Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Hermosa Beach for 2026, and here is what he found: 2 family events. They are A Christmas Carol (December 2) and Gingerbread House Decorating (December 2). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our California Christmas events for kids guide.
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- 2 Christmas events for kids in Hermosa Beach
- Season: December 2
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Holiday show
A Christmas Carol
- When: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6 to 7:15 pm
- Where: Hermosa Beach Library, 550 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
- Ages: Ages 5 and up
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Actor Duffy Hudson performs the Dickens story on his own, starting as Ebenezer Scrooge and voicing all 30 characters along the way. He uses no props and no costumes, so the ghosts of past, present and future come entirely from his voice and movement in a 75-minute telling.
The show is Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:15 pm at Hermosa Beach Library, 550 Pier Avenue. It is recommended for ages 5 and up and is sponsored by the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library. The page lists no price and no registration step.
Parent tip: Seventy-five minutes of one actor with no props asks a lot of a five-year-old, so this suits children who already sit through chapter books. Reading or watching a short version of the story beforehand helps kids follow who is speaking.
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- Hermosa Beach Library, 550 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (opens in maps)
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Gingerbread House Decorating
- When: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 3 to 4 pm
- Where: Hermosa Beach Library, 550 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
- Ages: Ages 5 to 12 with a parent or caregiver
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These gingerbread houses are made of wood instead of cookie. Children fit the pieces together, a small lesson in shapes and angles, and then decorate the finished house with supplies the library hands out.
The craft hour is Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm at Hermosa Beach Library, 550 Pier Avenue. It is for ages 5 to 12, and each child needs a parent or caregiver along. The Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library sponsor it, and no price or registration is listed.
Parent tip: An adult has to stay for this one, and little hands may need help fitting the wooden pieces. The Christmas Carol show at the same library starts at 6:00 pm that evening, so families with older kids can make a day of it with dinner on Pier Avenue in between.
- Host
- LA County Library, Hermosa Beach Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Hermosa Beach Library, 550 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (opens in maps)
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When each Hermosa Beach Christmas event for kids happens
The first is A Christmas Carol in Hermosa Beach on December 2; the last runs to December 2. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- A Christmas CarolHermosa Beach · Dec 2
- Gingerbread House DecoratingHermosa Beach · Dec 2
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Lomita, Long Beach, Christmas Events in Los Angeles for Kids and Anaheim. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Hermosa Beach
Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach used to be called Santa Fe Avenue, because it led to the Santa Fe Railway tracks seven blocks from the sand. The library that stands on that street today brings the city's Christmas programs for kids indoors, up the street from the pier.
How Hermosa Beach celebrates
The Christmas events for kids on Hermosa Beach's 2026 calendar are both at the Hermosa Beach Library, an LA County Library branch at 550 Pier Avenue, and both fall on Wednesday, December 2. In the afternoon children ages 5 to 12 build and decorate wooden gingerbread houses with a caregiver. In the evening actor Duffy Hudson gives a one-man telling of A Christmas Carol for ages 5 and up. The Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library sponsor both programs. The branch sits on the street Wikipedia describes as one of the city's main shopping, dining and entertainment areas, which ends at the Hermosa Beach Pier.
Fun facts about Christmas in Hermosa Beach
Hermosa is Spanish for beautiful. The city's first pier went up in 1904, built entirely of wood and reaching 500 feet into the ocean; after it partly washed away in 1913, a concrete pier 1,000 feet long replaced it. Hermosa Beach held its first city election on December 24, 1906, and on January 14, 1907, became the nineteenth incorporated city in Los Angeles County. The 2020 census counted 19,728 residents in a city of 1.4 square miles.
Traditions today
- Gingerbread House Decorating: On December 2, children ages 5 to 12 build a gingerbread house out of wood at the library with a parent or caregiver.
- A Christmas Carol: Duffy Hudson performs the story alone at the library, playing all 30 characters without props or costumes.
- Hermosa Beach Library: The branch at 550 Pier Avenue, open in its current building since August 10, 1962, hosts both holiday programs.
- Friends of the Library: The Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library sponsor both the gingerbread craft and the Christmas Carol performance.
A fact for kids
Hermosa Beach never had a real train station at first. The railroad gave the town an old boxcar to store freight in, and a proper depot was not built until 1926.
Questions about Christmas in Hermosa Beach
What does Hermosa mean?
Hermosa is the Spanish word for beautiful. The beachfront city sits in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County and is one of the three Beach Cities, with Manhattan Beach to the north and Redondo Beach to the south and east.
When was Hermosa Beach founded?
A 1,500-acre tract was bought in 1900 and the first official survey was made in 1901. The first election for city officers was held on December 24, 1906, and Hermosa Beach became the nineteenth incorporated city of Los Angeles County on January 14, 1907.
How did Pier Avenue get its name?
The street was first called Santa Fe Avenue because it led to the Santa Fe Railway tracks, seven blocks from the beach. It was later renamed Pier Avenue. The Hermosa Beach Pier is at its ocean end, and the library is at number 550.
Did trains run through Hermosa Beach?
Yes. The Santa Fe was the first railroad through town, and a trolley line, the Los Angeles Pacific Railway, ran the length of Hermosa Avenue before merging into the Pacific Electric, known as the Red Cars. A former railroad easement is now the Hermosa Valley Greenbelt trail.
How old is the Hermosa Beach Pier?
The first pier was built in 1904 by the Hermosa Beach Land and Water Company. It was all wood and 500 feet long. After it was partly washed away in 1913, a concrete pier 1,000 feet long took its place. The pier is municipally owned.
How long has Hermosa Beach had a library?
According to LA County Library, the first library was in the Ocean View School on Monterey Boulevard. It joined the county library system in 1913 in a room in the Walker Building. The current building at 550 Pier Avenue opened on August 10, 1962.
What happens at Christmas for kids in Hermosa Beach?
On Wednesday, December 2, 2026, Hermosa Beach Library hosts Gingerbread House Decorating from 3:00 to 4:00 pm for ages 5 to 12 and a one-man performance of A Christmas Carol from 6:00 to 7:15 pm for ages 5 and up.
Who organizes the Christmas events in Hermosa Beach?
Both programs are run by LA County Library at its Hermosa Beach branch. The library's event pages credit the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library as sponsor of each one. The performer for A Christmas Carol is Duffy Hudson.
Is anything free at Christmas in Hermosa Beach?
The library lists no price for either December 2 program and names the Friends of the Library as sponsor, though the pages do not use the word free. The gingerbread craft page says all supplies are provided.
How many people live in Hermosa Beach?
The 2020 census counted 19,728 people. The city is compact, covering 1.4 square miles and stretching only about 15 blocks from east to west and 40 blocks from north to south, with Pacific Coast Highway running down the middle.
Sources
- Hermosa Beach, California, Wikipedia
- A Christmas Carol, LA County Library
- Gingerbread House Decorating, LA County Library
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Hermosa Beach Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What Christmas events for kids are happening in Hermosa Beach in 2026?
Hermosa Beach Library at 550 Pier Avenue has two on Wednesday, December 2. Gingerbread House Decorating, for ages 5 to 12 with a caregiver, runs from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. A one-man performance of A Christmas Carol, for ages 5 and up, follows from 6:00 to 7:15 pm.
Is there a Christmas show for families in Hermosa Beach?
Yes. Duffy Hudson performs A Christmas Carol at Hermosa Beach Library on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 6:00 pm. He plays Scrooge and all 30 characters without props or costumes in a telling that lasts 75 minutes. The library recommends it for ages 5 and up.
Which Hermosa Beach event is best for younger children?
Gingerbread House Decorating on December 2 at 3:00 pm is the better fit. It is a hands-on hour for ages 5 to 12, with a parent or caregiver alongside, and the library supplies everything. The evening play runs 75 minutes and suits children who can sit and listen.
Are the Hermosa Beach library Christmas events free?
The library's pages for both December 2 programs list no price, and both say they are sponsored by the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library. Neither page uses the word free, so check with the branch if you want to be certain.
Do we need to sign up for the Hermosa Beach library events?
Neither the gingerbread house page nor the Christmas Carol page mentions registration. Other programs on the same calendar do show wait lists when they fill, so it is worth looking at the event page again a few days before December 2.
Can we do both Hermosa Beach events on the same day?
Yes, they are at the same library on the same Wednesday, December 2. The craft ends at 4:00 pm and the play begins at 6:00 pm, leaving two hours in between. The library is on Pier Avenue, the street that leads down to the Hermosa Beach Pier.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Hermosa Beach?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s California Christmas train rides guide. This Hermosa Beach guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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