Attractions
Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood
November 28 – December 29, 2019
Perfect for all ages, guests of Universal Studios Hollywood will experience the park adorned in sparkling lights and festive decorations. Returning for 2019, Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter transforms Hogsmeade into a winter dream where the Hogwarts Castle is the backdrop for a dazzling light show while holiday-themed food and merchandise is available for purchase. Grinchmas also returns this year, inviting guests to snap a photo with The Grinch and his dog Max and take in the Grinchmas tree lighting ceremony.
www.universalstudioshollywood.com/things-to-do/events-and-seasonal-activities/holidays-at-universal-studios-hollywood/
Holiday in the Park at Flags Magic Mountain
Select nights now through January 5, 2020
Located in The Valley, Six Flags Magic Mountain transforms into a winter wonderland lit by more than two million lights and is a place where guests can experience seven immersive themed areas, like Santa’s Cottage and Merry Lane. Holiday in the Park begins each day at 5 p.m., signaled by the first falling snow of the evening. The popular holiday themed food festival, Taste of the Holidays, also returns from December 14 to December 29 where guests will find a wide variety of specialty holiday foods from delicious main courses to mouth-watering desserts.
https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/special-events/festival/holiday-in-the-park-food-festival
L.A. Zoo Lights and Winter Wild Weekends at L.A. Zoo
Zoo Lights: Now through January 5, 2020
Winter Wild Weekends: November 30 – December 22, 2019
The L.A. Zoo is full of holiday magic this season with the return of the annual L.A. Zoo Lights and the all new weekend celebration, Winter Wild Weekends. Guests of L.A. Zoo Lights experience a self-guided walk through of the zoo featuring dynamic lights, projections, photo opportunities and giant glowing animals. Guests attending Winter Wild Weekends will find hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind items available for purchase, kids’ craft activities, live music, snow flurries twice daily, treats for select animals and photo time with Santa.
www.lazoo.org/winterwild/
Events
Holidays at The Citadel
Now through January 3, 2019
The holiday season at The Citadel means the return of the world’s tallest live-cut Christmas tree to Los Angeles. The 115-foot-tall white fir tree from northern California is decorated with more than 18,000 multi-colored, energy-efficient LED lights and 10,000 ornaments. New at The Citadel this year is a nightly snowfall experience, which transforms the shopping center into a winter wonderland.
www.citadeloutlets.com
Hanukkah Celebration and Christmas at Original Farmers Market
Hanukkah: December 22, 2019
Christmas: December 20 – 24, 2019
The Original Farmers Market in Mid-City will present their annual Hanukkah Celebration on Sunday, December 22 where the whole family can come together for dreidel decorating, live performances and a unique opportunity to help construct a LEGO menorah that is followed by a special menorah lighting. From December 20 to December 24, families can also enjoy a rotating schedule of live Christmas-inspired crafting projects and performances such as Dickensian carolers and a Nutcracker Marionette show.
www.farmersmarketla.com/events
Snow Day LA
Select nights now through December 29, 2019
Snow Day LA returns to Elysian Park for the holiday season bringing with it thrilling winter tubing, an interactive light show, food trucks, photo opportunities and a new glowing enchanted crystal winter garden that extends up to 10 feet tall. As an added bonus, guests who purchase the Penguin VIP Pass can zip down their tubing lane in a penguin onesie and enjoy unlimited access to all activities.
www.snowdayla.com
Rooftop Cinema Club
Now through December 22, 2019
Rooftop Cinema Club proudly presents a winter lineup of beloved holiday movies like “It’s A Wonderful Life,” “Elf” and “Home Alone” this season at NeueHouse in Hollywood and LEVEL Furnished Living in Downtown Los Angeles. This year, LEVEL has been transformed into “The Lodge” — an apres-ski-esque winter wonderland escape in the heart of the city. At “The Lodge,” guests can eat, drink and be merry as they choose from seasonal hot drinks including hot toddies, mulled wine and Irish coffees, on a rooftop fully decked out with holiday decorations.
www.rooftopcinemaclub.com/los-angeles
Dining
Holiday Dinner and Tour at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (Neighboring Regions)
December 15, 2019
The annual holiday dinner at the Reagan Presidential Library and Museum offers diners a spectacular evening of wonderful holiday performers, live music, and delectable gourmet food all served under the wings of Air Force One, the actual airplane that served President Reagan and six other US presidents. Guests will can also tour the Reagan Museum and the special Christmas Around the World exhibition.
www.reaganfoundation.org/programs-events/events-calendar/holiday-dinner-and-tour-2019/
SNOWday in LA at The Hoxton, LA (Fashion District, Downtown)
November 25 – December 31, 2019
SNOWday in LA, the West Coast counterpart to Sunday Hospitality’s SNOWday in Brooklyn, is a seasonal pop-up experience located in Sibling Rival’s private dining area at the newly opened Hoxton, LA. Festive cocktails like the Partridge In A Pear Tree, made with tequila, pear brandy, lime and cinnamon, bring the holiday spirit to the City of Angels, complemented by over-the-top, holiday decor and a la carte snacks.
www.thehoxton.com/california/downtown-la/hotels
Hotels
Traditions at Terranea Resort (South Bay)
Select days now through December 31, 2019
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Terranea luxury seaside resort, will capture the holiday spirit through New Year’s Eve with a variety of curated programming. From the property’s annual tree lighting ceremony and special tuck-ins for little ones by Santa’s elves to a VIP New Year’s Eve dinner and winter solstice hike, there is something at Terranea for all travelers during the holidays.
www.terranea.com/traditions
Holiday Joy Package at Hotel Bel Air (Westside)
Now through January 7, 2020
This holiday season, guests looking for an exclusive luxury experience are invited to enjoy sun filled days and breezy nights the beautiful canyon oasis that is Hotel Bel Air. Guests who book by December 20 for a stay over the holiday season are given a daily breakfast credit, a welcome drink and $100 credit to spend on dining or spa treatments. While staying on property, guests can enjoy holiday meals at Wolfgang Puck and experience a gingerbread making class with executive pastry chef Tiffany Pascua.
www.dorchestercollection.com/en/los-angeles/hotel-bel-air/festive-season-at-hotel-bel-air/
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