Los Angeles Christmas Events & Festivities 2011
December 10, 2011 in News by Ashley Green
Spending Christmas Time in the Los Angeles area? From the 52nd Annual Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration and Chinatown's Holiday Celebration to holiday tree lightings and holiday ice rinks at Pershing Square, Santa Monica & L.A. Live - check out these not-to-miss Christmas festivities.
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Holidays at Disneyland!: November 14, 2011 - January 8, 2012: From November 14th, 2011 to January 8th, 2012, the holiday season transforms the entire Disneyland Resort into a winter wonderland, where hundreds of thousands of lights brighten the night, fireworks burst to the sounds of the season and snow falls in Southern California!
ICE at Santa Monica - Outdoor Ice Rink at the Beach: November 11, 2011 - January 16, 2012: Once a year, the corner of 5th Street and Arizona Avenue is transformed into ICE at Santa Monica, a premier outdoor ice skating rink.
Celebrate the Holidays in Chinatown, Los Angeles: November 17 - December 31, 2011: The holiday season in Chinatown begins November 17th, 2011 and runs through December 31st, 2011. During this period, visitors to Chinatown can enjoy exciting shopping, giveaways, discounted parking and a spectacular tree lighting on December 1st, 2011.
Pershing Square Downtown on Ice Skating Rink: November 17, 2011 - January 16, 2012: Get your glide on this holiday season at DOWNTOWN ON ICE outdoor skating rink where the coolest fun gets underway on LA’s top outdoor rink with the lowest admission price of just $6 and $2 for skate rental.
Holiday Wonderland at the Hollywood Museum: November 23, 2011 - January 23, 2012: Holiday decorator to the stars, Dr. Christmas, is transforming the Hollywood Museum into a Holiday Winter Wonderland from November 23rd, 2011 to January 23rd, 2012.
Miracle on 52nd Street: Holiday Highlights from Variety Specials at the Paley Center: November 25 - December 31, 2011: The Paley Center celebrates the holiday season with musical highlights from various specials and weekly variety shows encompassing a sixty-year period, with some of the top stars in the business chiming in on seasonal favorites.
Holiday Ice Skating at L.A. LIVE: November 26, 2011 - January 5, 2012: The LA Kings Holiday Ice rink at L.A. Live is a 70 feet by 80 feet rink that can accommodate 200 skaters at a time! The rink will be open November 26th, 2011 to January 5th, 2012. $12 includes admission and skate rental.
Sparkle 90210 Rodeo Drive: December 1 - 16, 2011: Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau announces Sparkle 90210, a spectacular event series featuring dazzling décor, glowing entertainment and horse-drawn carriage rides on select Thursdays and Fridays in December from 5-8pm.
12 Days of Holiday Cheer in Downtown Burbank & the Metrolink Holiday Toy Express 15th Anniversary: December 1 - 12, 2011: Downtown Burbank brings you two weeks of winter wonderment with the spectacular 12 Days of Holiday Cheer from December 1st through 12th, 2011. Most activities are free so be sure to join in the fun!
Los Angeles Ballet Presents The Nutcracker: December 3 - 24, 2011: Featuring sets with a Los Angeles flair by LA designer Catherine Kanner and costumes originally designed by Mikael Melbye, The Nutcracker debuted in LAB’s first season as an original production.
Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood: December 10, 2011 - January 1, 2012: Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood runs from December 10th, 2011 - January 1st, 2012. The event will feature blankets of real snow, a nightly lighting of the twisted Grinchmas Tree, visits with Cindy Lou Who and Max the Dog as well as the Grinch himself, and performances by the Whoville Whos.
Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena: December 10, 2011 - January 7, 2012: Dubbed as the "Mile of Christmas Trees," Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena contains nearly 135 trees decorated with almost 10,000 lights!.
2nd Annual Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market in Los Angeles W/ Over 200 Vendors!: December 10 & 11, 2011: The 2nd Annual Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market in Los Angeles returns to Los Angeles State Park on December 10th & 11th, 2011, from 10am – 5pm, to supply all your handmade holiday shopping needs! Always free-to-attend and featuring over 200 artists, shoppers are sure to find something for everybody on their lists or can craft a special gift themselves at one of our terrific hands-on crafting workshops!
Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade: December 11, 2011: The 30th Annual Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade is set for Sunday, December 11th, 2011. Boats assemble at 4pm, and the parade begins at 4:30pm sharp.
Artisanal LA Holiday Pop-Up Shop: December 11, 2011: The 2nd Annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop at the Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena will take place Sunday, December 11th, 2011 from 10am – 6pm. Your $5 admission includes more than 50 local artisanal vendors.
Hanukkah Family Festival at the Skirball Cultural Center: December 11, 2011: Celebrating the importance of religious freedom and justice, Hanukkah is a time for gathering with friends and family.
Pershing Square's Twelve Nights Of Christmas: December 12 - 23, 2011: Community celebrations include Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas. All shows are free and open to the public. Food is available at the venue. Events take place from December 12th - 23rd, 2011.
Handel's Messiah at the Walt Disney Concert Hall: December 13 & 14, 2011: Don't miss Handel's Messiah at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Tuesday, December 13th and Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 at 8pm.
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade: December 14 - 18, 2011: The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is the premier Christmas event not only for Orange County and Los Angeles but Southern California - taking place nightly from December 14th - 18th, 2011. With almost 100 years of history the Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade is viewed by over a million people each year.
Las Posadas on Olvera Street: December 16 - 24, 2011: Las Posadas on Olvera Street, taking place from December 16th - 24th, 2011 is a nine night procession depicting the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem - portrayed with Christmas carols in English and Spanish.
Silver Lake Holiday Night Out: December 17, 2011: The 2nd Annual Silver Lake Holiday Night Out is set for Saturday, December 17th, 2011 in Sunset Junction and along Silver Lake Boulevard from 3-8pm.
Posada Mexicana, A Mexican Holiday Spectacular: December 17, 2011: Posada Mexicana, A Mexican Holiday Spectacular will take place on Saturday, December 17th, 2011 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Pasadena Dance Theatre's The Nutcracker: December 17 - 30, 2011: Pasadena Dance Theatre presents its 32nd annual production of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, at two venues this holiday season.
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker: December 18, 2011: Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker returns after last season's sold out performances! Acclaimed for exquisite dancing and spectacular sets and costumes, critics rave that Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker is “flawless,” “breathtaking,” and “dazzling.”
52nd Annual Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration: December 24, 2011: The 52nd Annual Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration will once again be held Saturday, December 24th, 2011 from 3-6pm at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Choirs, music ensembles and dance companies from the many neighborhoods and cultures of L.A.
