LA Agenda Dec. 6-12
Prepare for the festivities with special shopping events and winter cocktail classes or sit back and relax with tree lightings and street parties — it’s never too soon to start the holiday party!
Featured Event
FabFitFun’s Holiday Fitness and Food Event
Sun. Dec. 16, 2 p.m.
Cardio Barre Beverly Hills, 469 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills
The holidays are often a time of friends, family, soirées…and falling off the workout and healthy eating wagon. But our holiday celebration will have you working out and noshing in style with barre classes courtesy of Cardio Barre Beverly Hills and delish eats and pressed juices from Paleta. Plus, your toy donation will benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. RSVP here to get on the exclusive guest list!
Culver City Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting
Thurs. Dec. 6, 6 p.m.
Town Plaza, Culver Blvd. and Van Buren Place
This holiday celebration will involve a 22-foot tree, hot cider and cocoa, festive treats and Santa Claus himself is even rumored to appear. Soak up the holiday spirit and don’t forget to take a spin on the outdoor Holiday Ice Rink!
West 3rd Street Holiday Street Party
Thurs. Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m.
W. 3rd St. between Fairfax Ave. and La Cienega Blvd.
Kick off your holiday shopping with music, refreshments and fun! Enjoy special deals and discounts from all your fave West 3rd Street shops!
Mom-to-be Night Out
Fri. Dec. 7, 6-9 p.m.
Classic Kids Photography, 1627 Montana Ave., Santa Monica
Even if you’re expecting, girls’ nights don’t have to be lost! Join bestselling author Latham Thomas and other moms-to-be for MomMe mocktails, appetizers, shopping discounts, baby bump photos, and swag bags to help you get your Mama Glow on!
Santa Hat Fun Run
Sat. Dec. 8, 8-10 a.m.
Road Runner Sports Costa Mesa, 1835 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach
Get into the ho-ho-holiday spirit with a Santa-themed fun run sponsored by Road Runner Sports. Being smart beats being quick — the prizes go to those who predict their times correctly, not those who win the race. Stick around afterward for well-earned hot cocoa and holiday treats!
Renegade Craft Fair
Sat. Dec. 8-Sun. Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St., Chinatown
Any crafter knows that the Renegade Craft Fair is the fair of all fairs! It’s a traveling marketplace with work from hundreds of the country’s best indie craft artists. We heard that food trucks go too, so even if you aren’t all that into crafting it will be worth checking it out!
Garden to Glass: The Homemade Holiday Cocktail
Sat. Dec. 8, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Post & Beam Restaurant, 3767 Santa Rosalia Drive, Baldwin Hills
Add a fun spin to your winter landscaping by creating your very own cocktail garden—perfect for impressing holiday guests and taste buds alike! With gardening tips and suggestions, cocktail creation demos and recipes, light bites from the restaurant, and a take-home edible plant, this class is just in time to spruce up your holiday menu.
Marina del Rey Boat Parade
Sat. Dec. 8, 5:55 p.m.
Fisherman’s Village, 13737 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the MDR Boat Parade by gathering some friends and family with a blanket and watching as 70 boats compete for the best holiday decorations and lights! There’s even going to be fireworks — yup, you really don’t want to miss out!
Wirtshaus Second Annual Holiday Market
Sun. Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wirtshaus, 345 N. La Brea Blvd., Fairfax District
Shop for the holidays and eat at the same time? Count us in! German pub Wirtshaus is hosting its 2nd Annual Holiday Market filled with jewelry, clothing, sweets and more! Brunch will be served as well as bottomless champagne for $9 and bottomless mimosas for $12!
xx, The FabFitFun LA Team
Posted on December 6, 2012
