Christmas Events & Hanukkah Fests 2022: Redondo Beach & Nearby

REDONDO BEACH, CA — Keep the ho-ho-ho-ing going!

While many such holiday events as tree lightings and parades are over, festivities still abound for Hanukkah and Christmas 2022 throughout Redondo Beach, the South Bay and Westside.

The Jewish Festival of Lights begins Dec. 18, running through Dec. 26, while Christmas falls this year on Sunday, Dec. 25.

Peruse Patch's annual guide to menorah lightings, Santa stops, "Nutcracker" ballets, Christmas concerts and other holiday extravaganzas.

Do note: Always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted.

And to all our readers, Happy Holidays, from Patch!

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BEVERLY HILLS:

DEC. 19: Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Celebration: Beverly Gardens Park. Planned near the Lily Pond.

DEC. 19: Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting: Beverly Center. With latkes, donuts & entertainment by "The Amazing Dave."

DEC. 31: New Years Eve At The Peninsula Beverly Hills. Reservations underway.

THROUGH JAN. 1: Holiday Glowing Gardens: Beverly Cañon Gardens. Stop by & enjoy!

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BRENTWOOD:

DEC. 18: Hanukkah Festival: Skirball Cultural Center. Tickets on sale.

DEC. 21: Holiday Party. Celebrate Hanukkah & Christmas at Barrington Rec Center.

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CERRITOS:

DEC. 17-18 & 23-24: Children's Theatre Of Long Beach Carolers: Los Cerritos Center. "Carols for a cause."

DEC. 18: Broadway Lights the Holidays. UPDATE: CANCELED.

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CULVER CITY:

DEC. 18: The Culver Steps Chanukah Menorah Lighting. Free with hot latkes, jelly doughnuts, live music, singing, magic show & more.

DEC. 19: Platform Park Gelt Drop & Menorah Lighting. Includes special chocolate gelt drop by Culver City Fire Department.

DEC. 21: Ivy Station Menorah Lighting & Klezmer. With performance by The Klezmer Band.

THROUGH DEC. 24: Santa Photos At Westfield Culver City. Pre-booking encouraged.

DEC. 31: Polar Bear Plunge. Dive into the New Year!

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EAGLE ROCK:

JAN. 1: NYD DrumBath® Empowerment Ceremony. A way to kick off the New Year!

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EAST HOLLYWOOD:

JAN. 1: 2023 New Year's Day Winter Street Festival. With ice rink & 15 tons of snow.

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HERMOSA BEACH:

DEC. 18: Giant Chanukah Celebration at the Hermosa Beach Pier. Includes firetruck gelt drop & acrobat performance.

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HIGHLAND PARK:

THROUGH JAN. 8: Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 'Nutcracker' - A family favorite for more than 50 years.
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HOLLYWOOD:

DEC. 17-18 & 23: Photos with Santa- Ovation Hollywood. Meet & greet with the one-and-only!

DEC. 18: Menorah Lighting Ceremony. With donuts, latkes, gelt, dreidels, music & crafts.

DEC. 18: Sundays at Cinegrill - Holiday Edition. "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" at Hollywood Roosevelt.

DEC. 19-20: CONJURE THE LIGHT: A Night of Holiday Rock & Soul. Live at Bourbon Room.

DEC. 22-24 & 26: Los Angeles Ballet 'The Nutcracker': Dolby Theatre. "Essential for celebrating the season."

DEC. 31: Dragonfly Hollywood New Year's Eve. Tickets on sale.

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LONG BEACH:

DEC. 17: 'Deck the Halls': Belmont Shore. Festive event in the shopping district.

DEC. 17: Holiday Pops with your Long Beach Symphony. "Audiences can bring their food, sweets, decorations, and libations to make this a true holiday party!"

DEC. 17-18 & 23-24: Children's Theatre Of Long Beach Carolers: Los Cerritos Center. "Carols for a cause."

DEC. 18: Ugly Sweater Christmas Brunch at Cafe Sevilla. With DJ, too.

DEC. 31: New Years Eve 2023 Bar Crawl. Spend NYE IN LB!

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LOS ANGELES:

DEC. 23: Cocoa & Carols. Festive fun at Runway Playa Vista.

DEC. 17-21 & 23: 'Yuletide Cinemaland' Holiday Movies: Heritage Square Museum. Fave flicks with festive fun each night.

DEC. 16-18: L.A. Ballet 'Nutcracker': Royce Hall, UCLA. "Essential for celebrating the season."

DEC. 17: Come In From the Cold: A Winter Holiday Concert for Families of All Circumstances and Abilities. "A night of song, thanks & celebration."

DEC. 18: Hanukkah Festival: Skirball Cultural Center. Tickets on sale.

DEC. 19: Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting: Beverly Center. With latkes, donuts & entertainment by "The Amazing Dave."

DEC. 31: Andy & Renee & Hard Rain. New Year's Eve at Grand Annex.

DEC. 31: MELROSEPLACE New Year’s Eve. Reservations underway for rooftop party.

THROUGH JAN. 1: Outdoor, DTLA Holiday Ice-Skating Rink: Pershing Square. "The hottest place to chill during the holidays."

THROUGH JAN. 8: Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 'Nutcracker' - A family favorite for more than 50 years.

THROUGH JAN. 8: 'LA Kings Holiday Ice' Outdoor Skating Rink: L.A. Live. "Supper & Skate" deals return this year.

THROUGH JAN. 22: 'L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow' Holiday Walk-Thru. "Explore this wild wonderland of light under the stars at the beautiful L.A. Zoo."

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LYNWOOD:

DEC. 18: 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas!' Pop-Up & Santa: Lynwood H.S. Register on Eventbrite for a free gift.

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MALIBU:

DEC. 18: Chanukah Winter Wonderland & Golf Cart Menorah Parade: Point Dume Village. Includes entertainment, food & fun.

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MANHATTAN BEACH:

DEC. 18: FREE Gift Wrapping. Free offer at First Lutheran Church.

DEC. 20: Menorah Lighting Celebration at Metlox. Featuring giant menorah lighting, music, donuts, latkes & more festivities.

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MARINA DEL REY:

DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Fireworks & Glow Party. Usher in 2023!

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PACIFIC PALISADES:

DEC. 18: Chanukah Menorah Lighting Celebration: Palisades Village. A grand celebration with music, kids' activities & more.

DEC. 19-21 & JAN. 3-4: Winter Dance Camps. For ages 3-12.

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PALOS VERDES ESTATES:

THROUGH JAN. 15: Astra Lumina LA - Enchanted Night Walk: South Coast Botanic Garden. "An immersive outdoor, multi-media world that awakens the imagination."

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PLAYA VISTA:

DEC. 18: Hanukkah Menorah Lighting. Celebrating the first night.

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RANCHO PALOS VERDES:

DEC. 24: PCC's Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. At Peninsula Community Church.

THROUGH JAN. 8: 'Skating In The Park' Holiday, Outdoor Ice Skate Rink. With ocean views!

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REDONDO BEACH:

DEC. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. With Christmas readings, carols, cookies, cocoa & more.

THROUGH JAN. 1: Holiday Group Art Show. Stop in and enjoy!

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ROLLING HILLS ESTATES:

DEC. 21: Winter Solstice Meditation. Open to all.

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SANTA MONICA:

DEC. 17: SANTA Monica Pub Crawl. Benefits Westside food bank.

DEC. 18: S. Monica Chabad Chanukah Carnival & Pier Menorah Lighting. Two events to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

DEC. 18-25: Hanukkah Menorah Lightings: Third Street Promenade. Held nightly.

DEC. 20: Sola Church Christmas Service. Featuring carols, GMA Dove Award-nominated recording artist, Miranda Landers & after-party.

DEC. 22: 'Winterlit Thursday' Live Music & Snow: Third Street Promenade. Santa photos offered nearby, too.

DEC. 25: Third Street Promenade Chanukah Menorah Lighting & Concert. With an ice menorah!

THROUGH JAN. 16: 'Ice At Santa Monica' Outdoor Skating Rink. "Skate under the stars at the only 8,000 square-foot outdoor ice rink on the Westside."
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TORRANCE:

DEC. 17-18: Ballet California presents THE NUTCRACKER. A spectacular for the whole family.

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UNIVERSAL CITY:

DEC.31: Universal Studios Hollywood New Year's EVE Fest & Fireworks. Tickets on sale for DJ, dancing, fireworks & more.

THROUGH JAN. 1: Universal Studios Hollywood 'Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Christmas' & 'Grinchmas.' "It’s Hollywood’s biggest, loudest, awesomest holiday celebration of the season."

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VALENCIA:

THROUGH JAN. 1: Six Flags Magic Mountain 'Holiday In The Park' - Make merry memories with millions of lights, food, coasters, entertainment & more.

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VENICE:

DEC. 18: Hanukkah Kayak On Venice Canals: Light One Candle. Tickets on sale.

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WEST HOLLYWOOD:

DEC. 31: MELROSEPLACE New Year’s Eve. Reservations underway for rooftop party.

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WESTCHESTER:

DEC. 19: Hart House: Holiday Giveback. One day only.

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WESTWOOD:

DEC. 16-18: L.A. Ballet 'Nutcracker': Royce Hall, UCLA. "Essential for celebrating the season."

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ALSO SEE: Holiday, Ice Skating Rinks 2022-23 Guide: Greater L.A. & SoCal

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FOR OTHER REGION'S EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA:

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• Christmas Events & Hanukkah Fests 2022: San Diego County
• Hanukkah Fests & Christmas Lights Displays 2022: Inland Empire
• Hanukkah Fests & Christmas Lights Displays 2022: SF Bay Area