Weekend Planner: Celebrate Winter

Where and when: , 1101 Camino Real, Redondo Beach; Friday, 6:30 p.m.

Why go: Celebrate an early start to Hanukkah, which begins Tuesday.

Price: Free

Where and when: 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates; All weekend, all day

Why go: The popular annual exhibition features diminutive two- and three-dimensional works by artists affiliated with the Palos Verdes Art Center.

Price: Free

Where and when: , 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula; Saturday, 9 a.m.

Why go: Have a picnic at the beautiful South Coast Botanic Gardens. The upper and lower meadows will be open.

Price: Admission to gardens

Where and when: , 2 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why go: The aquarium will have sea- and winter-themed games and activities. Money raised will benefit the aquarium's education programs.

Price: Free

Where and when: , 2229 Ernest Ave., Redondo Beach; Saturday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Why go: Santa Claus will make the second of his two early visits to Redondo Beach, courtesy of the Redondo Beach Police Officer's Association.

Price: Small, unwrapped toy

Where and when: , 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach; Sunday, 3 p.m.

Why go: Ring in the holidays with this Hawaiian dance performance.

Price: Call 310-738-6067 for details.

Where and when: , 142 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach; Sunday, 6 p.m.

Why go: It will be a night of music, comedy and prizes at Saint Rocke for this benefit supporting Nathan Goecke, who was left paralyzed after a Hermosa Beach surfing accident. 21 and up.

Price: $20

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