The Holidays are Here in Lakewood, CA!
Celebrate the Holidays in Lakewood, CA
Spending the end of the year in Lakewood, CA? Here are some of the great things waiting for you this holiday season!
Activities
Shows and Performances
Shopping
Opportunities to Share
Safe Celebration
Activities
The holidays are the time of the year when most people stay indoors curled up on the couch with a cup of hot cocoa, but Lakewood residents have a different option: get outside! The relatively warm winter weather of Southern California means that events such as races, parades, and outdoor activities are not only possible but even comfortable. Here are some of the best activities going on in and around Lakewood, CA, this season.
Holidays at Disneyland : The magic of Disney and the holidays collide during November and December. Visitors to Disney will still see the Christmas fantasy parade, snow on Main Street, and seasonal makeovers of It’s a Small World and the Haunted Mansion. Enjoy diverse holiday celebrations around Disneyland and California Adventure Park with cultural performances and holiday foods from various cultures. And don’t miss the World of Color Season of Light show, with lights, music, and classic Disney stories.
Holiday Run : Celebrate the holidays with a fun run at the Pomona Fairplex on December 10 and 11. Don’t consider yourself an amazing runner? Don’t worry: You can sign up for a 5K, a 10K, or a half marathon. The kids can even get involved with their own Penguin Waddle run. Participants can have fun running in their ugly Christmas sweaters, and they can also get serious and run multiple races. People who run two different races will get a coveted Golden Snowflake medal. Those brave enough to tackle the Triple Snowflake Challenge will run all three races. It’s the perfect way to burn off those holiday sugar cookies.
The Hollywood Christmas Parade : This event is one of the most awaited of the year around Southern California. In true California fashion, the parade includes massive floats of popular characters such as Kermit the Frog and the Grinch, and a host of holiday floats like candy canes and gingerbread men. Equestrian groups and marching bands are also part of the parade, of course, and local and national celebrities might also join in. The parade takes place on November 27 at 6 p.m. PST. If you can’t make it in person, be sure to watch it on TV.
Shows and Performances
Get dressed up, hit the town, and see a live theatrical performance this holiday season! It makes for a great date but can also be fun for the whole family. This season, you’ll have a wide variety of performances to choose from. Here are some of the stunning performances coming to a stage near you.
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas : This performance will make you long for the good old days as you watch the performers dressed in old-fashioned clothes performing mesmerizing musical numbers and dances. This beloved Christmas classic is a holiday tradition for many, so if you’d like to enjoy this performance on November 26 and 27, make sure to get your tickets early!
The Magic of Christmas : A whole new experience is coming to The Magic of Christmas this year at the La Mirada Theatre. This year, audiences will be treated to an amazing show with elements from years past and new additions never seen before. The performance by the Young Americans will celebrate Christmas traditions and highlight elements from Diwali, Hanukkah, and Lunar New Year. The show will run December 9–18, and tickets won’t last long for this magical holiday performance.
The Nutcracker : Is there any holiday performance more well-known than The Nutcracker ? The San Pedro City Ballet has been performing The Nutcracker in the South Bay communities of Los Angeles since 1994 and consistently brings energy and professionalism to the stage. Support this local ballet company by attending their performance of The Nutcracker on December 9–11.
Shopping
Who doesn’t love a good holiday shopping spree? Even better is the moment when you see your loved one’s face light up when they open your gift. If you want to find something truly special to gift to someone this season, you should consider shopping at one of the local boutiques or fairs. Here are some of our top picks.
Swedish Christmas Fair : Celebrate the holidays at the Swedish Christmas Fair, even if you aren’t Swedish! There will be traditional food and treats alongside traditional handmade Swedish art, crafts, decor, and more. Check out this Swedish Christmas Fair on November 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Christmas Walk : Celebrate the holidays at this Christmas event in Corona del Mar on December 4. This community event has been held for more than 42 years. Take the opportunity to stroll through unique vendors and find some great holiday gifts while enjoying entertainment with family and friends. Enjoy the beer and wine gardens and music from local bands while the kids have fun with activities just for them. Santa will also be on hand for a visit and pictures.
LA Holiday Market : Get all your holiday shopping done in one stop this year at the Unique Markets’ annual LA Holiday Market on December 10 and 11. The market features more than 150 independent LA brands and artists. While you shop, stop at a photo booth and enjoy free drinks and DJ lounges. When you’re done shopping, don’t forget to take advantage of the free gift wrapping.
Opportunities to Share
Thousands of Children won’t be celebrating the holidays this year—at least, not without your help. Local organizations are doing their best to help those in need, both children and families, this year, but they need your help. Here are a few organizations that would really benefit from donations of time or money.
Children’s Christmas Store : New Image, an organization dedicated to helping individuals and children living in poverty, has been putting on the Children’s Christmas Store since 1995. This store allows children to come and pick out a toy they’d like for Christmas that year. There are bikes, scooters, balls, and plenty of other toys for children to choose from. The store also has gift cards for local grocery stores that are given out to families in need so they can buy food for a nice holiday dinner. There are never enough toys or gift cards to go around, so please consider donating to help those in need!
Heart of Christmas Food, Toy, and Book Donation Drive : Bring your kids to this inspirational event with storytelling, musical performances, and book and toy giveaways. This drive takes place at Aaron Community Cultural Center on Saturday, December 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event cannot happen without community support, so consider donating your time or money to help this event become a success.
Safe Celebration
Candles are a fun holiday staple, but up to 7,500 fires are started each year because of this scented household item. Pay special attention to where you place candles in your apartment, especially if you plan on having them in your bedroom. Battery-powered candles can be a fun and safe alternative, and they don’t run out of wax! Whatever you do, never leave your holiday candles unattended, and don’t fall asleep with lit candles in the house!
Christmas trees can be another fire hazard you need to be aware of. If you’ve brought a real Christmas tree into your apartment during this holiday season, make sure you keep it watered so it isn’t quite as dangerous. But even a regularly watered Christmas tree will dry out. Keep all open flames, especially candles, away from the needles and branches, and make sure you turn all lights off and unplug any strand lights when you’re not at home. You never know when unexpected electrical issues might cause fires.
It’s nearly impossible to take advantage of all the great holiday activities going on this year in and around Lakewood, CA, but hopefully, our holiday guide can help you out! There are tons of great activities, performances, and shopping locations to discover and explore.
We’d love to see your holiday fun! If you decorate for the holidays or try out one of the activities above, post a photo on social media, tag us , and use #TisTheSeasonAtAMC.
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