Deck Your Calendar with a Variety of Local Seasonal Events to Take You Through the New Year

Glad tidings.

Santa Arrival and Tree Lighting

November 24, 3 to 6 p.m.

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This all-age show at Manhattan Village will feature special performances from Jessica Louise, Live 61 and the Mira Costa High School marching band. You won’t want to miss Santa lighting the 41-foot plaza tree and the magical snowfall that follows. Bring your blankets and chairs for a cozy evening under the stars.


San Polo Wine Dinner at Primo Italia

November 30

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Primo presents the Brunellos of Montalcino from the San Polo estate and winery. A curated pairing menu will complement the different styles of Sangiovese. Limited seats available.


Holiday Festival

November 28–December 3

torrancememorial.org/holidayfestival

The magic of the holiday season will return this year under the big white tent at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Celebrating its 40th year, the tradition of the Holiday Festival continues with decorated Christmas trees, shopping, entertainment, sweet treats and more. Admission to public hours is $5. Children ages 5 and younger are free.


Sandpipers Holiday Homes Tour

December 1-3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

sandpipers.org

The South Bay organization’s in-person tour features three homes decorated by local businesses and a marketplace with holiday vendors and café items.

Gum Tree Photos with Santa

December 3, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

gumtreela.com

The Hermosa Beach store welcomes guests for photos with Mr. Claus, with all proceeds going to the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation. $20 for a digital photo file.


First Night of Chanukah Menorah Lighting

December 7, at sunset

terranea.com

Celebrate the holiday with a daily Chanukah menorah lighting outdoors with Terranea’s 12-foot menorah. This active holiday offering will celebrate the start of eight nights of Chanukah.


Holiday Snow Showers

Every Saturday in December, 6 to 8 p.m.

thepointsb.com

Snow is in the forecast at The Point! Magical snow flurries happen every 30 minutes on the grass.


Manhattan Beach Fireworks

December 10

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Start the afternoon with Michael Holmes on saxophone at noon, followed by Santa and a toy drive on Manhattan Avenue at 4 p.m. The annual fireworks display over the pier begins at 7 p.m.

Mariachi Night at the Riv

December 20, 5 to 8 p.m.

therivmex.com

Riviera Mexican Grill in Redondo Beach will celebrate the holiday season with mariachi music, drink specials and, of course, wonderful Mexican dishes.


Christmas Feast

December 24, 4 to 9 p.m. December 25, 2 to 8 p.m.

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Sea Level restaurant and lounge invite you to enjoy a festive four-course prix fixe holiday meal while overlooking the water. Reserve your table online with Resy.


Ho-Ho-Hole In One Putting

December 24-31, 10 to 4 p.m.

terranea.com

Seasons greetings from the green! Practice your putting game with a variety of slopes, plateaus and ridges with some festive obstacles on The Links.


Pilates & Prosecco

January 1

beachlifefitnessboutique.com

Ring in the new year right at Beach Life Fitness Boutque in Redondo.