Holiday Activities in LA and OC
With the new stay-at-home orders here in Southern California the holidays may seem a little different. However, many groups and organizations have been hard at work ensuring this holiday season is one to remember! Check out some idea below of things you can do with your friends and family in a socially distant manner. Happy Holidays!
Los Angeles
Elf on the Shelf Drive-Thru Experience - Fairplex (11/12 - 01/03)
Shrink down to the size of Santa's elves to help them repair Santa's sleigh! This immersive drive-thru experience was crafted by award winning artists and is great for the entire family! They are also collecting toy donations to benefit the "Toys for Tots" and Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.
Holiday Classics Drive-In Theatre at The Hollywood Roosevelt
Enjoy a holiday classic from the safety and comfort of your own car.
Rooftop Cinema: Holidays Classics Drive-in Theatre - Santa Monica
Enjoy a holiday classic from the safety and comfort of your own car.
South Coast Botanic Garden’s Glow - Rancho Palos Verdes (11/21 - 01/10)
Luscious garden by day, then a gleaming glow party at night! This is the Botanic's first year hosting this event, and they have a lot in store for visitors. The walk will not only feature thousands of lights, but also an artistically curated soundtrack featuring a little something for everyone.
Santa’s Speedway - Irwindale (11/25 - 01/10)
Irwindale Speedway gets a magical makeover into a two-mile holiday themed display! This NASCAR racetrack will be festively decorated with attractions like giant holiday treats and a record setting Christmas Tree of lights! Tickets are on their site now!
SoCal Wonderland - Woodland Hills
A drive-through show in Woodland Hills promising “millions of lights and themed decor,” plus menorahs, giant candy canes, “elaborate sets and immersive stories,” a “massive” holiday tree, and Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves.
Six Flags: Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience - Valencia
Six Flags has opened up their gates and decorated it in time for the holidays and guests to enjoy the dazzling sights and sounds of Christmas. You may even spot Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Dodgers Holiday Festival - Dodger Stadium (11/27 - 12/24)
The Dodgers have turned Chavez Ravine into a winter wonderland for the holidays. Drive-thru a light show, LED video displays, fake snow and interactive displays honoring the Dodgers World Championship and celebrating the holidays.
Orange County
Night of Lights - Costa Mesa
Grab your family and fill their thermoses with hot cocoa to drive thru multiple lit holiday wonderlands!
Starlite Movies: Holidays Classics Drive-In Movie - Brea & Irvine
Enjoy a holiday classic from the safety and comfort of your own car.
OC Fair Foodie Fest - Costa Mesa
Miss all your fair food favorites? Now is your chance to drive thru the OC fair’s famous fair grounds and purchase a fair treat inspired by the holidays.
Hikari Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms - Irvine
Tanaka Farms does it again with their Hikari Festival of Lights. A drive-thru experience your family will make a tradition.