Your holiday season resource for Torrance is here! Explore our comprehensive guide for all the best events and activities. Whether you're a local or a tourist, this guide helps you enjoy the festive fun in Torrance.
This season, be sure to check out Winter Fest OC, a vibrant celebration filled with ice skating, holiday lights, and live entertainment. With activities for all ages, it promises a memorable experience. The Holiday Festival offers an enchanting atmosphere with local vendors, seasonal treats, and family-friendly fun. And the Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring festive decor and themed attractions that bring holiday cheer to life. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Torrance
- Winter Fest OC (Costa Mesa)
- Holiday Festival
- Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood (Universal City)
- Holiday Stroll
- Holiday Parade in Laguna Niguel (Laguna Niguel)
- Irish Christmas in America: The Show
- Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
- Temecula Chilled (Temecula)
- The Nutcracker
- Sleepy Hollow Holiday Lights
See these and even more events listed below!
Torrance Holiday Light Displays
Sleepy Hollow Holiday Lights
What to Expect:
Wildly extravagant home decorations.
Description:
The Sleepy Hollow Christmas Lights Extravaganza, also known as Candy Cane Lane, is a spectacular holiday light display in Torrance, featuring elaborately decorated homes and a variety of themes. Visitors can walk or drive through the neighborhood to enjoy the sights, sounds, and scents of the season.
Where: Torrance | More Info: Sleepy Hollow Holiday Lights
Torrance Holiday Markets and Shopping
Holiday Festival
What to Expect:
Unique blend of holiday shopping, entertainment, and community activities.
Description:
The Holiday Festival at Torrance Memorial Foundation features beautifully decorated trees, entertainment, holiday gifts, children's activities, and a food court. It includes special ticketed events like a fashion show and dinner gala.
Where: Torrance | More Info: Holiday Festival
Holiday Stroll
What to Expect:
Ice rink and live music by local bands.
Description:
Downtown Torrance Association's Holiday Stroll features an ice rink, live music from local bands, local restaurants, and a holiday market pop-up with photo stations.
Where: Torrance | More Info: Holiday Stroll
Holiday Family Faire
What to Expect:
Outdoor holiday celebration with local artisan shopping and festive music.
Description:
The Holiday Family Faire at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum features an artisan holiday marketplace, special performances, festive food and drink, caroling, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Where: Topanga | More Info: Holiday Family Faire
Torrance Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Irish Christmas in America: The Show
What to Expect:
Traditional Irish music and dance celebrating the holiday season.
Description:
Irish Christmas in America: The Show features top Irish music, song, and dance in a family-friendly performance rich in humor and boundless energy. Lively instrumental tunes on fiddle, flute, uilleann pipes, and harp accompany thrilling Irish dancing. Evocative photographic images provide a backdrop to some of Ireland's rich historical traditions.
Where: Torrance | More Info: Irish Christmas in America: The Show
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
What to Expect:
Austen-inspired comedy with witty dialogue and period settings.
Description:
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley is a delightful adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, set in the grand estate of Pemberley. This charming play explores the lives of the Bennet sisters as they navigate love, family, and societal expectations during the holiday season.
Where: Torrance | More Info: Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
The Nutcracker
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
The Nutcracker is a timeless ballet classic featuring Tchaikovsky's iconic score, dazzling costumes, and breathtaking choreography. Audiences will be transported to a whimsical world where young girls' dreams take flight on Christmas Eve. This spectacular production celebrates the most recognizable ballet tradition, elevating it to a treat for all ages.
Where: Torrance | More Info: The Nutcracker
Torrance Memorial Medical Center Holiday Festival
What to Expect:
Unique blend of holiday activities and fundraising events.
Description:
The Torrance Memorial Medical Center Holiday Festival is a joyous celebration featuring beautifully decorated trees, entertainment, holiday gifts, children's activities, and a food court. It includes special ticketed events like a fashion show and dinner gala, with proceeds benefiting the Torrance Memorial Emergency Department Expansion.
Where: Torrance | More Info: Torrance Memorial Medical Center Holiday Festival
South Lake Avenue Holidayfest
What to Expect:
Live music and holiday activities along South Lake Avenue.
Description:
South Lake Avenue Holidayfest is a family-friendly event featuring live music, holiday activities, and in-store promotions. Enjoy free Santa photos, cookie decorating, and ornament making while shopping and dining at local businesses.
Where: Pasadena | More Info: South Lake Avenue Holidayfest
Holiday Parade in Laguna Niguel
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with diverse entries and Santa's visit.
Description:
The Holiday Parade in Laguna Niguel is a vibrant community event featuring entries from various organizations, marching bands, and more. It culminates with Santa's visit, creating a joyful atmosphere for all participants and spectators.
Where: Laguna Niguel | More Info: Holiday Parade in Laguna Niguel
Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday-themed experiences with spectacular decorations.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at Universal Studios Hollywood with immersive themed experiences, spectacular decorations, and thrilling attractions.
Where: Universal City | More Info: Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood
Torrance Other Holiday Activities
Winter Fest OC
What to Expect:
Interactive agricultural experiences with live music.
Description:
Winter Fest OC at OC Fair & Event Center offers a variety of activities, including farm-fresh fun, garden workshops, and live music, set amidst a working farm with animals and crops.
Where: Costa Mesa | More Info: Winter Fest OC
Temecula Chilled
What to Expect:
State-of-the-art ice rink with rental skates and live music.
Description:
Temecula On Ice features a state-of-the-art ice rink, rental skates, Bobby skating aids, and its own radio station playing the best ice skating music. The event is open daily, including Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, with special hours and fees.
Where: Temecula | More Info: Temecula Chilled
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Redondo Beach (3 miles)
- West Carson (3 miles)
- Lomita (3 miles)
- Carson (3 miles)
- Lawndale (4 miles)
- Gardena (4 miles)
- Manhattan Beach (5 miles)
- Hawthorne (6 miles)
- Rancho Palos Verdes (7 miles)
- Lennox (7 miles)
- San Pedro (7 miles)
- Willowbrook (7 miles)
- Westmont (8 miles)
- Compton (8 miles)
- Inglewood (9 miles)
- Lynwood (10 miles)
- Long Beach (10 miles)
- Florence-Graham (11 miles)
- Paramount (11 miles)
- South Gate (11 miles)
- Lakewood (12 miles)
- Huntington Park (12 miles)
- Cudahy (12 miles)
- Venice (13 miles)
- Bell (13 miles)
- Culver City (13 miles)
- Bellflower (13 miles)
- Maywood (14 miles)
- Downey (14 miles)
- Bell Gardens (14 miles)
- Seal Beach (15 miles)
- Santa Monica (15 miles)
- Koreatown (16 miles)
- Norwalk (16 miles)
- Boyle Heights (16 miles)
- Cerritos (16 miles)
- Los Angeles (16 miles)
- East Los Angeles (16 miles)
- Beverly Hills (17 miles)
- Pico Rivera (17 miles)
- Echo Park (17 miles)
- Cypress (17 miles)
- West Hollywood (18 miles)
- Silver Lake (18 miles)
- Montebello (18 miles)
- Hollywood (18 miles)
- West Whittier-Los Nietos (18 miles)
- South Whittier (19 miles)
- La Mirada (20 miles)
- Buena Park (20 miles)
- Westminster (20 miles)
- Monterey Park (20 miles)
- Stanton (20 miles)
- Whittier (20 miles)
- Universal City (21 miles)
- Alhambra (22 miles)
- Glendale (22 miles)
- Studio City (22 miles)
- South Pasadena (22 miles)
- San Gabriel (22 miles)
- South El Monte (23 miles)
- Sherman Oaks (23 miles)
- Rosemead (23 miles)
- Huntington Beach (23 miles)
- Garden Grove (23 miles)
- North Hollywood (23 miles)
- La Habra (24 miles)
- Fountain Valley (24 miles)
- Burbank (24 miles)
- Hacienda Heights (24 miles)
- Fullerton (24 miles)
- El Monte (24 miles)
- Encino (24 miles)
- Pasadena (24 miles)
- Anaheim (24 miles)
- Temple City (25 miles)
- Van Nuys (25 miles)
- Valley Glen (25 miles)
- La Puente (26 miles)
- Brea (26 miles)
- West Puente Valley (26 miles)
- La Canada Flintridge (27 miles)
- Rowland Heights (27 miles)
- Valinda (27 miles)
- Placentia (27 miles)
- Altadena (27 miles)
- Arcadia (27 miles)
- Woodland Hills (28 miles)
- Costa Mesa (28 miles)
- Baldwin Park (28 miles)
- South San Jose Hills (28 miles)
- Santa Ana (28 miles)
- Newport Beach (28 miles)
- Calabasas (28 miles)
- West Covina (28 miles)
- Orange (28 miles)
- North Hills (29 miles)
- Tujunga (29 miles)
- Monrovia (29 miles)
- Canoga Park (29 miles)
- Northridge (29 miles)
- Duarte (30 miles)
- Walnut (30 miles)
- Tustin (30 miles)
- West Hills (30 miles)
- Yorba Linda (30 miles)
- Agoura (31 miles)
- Covina (31 miles)
- San Fernando (31 miles)
- North Tustin (32 miles)
- Irvine (32 miles)
- Azusa (32 miles)
- Agoura Hills (32 miles)
- Chatsworth (33 miles)
- Diamond Bar (33 miles)
- Glendora (34 miles)
- Chino Hills (35 miles)
- San Dimas (36 miles)
- Thousand Oaks (37 miles)
- Pomona (37 miles)
- La Verne (38 miles)
- Laguna Beach (38 miles)
- Simi Valley (39 miles)
- Laguna Hills (39 miles)
- Chino (39 miles)
- Lake Forest (40 miles)
- Claremont (40 miles)
- Aliso Viejo (40 miles)
- Santa Clarita (40 miles)
- Montclair (41 miles)
- Canyon Country (41 miles)
- Mission Viejo (42 miles)
- Laguna Niguel (42 miles)
- Ontario (43 miles)
- Upland (44 miles)
- Moorpark (44 miles)
- Rancho Santa Margarita (44 miles)
- Ladera Ranch (44 miles)
- Corona (45 miles)
- Valencia (45 miles)
- Dana Point (45 miles)