The 2011 holidays are quickly approaching and there are many events planned for Palos Verdes homes owners – tree lighting celebrations, holiday parades, Nutcracker ballets, visits with Santa and more.
The Promenade on the Peninsula will be starting off the season with its Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 19th at 5:00 p.m. This will be a wonderful event with holiday songs and festive activities. Santa will be arriving at 7:00 p.m.
The Norris Theatre will be presenting three different ballets this year. They are:
Dance Peninsula Ballet will be presenting its annual production of the “Nutcracker” on November 26th at 2:00 & 7:30 p.m., November 27th at 1:00 & 5:00 p.m., December 2nd at 7:30 p.m., and December 3rd at 2:00 & 8:00 p.m.
Classical Ballet Theatre will be presenting their production of the “Nutcracker” on December 10th, at 4:00 p.m. and December 11th at 1:00 & 4:00 p.m.
Palos Verdes Ballet will be performing their “Nutcracker” on December 17th at 7:00 p.m. and December 18th at 1:00 & 5:00 p.m. or for more information go to www.palosverdesballet.org
The Norris Theatre is located at 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, and tickets can be purchased by calling (310) 544-0403
The Neighborhood Church’s “Yule Parlor Parade” will be on December 2nd & 3rd from 11:00 to 4:00 p.m. This annual event includes a holiday tour of beautiful local homes and a tea on the premises of the church, which overlooks our beautiful coastline. The church is located at 415 Paseo del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, and tickets can be purchased the day of the festivities, or pre-sale by calling (310) 378-9353.
The annual “Peninsula Holiday Parade” will be held this year on December 3rd from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. along Silver Spur Road beginning at Hawthorne Boulevard. This event includes not only local entertainment but also bands and floats from outside areas and a Santa’s sleigh will close out the parade. .
The Peninsula Center will begin their festivities on December 3rd, at 11:30 a.m. in the area near TJ Max, with Santa’s arrival and train rides for kids. The Palos Verdes Ballet will be performing at noon and Carolers will perform throughout the day. The Peninsula Center is located at 44B Peninsula Center, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information call (310) 541-2242 or go to info@peninsulashoppingcenter.com. Santa will continue his visits on December 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The South Coast Botanic Gardens will be hosting the annual PV Symphony Band “Holiday Concert” on December 11th, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. South Coast Botanic Gardens are located at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula. For more information contact (310) 544-1998.
The City of Palos Verdes Estates will be hosting its annual Santa visit and caroling on December 24th at the Malaga Cove Plaza. Lunada Bay will be having their festivities on December 15th at the Lunada Bay Park. Exact time has not been determined, but you can contact (310) 378-0383 for more information.
There are 2 different Santa Breakfasts scheduled on December 10th. Santa will be at Ruby’s Restaurant from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast costs $15 (for one adult and one child under12) and includes meeting Santa and a family photo. For reservations for this sell-out event, contact Ruby’s at 310-544-7829. Ruby’s is located at 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. You can also have Breakfast with Santa from 9:00 – 11:00 at Hesse Park located at 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes. The cost is $15 per person. For more information contact 310-544-6280 or for reservations to do emailparks@rpv.com
