Christmas Events & Hanukkah Fests 2022: Greater Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, 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 Greater Los Angeles communities.

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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AGOURA HILLS:

THROUGH DEC. 21: Letters To Santa. Drop off a letter. And guess who writes back!

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ALTADENA:

THROUGH JAN. 8: 'Christmas Tree Lane' Holiday Lights Display: Santa Rosa Avenue. Enjoy the legendary, light display through the holidays.

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ARCADIA:

THROUGH DEC. 18: Outdoor, Holiday Ice-Skating Rink: Shops At Santa Anita. "Skate through the holidays!"

DEC. 18-26: Hanukkah Menorah Lightings: Shops At Santa Anita. Nightly lightings near Macy's Court.

DEC. 19: Chanukah Fest, Menorah Lighting & Gelt Drop. With latkes, crafts & visits from city officials, fire & police officers.

THROUGH JAN. 8: 'Lightscape' Holiday Walk-Thru: L.A. Arboretum. Tickets sell fast for this annual dazzler with new expanded trail this year.

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BELMONT SHORE:

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

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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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CALABASAS:

DEC. 21: Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Celebration: The Commons At Calabasas. Festive fun with kids' activities, food & fireworks.

THROUGH DEC. 30: 'Holiday Road' Immersive Walking Experience: King Gillette Ranch. "Winter wonderland complete with everything from North Pole, Elf Village, Gingerbread Lane, light tunnels, Christmas tree forests & more!"

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CENTURY CITY:

DEC. 18: 'Squad Harmonix' Holiday Concert: Westfield Century City. The all-kids a cappella group will perform in the Holiday Market area.

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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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CHATSWORTH:

DEC. 18: Santa Claus and Community Christmas Party. With Santa, carolers, treats & more.

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CLAREMONT:

DEC. 17: Luminaria Nights. Extravaganza at California Botanic Garden.

THROUGH DEC. 18: 'Living Nativity' Outdoor Walk-Thru: Granite Creek Community Church. With petting zoo, firepits & s'mores, too.

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CULVER CITY:

DEC. 17: Teddy Bear Tea. Festive fun for the little ones.

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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ENCINO:

DEC. 21: 'Chanukah On The Boulevard' Menorah Lighting. Featuring traditional Chanukah bites, music & crafts.

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GLENDALE:

DEC. 17-18: Gay Men's Chorus Of Los Angeles 'Motown Holiday' Concert: Alex Theatre. "GMCLA’s annual holiday spectacular."

THROUGH DEC. 18: 'Montrose Old Town Christmas' Santa, Music & Trolley Rides. Saturdays & Sundays bring the festive!

DEC. 22: Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Car Parade. With carving & lighting of ice menorah.

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GLENDORA:

THROUGH DEC. 25: 28th Annual Holiday Home Decorating Winners. Use interactive map & take a drive!

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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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IRWINDALE:

THROUGH JAN. 1: Santa's Speedway Christmas Lights Walk-Thru Experience. A winter wonderland with Santa's Village & holiday cafe.

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LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE:

THROUGH JAN. 8: 'Enchanted Forest Of Light': Descanso Gardens. Iconic experience for the holidays!

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LA VERNE:

DEC. 18 & 21: 'Light Of Hope' Christmas Concert: Church Of The Brethren Sanctuary. Admission is free.

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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. 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. 18 & 24: 'Shogun Santa' Visits: Little Tokyo. Meet, greet & snap photos with "LA’s only known Asian Santa."

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

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

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. 17: Holidays, Santa & Reindeer At Malibu Country Mart. With Santa, Mrs. Claus, roaming carolers, live reindeer & holiday treats.

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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MONROVIA:

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

THROUGH DEC. 19: Holiday CRAFT BEER Gift Pack. Offered at Over Town Brewing.

DEC. 31: Family-Friendly 'Noon Year's Eve': Library Park. Free activities include music, crafts, inflatable obstacle course, games & special countdown.

DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Festivities On Myrtle Avenue. Ring in 2023 in Old Town!

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MONTROSE-LA CRESCENTA:

THROUGH DEC. 18: 'Montrose Old Town Christmas' Santa, Music & Trolley Rides. Saturdays & Sundays bring the festive!

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MOORPARK:

THROUGH DEC. 24: 'Christmas On Farm' Santa, Reindeer, Wagon Rides & Tree Lot: Underwood Family Farms. Enjoy the quintessential holiday outing!

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MOUNT WASHINGTON/MONTECITO HEIGHTS:

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

DEC. 21: Chabad of North Hollywood 'Chanukah In England' - Reservations underway.

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NORTHRIDGE:

DEC. 18: Unity Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting. With ice menorah, snow area, bouncers, latkes & donuts.

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OXNARD:

DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Comedy Bash, Winery. At Strey Cellars.

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PACIFIC PALISADES:

DEC. 17: Pacific Palisades Holiday Ho! Ho! Ho! A local tradition.

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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PASADENA:

DEC. 22-24: Pasadena Dance Theatre 'The Nutcracker Ballet.' "A holiday event perfect for the whole family!"

DEC. 23: Tail Town’s Cats of Festivus. In-person or via livestream.

DEC. 24: Christmas Eve: Family Service. Interactive family-friendly service.

DEC. 24: Christmas Eve: Candlelight Service. With choir & orchestra.

DEC. 31: Noon Year's Eve. At Southern California Children's Museum.

JAN. 2: Annual New Year Rose Parade. A community tradition in its 134th year!

JAN. 2-3: 'Floatfest' Rose Parade - Post-Parade, Walk-Thru Showcase. Join some 70,000 visitors for close-up look at the masterpiece floats.

THROUGH JAN. 8: Storybook-Themed 'Sock Skating Rink': Kidspace Children’s Museum. Designed with little ones in mind.

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PLAYA VISTA:

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

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

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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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SAN DIMAS:

THROUGH JAN. 1: 'Christmas In Color' Holiday Lights Drive-Thru: Raging Waters Los Angeles. "Drive through millions of lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music you’ll hear right through your radio."

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SAN GABRIEL:

DEC. 22-24: Pasadena Dance Theatre 'The Nutcracker Ballet.' "A holiday event perfect for the whole family!"

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SAN MARINO:

DEC. 18: 'Light Up San Marino' Voting Deadline. Winners to be named Dec. 19.

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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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SHERMAN OAKS:

DEC. 21: Chabad of North Hollywood 'Chanukah In England' - Reservations underway.

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SIERRA MADRE:

THROUGH DEC. 23: 'A Patsy Cline Holiday Concert': Sierra Madre Playhouse. With Cori Cable Kidder as Patsy Cline, along with her four-piece band, led by Sean Paxton.

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SILVER LAKE:

DEC. 19: Silver Lake Chanukah Festival. With concert, comedian & BMX show.

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SOUTH PASADENA:

DEC. 17 & 18: 'A Christmas Carol': South Pasadena Theatre Workshop. A one-hour show & youngsters 5 & up are welcome, too.

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STUDIO CITY:

DEC. 20: Chris Mann’s ChristMANNmas: Feinstein's at Vitello's. "Chris’ parodies have been featured on news outlets all over the world."

DEC. 21: Debs' Winter Solstice Jazz Showcase & Benefit for the Innocence Project. Streaming live.

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SUNLAND-TUJUNGA:

DEC. 19: Hanukkah In The Foothills & Menorah Lighting. Free community event with games, food & more.
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TOLUCA LAKE:

DEC. 18: Celebrating Chanukah - Grand Menorah Lighting. Gelt & Chanukah goodies will “rain” from the aerial ladder of a firetruck.

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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. 19: Chanukah Fest & Concert At CityWalk Hollywood. Featuring the Miami Boys Choir.

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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UPLAND:

DEC. 18: Happy Happy Joy Joy Holiday Show. Ophelia's Jump Productions brings Yuletide cheer!

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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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VENTURA:

DEC. 16-17: Ventura Harbor Holiday Parade Of Lights & Fireworks. Kiddie rides, carnival games & more.
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WALNUT:

DEC. 17: Walnut Valley Rotary Club Annual Food Basket Program. Community effort serving families in need.

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WEST HOLLYWOOD:

DEC. 17: Winter Wonderland & Snow Play. "The first annual Winter Wonderland at West Hollywood Park."

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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WESTLAKE VILLAGE:

DEC. 19: Chanukah At The Shoppes & Menorah Lighting. "Free and open to the community!"

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WESTWOOD:

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

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WOODLAND HILLS:

THROUGH JAN. 16: 'Woodland Hills On Ice' Outdoor, Holiday Ice-Skating Rink. "The Valley's largest holiday ice rink."

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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:

• Christmas Events & Hanukkah Fests 2022: O.C.
• 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