Last updated: November 11, 2024
Prepare for an adventure-filled holiday season in Bell Gardens! Our guide features all the exciting festive activities. Whether Bell Gardens is your backyard or a new adventure, our guide reveals the top holiday events.
Popular events include Knott's Merry Farm, where you can enjoy seasonal shows and festive treats in a charming amusement park setting. With twinkling lights and holiday-themed rides, L.A. Zoo Lights transforms the zoo into a vibrant winter wonderland. And the Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Magic Mountain is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing spectacular lights and dazzling attractions. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Contact information and details below.
Nature-focused holiday celebration with dazzling lantern sculptures.
L.A. Zoo Lights features immersive wildlife-inspired lantern displays, interactive experiences, and festive photo opportunities amidst blooming flowers and towering trees.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: L.A. Zoo Lights
Immersive holiday light displays and themed areas.
Six Flags Magic Mountain transforms into a dazzling holiday destination with over two million twinkling lights, world-class coasters, and immersive themed areas featuring festive treats, live music, and visits with Santa.
Where: Valencia | More Info: Six Flags Magic Mountain Holiday in the Park
Immersive holiday trail with interactive displays and festive activities.
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 event takes place at King Gillette Ranch, offering an immersive experience with interactive photo moments, a festive souvenir shop, and seasonal food and beverages.
Where: Calabasas | More Info: Holiday Road
Live entertainment and refreshments with a surprise visit from the North Pole.
The Fontana Tree-Lighting Ceremony is a family-friendly event featuring live entertainment, refreshments, and a surprise visit from the North Pole. It is a spectacular way for the City Council to kick off the holiday season.
Where: Fontana | More Info: Fontana Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Holiday celebration with classic holiday festival and world-class ice skaters.
Knott's Merry Farm is a holiday celebration featuring winter wonderland-inspired decor, thousands of twinkling lights, and a variety of picturesque seasonal settings. Enjoy Christmas shows, a beloved ice show starring the Peanuts Gang, and delectable holiday dining food. The event also includes a Christmas Crafts Village and Santa's Christmas Cabin.
Where: Buena Park | More Info: Knott's Merry Farm
Rockin' holiday concert with modern and classic hits.
Michael Cavanaugh brings a rockin' twist to the holiday season with modern Christmas songs like "Last Christmas" and "Wonderful Christmastime," combined with classic hits like "Jingle Bell Rock," "Winter Wonderland," and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." His show also features a selection of classic pop and rock songs by Billy Joel and Elton John, making it a fun and energetic celebration of the yuletide season.
Where: Palos Verdes | More Info: A Merry Rockin’ Christmas
Rich cultural tapestry of Mexican Christmas traditions.
Celebrate the holiday season with Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico, featuring Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande. This vibrant show weaves cherished Mexican traditions into a heartwarming story of the season, capturing the spirit of Posadas, the majesty of the Reyes Magos, and the thrill of breaking piñatas.
Where: Rancho Cucamonga | More Info: Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico
Nostalgic holiday variety show with tap dancing and vocal arrangements.
Celebrating its 31st Christmas season, Stargazer Productions presents Tibbies’ Holiday Follies, featuring tap dancing "Toy Soldiers," breathtaking vocal arrangements, and high-energy dance numbers. This annual holiday tradition includes dazzling costumes, hilarious holiday parodies, and nostalgic moments inspired by classic TV specials.
Where: Rancho Cucamonga | More Info: Stargazer’s Presents Tibbies’ Holiday Follies
Classic Christmas tunes and magical dancing toys on a transforming stage.
Home for the Holidays at Knott's Merry Farm is a musical revue featuring classic Christmas tunes, holiday lights, and magical dancing toys, all set on an elaborate, transforming wintertime stage.
Where: Buena Park | More Info: Home for the Holidays at Knott's Merry Farm
World-class ice skating performance featuring Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang.
The Ice Show at Knott's Merry Farm features Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang in a retelling of "A Visit from St. Nicholas" with world-class ice skaters.
Where: Buena Park | More Info: Ice Show at Knott's Merry Farm
Snow play and train rides for all ages.
The Festival of Winter is a free community event at Miller Park Amphitheater featuring train rides, rides and attractions, live entertainment, photo opportunities with Santa, and a variety of vendors and activity booths. It also includes snow play and a Tot Lot for children to experience snow for the first time.
Where: Fontana | More Info: Festival of Winter
Outdoor ice skating in Southern California with various special events.
The Santa Ana Winter Village is a month-long celebration featuring ice skating, a holiday light show, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. Special events include a tree lighting ceremony, breakfast with Santa, Anaheim Ducks Day, and a toy giveaway.
Where: Santa Ana | More Info: Santa Ana Winter Lights
