Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Hanukkah in the Foothills: The community is invited to learn about Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, with candle lighting, food, games and music, 5 p.m. Dec. 14. Location, Elk’s Lodge, 10137 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. www.facebook.com/hanukkahinthefoothills/
Target Wonderland Event at L.A. Live: Target presents “Bullseye’s Top Toy Adventure,” a pop-up, interactive exploration of toys for gift-giving, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 15-16. Brands include: Target’s 2023 “Bullseye’s Top Toys” plus Lego, Mattel and Nintendo. No toys will be sold at the event, but shoppers get ideas on toys and may scan the QR codes to make a shopping list for purchasing toys at Target stores. Free admission. Parking: East Garage (lot E), 888 W. Olympic Blvd.; West Garage (lot W), 1005 Chick Hearn Court. Location, outdoors at 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. Details about the event: tinyurl.com/mrxtd6nv
Los Angeles Rock Tours: Book an “insider’s” tour to see rock ‘roll’ roll landmarks, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Dec. 15-16. Tours are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Tour fee $65 and up. Details: losangelesrocktours.com/
Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights and Fireworks: “Hula Holiday” is the parade’s 2023 theme for the decorated power and sail boats cruising the harbor twice (each night), 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 15-16. Fireworks, around 8 p.m. (weather permitting). Check website for booking cruises by Island Packers and Ventura Boat Rentals, and also other activities prior to the parade. Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. 805-477-0470. www.venturaharborvillage.com. Details and map of the parade route: www.venturaharborvillage.com/parade-of-lights-2023/
Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation’s Winter Wonderland: Snow play, noon-4 p.m. Dec. 16 at El Cariso Community Regional Park, 13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar. Free to attend. Check…
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