With theaters and theme parks still tightly closed due to COVID-19 the pandemic that just keeps giving Christmas 2020 is going to be super light on outdoor activities this year.
But if you and your pod feel the need to go further afield than a walk through the neighborhood, there are a few things you can do. Just remember to check ahead to make sure new COVID rules haven’t closed these venues too, and be sure to practice social distancing and wear a mask.
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Ventura Botanical Gardens is a 40-acre collection of more than 8,000 plants from Mediterranean-type climes, plus it’s a darn pretty place to walk, with some spectacular ocean views. And Christmas bonus! the gardens have free entry on Fridays, including Dec. 25 (normal admission is $7). Leashed dogs are permitted on Fridays and Wednesdays too.
How to safely enjoy COVID Christmas, from a NASCAR track to a tea party MORE With Christmas still the granddaddy of all the holidays when it comes to decorating, festive displays have sprung up all over Southern California. The Irwindale Speedway has gone all-in on holiday lights while staying true to its motorsports roots. Photo Matt Guilhem/KCRW
It might feel like we’re in the 35th week of March, but with Andy Williams’ “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year” in regular rotation these days, there’s no fighting the calendar. It’s December.
The 1963 holiday standard talks about “kids jingle-belling” and “everyone telling you be of good cheer.” Well, it’s 2020 and there’s a pandemic happening. Can the jingle-belling happen over Zoom? In spite of the year it’s been, we could all use more than a little good cheer.