Christmas Events in Southern California
Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration Dec. 24
After 50 years of hosting the Holiday celebration, this year's event will be at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of the Music Center in Los Angeles. It's a free six-hour concert with over 40 music groups, and is funded by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. It's all day on Christmas Eve, beginning at 3 PM to 9 PM. Parking is free in the Music Center parking structure.
A Christmas Carol Dec. 19-26
Be entertained by one of the most popular Christmas plays by Charles Dickens. Performed on the Segerstrom Stage at the South Coast Repretory, this is the 30th season of it's production. This is a great way to relive the story of Ebenezer Scrooge finding joy in the holiday season.
Huntington Beach Smooth Jazz Series Dec. 31
Hosted by BB Jazz, a non-profit organization, this Smooth Jazz Series is at the Hyatt Regency in Huntington Beach with tickets ranging from $135-$175. Artists like Nick Colionne, Maysa, Chante Moore and Kim Waters perform while guests are able to dine and dance to their favorite holiday tunes.
Gabriel Iglesias Christmas Comedy Dec. 25
Gabriel Iglesias will perform stand-up comedy on Friday, Christmas Day. At $30 a ticket, he'll be at the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club in Universal City at 8:30 PM. Iglesias was a runner up onLast Comic Standing and is known for his animation, while appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live,The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Good Morning America.
The Nutcracker Ballet Dec. 19-24
Held at Golden West College in the Mainstage Theatre, this ballet is perfect for the family to celebrate Christmas. It honors the classic, full-length ballet and is presented by the Ballet Repertory Theatre. General admission is $16, with $14 for children under 12.
Cruise of Lights Dec. 19-23
The Cruise of Lights is a narrated boat tour that looks at elaborately decorated homes and boats that sit on the Huntington Harbor. The cruise is 45 minutes long and tickets must be ordered online. Tickets are $9 for children and $15 for adults.
101st Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 19-20
With over a million viewers, the Boat Parade celebrates Christmas with this year's theme of "The Joys of Christmas Toys." Watch multi-million dollar yachts, small boats, and even canoes strut their stuff on the water for fourteen miles, starting off at Bay Island at 6:30 PM until 9 PM.
Ice Skating at the Pike Dec. 19-31
Forget that you're in Southern California this season and hit the ice. This outdoor ice skating rink in Los Angeles is just $12 for an hour and a half session, and sits on the waterfront of Rainbow Harbor next to the Aquarium of the Pacific. They also host nights like Family Night and Pajama Night Skating.
Stroll the Christmas Lights of Naples Dec.19-28
Thousands of lights are displayed in Naples, Los Angeles along the windows of boutiques and homes. This community is known for going above and beyond, sometimes even called "gaudy", attracting many visitors each year who just want to enjoy over-the-top decorations.
Grinchmas Winter Wonderland Dec. 19-31
Universal Studios puts on 13 Days of Grinchmas each year, having real snow to play in and a whole area of the park devoted to Christmas. Grinchmas is decorated like Whoville, from Dr. Suess's How the Grinch Stole Christmas. There's also celebrities who attend and read the classic story each of the 13 days. The best part is that if you buy just a day pass, you get the whole year free (a great Christmas gift).
Katie Cervantes
Live OC Magazine
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