Palos Verdes Magazine

Torrance Certified Farmer's Market at Wilson Park
2024-12-31 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-28 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-24 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Charles H. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, California, United States
Come sample our seasonal variety of top quality produce brought in each week direct from 60 California farms. The market features a year-round selection of California-grown fruits, nuts, vegetables, eggs, honey, baked goods, fish, cut flowers and nursery stock.

If you have a question or would like to reach the Farmers’ Market Manager Joyce Chan please call 310 781-7520 or email her at JChan@TorranceCA.gov

Let It Snow at Promenade | PV
2024-12-29 18:00, 2024-12-28 18:00, 2024-12-27 18:00, 2024-12-22 18:00, 2024-12-21 18:00 | The Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274, United States
Gather around the giant tree with friends and family for an enchanting and memorable experience. Enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the many restaurants at Promenade | PV, then head to the giant tree and cozy up with coffee to make it an unforgettable evening right here in your hometown.

Mark your calendars and join us for this magical holiday tradition! Starting November 29th enjoy magical snow flurries every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through December 31 at 6pm and at 7pm.

Celebrate the Holidays at Terranea's Gingerbread Lounge
2024-12-29 14:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-28 14:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-22 14:00 - 22:00 | Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes
Celebrate the Holidays at the Terranea Resort Gingerbread Lounge – a festive holiday pop-up located in the resort’s Mediterranean-style Lobby Lounge. This stunning 7-by-7-foot gingerbread masterpiece, adorned with gumdrops, candy canes and royal icing, boasts a functional bar and a whimsical gingerbread village, crafted from over 1,000 pounds of house-made gingerbread. Guests can indulge in signature holiday cocktails, non-alcoholic favorites like hot chocolate and apple cider and a selection of sweet treats including ginger snaps, peppermint bites, gingerbread people and chocolate crinkles, all created by Chef Jermonti and his skilled team. Children are invited to pen letters to Santa and enjoy complimentary cookies while live music fills the Lobby daily from 7 to 11 p.m. adding to the festive ambiance.

Runs Saturday, November 30 to Friday, January 3. Weekdays hours from 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 10 p.m.

Holiday SEALebration Every Weekend in December at Marine Mammal Care Center
2024-12-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Marine Mammal Care Center, 3601 S. Gaffey, Suite #8, San Pedro, California, 90731, United States
SEALebrate the Holidays at the Marine Mammal Care Center!

This week enjoy End-of-Year Science Spectacular on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm! Learn about ocean conservation from our experts through free hands-on exhibits and activity stations.

Free admission, reservations strongly recommended. Click here to reserve your spot!Your support makes the holidays happier for the seals and sea lions in our care. Join us this December to celebrate the holiday season at the Marine Mammal Care Center!

Every weekend in December, join us for a variety of free festive events, including seasonal art projects, hands-on science, holiday shopping, and fun for all ages. It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit while supporting a great cause. Stay tuned for more details on our exciting lineup of activities and special offers throughout the month!

Visitation: All events include access to MMCC’s full visitor experience, including patient viewing and our interactive exhibit hall.

Shop at the newly expanded Marine Mammal Care Center Gift Shop for unique eco-friendly and ocean themed gifts and stocking stuffers just in time for the holidays!! Open Friday through Monday from 10am to 4pm.

The Riviera Village Certified Farmer's Market
2024-12-29 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-22 09:00 - 14:00 | Riviera Village Farmers Market, 1801 S. Elena Ave., Redondo Beach, California, 90277, United States
The purpose of our market is to provide fresh fruits and vegetables from locally grown organic and certified farms – “FARM to TABLE Finds”, We are a one-stop shop for all your foodie needs. In addition to our farmers, we offer prepackaged & prepared food from small culinary entrepreneurs. Our Specialty vendors offer Knife-sharpening, Eco-friendly waste less products, Coastal home décor, Organic hair, skin, bath & essential oils, Our fresh seafood and ceviche vendor only offers the best of the sea and is family owned. handmade jewelry, marble & onyx items, wooden terrain maps, original art notecards, decorative succulents & plants and much more!

We are grateful to the Rivera Village Association, Our Sponsor, and the City of Redondo Beach for their ongoing support of our market. This market follows all the rules and regulations of the City of Redondo Beach, LA County Public Health Department permits and California State Food and Agriculture certificates.

Palos Verdes Farmer's Market
2024-12-29 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-22 08:00 - 13:00 | Peninsula High School, 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274, United States
Fresh California fruit and veggies, flowers and eggs delivered to you by the farmers who grow them. Sales support PV Schools.

Happy Noon Year at the Peninsula Center Library
2024-12-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates,, CA, 90274, United States
Looking for a fun way to ring in the new year for the whole family without staying up late? Enjoy crafts and activities and then countdown to NOON with us for an early New Year’s Eve celebration! Meet in Community Room

Marine Mammal Care Center is Open for Public Visitation
2024-12-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Marine Mammal Care Center, 3601 S. Gaffey, Suite #8, San Pedro, California, 90731, United States
The Marine Mammal Care Center is open for public visitation Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. They are closed to public visitation Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. During your visit, you will get to see seal and sea lion patients, enjoy various exhibits, join a scheduled lecture or activity, and learn from our experienced volunteer docents. You can also do some shopping in our gift store with all proceeds supporting the care and protection of marine mammals and our shared ocean.

The Marine Mammal Care Center is proud to offer tours in American Sign Language with a Deaf Guide. To book with a Deaf Guide, please contact dbader@marinemammalcare.org to coordinate a time and date.Tickets are free (a $5 donation per person is appreciated) and must be reserved online in advance. Walk-ins are limited and are dependent on capacity. Click here to reserve a visit!

New Expanded Gift Shop open during regular business hours!

Closed on the following holidays: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, New Year’s Day

Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market
2024-12-26 08:00 - 13:00 | Veterans Park, 309 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA, United States
Operates every Thursday from 8:00am through 1:00pm. Located at George Freeth Way and Veterans Park West

The Market by the Sea!

Christmas Day Buffet at Terranea Resort’s catalina kitchen
2024-12-25 09:00 - 21:30 | Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes
catalina kitchen at Terranea Resort presents a festive Christmas feast beginning with an elegant Raw Bar featuring Tiger Shrimp Cocktail, Fresh Oysters, Peruvian Scallops, Steamed King Crab Legs, Tuna Tataki, and Smoked Trout, along with Caviar Blinis. The Carving Station offers Roasted Prime Rib, Rack of Lamb, Honey-Glazed Ham, Roast Turkey Breast with cranberry sauce, and Roast Porchetta. Special holiday salads include Poached Pear and Gorgonzola with candied pecans, Truffle Caesar, and Grilled Peach and Burrata. Entrees range from Seared Scallops and Grilled Sea Bass to Lobster Ravioli, Filet Mignon, and Roasted Duck Breast. Desserts include Brown Sugar Pudding, Peppermint Brownies, Yule Logs, and Cranberry White Chocolate Cheesecake. Two festive cocktails, Blue Christmas and Winter Wonderland, will also be available.
$150 for adults, $70 for kids (five to 12), complimentary for kids (two to four), exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations available at opentable.com/catalina-kitchen-at-terranea-resort.

PV Walkers
2024-12-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Peninsula Seniors Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 310, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274, United States
Meet at our Scriba Family Center for guided stretching, led by physical therapists from Providence Little Company of Mary, San Pedro, followed by walking at your own pace at the Promenade on the Peninsula. Sponsored by Peninsula Seniors, Promenade on the Peninsula and LCMH. Post exercises, walkers are invited for coffee at the Peninsula Seniors Scriba Family Center.

Providence Little Company of Mary staff will provide fun exercises and a mapped-out walk at the Promenade.

For more information call Peninsula Seniors at (310) 377-3003.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship at St. Paul's Lutheran Church
2024-12-24 17:00 | Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, 31290 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275, United States
All are welcome to celebrate Christmas with Candlelight worship at 5 PM on December 24th at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 31290 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes, 90275.

Christmas Eve Worship Services
2024-12-24 16:00 - 21:00 | The Neighborhood Church, 415 Paseo del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274, United States
Join us for our 4pm service for families, or our 8pm candlelight service.

Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet at Local Current
2024-12-24 15:00 - 21:00 | Marriott Long Beach Downtown, 111 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, 90802, United States
Christmas Eve celebrants may choose to be guests at Marriott Long Beach Downtown’s first Christmas Eve Buffet served at its new, modern decor Local Current. The special savory buffet is the masterwork of Chef Leo De Leon and his kitchen crew. To begin the feast, there’s Lobster Bisque Soup with tarragon crème fraîche and fines herbes and the bread display offers Assorted Dinner Rolls and Rosemary Focaccia with whipped butter. Salads are Gem Salad with shaved parmesan, chives, focaccia crouton and classic Caesar dressing and Rocket Arugula & Pear Salad composed of endive, stilton blue cheese, candied walnuts and pear vinaigrette. Chilled Shrimp Cocktail and Oysters and Crab Claws with sauces are served at the seafood display. Delicious entrees feature Prime Rib with bearnaise and horseradish cream and Roasted Turkey with gravy and housemade cranberry sauce. Sides include Asparagus, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Heirloom Carrot and Cream Corn Casserole. Favorite luscious Christmas confections will be Yule Logs, Christmas Cookies, Walnut Cake, Apple Pie Crumble, Crème Brûlée and Profiteroles.
$95 for adults; $32 for kids 12 and under; exclusive of tax and gratuity. Holiday Buffet Reservations and more information are available at OpenTable.

"The Nutcracker" Presented by Palos Verdes Ballet Company
2024-12-22 17:00, 2024-12-22 13:00, 2024-12-21 19:00 | Palos Verdes Performing Arts Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274, United States
Celebrate our 44th Anniversary with a spectacular rendition of “The Nutcracker”! Join us for enchanting performances that have delighted audiences for 44 years, as we mark this special milestone in bringing holiday joy to all. The ultimate holiday tradition since 1980 for the whole family, the performances will feature international guest artists with talented pre-professional students of Palos Verdes Ballet! Get your tickets now and be part of the enchantment!

Founded in 1955, Palos Verdes Ballet is the oldest established classical ballet company in the South Bay with an extensive history and reputation for creating talented, strong classical ballet dancers. For more information on how to become a part of the ballet legacy of the only exclusive classical ballet studio on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, visit our website at palosverdesballet.org.

Performances December 21 – 7 pm, December 22 – 1 pm & 5 pm. Tickets are $45 for adults and $32 for children 11 and under, plus $10 Norris Theater Facility Fee per ticket. For tickets contact Norris Theater Box Office (310) 544-0403 ext. 221

Holiday SEALebration at Marine Mammal Care Center with Family Science Sunday
2024-12-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Marine Mammal Care Center, 3601 S. Gaffey, Suite #8, San Pedro, California, 90731, United States
SEALebrate the Holidays at the Marine Mammal Care Center!

This week enjoy Family Science Sunday: During this free enriching family experience, you will embark on a captivating one-hour journey delving into ice and the Arctic! Sessions at 1pm and 3pm. Register here Your support makes the holidays happier for the seals and sea lions in our care. Join us this December to celebrate the holiday season at the Marine Mammal Care Center!

Every weekend in December, join us for a variety of free festive events, including seasonal art projects, hands-on science, holiday shopping, and fun for all ages. It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit while supporting a great cause. Stay tuned for more details on our exciting lineup of activities and special offers throughout the month!

More Upcoming Events (free admission)

End-of-Year Science Spectacular (Saturday, 12/28 – Sunday, 12/29): Learn about ocean conservation from our experts through free hands-on exhibits and activity stations.

Visitation: All events include access to MMCC’s full visitor experience, including patient viewing and our interactive exhibit hall.

Shop at the newly expanded Marine Mammal Care Center Gift Shop for unique eco-friendly and ocean themed gifts and stocking stuffers just in time for the holidays!! Open Friday through Monday from 10am to 4pm.

Point Fermin Lighthouse Family Christmas 150th Celebration
2024-12-21 16:00 - 20:00 | Point Fermin Light House, 807 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, California, 90731, United States
2024 is the Sesquicentennial Year of the Point Fermin Lighthouse, which originally opened in December of 1874!

Come and celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Historic Point Fermin Lighthouse with a Family Christmas 150th Celebration starting at 4pm with lights, crafts, music and food until 8pm.

Illuminated with thousands of lights, the Point Fermin Lighthouse will celebrate this special anniversary with A FAMILY BIRTHDAY EVENT concluding the yearlong celebrations commemorating its 150-year Legacy of Light!
