Experience the holidays in North Hills from a new perspective. Our guide includes all the must-see festive activities. From North Hills natives to wandering souls, our guide is your key to holiday magic.
Popular events this season include Knott's Merry Farm, where visitors can enjoy enchanting decorations and festive entertainment designed to capture the spirit of Christmas. You'll also find the LA Zoo Lights, featuring dazzling light displays that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. And the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade & Holiday Lights Cruises is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a unique twist on traditional holiday celebrations with beautifully decorated boats sailing through shimmering waters. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around North Hills
- Knott's Merry Farm (Buena Park)
- Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade & Holiday Lights Cruises (Newport Beach)
- LA Zoo Lights - Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens (Los Angeles)
- Candy Cane Lane (Woodland Hills)
- The Polar Express Train Ride (Perris)
- Holiday Road (Calabasas)
- Nightly Snow Flurries - The Grove (Los Angeles)
- Magic of Lights (Los Angeles)
- Holiday Family Faire (Topanga)
- Holiday Parade in Laguna Niguel (Laguna Niguel)
See these and even more events listed below!
North Hills Holiday Light Displays
Holiday Road
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday experience with interactive installations and festive activities.
Description:
Holiday Road is a premier holiday event in Los Angeles featuring larger-than-life holiday installations, thousands of Christmas lights, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves, and countless candy canes. The immersive experience includes a mile-long walking trail, interactive photo moments, a festive souvenir shop, and premium holiday bars.
Where: Calabasas | More Info: Holiday Road
LA Zoo Lights - Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Description:
LA Zoo Lights features an immersive landscape with dazzling wildlife-themed lantern sculptures, including a magical Holiday Forest and spectacular holiday photo spots.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: LA Zoo Lights - Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Magic of Lights
What to Expect:
Dazzling drive-through holiday lights with iconic characters and scenes.
Description:
Magic of Lights is a dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience featuring over a mile of spectacular light displays, including larger-than-life Holiday Barbie, Bigfoot Monster Truck, and life-sized dinosaurs in Prehistoric Christmas.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: Magic of Lights
Candy Cane Lane
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday light display with friendly competition among neighbors.
Description:
Candy Cane Lane is an annual holiday tradition in Woodland Hills where homeowners on Lubao and Oxnard Streets collectively display spectacular light and decoration displays. The event has been a local tradition since 1952, featuring thousands of lights, festive figures, and artificial snow.
Where: Woodland Hills | More Info: Candy Cane Lane
Holiday Tree Lighting - Center City Bishop Ranch
What to Expect:
Live performances by local musicians and dancers.
Description:
Join us for the Holiday Tree Lighting at City Center Bishop Ranch, featuring heartwarming performances by the Monte Vista band, singers, and dancers. Witness Santa's grand entrance and enjoy memorable visits with Santa throughout the holiday season.
Where: San Ramon | More Info: Holiday Tree Lighting - Center City Bishop Ranch
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade & Holiday Lights Cruises
What to Expect:
Spectacular holiday light displays on boats and homes.
Description:
The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade & Holiday Lights Cruises feature beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks, and canoes sailing through Newport Harbor, accompanied by fireworks and a waterfront decorating competition.
Where: Newport Beach | More Info: Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade & Holiday Lights Cruises
Nightly Snow Flurries - The Grove
What to Expect:
Artificial snowfall experience with a 100-foot Christmas tree.
Description:
The Grove transforms into a winter spectacle with nightly snowfalls at 7 PM and 8 PM, featuring a 100-foot Christmas tree, Santa's Workshop, and festive lighting.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: Nightly Snow Flurries - The Grove
North Hills Holiday Markets and Shopping
Holiday Family Faire
What to Expect:
Outdoor holiday marketplace with local artisan shopping and festive performances.
Description:
The Holiday Family Faire at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum features an artisan holiday marketplace with festive food and drinks, special performances, caroling, and singing madrigals. Enjoy photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, winter holiday stories from various traditions, and more.
Where: Topanga | More Info: Holiday Family Faire
North Hills Holiday Shows and Entertainment
The Polar Express Train Ride
What to Expect:
Live theatrical onboard entertainment with Santa and his helpers.
Description:
The Polar Express Train Ride is a holiday event where passengers embark on a one-hour journey to the North Pole aboard a real train. The trip includes hot chocolate, a reading of The Polar Express, and a visit from Santa Claus, culminating in the gift of a silver sleigh bell to each passenger.
Where: Perris | More Info: The Polar Express Train Ride
Knott's Merry Farm
What to Expect:
Winter wonderland-inspired decorations and holiday activities.
Description:
Knott's Merry Farm transforms into a classic holiday festival with thousands of twinkling lights, themed garland, and jumbo snowflakes. Enjoy Christmas shows, a beloved ice show, and delectable holiday dining food. Visit Santa's Christmas Cabin and explore the Christmas Crafts Village.
Where: Buena Park | More Info: Knott's Merry Farm
Holiday Parade in Laguna Niguel
What to Expect:
Grand Marshal Steve Oedekerk leads the parade.
Description:
The Holiday Parade in Laguna Niguel is a vibrant community event featuring festive entries, marching bands, and holiday cheer.
Where: Laguna Niguel | More Info: Holiday Parade in Laguna Niguel
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Northridge (3 miles)
- Valley Glen (4 miles)
- Van Nuys (4 miles)
- San Fernando (4 miles)
- Encino (5 miles)
- Sherman Oaks (6 miles)
- Chatsworth (7 miles)
- Canoga Park (7 miles)
- North Hollywood (7 miles)
- Studio City (8 miles)
- Woodland Hills (8 miles)
- West Hills (9 miles)
- Universal City (10 miles)
- Calabasas (10 miles)
- Burbank (11 miles)
- Santa Clarita (11 miles)
- Tujunga (11 miles)
- Beverly Hills (12 miles)
- West Hollywood (12 miles)
- Canyon Country (13 miles)
- Hollywood (13 miles)
- Glendale (15 miles)
- Santa Monica (15 miles)
- Culver City (16 miles)
- Agoura (16 miles)
- Valencia (16 miles)
- Silver Lake (16 miles)
- Koreatown (16 miles)
- Echo Park (17 miles)
- Venice (17 miles)
- Simi Valley (17 miles)
- La Canada Flintridge (17 miles)
- Agoura Hills (18 miles)
- Los Angeles (19 miles)
- Pasadena (20 miles)
- Inglewood (20 miles)
- Altadena (20 miles)
- Thousand Oaks (21 miles)
- South Pasadena (21 miles)
- Boyle Heights (21 miles)
- Lennox (22 miles)
- Alhambra (23 miles)
- Westmont (23 miles)
- Moorpark (23 miles)
- Huntington Park (23 miles)
- Florence-Graham (23 miles)
- East Los Angeles (23 miles)
- Hawthorne (23 miles)
- San Gabriel (24 miles)
- Monterey Park (24 miles)
- Maywood (24 miles)
- Manhattan Beach (25 miles)
- Bell (25 miles)
- South Gate (25 miles)
- Lawndale (25 miles)
- Cudahy (26 miles)
- Willowbrook (26 miles)
- Rosemead (26 miles)
- Temple City (26 miles)
- Gardena (26 miles)
- Lynwood (26 miles)
- Arcadia (27 miles)
- Bell Gardens (27 miles)
- Montebello (27 miles)
- Redondo Beach (27 miles)
- Compton (28 miles)
- South El Monte (28 miles)
- Pico Rivera (28 miles)
- Monrovia (28 miles)
- El Monte (29 miles)
- Downey (29 miles)
- Torrance (29 miles)
- Duarte (30 miles)
- West Whittier-Los Nietos (30 miles)
- Carson (30 miles)
- Paramount (30 miles)
- West Carson (31 miles)
- Whittier (31 miles)
- Camarillo (32 miles)
- Palmdale (32 miles)
- Baldwin Park (32 miles)
- West Puente Valley (32 miles)
- Lomita (32 miles)
- South Whittier (32 miles)
- Bellflower (32 miles)
- Norwalk (33 miles)
- Lakewood (33 miles)
- West Covina (33 miles)
- Valinda (34 miles)
- Azusa (34 miles)
- Santa Paula (34 miles)
- Hacienda Heights (34 miles)
- La Puente (34 miles)
- Rancho Palos Verdes (34 miles)
- La Mirada (35 miles)
- Covina (35 miles)
- Cerritos (35 miles)
- Glendora (36 miles)
- San Pedro (36 miles)
- Long Beach (37 miles)
- South San Jose Hills (37 miles)
- La Habra (37 miles)
- Lancaster (38 miles)
- Rowland Heights (38 miles)
- Buena Park (38 miles)
- Walnut (38 miles)
- Cypress (39 miles)
- Oxnard (40 miles)
- San Dimas (40 miles)
- Brea (40 miles)
- Seal Beach (41 miles)
- Fullerton (41 miles)
- Port Hueneme (41 miles)
- Stanton (41 miles)
- Diamond Bar (41 miles)
- La Verne (42 miles)
- Anaheim (43 miles)
- Westminster (43 miles)
- Placentia (43 miles)
- Pomona (44 miles)
- Garden Grove (45 miles)
- Chino Hills (45 miles)
- Claremont (45 miles)