Despite this being the strangest year ever we are glad to announce that even with the current Covid-19 situation, LA has plenty of Holiday time activities planned out for us, with lots of merry creativity and guidelines to help keep us safe.
Most of the way our cities creative superstars have been able to still bring us Christmas fun is by using Drive Throughs.
This allows you to view amazing interactive displays from the safety of your car.
Read on and find where to find the best Los Angeles Christmas displays and activities 2020 edition.
1 -WonderLAnd’s Magical Drive Thru
Description:
Ladies and gentlemen, and children of all ages, here is a holiday show Hollywood style. From the creative team that put together the jaw dropping HauntOweenLA spectacle back in October, now it presents WonderLAnd’s Magical Drive Thru.
This visually striking performance has prepared a display of synchronized holiday music lights to delight everyone. Also expect snow, Christmas trees, candy canes, and much more.
This sure is enough cheer to switch this rest of year into joy. This spectacular event runs from November 30th to December 30th.
Find your tickets at https://www.socalwonderland.com/
Location: 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Pic Credit: thelifeofbree
2 – The Elf on the Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey.
Description:
The 2020 edition of holiday lights is definitely the drive-thru experience and The Elf on the Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey is no exception.
Enjoy an amazing spectacle right there in your car, with an hour long drive thru immersion experience. This original story was developed by multiple experts in the industry of film and theater.
Yes there will be elves, a toy workshop, a gingerbread village, and of course Santa!
Tickets are available online and the show is on until January 3rd 2021.
https://tickets.elfontheshelfjourney.com/
Location: FAIRPLEX 1101 W. McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
PIC Credit: @magicalelfjourney
3 – Santa Saves Christmas Live Performance.
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Ventura has all the jingle prepared to entertain LA crowds from the comfort of their cars. So head up to the central coast and buckle up to enjoy Santa Saves Christmas Live on Stage Holiday Spectacular!
This drive-in performance is Californias first social distancing concert series and the magical Christmas joy will be presented at Ventura county fairgrounds.
All ages are welcome but the space and amount of tickets are extremely limited so get your tickets now!
Location: Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 West Harbor Boulevard. Ventura, CA 93001
PIC Credit:@venturacountyfairgrounds
4 – Christmas Tree Lane
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This is a massive display of delightful decorated Christmas trees. This year Christmas Tree Lane is celebrating 100 years of bringing joy to LA citizens.
Unfortunately they won’t be able to offer the celebration they wanted due to you know what, but following safety guidelines, the trees will still be decorated and full of cheer for all of us to drive by and enjoy their beauty.
Christmas Tree Lane is a California State historic place and landmark, this awesome holiday tradition takes place in Altadena at Santa Rosa Av. between Woodbury Ave. and Altadena Dr.
Location: Santa Rosa Av. between Woodbury Ave. and Altadena Dr. Altadena CA 91001
PIC Credit: @ctl_altadena
5 – Mission Inn Festival of Lights
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Great news, our beloved traditional festival of lights at Mission Inn Riverside will be on this year. There will be some changes because of 2020 like no switch on ceremony or vendors out selling their goods to please our cravings. But there will still be lots and lots of holiday lights!
This is an excellent option if you want a staycation at a beautiful place and treat your self and kids to a spectacular display of dazzling holiday lights. Enjoy holiday cuisine or their expanded room service menu. Have fun and remember the wine or the 12 days of Christmas cocktails while you stay.
You are not required to stay at the hotel to watch the lights, but this year the public is not permitted to walk down the main walkways and also parking may be difficult.
Location: 3649 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside CA 92501
PIC Credit: @missioninnhotel
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