It’s full steam ahead for the Holidays! Tree Farms are up, Holiday Music in on the radio, ABC Family is starting its 25 Days of Christmas, Santa is in every mall and cruising down various streets, Toy Drives are here, and so much more! Here are a list of Holiday Happenings in the South Bay (and nearby) over the next couple of weeks.
Monday, December 1st
FREE Entrance to the Aquarium of the Pacific from 6:30 – 8:30 with an unwrapped Toy, Toys will be given to under privileged children in the 15th District. Sponsored by Councilman Joe Buscaino
Tuesday, December 2nd
Redondo Beach Tree Lighting, Redondo Beach Civic Center 5:00pm
Torrance Memorial Medical Center Holiday Festival Dec 2nd -7th (Various Events)
Merry Marionettes Christmas Show, 6:30pm, South Bay Galleria Kids Club
Thursday, December 4th
San Pedro Tree Lighting 4:00 – 6:30 – Pepper Tree Plaza, corner of 6th and Beacon Street in San Pedro. Enjoy real snow, carolers, marching band, characters from the Nutcracker, performances from Encore, Santa Claus, cookies, coffee, hot chocolate, and food trucks!
Hermosa Beach Pier Tree Lighting 6pm – Pier Plaza. Santa & Mrs. Clause will be making a appearance & taking pictures!
Redondo Beach Riveria Stroll Riveria Village, 5:00 – 9:00pm
El Segundo Tree Lighting 3:00 – 7:00pm Holiday Boutique, Candy Cane Kids Zone, Santa’s Village, Entertainment & Tree Lighting at 5:30pm
Holiday Pajama Party, 6:00 – 7:30pm, Wondertree Kids. Please bring a new blanket, book or stuffed animal to help a homeless child in need.
Saturday, December 6th
Sand Snowman, 9:00am – Noon, Hermosa Beach. For more information, please call Community Services at 310.318-0280.
Alpine Village Christmas Faire, 4:00 – 9:00pm
Sunday, December 7th
Kids Club Holiday Botique 10:00-11:00am , South Bay Botanic Garden ($2 Fee)
Wilson Park Train Rides, 12:00 – 3:00pm, Wilson Park, Torrance
Alpine Village Christmas Faire, 4:00 – 9:00pm
Friday, December 12th
Mother Nurture Center Holiday Celebration 12:00 – 2:00pm – Fun music, activities, an appearance by Santa, and professional photographer will be there! Bring an unwrapped toy for the toy drive if you can!
Saturday, December 13th
King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade, 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Sunday, December 14th
Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks, Manhattan Beach Ave. 4:00 – 8:00pm. Snow play, live band entertainment, & Fireworks! More info www.mbfireworks.com
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Reading 2:00pm – 3:00pm Torrance Historical Society & Museum
If you know of other events in the South Bay, please leave them in the comments! I’ll be sending out an updated version next week!
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