Encino-Tarzana Holiday Event Guide 2021: Christmas & Santa Stops

ENCINO-TARZANA, CA — Get out your calendars! Time to start planning as holiday festivities are underway in Encino, Tarzana and throughout the San Fernando and Conejo valleys and nearby.

Christmas this year falls on a Saturday, Dec. 25. Hanukkah 2021 came a bit early, beginning Nov. 28, and ran through Dec. 6.

Peruse Patch's annual holiday guide, find nearby events and select the outings that appeal to you and yours. Many events kick off soon, while several require advance bookings, and space may be limited.

Do note: Always confirm with organizers that the listed activities are proceeding as planned when posted.

Bookmark this page to use as a season guide. As more events are announced, we will add them.

And to all of our readers, wishing you the happiest of holidays, from Patch!

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AGOURA HILLS

THROUGH DEC. 22: Letters To Santa. House-decorating contest, too!

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BEL AIR:

DEC. 12: Angel City Christmas Concert Extravaganza: Bel Air Church. A community tradition with choirs, treats & version for kids.

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CALABASAS:

DEC. 3-31: 'Holiday Road LA' Walk-Thru Light Show: King Gillette Ranch. "The ultimate holiday experience" with Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves, food trucks & more!
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CANOGA PARK:

DEC. 19: San Fernando Valley Master Chorale's Holidays in the Valley. At Madrid Theatre. Back for live concert performance!
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CHATSWORTH:

DEC. 12: Kiwanis' Holiday Parade & Festival. With WWII plane fly-over, too.
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ENCINO:

THROUGH DEC. 19: Gelson's Toy Drive For Children's Hospital Los Angeles. "Suggested toy list available at front desk."

DEC. 20-23: Winter Camp Los Encinos. "A great place for kids Kinder-9th."
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LOS ANGELES:

THROUGH JAN. 9: L.A. Zoo Holiday Lights. "Includes the world’s largest illuminated pop-up storybook!"

THROUGH DEC. 31: LA Dodgers Stadium Holiday Festival. At renovated Centerfield Plaza with Santa, light tunnels, ice rink, bounce houses, music, entertainment & more festivities.

THROUGH DEC. 31: LA Dodgers Stadium Holiday Fest Ice Skating Rink. "For the first time ever ... an illuminated, open-air ice skating experience constructed across the outfield."

THROUGH JAN. 7: 'LA Kings Holiday Ice' Outdoor Skating Rink: L.A. LIVE. Popular "Supper & Skate" specials returning, too!

DEC. 10: Ski Dazzle Show. North America's largest annual consumer ski and snowboard expo.

DEC. 10-11: Nochebuena. Free, but registration required.

DEC. 10-11 & 17-18: Winter Wonderland, Snow & Santa: L.A. County Parks, Greater Los Angeles. Find the fun at park near you! Dates, hours & locations vary.

DEC. 11: LMU Gala Christmas Concert. Tickets on sale. Event at Loyola Marymount University.

DEC. 11: Las Mañanitas a La Virgen de Guadalupe. At Cathedral of the Our Lady of the Angels.

DEC. 11: 'JTOWN JINGLES' Carolers: DTLA Little Tokyo. "Enjoy the sweet sounds of roaming carolers."

DEC. 11-12: Gay Men’s Chorus Of LA 'Holiday Homecoming' Concert. A Los Angeles holiday tradition.

DEC. 11-12: 'Home Alone' In Concert - Los Angeles Philharmonic. At Walt Disney Concert Hall.

DEC. 14: 'A Chanticleer Christmas': Walt Disney Concert Hall. Featuring Grammy®-winning, 12-man ensemble.

DEC. 18: Holiday Sing-Along: Walt Disney Concert Hall. A Los Angeles, family tradition.

DEC. 18-19: Shogun Santa Is Coming to Town: DTLA Little Tokyo. Chance to win $50 gift certificate to your favorite Little Tokyo business, too.

DEC. 24: 62nd Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration. Joyously returning to Dorothy Chandler Pavilion!

DEC. 31: Andy & Renee & Hard Rain New Year's Party Concert. Ticket includes late-night pizza, party favors & champagne toast.

DEC. 31: 'Grand Park NYELA' New Year's Eve Countdown - Livestream. With vast entertainment line-up.

DEC. 31: New Year’s Eve With Pink Martini: Walt Disney Concert Hall. "There’s no classier way to ring in 2022!"

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MALIBU:

DEC. 11 & 18: Holidays at Malibu Country Mart. Featuring Santa & Mrs. Claus, North Pole mailbox, s'mores and hot cocoa.

DEC. 15: Take 6 Christmas. Holiday concert at Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University.

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MOORPARK:

NOV. 26-DEC. 24: Christmas On The Farm: Underwood Family Farms. Select weekends feature Santa & reindeer.
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD:

DEC. 18: Sweater Weather Get-Together. With carolers, treats & photos with Santa.
THROUGH DEC. 19: Gelson's Toy Drive For Children's Hospital Los Angeles. "Suggested toy list available at front desk."
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NORTHRIDGE:

DEC. 11: Winter Wonderland, Santa & Toy Drive. Free community event.
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OXNARD:

DEC. 11: Channel Islands Harbor's Annual Parade of Lights. Now in its 55th year.

DEC. 12-26: Christmas Tree Lane. Historic extravaganza that draws 20,000 to 40,000 each year.
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PACIFIC PALISADES:

DEC. 11: One Coast Holiday Homes Tour & Bazaar. Featuring carolers, wine tasting, cooking demo & model home tours.

THROUGH DEC. 19: Gelson's Toy Drive For Children's Hospital Los Angeles. "Suggested toy list available at front desk."

THROUGH DEC. 24: Letters to Santa: Palisades Village. With complimentary postcards from Caruso Concierge.
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SHERMAN OAKS:

THROUGH DEC. 19: Gelson's Toy Drive For Children's Hospital Los Angeles. "Suggested toy list available at front desk."
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TARZANA:

DEC. 12: Holiday Marketplace. With family activities, holiday music, Santa & toy/food drive.

THROUGH DEC. 19: Gelson's Toy Drive For Children's Hospital Los Angeles. "Suggested toy list available at front desk."
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THOUSAND OAKS:

DEC. 3- 18: Unwrap the Grand Union Hotel-Celebrate Holidays in Grand Style. Events on Friday nights & Saturday afternoons.

DEC. 10: Mariachi Ensemble Concert. Admission is free.

DEC. 16: 14 CANNONS COMEDY NIGHT- Holiday Fundraiser. Benefits Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank.

DEC. 18-19: Pacific Festival Ballet's 'Nutcracker' - "This long awaited return to the theatre will be celebrated by all!"

DEC. 28: A Magical Cirque Christmas: Bank of America Performing Arts Center. "Merry treat that’s perfect for the entire family."

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TOPANGA:

DEC. 3-19: Topanga Canyon Gallery Holiday Show. Special event on Dec. 21, too.
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UNIVERSAL CITY:

NOV. 26-JAN. 2: 'Christmas In Wizarding World Of Harry Potter' & 'Grinchmas': Universal Studios Hollywood. "The return of yuletide favorites & family traditions."

DEC. 31: Universal Studios Hollywood New Year’s Eve Fest & Fireworks. "Ideal location to bid farewell to 2021 as the world ushers in 2022 & new beginnings."

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VALENCIA:

DEC. 3-JAN. 2: Holiday In The Park: Six Flags Magic Mountain. "A holiday spectacular for the whole family."

DEC.: Christmas Tree Ice Skate & Tree Lighting At The Cube Santa Clarita. Christmas trees taking center ice to create a winter wonderland starting Dec. 10.
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VENTURA:

DEC. 11: Winter Wonderland, Holiday Marketplace & Santa. With live reindeer, too!

DEC. 17-18: Harbor Holiday Parade of Lights & Fireworks. This year's theme: 'Back to Seality.'
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WESTLAKE VILLAGE:

DEC. 12: Holidays in the Village. A European Marketplace. Enjoy European Bier, Glühwein to smoked sausage, European pastries, traditional and holiday music.

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WOODLAND HILLS:

DEC. 11: LEGO Holiday Truck Tour: Westfield Topanga & Candy Cane Lane. "Rebuild the Holiday Magic with a visit to the LEGO® Holiday Truck."
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FOR ENTIRE GREATER L.A. GUIDE: Los Angeles County Holiday Event Guide 2021

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