Holiday Event Guide: Agoura Hills & Nearby 2018
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA – Ho-ho-ho! Holiday time is here! Make the most of it, and enjoy community events that abound throughout your town, the West Side, San Fernando Valley and the Los Angeles region.
Peruse our annual event guide -- a round-up of the region's top festivities.
And Happy Holidays, from Patch!
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AGOURA HILLS:
DEC. 8: Kids Holiday Workshop. Make a snow globe!
DEC. 23: Moorpark Civic Ballet presents "The Nutcracker." Always a family favorite.
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BEVERLY HILLS:
DEC. 8-9, 15-16, 19-23: "It's Holiday Time in PaleyLand" at Paley Center. Crafts, screenings & pose with Candy Cane Forest or life-size menorah, plus visits from Santa!
DEC. 9: Holiday Concert & Mayor As Santa. With local school choirs.
DEC. 15: Happy Pawlidays! For kids, pets & whole family at Sofitel Los Angeles.
DEC. 25: Celebrate Christmas with Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Divine menu!
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BRENTWOOD:
DEC. 8: Holiday Concert. Concert of popular Christmas, Hanukkah and holiday songs.
DEC. 8 & 15: Santa At The Country Mart. Complimentary photos with Santa. Cocoa, too!
DEC. 9 & 16: Six Days to Bethlehem: A New Christmas Musical.Admission is free.
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CALABASAS:
DEC. 8-9:Annual Food Donation Drive-Thru. Staffed by scouts.
DEC. 11: Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa 2018: The Commons. Lots of fun planned.
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CHATSWORTH:
DEC. 8-9: "HO HO HO, The Holiday Show." Big Oak Theatre classic.
DEC. 9: Holiday Parade & Festival. This year's theme is A Country Christmas.
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CULVER CITY:
DEC. 7: Holiday Tower Lighting, Santa & Snow. Have fun!
DEC. 8: Holiday Block Party 2018: Downtown. A festive day for the family.
DEC. 8: LAPD Pacific Area Annual Winter Wonderland Toy Giveaway. Free BBQ, music & kids' activities.
DEC. 12: Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa 2018: Downtown. This is the new date as it was rescheduled.
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ENCINO:
DEC. 15: "Holidays in the Valley – The Sounds of the Season" This will put you in holiday mode!
Through DEC. 18: Holiday Toy, Book & Gift-Card Drive. Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce.
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LOS ANGELES:
DEC. 8: LMU Choruses Present Annual Gala Christmas Concerts. Gala concerts with Loyola Marymount University choruses.
DEC. 9: Hanukkah Festival. At Zimmer Children's Museum.
DEC. 12: Angel City Chorale Holiday Concert 25th Anniversary Celebration. A holiday treat for the whole family.
DEC. 12, 13 & 18: Grand Performances Holiday Shows 2018: California Plaza. Great way to spend your lunch hour!
Through JAN. 6: L.A. Zoo Lights Happening at the L.A. Zoo. A not-be-missed preeminent holiday event!
Through Jan. 6: Reindeer Romp Happening at the L.A. Zoo. See real reindeer at "Reindeer Village" habitat.
Through JAN. 6: Fa La Land. A festive pop-up museum!
Through JAN. 21: Holiday Ice Rink 2018-19: Pershing Square. Enjoy gliding through the holidays under the sun & stars.
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MALIBU:
DEC. 7: Chanukah Concert & Celebration. Many performances planned.
DEC. 9: 15th Annual Malibu Christmas Woodie Parade at Malibu Village. Live music, food & drinks, plus fundraising for fire victims.
DEC. 15: Breakfast With Santa. Two seatings at City Hall.
DEC. 15: MERRY MERRY MALIBU with Snow & Crafts 2018: Lumber Yard. With entertainment from carolers and Malibu High School & Jr High Choir and Pepperdine Performing Arts students.
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MANHATTAN BEACH:
DEC. 8: Annual Family Holiday Crafts Night . A community tradition in its 32nd year!
DEC. 9: Holiday Fireworks & Snow Park. A don't-miss holiday tradition for area families.
DEC. 13: Ugly Christmas Sweater Party 2018: Shade Hotel. Ages 21+
DEC. 14: Mira Costa Choirs Winter Concert. Enjoy talents of these amazing young singers.
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MAR VISTA:
DEC. 18: Holiday Pop up by AIR : FOOD. "Holiday" Pop-up where guests can enjoy 3-course French cuisine at Atmosphere Mar Vista restaurant.
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MARINA DEL REY:
DEC. 8: Snow Wonder & Sledding Hill. With 80 tons of snow!
DEC. 8: Holiday Boat Parade 2018: Burton Chace Park. Fireworks show kicks off the parade.
DEC. 9: Killer Rides Holiday Car Show & Toy Drive. Music, food & photos with Santa.
DEC. 15, 22 & 29: Marina Lights Outdoor, Holiday-Movie Night. Free, festive fun for the family!
DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Glow Party & Fireworks. Community celebration to ring in the new year.
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MISSION HILLS:
DEC. 8: San Fernando Valley Chorale Performs "Holiday Serenade." Beautiful and festive concert.
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MOORPARK:
DEC. 8-9: Christmas On Farm & Santa 2018: Underwood Family Farms. Visit with the big guy amid stunner collection of trees.
DEC. 8: Breakfast with Santa. Don't delay as expected to sell out.
DEC. 9: Chanukah Festival & Giant Balloon Menorah. Free and open to all.
DEC. 13: Holiday PJ Party & Santa 2018: City Library. Fun includes hot chocolate bar.
DEC. 26-28 & JAN. 2-4: YMCA Hosts Winter Camp in Moorpark. For K-grade 5.
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD:
DEC. 6-8: RUSHin' Around the Xmas Tree. A Force of Nature Theatre production!
DEC. 9: NoHoHo Neighborhood Council Holiday Mixer. Mix & Jingle.
DEC. 15: Valley Ideal Org Holiday Party Open House. With Santa & choir at Church of Scientology.
Through DEC. 30: 'A Carol Christmas' (A New Musical). A twist on a classic.
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NORTHRIDGE:
DEC. 10: New Horizons 12th Annual Holiday Cheer Concert and Sing-a-Long. Appearances By: New Horizons Brite Lites, Universal Studios "Lucy" and Santa!
DEC. 19: Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker. One night only in the Valley.
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OXNARD:
DEC. 9: Menorah Lighting at the Collection. Music, songs & treats!
DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Comedy Event. LOL into the New Near.
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PACIFIC PALISADES:
DEC. 7: Annual Holiday Concert – Baroque Spectacular. Amazing show. Don't miss it.
DEC. 8 & 15: Lunch With Santa At The Draycott. Make your reservation.
DEC. 13: Extreme Gingerbread Houses (Ages 10-18) . Materials provided!
DEC. 13: Holiday Baking Class 2018: Sweet Laurel Bakery. Learn to make & bake holiday favorites.
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PORTER RANCH:
DEC. 14: Christmas Concert. Full orchestra with choir.
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SANTA MONICA:
Through DEC. 29: Christmas Afternoon Tea 2018: Ye Olde King's Head. A traditional high tea with special pricing for those 12 and younger.
DEC. 7-8: Clayhouse Holiday Pottery Sale. Shop and support local artists.
DEC. 8: 26th Annual Candy Cane Drive. See scheduled stops with local police & firefighters.
DEC. 8: Chanukah Fest & Menorah Lighting 2018: Downtown. Crafts, gelt, cocoa and latkes!
DEC. 14: Samohi Choir Winter Concert - 'Motus Perpetuus' - Amazing event with Santa Monica High School Choral Music department.
DEC. 15-16: Unique Markets at the Santa Monica Pier. Gift shop for one-of-kind finds.
DEC. 29: 2nd Annual Polar Bear Swim. Take the plunge, then warm up in heated Annenberg Community Beach House pool.
Through JAN. 21: Holiday Outdoor Ice-Skating Rink. A winter wonderland near the beach!
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SHERMAN OAKS:
DEC. 8: Menorah-Lighting Ceremony 2018: Galleria. Song, dance & Chanukah treats.
DEC. 9: Play & Create Santa Art Event: Westfield. Fun for the little ones.
DEC. 15: St. Francis de Sales Annual Holiday Concert & Sing-Along! Festive & free!
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STUDIO CITY:
DEC. 16: Handel's Messiah Concert and Sing-A-Long. Free admission, parking & refreshments.
DEC. 16: LAAS Holiday Pet Adoption Event. If you are considering adding to your family ...
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TARZANA:
DEC. 7: 2018 Village Walk "Jingle in the Jungle." Tree lighting, arts, crafts & more festive fun!
DEC. 9: Annual Snowflake Fest with Santa & Hanukkah Harry. Snow slide, bounce house, boutiques & more.
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THOUSAND OAKS:
DEC. 13-16: ANNIE JR. A Holiday Musical. Perfect for the whole family.
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TOLUCA LAKE:
DEC. 22: Kling Street Kids' Snow Fest. Sledding, snow & petting zoo.
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UNIVERSAL CITY:
Through JAN. 6: Christmas: Harry Potter World & Grinchmas 2018: Universal Studios. Holidays in Hogsmeade and Who-ville!
DEC. 31: New Year's EVE Universal Studios Hollywood. The biggest New Year's Eve party is back!
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VENTURA:
DEC. 7-9: Ventura County Ballet Presents 20th Annual "The Nutcracker." Back for its 20th year.
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WEST LOS ANGELES:
DEC. 8: Westside Waldorf School's Owl & Fox Holiday Market. Shop with merriment!
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WOODLAND HILLS
DEC, 15: Wreath-Making Workshop 2018: Bristol Farms. Save your seat and get creative.
DEC. 15-16: St. Bernardine of Siena Holiday Boutique. Find unique gifts for this on your shopping list.
DEC. 19: Holiday Cookie Decorating with Therapy Dog. Free family fun.
Through JAN. 6: LA Kings Holiday Ice 2018-19: Westfield Topanga. Glide through the holidays!
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FOR PATCH'S ENTIRE LA COUNTY HOLIDAY GUIDE: Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & Events: L.A. County 2018
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If we missed your organization's or city's event, email details and online links to susan.schena@patch.com
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TRAVELING OVER THE HOLIDAYS?
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