We have already listed some early holiday events to get you into the season’s spirit. Here are some more staff picks for LAArtParty’s 2023 LA Holiday Events.

The Holidays are Here

2023 Ongoing LA Holiday Events

LA Zoo Lights are a fantastic way to start feeling the spirit. Enjoy even more holiday lights with Lightscape at the LA County Arboretum & Botanic Gardens. The Griffith Park & Southern Railroad present the Holiday Light Festival. 

Then add some laughter to your holiday by heading to the Dolby Theatre to see The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show. 

Also let’s not forget to welcome Hanukkah. The Skirball Cultural Center presents its Hanukkah Celebration on Sunday, December 10, 2023. 

See below….these two Runway events below run through December 17, 2023 as well.

From left to right: Jinkx Monsoon, BenDeLaCreme

Santa Comes to the Runway….Playa Runway brings back its holiday magic at the RUNWAY! Visit Santa’s house at RUNWAY Wonderland and make all of your merry wishes come true this winter! We can’t wait to host Saint Nick himself (Yes, Santa Claus!) at RUNWAY for a special photo op for you and your family.

Photos are complimentary with a toy donation to the Wonderland Toy Drive. For More information about the Toy Drive, see below. Walk-ins are welcomed, but reservations will have priority. Santa will be on call from 10am – 3pm on December 2nd & 3rd; December 9th & 10th; December 16th & 17th. Book your reservations on the website – https://www.runwayplayavista.com/

Wonderland Toy Drive

RUNWAY Wonderland Toy Drive started on November 25, 2023 and also runs through through Sunday, December 17, 2023 from at 10:00am to 6:00pm. Join the RUNWAY for its fourth Wonderland Toy Drive in partnership with the LAPD Pacific Division. All toys collected at RUNWAY will be distributed by the LAPD Pacific Division to families in need on the westside of Los Angeles. Donate New, unused, & unwrapped toys or books for ages 2+; Drop off at RUNWAY Playa Vista during business hours. Find bins at the following shops: Micro Kickboard, SoFly Kids, The Studio (MDR), Superfine Playa, Sender One, Neighbors, Alchemy Works (Free Market).

RUNWAY TOY DRIVE, 12775 Millennium, Suite 165 Playa Vista, CA 90094; https://www.creativecommunal.com/year-schedule