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This is THE big holiday weekend in El Segundo

The holiday parade, Winter Wonderland, Candy Cane Lane opens — and so much more

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Hello Gundo
December 11, 2025

Hello, Gundo 👋 

It’s time for the main event of the holiday season.

The biggest holiday events of the year all happen this weekend: Winter Wonderland on Saturday afternoon, Candy Cane Lane opens Saturday evening, and the Holiday Parade on Sunday afternoon.

Plus there are a ton more largely (but not exclusively) holiday-themed events everywhere you look these next seven days.

As always, if and when new events pop up or any details change, we’ll share them on the Hello Gundo Instagram.

-Sam & Angie Greenspan

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

We follow 150+ Instagram accounts, Facebook pages and groups, websites, and email lists to put together this comprehensive guide to everything happening in El Segundo this week.

Though we strive for 100% accuracy, as we all know too well: Schedules are subject to change. All event details are based on latest information on websites/social media. We’ve also called, DMed, and/or visited to confirm whenever possible.

Thursday, December 11th

Holiday Wine Night
🍷 Blue Butterfly Coffee, ages 21+, 7-10 PM, $50
Open wine bar with Justin Wines, along with charcuterie and music.

Farmers’ Market
🥕 Main St, all ages, 3-7PM, free

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM and 7:30-9:45 PM, $11.50+

💵 Thursday food, drinks, and deals

  • Scooter’s Jungle - All ages open play, 4-6 PM, $23

  • Porterhouse - social hours 4-6 PM and 8-9:30 PM with food and drink specials

  • El Segundo Brewing Co - Reverse happy hour Monday through Thursday: $2 off beers, 7 pm to close.

  • Habit Burger & Grill - kids eat free (Mon-Thurs, 1 meal per week)

  • IHOP - kids eat free 2-10 PM with each full-priced adult entree

  • Color Me Mine - Student discount with HS or college ID

  • 🚚 Food trucks and pop-ups: Lower Case Deli at Boardroom Brewery… Nomambres at Sugar Monkey Brewing… Sola Po Boys at El Segundo Brewing Company… Spread, Please! inside Big Mike’s

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Friday, December 12th

The Flight Deck Arcade Grand Opening
🕹️ The Proud Bird, all ages, 12-5 PM, free
A new arcade opening in Proud Bird. During the grand opening weekend, they’re offering free snacks and full access to all the games. It’s free but RSVP is requested.

Blum Xmas Party
🎄 Blum Wine and Flowers, 5-8 PM
Wine tasting, Christmas wreaths, and gifts. No RSVP required.

Karaoke Night
🎤 Standard Station, ages 21+, 9:30 PM, free

Sunset Sessions (chill house DJ sets)
🎧️ Sugar Monkey Brewing, 6-10 PM, free

Live Music  
🎸 Old Town Patio, all ages, 5-8 PM, free

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM and 7:30-9:45 PM, $11.50+

💵 Friday food, drinks, and deals

  • Porterhouse - social hours 4-6 PM and 8-9:30 PM with food and drink specials

  • IHOP - kids eat free 2-10 PM with each full-priced adult entree

  • 🚚 Food trucks and pop-ups: Three Flames at Boardroom Brewery… Pizzeria Los Primos at Sugar Monkey Brewing… El Fogon at El Segundo Brewing Company… Spread, Please! inside Big Mike’s

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Saturday, December 13th

Winter Wonderland at Chevron Park
⛄️ Chevron Park, all ages, 1-4 PM, $50 (includes food, non-alcoholic beverages, and activities)
The second-annual Ed! Foundation fundraiser includes an artificial skate rink, 12 tons of snow, trackless train rides, bounce houses, and a whole lot more. Highly recommended!

Candy Cane Lane Opening Night
🎅 1200 E. Acacia, all ages, 5-10 PM, free
Santa will be there at 7 PM. Expect crowds, traffic, and possibly a miniature version of Eddie Murphy running from an evil partridge in a pear tree or something I kinda forget how the movie ended.

Shuttles are available from Rec Park (Sheldon & Guaymas) and the Library to Sycamore Park from 4:30 to 10 PM. Portable restrooms are available at Sycamore Park.

Candy Cane Lane Kick-Off Holiday Party
🎅 Brewport Tap House, all ages, 4-8 PM, free
Live music, pictures with Santa, free snacks, and round trip transportation to Candy Cane Lane.

The Flight Deck Arcade Grand Opening
🕹️ The Proud Bird, all ages, 12-5 PM, free
See Friday’s listing for details.

Cookies for Santa
🍪 Color Me Mine, all ages, 10 AM-12 PM, $35
Includes studio fee, dinner plate, ornament, and open bar (of hot chocolate).

Troop 219 Snowman Event
☃️ Upper El Segundo Scout House (325 E. Grand), all ages, 11 AM-2 PM, free
Turn Christmas tree stumps into snowmen.

White Christmas
🎄 Old Town Music Hall, all ages, 2:30 PM and 7 PM, $10-12
Screening of the 1954 Bing Crosby seasonal classic. 2:30 PM already sold out.

Snow Showers at The Point
❄️ The Point main plaza, all ages, every half hour between 6-8 PM

South Bay Lakers vs. Rip City Remix
🏀 UCLA Health Training Center, all ages, 5 PM, $39+

The Art of Gnocchi Making: In-Person Class
🍝 Hyatt Place (750 N. Nash), ages 14+, 5 PM, $65

Live Music Saturdays
🎸 The Tavern on Main, 9 PM, free

Live Music  
🎸 Old Town Patio, all ages, 5-8 PM, free

💵 Saturday food, drinks, and deals

  • The Tavern on Main - kids eat free for brunch, 9 AM-2 PM

  • Eat Fantastic - kids eat free

  • The Kebab Shop - kids eat free

  • Porterhouse - food & drink specials from 4-5:30 PM and 8-9:30 PM

  • IHOP - kids eat free 2-10 PM with each full-priced adult entree

  • 🚚 Food trucks and pop-ups: Freddy’s Birria Tacos at Boardroom Brewery… Sal’s Backyard BBQ at El Segundo Brewing Company… Spread, Please! inside Big Mike’s

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Sunday, December 14th

The 61st Annual El Segundo Holiday Parade
🎅 Main St., all ages, 1-3 PM, free
A true El Segundo tradition! If you watch near Main & Holly you can hear the parade announcers — one of whom is Hello Gundo’s own Angie Greenspan.

Official Holiday Parade After Party
🍺 El Segundo Brewing Company, 3 PM

Christmas Parade After Party
🍺 The Tavern on Main, 3 PM
With live music, a buffet, Christmas punch, and Santa.

Hanukkah Celebration at The Point
🕎 The Point, all ages, 1-3 PM, free

Candy Cane Lane
🎄 1200 E. Acacia, all ages, 5-10 PM, free
Shuttles are available from Rec Park and the Library to Sycamore Park from 4:30 to 10 PM. Portable restrooms are available at Sycamore Park.

A Christmas Story
❄️ Old Town Music Hall, all ages, 2:30 PM and 7 PM, $10-12
Screening of the 1983 nostalgic classic. Tickets are selling fast.

Grumpy Painting Party
💚 Color Me Mine, all ages, 10 AM-12 PM, $25
Meet the Grinch, take photos, enjoy snacks and drinks, and make a craft. Pottery to paint is not included.

The Flight Deck Arcade Grand Opening
🕹️ The Proud Bird, all ages, 12-5 PM, free
See Friday’s listing for details.

Live Music Sundays
🎸 The Tavern on Main, all ages, 4 PM, free

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 1-3 PM, $11.50+

💵 Sunday food, drinks, and deals

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Monday, December 15th

K-Pop Demon Hunters
👿 El Segundo Public Library, grades 3-5, 3-5 PM, free
Screening of the small indie film really building up some buzz. Also includes snacks and a themed craft.

Monday Game Night
🎮️ Five Point Five, 7 PM, free
This week’s theme is fighting games.

Meditate in El Segundo
🪷 Blue Butterfly Coffee, 7-8:15 PM, suggested $15 donation
Learn practical techniques and go through a guided meditation.

Lucky Guess Trivia
🧑‍🎓 Sugar Monkey Brewing, ages 21+, 6:30-8:30 PM, free

Genealogy Club
🧬 El Segundo Public Library, 11 AM-12 PM, free

Candy Cane Lane
🎄 1200 E. Acacia, all ages, 5-10 PM, free
No shuttles tonight.

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM, $11.50-$15.50

💵 Monday food, drinks, and deals

  • Rock & Brews - kids eat free

  • Habit Burger & Grill - kids eat free (Mon-Thurs, 1 meal per week)

  • Porterhouse - food & drink specials from 4-6 PM and 8-9:30 PM

  • IHOP - kids eat free 2-10 PM with each full-priced adult entree

  • El Segundo Brewing Co - Reverse happy hour: $2 off beers, 7 pm to close.

  • Color Me Mine - $5 studio fee for kids 5 and under

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Tuesday, December 16th

ESHS Symphony Orchestra and ESMS Choir & Orchestra Winter Concert
🎺 ESHS Performing Arts Center, all ages, 5:30 PM, $5

Christmas Paint & Sip
🖼️ Five Point Five, 6-8:30 PM, $30
A guided painting of a gnome in the snow, plus prizes for the best ugly Christmas outfit.

Bingo Night
⚪️ Richmond Bar & Grill, 6 PM

Navigating Gut Health + Ultra-Processed Foods
🥒 Love.Life, 6-8 PM, free
A discussion with some experts on “misconceptions around ultra-processed foods, gut health basics, and more.”

South Bay Lakers vs. San Diego Clippers
🏀 UCLA Health Training Center, all ages, 7 PM, $39+

Trivia with Budds
🧑‍🎓 Brewport Tap House, ages 21+, 7 PM (last table reservation is at 6:30), free

Candy Cane Lane
🎄 1200 E. Acacia, all ages, 5-10 PM, free
No shuttles tonight, but possibly Santa in his tent at 7 PM.

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM, $11.50-$15.50

🌮 Tuesday food, drinks, and deals

  • CinemaWest - $8 movies all day and night

  • Topgolf - half off game play every Tuesday

  • Sauced - Game Night (discounted games including axe throwing)

  • Taco Tuesday at G’s Il Capo dei Bar, Standard Station, and Rock & Brews

  • The Tavern on Main - 2 for 1 burgers

  • Habit Burger & Grill - kids eat free (Mon-Thurs, 1 meal per week)

  • IHOP - kids eat free 2-10 PM with each full-priced adult entree

  • Burger Lounge [outside the 🫧 warning] - kids eat free

  • El Segundo Brewing Co - Reverse happy hour: $2 off beers, 7 pm to close.

  • Porterhouse - food & drink specials from 4-6 PM and 8-9:30 PM

  • Color Me Mine - BOGO studio fee

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Wednesday, December 17th

Pongs & Pints - Filipino Mahjong
🎴 Five Point Five, 6-9 PM, $10

The Silver Linings Trio Holiday Concert
🎶 El Segundo Public Library, all ages, 5:30 PM, free

Game Building Workshop
🥷 Code Ninjas, kids ages 8-14 plus parents, 6-7:30 PM, free

Candy Cane Lane
🎄 1200 E. Acacia, all ages, 5-10 PM, free
No shuttles tonight, but possibly Santa in his tent at 7 PM.

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM, $11.50-$15.50

💵 Wednesday food, drinks, and deals

  • Scooter’s Jungle Toddler Time - 10:30 AM-12 PM, $17 for child + 1 adult

  • Sauced - Hump Day Wednesday (discounted games, all night happy hour)

  • G’s Il Capo dei Bar - Kids eat ½ off

  • Habit Burger & Grill - kids eat free (Mon-Thurs, 1 meal per week)

  • Rock & Brews - burger specials

  • Smashburger Manhattan Beach [outside the 🫧 warning] - kids eat free

  • Porterhouse - Wine Wednesdays (25% off bottles) and food & drink specials from 4-5:30 PM and 8-9:30 PM

  • IHOP - kids eat free 2-10 PM with each full-priced adult entree

  • El Segundo Brewing Co - Reverse happy hour: $2 off beers, 7 pm to close.

  • Color Me Mine - $5 studio fee after 5 PM

  • 🚚 Food trucks and pop-ups: Spread, Please! inside Big Mike’s

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Do you have an event, activity, or local deal you’d like to see included in a future newsletter? Respond to this email and let us know.

“THE SECOND” HALF

Gundo Scoop

There are a few changes coming to Candy Cane Lane
El Segundo’s Candy Cane Lane has evolved from a small neighborhood tradition to a massive event. While it’s still keeping much of the same spirit, there are a few changes this year (mostly around food sales and louder calls for people to make less of a mess). You can read about them in the city’s press release.

We say goodbye to Two Guns
After more than eight years, Two Guns just announced they’re closing their Main Street El Segundo location. Their final day is this Sunday, December 14th. If you still want some Two Guns, their Manhattan Beach location isn’t going anywhere.

A new indoor kids play space is opening soon
Ball n Bounce is opening soon in El Segundo. It’s over in The Works (that’s the strip mall near Plaza El Segundo).

Brandy Melville has opened at The Point
Just in time to buy some last-minute gifts.

Santa’s rides around town are coming to an end
Santa is still riding on Thu, Dec 11; Mon, Dec 15; and Wed, Dec 17 (if there needs to be a makeup day). Check the link to see the maps of where he’ll be.

Want even more time with Santa?

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New & Ongoing Deals

💰️ The Tavern on Main gift card deal
Buy a $100 gift card, get $10.

🍗 Free Chicken Shack at Shake Shack
Get a free Chicken Shack with $10 purchase every Sunday through the end of the year. Order through the app and use code CHICKENSUNDAY.

⛳️ Topgolf deals
Get half off Monday thru Thursday and/or snag 30 minutes of free play time.

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Upcoming Camps for Days Off

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Save the Date

Events coming up, often where it’s wise to get your tickets sooner rather than later.

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Who are you and why are you doing this?

We’re Sam and Angie Greenspan, El Segundo residents and since 2016 and major El Segundo boosters ever since.

We also believed we were the right people to give this town its first newsletter.

Angie’s a realtor who works here in town and all over L.A. — so she’s plugged in to everything happening and has been a de facto source for local event info for years. Sam’s a writer and works in email marketing.

Please spread the word!

— Sam & Angie Greenspan

P.S. If you have any ideas or anything you want to see us include in this newsletter, reply to this email to let us know!