drinks, music and a transformative Garden featuring thousands of lights will have you hanging on the beach, drinking cocktails on the bayou and chasing waterfalls. And a stunning kelp forest will take your breath away and spark your interest in the beauty of the sea. This year’s exhibit also includes interactive experiences and themed nights (more information coming).

2021 Enchanted Forest of Light
Nov 21- Jan 10 | 6PM-9:30PM | Ticketed | @DescansoGardens
Visitors can once again experience the wonder of Enchanted Forest of Light from November 21, 2021 - January 10, 2022. New this year will be an entire town of magical “stained glass” creations built in the Rose Garden by contemporary sculptor Tom Fruin. Popular returning favorites returning include sparkling, swirling installations from HYBYCOZO on the Main Lawn, Flower Power on the Promenade and exquisite lighting effects in the Ancient Forest.

The Polar Express Train Ride
Nov 24- Dec 31 | 2PM-10PM | Perris, CA | Ticketed | @thepolarexpressocal
Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for a magical one-hour trip to the North Pole. Once on board, your car hosts will work their way through the coach and punch your golden ticket before hot chocolate and delicious Walkers Shortbread are served by dancing chefs. Passengers then read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg.

HIKARI: Festival of Lights
Nov 26- Dec 30 | 4:30-10PM | Tanaka Farms, Irvine | Ticketed | @TanakaFarms
Join us for a celebration filled with joy and light! Loosely translated, Hikari means shine in Japanese, and this holiday season we have really made Tanaka Farms shine with over a million twinkling lights!

The Immersive Nutcracker Experience
Nov 26- Dec 31 | 11AM-8PM | Ticketed | @beverlycenter
Beverly Center, Los Angeles’ premier shopping and dining destination, is expanding its holiday programming by welcoming “The Immersive Nutcracker,” an all-new family-friendly walk-through holiday fairytale experience that combines the best in theatre, VR, and projection from the producers of the Russian Ballet Theatre.

Dodgers Holiday Festival
Nov 26- Dec 31 | 3-10PM | Ticketed | @dodgers
Dodger Stadium will be filled with holiday cheer as guests are immersed in the Dodgers Holiday Festival, where they will experience the beautiful, newly-renovated Centerfield Plaza and find lots of holiday surprises, interactive experiences worthy of posting on social media, and larger-than-life holiday scenic and light installations that will provide fun for the whole family.

Snow N Glow Holiday Festival
Nov 26- Jen 2 | 4-10PM | Ticketed | @surferspointlive
Santa and his team of elves are prepping Surfer’s Point LIVE for this winter’s Snow N Glow Holiday Festival coming in November. The festival, brought to you by CBF Productions, with a bit of help from Santa...and a weather machine, will be bringing snow to the beachside community of Ventura. Trade-in your flip-flops and board shorts for some snow boots and mittens as Jack Frost lets the snowfall onto Surfer’s Point Live. As the sun goes down, Rudolph’s bright red nose will lead your way through the snow as you take a stroll among the million sparkling lights of this festive winter wonderland.

Santa’s Speedway Christmas Lights Drive-Thru
Nov 26- Jen 2 | 5:30-10PM | Ticketed | @santasspeedway
Open to the public from 11/26/21-1/2/22, this 30-45 minute riveting experience is designed to transport families of all ages into the magical world of Christmas as they witness first-hand a series of jaw dropping Christmas scenes and holiday themed vignettes from Mobile Illuminations (the company responsible for some of the most notable malls, movie studios and theme park’s Christmas Extravaganzas in Los Angeles).

Night of Lights OC
Nov 26- Jan 2 | 6PM-10PM | Ticketed | @NightofLightsOC
Night of Lights OC, a magical and interactive winter wonderland drive-thru experience presented by Winter Fest OC, returns to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa this November to provide the Southern California community with a safe, family-friendly holiday celebration. The Night of Lights OC experience guides guests through a mile-long drive-thru course filled with more than one million lights, themed holiday scenery and immersive vignettes, animated light shows, snow flurries and tunnels synchronized to music, special effects, even more interactive characters including Santa through December 24th and more.

The Gingerbread Man’s Spectacular Holiday Light Adventure
Nov 26- Jan 2 | 12PM-8:45PM | Ticketed | @HolidayLightAdv
At this walk-thru adventure, the storyline encourages attendees to find and catch Biscuit the Gingerbread Man, who has run away from his home. During their chase, people will run into unique spaces like Santa’s toy shop, Candy Cane Lane and more. The journey features spectacular holiday lights, beautiful winter scenery, and on select nights, an outdoor Snow-Fall Show.

Love Actually Live
Nov 27- Jan 2 | 2PM-10PM | Ticketed | @ftrlive
Debuting in tandem with LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE’s triumphant return to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, guests of L’Ermitage and theatregoers alike can enjoy this immersive holiday experience from stage to suite, including a festive overnight package, culinary creations inspired by the film, thematic, showstopping holiday décor, and more.

LA Kings Holiday Ice
Nov 27- Jan 2 | 2PM-10PM | Ticketed | @LALIVE
The LA Kings and L.A. LIVE today announced that on November 27, the city’s largest and most popular outdoor ice rink will return to L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles just in time for the holiday season. This year’s rink is proudly presented by Coca-Cola® and supported by Delta Air Lines, Blue Shield of California, CalHOPE, Knott’s Berry Farm, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Mammoth Mountain, and Big Bear Mountain Resort. Delta SkyMiles Members receive $3 off tickets and access to the Delta SkyMiles Skate Priority Entrance. Additionally, LA Kings Season Ticket Members will also receive a discount. Located at L.A. LIVE’s Xbox Plaza (800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90015), LA Kings Holiday Ice presented by Coca-Cola will be open daily through January 8, 2022.

The 89th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
Nov 28 | 6PM | Ticketed | @Hlywdchristmas
Roll out the red carpet! It’s time to party! The Hollywood Christmas Parade is back!!! That’s right, come celebrate with us on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. as an American tradition returns to the streets of Hollywood, CA! Associated Television International, in association with The City of Los Angeles, is proud to announce The 89th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots will be presented live again this holiday season, starting on Hollywood Boulevard at Orange Street!

Tinseltown- Where Every Day is Christmas Pop-Up Bar
Dec 1-31 | | Lost Property Bar | Ticketed
If you love Christmas and getting into the festive spirit then this is the bar for you. In Tinseltown it's Christmas Day, every single damn day. Our bar will be decked out in all the festive glory from trees to tinsel galore. Expect Chrstimas tunes, Christmas drinks and of course more tinsel than you can shake your cracker at.

Babes in Toyland - Christmas Toy Drive
Dec 1 | 9PM | Academy LA | Ticketed
The affair will be hosted by over 100 of the world’s most beautiful social media mavens, and all proceeds will support The Midnight Mission, a non-profit 501c3 that offers paths to self-sufficiency to men, women and children who have lost direction. They are predominantly known for helping remove obstacles and helping provide the accountability and structure that people who are experiencing homelessness need to be to be productive in their communities.

Holiday Road
Dec 3-31 | 5-10PM | King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas | Ticketed | @holidayroad
Holiday Road is the premiere holiday attraction. Expansive grounds filled with eye-catching, twinkling lights and festive installations will welcome visitors as they meander through the winding trail in each city. Guests will be transported into a winter wonderland complete with everything from the North Pole, Elf Village, Gingerbread Lane, light tunnels, Christmas tree forests, and much more!

Theatricum Botanicum Holiday Family Faire
Dec 11 | 12-6PM | Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum, Topanga | Ticketed
Artisan Holiday Marketplace with a Special Performance of Harry Nilsson’s The Point! with Kiefo Nilsson and John C. Reilly, take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, festive food and drink, caroling and singing Madrigals, aerialist Lexi Pearl, and Winter Holiday Stories from a Variety of Traditions.

KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball
Dec 3 | 6-9PM | The Forum | Ticketed | @1027KIISFM
The season's most spectacular music event will feature a star-studded lineup of artists including Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, The Kid LAROI, Saweetie, Black Eyed Peas, Tate McRae, Bazzi and Dixie D’Amelio. The 2021 tour will stop in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Atlanta and Miami/Ft. Lauderdale.

Holidays in Your Car
Dec 4- Jan 2 | 5-10PM | Del Mar Fairgrounds | Ticketed | @surferspointlive
For the Snow N Glow's Del Mar location, Holidays in Your Car returns with over 1.5 miles of one million dazzling LED lights, including spectacular installations of high-end projections casting festive images onto sets, arches, and surfaces to create an unforgettable experience accompanied by your favorite holiday tunes from the comfort of guests' cars.

23rd Annual A Home for the Holidays
Dec 5 | 9-10PM | The Grove | @thegroveLA
The special, which filmed at famed retail, dining and entertainment destination The Grove in Los Angeles, will enhance the inspirational stories of several American families with performances by extraordinary artists, including Justin Bieber, Kane Brown, Alessia Cara and Darren Criss. In addition, Kane Brown will introduce the Rodriguez family for a special live adoption.

Snow Globe LA
Dec 7-31 | 6:30-10:30PM | The Frankie | @thegroveLA
This trendy art experience and elegant dinner theater will give you chills. Enter through the wardrobe to find yourself in an enchanted winter forest. Wander the snowy trees to discover interactive experiences mystical creatures and photo ops around every corner. The forest opens up to a clearing where you'll be greeted, seated and served a gourmet farm to table meal by Primal Alchemy. While you enjoy your food, you'll be entertained by live performances and a top of the line headlining comedy variety show. While you're here, be sure to visit the Artic Oasis ice bar and grab a signature cocktail. Our themed drinks range from icy to cozy, and always photo-worthy!

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Dec 15-19 | 5:30-9PM | Newport Beach, CA | FREE | @newportchristmasparade
Watch beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes sail along the harbor in the 113th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. This year’s parade will be held Wednesday through Sunday, December 15-19, 2021 and is once again hosted by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Sing Your Hallelujah Concert
Dec 18 | 7-9PM | Immanuel Presbyterian Church, CA | FREE | @newportchristmasparade
Beginning in 2018, Billboard #1 recording artist Shoshana Bean began a holiday tradition with her acclaimed, sold out shows at the world-famous Apollo Theatre in New York City. After the global pandemic forced Broadway and live concert venues to shutter last year, Bean is expanding her global reach and bringing her holiday concert, Sing Your Hallelujah, to Los Angeles on December 18 at Immanuel Presbyterian Cathedral. Joining her are some incredibly talented friends including Broadway star and Emmy® & GRAMMY® nominated actor Cheyenne Jackson, GRAMMY® nominated singer/vocal arranger Jarrett Johnson, singer Kojo Littles, singer Stevie Mackey, Gospel Artist Jason McGee & The Choir, tap dancer Sarah Reich, and singer David Simmons.

Stay tuned for updates.

Nov 13- Jan 4: SeaWorld Christmas Celebration (San Diego)
Nov 14 - Jan 10: Reflections at Descanso
Nov 20 - Jan 3: Holiday in the Park Drive Thru at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Nov 21 - Jan 10: South Coast Botanic Garden Presents GLOW
Nov 27 - Dec 24: Dodgers Drive-Thru Holiday Festival
Nov 27 - Jan 3: The Los Angeles Christmas Market
Nov 27- Jan 3: Santa Monica WinterLit
Nov 28 - Jan 10: Hikari ~ A Festival of Lights
Nov 29 - Dec 31: Holidays in Your Car Drive Through Light Show (San Diego/Ventura)
Nov 30 - Dec 30: WonderLAnd Drive Through
Dec 1-24: Santa- The Experience (Virtual)
Dec 1-31: Winter Wonderland Magical Forest
Dec 1 - Jan 10: Santa’s Speedway Christmas Lights Drive Thru
Dec 3- Jan 3: The Bite LA Winter Holiday & Sweets Drive Thru
Dec 3- Jan 3: Electric Noel Drive-Thru (Norco)
Dec 4- Jan 3: Christmas in Color Drive Thru
Dec 4 - Jan 3: Newport Beach Christmas Parade (OC)
Dec 4- Jan 4: Jungle Bells at San Diego Zoo (San Diego) CANCELLED
Dec 4 - Jan 10: Holiday Road Los Angeles
Dec 8-20: LIT Hannukah Drive-Through
Dec 10: iheartRadio Jingle Ball 2020 (Virtual)
Dec 10 - Jan 10: Night of Lights OC
Dec 13: 2020 Holiday Drive-In Charity Concert with The Beach Boys (OC)
Dec 18-31: Holiday Movie Nights LA
Dec 31: Dick Clark’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest (Virtual)
Dec 31: Bella’s NYE 2020 Event

SeaWorld Christmas Celebration
Nov 13- Jan 4 | SeaWorld San Diego | Ticketed
There’s no hold on holiday cheer this year! SeaWorld San Diego’s Christmas Celebration brings families together with priceless traditions and fun-filled surprises, with enhanced safety measures in place – because Christmas is meant to be merry and bright. Sip delicious hot chocolate with candy toppings as you visit Sea Otters, Flamingos, Sea Lions, Turtles, and Bat Rays. Discover photo-perfect moments throughout over 100 acres of beautifully decorated areas of the park, including a towering sea-themed Christmas Tree and a holiday music-activated tunnel of lights. Meet furry and festive characters with physical-distancing, including Santa and enjoy fan-favorite Dolphin, Orca and Sea Lion presentations with a yuletide flair. Learn about other amazing animals in the all-new Santa Presents: Christmas Animals Around the World and say “Happy Holidays” to the Magellanic Penguins, Reef Sharks, Moray Eels, Seals, Turtles and more!

Reflections at Descanso
Nov 14- Jan 10 | 9AM-5PM | Ticketed | @DescansoGardens
After one of the toughest years we've ever experienced, this holiday season Descanso Gardens invites you to take a moment to reflect and enjoy the beauty that's all around us with Reflections at Descanso, a celebration of all that’s hopeful and peaceful in this world. Running from November 14th to January 10th, the daytime festivities will replace Enchanted Forest of Light (cancelled this year due to COVID) and will include art pieces, special plantings, self-guided activities and a beautiful Wishing Tree created by Artist Kaz Yokou Kitajima.

Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Nov 20 - Jan 3 | Six Flags | Reservations
For the first time ever at Six Flags Magic Mountain, experience millions of lights, festive holiday theming, and seasonal music favorites in a drive-thru nighttime spectacular, Holiday in the Park Drive-thru Experience.

South Coast Botanic Garden Presents GLOW
Nov 21 - Jan 10 | South Coast Botanic Garden | Ticketed
South Coast Botanic Garden is proud to present GLOW, a visually stunning art installation that will transform our lush botanic oasis into an oceanic experience for our Garden Lights & Ocean Waters theme using thousands of lights designed by California Outdoor Lighting.

Dodgers Drive-Thru Holiday Festival
Nov 27- Dec 24 | Dodgers Stadium | Ticketed
The 2020 World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers are hosting a drive-thru Holiday Festival, complete with a light show, LED video displays, fake snow and interactive displays honoring the Dodgers World Championship and celebrating the holidays!

The Los Angeles Christmas Market
Nov 27 - Jan 3 | 6310 West 3rd Street, LA | FREE & Option to buy photos with Santa
The Los Angeles Christmas Market, a free-to-enter, COVID-friendly pop-up experience featuring immersive winter wonderland decor, a photo op with Santa Claus and a themed holiday market, will open to the public on November 27, 2020 (Black Friday). Celebrate the spirit of the season at this one-of-a-kind space, which will give Angelenos and tourists alike a much-needed opportunity to bask in the joys of the holidays in an environment that is both festive and safe.

Downtown Santa Monica WinterLit
Nov 27- Jan 3 | Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica | FREE
Third Street Promenade will glow all season long under tens of thousands of lights illuminating art installations, the official City of Santa Monica holiday tree, and a festive augmented reality experience beginning Friday, November 27.

Holidays in your Car Drive Through Light Show
Nov 29- Dec 31 | San Diego // Del Mar; Ventura // Fairgrounds | Ticketed
Drive through 1 Million animated lights to keep your holiday spirit bright!

WonderLAnd
Nov 30- Dec 23, 26, 30 | 5-11PM | 6100 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Woodland Hills | Ticketed
As snow settles over the candy-filled streets of Haunt’O Ween LA, a frosted, family-friendly adventure emerges in Woodland Hills! Celebrate the holiday season with millions of lights and themed decor during a festive WonderLAnd drive-thru show. Experience the magic of our inclusive showcase of the most WONDERFUL time of the year from the safety & comfort of your car.

Santa- The Experience
Dec 1-24 | Virtual | Ticketed
‘Tis the season! As Santa and his elves prepare for the holidays, families & children across the world – for the first time ever – can now visit Santa from the comfort of their own homes by traveling to The North Pole with SANTA – THE EXPERIENCE! Each virtual experience will take place via Zoom and can be shared with other family members, allowing for grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and more to safely join in on the treasured memory of visiting Santa.

Winter Wonderland Magical Forest
Dec 1-31 | The Beverly Center | FREE
Wander through Beverly Center’s outdoor magical forest of over one hundred live Christmas Trees where holiday tradition comes to life! Enjoy socially distanced photo moments on Santa’s sleigh, with Frosty and more! Every Saturday in December, watch Frosty come to life with our Snowman Show, made out of real snow! Pose with contactless photos at our Beverly Center snowman. Plus, Santa will pop into Wonderland to say hello on Saturday December 12 and 19. Santa has a variety of festive masks and he is very good at practicing physical distancing; after all, he wants us all to stay healthy for the big night. 

The Bite LA Winter Holiday & Sweets Drive Thru
Dec 3- Jan 3 | Legg Lake, South El Monte | Ticketed | @TheBiteLA
A unique and immersive drive-thru experience that not only offers dazzling lights, but has a large focus on play and interactivity. Grab a bag of "sno-balls" and get in the action in a snowman "sno-ball" fight, Try to spot the Winkle in a dizzying holiday gnome village, Stuff your stocking in a character themed Sweets Crawl, and finally park at the Yule Log Stage for stories and songs with the Big Red Man Himself, Santa!

Electric Noel Drive-Thru
Dec 3- Jan 3 | SilverLakes Park, Norco | Ticketed
Ho ho ho! Discover the neon glow this holiday season with Electric Noel, a high-tech Christmas drive-thru experience! Journey from Santa’s command center and the elf village, to Main Street and Mistletoe Lane - amongst many other magical, high-tech spectacles. Our highly mechanized technology is truly a sight to behold, culminating with an automated surprise you won’t want to miss.

Jungle Bells at San Diego Zoo (CANCELLED)
Dec. 4–6, Dec. 11–23, Dec. 25–31, 2020 and Jan. 1–3, 2021 | San Diego Zoo | Ticketed
Ring in the holiday season with the Zoo's annual celebration, Jungle Bells proudly supported by California Coast Credit Union. The jubilant festivities will treat guests to views of some of their favorite animals, seasonal decorations, lighted displays, music and joyful roaming entertainers.

LIT Hannukah Drive-Through
Dec 8-20 | 6-9:20PM| Stephen Wise Temple | Ticketed
LIT is a blend of synchronized lighting displays and projection installations set to a curated soundtrack! It is Los Angeles' first ever premium Hanukkah drive-thru event that you and your family will be raving about until next year!

2020 Holiday Drive-In Charity Concert with The Beach Boys
Dec 13 | City National Grove of Anaheim | Ticketed
Join us as we safely gather at The Grove in Anaheim on December 13, 2020 for SITE SoCal's Holiday Charity Drive-In Concert- Featuring THE BEACH BOYS! Imagine this, you and your pod will arrive in your vehicle of choice and a drive in step and repeat will await you as you show off your Car Decorating Contest entry. Once parked, settle in for a special SITE SoCal program featuring this year's selected Charity, Above and Beyond Foundation! Then, lets continue the Good Vibrations with the iconic Beach Boys!

Holiday Movie Nights LA
Dec 18-31 | Soledad Shopping Center, Canyon Country | Ticketed
Holiday Movie Nights is a pop-up drive-in event brought to you by The Lumen Alliance, a new group of folks dedicated to creating fun wherever we go!

Dick Clark’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest (Virtual)
Dec 31 | 8PM EST | Virtual
A much cherished annual tradition since 1972, “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest®” is the most popular way for viewers to ring in the New Year, both in the US and worldwide. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the show is a New Year’s staple with live performances in New York along with the iconic Times Square ball drop.

Bella’s NYE 2020 Event
Dec 31 | 11AM-late | Virtual
Asia Innovations Group Limited (AIG), a leading global operator of mobile social platforms and services, today announced its leading independent video social app, Uplive, in partnership with event organizer Wexican, is pleased to announce that it will be the exclusive live streaming social app to globally stream “Bella’s NYE 2020 Event,” a unique New Year’s celebration. Guests will include Bella Thorne, Diplo, Waka Flocka Flame, and more!