Christmas & Holiday Events
The holidays are a fun time of year on Catalina Island. In Avalon, the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and Avalon’s Shop Catalina night kick off the month-long celebration. As carolers navigate around downtown, shoppers enjoy discounts, offers and treats at local shops. Children can also drop off their Letters to Santa through December 16 at the Atwater Arcade.
Give the gift of Catalina Island with our island Gift Certificates or share the love with our Love Catalina merchandise.
At the end of the month, we usher in the new year in style at the annual New Year’s Eve Celebration in the iconic Casino Ballroom.
After a divorced New York mother hires a nice old man to play Santa Claus at Macy's, she is startled by his claim to be the genuine article. When his sanity is questioned, a lawyer defends him in court by arguing that he's not mistaken. 1947 - 20th Century Studios - 1h 36m
- The Naughty Fox at Bellanca Hotel
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Join us for a magical holiday experience at our Naughty or Nice Holiday Pop-Up Bar! Step into a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, cozy vibes, and signature festive cocktails. Enjoy themed drinks and festive decor as you celebrate the most wonderful time of the year…
18th Annual Ladies Christmas Brunch Saturday, December 14 9:30AM-12:00PM St. Catherine’s Parish Hall $10 entry fee for non hosts Tickets can be purchased from Cookie Sampson 310-922-7146, Shari 310-594-6848 at the Steamer Trunk or by calling Claudia at 310-809-0629. Tickets are…
On Saturday, December 14, from 6-7:30 p.m., the museum will host a free Holiday Concert featuring the LMU Choir. This beloved holiday tradition invites guests to immerse themselves in the seasonal spirit with holiday classics performed live in the museum’s Schreiner Family Plaza…
8:00pm Showtime The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. 1989 - Warner Brothers Pictures - 1h 37m RATED PG-13
Join Conservancy staff and other Naturalists to count and record as many birds, and species of birds as possible to contribute to the Audubon Christmas Bird Count during a trip into the wildlands of Catalina Island. The Christmas Bird Count is a long-standing program of the…
8:00pm Showtime An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. 1946 - RKO Pictures - 2h 10m RATED PG
When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place. 1994 - Disney - 1h 37m RATED PG
Cheers to 51 Years! Ring in 2025 at this extraordinary milestone event - a sparkling night of evening gowns, tuxedos, champagne, dining and dancing - all at the one and only New Year's Eve Gala Celebration on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in the world-famous Casino Ballroom on…
What better place to ring in the New Year than Two Harbors. Join us at the Harbor Reef Restaurant for dinner, dancing, and a champagne toast at midnight. Come enjoy and leave the driving to the Shoreboats. Please call 310-510-4215 for reservations.
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51st Annual New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration
Reservations are On Sale!
A sparkling night of evening gowns, tuxedos, champagne, dining and dancing on Tuesday, December 31 in the world-famous Casino Ballroom.