Christmas Events & Hanukkah Fests 2022: Arcadia & Nearby

Seasonal & Holidays

Your guide to menorah lightings, holiday light extravaganzas, concerts, Nutcrackers & more through Arcadia & San Gabriel Valley.

ARCADIA, CA — Keep the ho-ho-ho-ing going!

While many such holiday events as tree lightings and parades are over, festivities still abound for Hanukkah and Christmas 2022 throughout Arcadia and the San Gabriel Valley.

The Jewish Festival of Lights begins Dec. 18, running through Dec. 26, while Christmas falls this year on Sunday, Dec. 25.

Peruse Patch’s annual guide to menorah lightings, Santa stops, “Nutcracker” ballets, Christmas concerts and other holiday extravaganzas.

Do note: Always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted.

And to all our readers, Happy Holidays, from Patch!

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ALTADENA:

THROUGH JAN. 8: ‘Christmas Tree Lane’ Holiday Lights Display: Santa Rosa Avenue . Enjoy the legendary, light display through the holidays.

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ARCADIA:

THROUGH DEC. 18: Outdoor, Holiday Ice-Skating Rink: Shops At Santa Anita . “Skate through the holidays!”

DEC. 18-26: Hanukkah Menorah Lightings: Shops At Santa Anita . Nightly lightings near Macy’s Court.

DEC. 19: Chanukah Fest, Menorah Lighting & Gelt Drop . With latkes, crafts & visits from city officials, fire & police officers.

THROUGH JAN. 8: ‘Lightscape’ Holiday Walk-Thru: L.A. Arboretum . Tickets sell fast for this annual dazzler with new expanded trail this year.

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CLAREMONT:

DEC. 17: Luminaria Nights . Extravaganza at California Botanic Garden.

THROUGH DEC. 18: ‘Living Nativity’ Outdoor Walk-Thru: Granite Creek Community Church . With petting zoo, firepits & s’mores, too.

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EAGLE ROCK:

JAN. 1: NYD DrumBath® Empowerment Ceremony . A way to kick off the New Year!

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GLENDALE:

DEC. 17-18: Gay Men’s Chorus Of Los Angeles ‘Motown Holiday’ Concert: Alex Theatre . “GMCLA's annual holiday spectacular.”

THROUGH DEC. 18: ‘Montrose Old Town Christmas’ Santa, Music & Trolley Rides . Saturdays & Sundays bring the festive!

DEC. 22: Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Car Parade . With carving & lighting of ice menorah.

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GLENDORA:

THROUGH DEC. 25: 28th Annual Holiday Home Decorating Winner s . Use interactive map & take a drive!

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HIGHLAND PARK:

THROUGH JAN. 8: Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s ‘Nutcracker’ – A family favorite for more than 50 years.

HOLLYWOOD:

DEC. 17-18 & 23: Photos with Santa- Ovation Hollywood . Meet & greet with the one-and-only!

DEC. 18: Menorah Lighting Ceremony . With donuts, latkes, gelt, dreidels, music & crafts.

DEC. 18: Sundays at Cinegrill – Holiday Edition . “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” at Hollywood Roosevelt.

DEC. 19-20: CONJURE THE LIGHT: A Night of Holiday Rock & Soul . Live at Bourbon Room.

DEC. 22-24 & 26: Los Angeles Ballet ‘The Nutcracker’: Dolby Theatre . “Essential for celebrating the season.”

DEC. 31: Dragonfly Hollywood New Year’s Eve . Tickets on sale.

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IRWINDALE:

THROUGH JAN. 1: Santa’s Speedway Christmas Lights Walk-Thru Experience . A winter wonderland with Santa’s Village & holiday cafe.

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LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE:

THROUGH JAN. 8: ‘Enchanted Forest Of Light’: Descanso Gardens . Iconic experience for the holidays!

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LA VERNE:

DEC. 18 & 21: ‘Light Of Hope’ Christmas Concert: Church Of The Brethren Sanctuary . Admission is free.

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LOS ANGELES:

DEC. 23: Cocoa & Carols . Festive fun at Runway Playa Vista.

DEC. 17-21 & 23: ‘Yuletide Cinemaland’ Holiday Movies: Heritage Square Museum . Fave flicks with festive fun each night.

DEC. 16-18: L.A. Ballet ‘Nutcracker’: Royce Hall, UCLA . “Essential for celebrating the season.”

DEC. 17: Come In From the Cold: A Winter Holiday Concert for Families of All Circumstances and Abilities . “A night of song, thanks & celebration.”

DEC. 18: Hanukkah Festival: Skirball Cultural Center . Tickets on sale.

DEC. 19: Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting: Beverly Center . With latkes, donuts & entertainment by “The Amazing Dave.”

DEC. 31: Andy & Renee & Hard Rain . New Year’s Eve at Grand Annex.

DEC. 31: MELROSEPLACE New Year's Eve . Reservations underway for rooftop party.

THROUGH JAN. 1: Outdoor, DTLA Holiday Ice-Skating Rink: Pershing Square . “The hottest place to chill during the holidays.”

THROUGH JAN. 8: Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s ‘Nutcracker’ – A family favorite for more than 50 years.

THROUGH JAN. 8: ‘ LA Kings Holiday Ice’ Outdoor Skating Rink: L.A. Live . “Supper & Skate” deals return this year.

THROUGH JAN. 22: ‘L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow’ Holiday Walk-Thru . “Explore this wild wonderland of light under the stars at the beautiful L.A. Zoo.”

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MONROVIA:

DEC. 19: Hart House: Holiday Giveback . One day only.

THROUGH DEC. 19: Holiday CRAFT BEER Gift Pack . Offered at Over Town Brewing.

DEC. 31: Family-Friendly ‘Noon Year’s Eve’: Library Park . Free activities include music, crafts, inflatable obstacle course, games & special countdown.

DEC. 31: New Year’s Eve Festivities On Myrtle Avenue . Ring in 2023 in Old Town!

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MONTROSE-LA CRESCENTA:

THROUGH DEC. 18: ‘Montrose Old Town Christmas’ Santa, Music & Trolley Rides . Saturdays & Sundays bring the festive!

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MOUNT WASHINGTON/MONTECITO HEIGHTS:

DEC. 17-21 & 23: ‘Yuletide Cinemaland’ Holiday Movies: Heritage Square Museum . Fave flicks with festive fun each night.

PASADENA:

DEC. 22-24: Pasadena Dance Theatre ‘The Nutcracker Ballet.’ “A holiday event perfect for the whole family!”

DEC. 23: Tail Town's Cats of Festivus . In-person or via livestream.

DEC. 24: Christmas Eve: Family Service . Interactive family-friendly service.

DEC. 24: Christmas Eve: Candlelight Service . With choir & orchestra.

DEC. 31: Noon Year’s Eve . At Southern California Children’s Museum.

JAN. 2: Annual New Year Rose Parade . A community tradition in its 134th year!

JAN. 2-3: ‘Floatfest’ Rose Parade – Post-Parade, Walk-Thru Showcase . Join some 70,000 visitors for close-up look at the masterpiece floats.

THROUGH JAN. 8: Storybook-Themed ‘Sock Skating Rink’: Kidspace Children's Museum . Designed with little ones in mind.

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SAN DIMAS:

THROUGH JAN. 1: ‘Christmas In Color’ Holiday Lights Drive-Thru: Raging Waters Los Angeles. “Drive through millions of lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music you'll hear right through your radio.”

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SAN GABRIEL:

DEC. 22-24: Pasadena Dance Theatre ‘The Nutcracker Ballet.’ “A holiday event perfect for the whole family!”

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SAN MARINO:

DEC. 18: ‘Light Up San Marino’ Voting Deadline . Winners to be named Dec. 19.

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SIERRA MADRE:

THROUGH DEC. 23: ‘A Patsy Cline Holiday Concert’: Sierra Madre Playhouse . With Cori Cable Kidder as Patsy Cline, along with her four-piece band, led by Sean Paxton.

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SOUTH PASADENA:

DEC. 17 & 18: ‘A Christmas Carol’: South Pasadena Theatre Workshop . A one-hour show & youngsters 5 & up are welcome, too.

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SUNLAND-TUJUNGA:

DEC. 19: Hanukkah In The Foothills & Menorah Lighting . Free community event with games, food & more.

UNIVERSAL CITY:

DEC.31: Universal Studios Hollywood New Year’s EVE Fest & Fireworks . Tickets on sale for DJ, dancing, fireworks & more.

THROUGH JAN. 1: Universal Studios Hollywood ‘Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Christmas’ & ‘Grinchmas. ‘ “It's Hollywood's biggest, loudest, awesomest holiday celebration of the season.”

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UPLAND:

DEC. 18: Happy Happy Joy Joy Holiday Sho w . Ophelia’s Jump Productions brings Yuletide cheer!

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VALENCIA:

THROUGH JAN. 1: Six Flags Magic Mountain ‘Holiday In The Park’ – Make merry memories with millions of lights, food, coasters, entertainment & more.

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WALNUT:

DEC. 17: Walnut Valley Rotary Club Annual Food Basket Program . Community effort serving families in need.

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FOR L.A COUNTYWIDE GUIDE: Christmas Events & Hanukkah Fests 2022: Greater Los Angeles

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ALSO SEE: Holiday, Ice Skating Rinks 2022-23 Guide: Greater L.A. & SoCal

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FOR OTHER REGION’S EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA:

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• Christmas Events & Hanukkah Fests 2022: San Diego County
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• Hanukkah Fests & Christmas Lights Displays 2022: SF Bay Area