Archives for November 15, 2025

6th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa Arrival at 2ND & PCH on Thursday, November 20th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This highly anticipated family tradition transforms the coastal lifestyle center into a festive winter wonderland, complete with sparkling lights, cheerful décor and holiday spirit. This year’s tree stands an impressive 52.5 feet tall, the tallest real tree in Long Beach.

Guests can enjoy a live performance by SZN4 from the hit show Building the Band, the much-anticipated arrival of Santa Claus, and an evening filled with holiday crafts, face painting and seasonal entertainment for all ages. The event will culminate in a fireworks display lighting up the Long Beach sky, marking the official start of the holiday season at 2ND & PCH.

WHEN:

Thursday, November 20th

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: 

2ND & PCH is located at E 2nd St & Pacific Coast Hwy Long Beach, CA 90803.

RSVP Here: https://2ndandpch.com/portfolio/annual-tree-lighting-and-santa-arrival/

Credit: 2ND & PCH

This November, Bella Terra, Huntington Beach’s premier lifestyle destination, invites the community to embrace the magic of the holidays with a joyful season of celebration, connection, and giving. Twinkling lights, festive music, and heartwarming moments await as we come together to make this holiday season truly bright!

From family-friendly events and live music to the ongoing Share the Warmth campaign, Bella Terra is bringing locals together in the heart of Surf City. More than just a shopping destination, it’s where neighbors gather, families make memories, and the community comes alive.

Check out what’s happening at Bella Terra!

Merriest Dreamers Pop-Up Market | Saturday, November 15 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM

Mark your calendars!  The Merriest of Dreamers Makers Pop-Up Market is coming to Bella Terra on Saturday, November 15th, from 1–5 PM. Shop local makers and enjoy a festive afternoon filled with fun for all ages, including a character meet & greet with a very famous mouse duo from 2–4 PM, a free slime bar, face painting, permanent jewelry, photo ops, and more holiday magic throughout the center!

Live Music on The Green | Throughout October (Various times)

Bring your blanket, a chair, sit on the grass or find a seat in our Green Garden area and enjoy live music.

SCHEDULE

November 15 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM

November 16 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM

November 22 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM

November 23 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM

Location: The Green (lawn area in front of Century Theaters)

Parking: Park in the structure next to Costco. You can access the parking structure off Center Ave when exiting the 405 North or heading South on Beach Blvd.

Wicked for Good at Bella Terra | Friday, November 21 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM

Get ready to go Wicked for Good at Bella Terra! Experience a magical evening on The Green celebrating the spellbinding story of friendship, courage, and good vibes inspired by Wicked.

Enjoy a day full of enchanting fun, from snapping selfies at the themed photo backdrop to colorful face painting and balloon art. Meet Elphaba and Glinda and choose your side, dance to lively DJ music, and enter the Century Theatres giveaway for themed prizes. Get creative at the craft station, pick up exclusive Team Glinda or Team Elphaba giveaways (while supplies last), and scan the QR code to grab tickets to see Wicked on the big screen!

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A Very Bella Holiday – Tree Lighting Celebration | Sunday, November 23 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM

Kick off the holiday season with A Very Bella Holiday – Tree Lighting Celebration, a magical evening filled with festive fun for the whole family! Come for the Tree Lighting Ceremony as we illuminate our beautiful holiday tree to officially welcome the season. 

Experience the wonder of winter with artificial snow falling throughout the event and enjoy live holiday entertainment, including upbeat performances by Jingle 5 and The Holly Belles for a full concert experience. The celebration continues with delightful holiday characters and performers—from Candy Cane Stiltwalkers and the Drummer Boy & Ballerina to the Sugarplum Fairy and, of course, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, ready for photos and holiday cheer. 

Guests can enjoy free face painting, capture the magic at our Photobooth and 360 Video Booth, and even take home a free holiday giveaway (while supplies last).

Share The Warmth at Bella Terra | October through December 21 

Join Bella Terra as they partner with One Warm Coat to help keep our community warm this season.  All coats collected will be donated to The Lighthouse Outreach, the local nonprofit partner for this campaign.

From October to December 21st, Bella Terra will be collecting new or gently used coats for those in need. Bring your new or gently used coat to one of our donation drop-offs. Drop it in the designated bin. 

If you wish to donate monetarily, you can learn more here.

WHERE TO DONATE

• Hummus Republic – Donation bin inside the restaurant.
• Islands – Donation bin inside the restaurant.
• Security Dispatch Office (Suite 135) – Drop-off bin located in the hallway near Cost Plus World Market

When you donate at participating retailers, you’ll also receive a little extra “thank you” from one of Bella Terra’s partners!

• Hummus Republic – Donate a coat and receive your choice of a free falafel side or lemonade (Valid one incentive per coat donation. Must register in the database app or POS at checkout)

• Islands – Donate a coat and be among the first 50 donors to receive a free Islands Shake card
• J.Crew – Donate a coat and enjoy 10% off a purchase of $75+. (Valid October 1 – December 21, 2025)

Credit: Bella Terra.

The joint project “Gacha & Catch” between Japan Entertainment One Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation; Mitsubishi Corporation), TOMY Company, Ltd. (TOMY), and SEGA CORPORATION (SEGA) will launch a limited-time pop-up store centered around prize-winning arcade machines including Gacha (capsule toy machines) and UFO CATCHERS (claw machines) on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Promenade, a bustling shopping district in Santa Monica, California.

Gacha & Catch is a pop-up store and interactive space where visitors can experience two of Japan’s most iconic forms of Japanese arcade entertainment, Gacha and UFO Catchers. These games are rooted in the long-standing legacies of TOMY and SEGA, two of Japan’s most renowned entertainment brands. Featuring over 100 gacha capsule toy machines and more than 300 exclusive prizes, Gacha & Catch offers guests the thrill of winning uniquely Japanese collectibles through authentic Japanese games. Prizes include a wide range of merchandise and plush toys from iconic series, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Demon Slayer, Dan Da Dan, and more. 

Grand Opening Celebration! Weekend-Only Special Event
A special event will be held on Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23 to celebrate the store’s grand opening. There will be exciting chances to win exclusive prizes, including tokens usable for UFO CATCHER and Gacha capsule toy machines, original stickers, and more. Don’t miss this limited weekend-only celebration!

Store Information

Store Name: Gacha & Catch 

Address: 1451 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Hours of Operation:

Mondays thru Thursdays and Sundays Every Week: 11:00am – 9:00pm

Fridays and Saturdays Every Week: 11:00am – 10:00pm

Event period subject to change without notice. 

The store may close during the year-end and new year holidays without prior notice.

Official Information

Gacha & Catch Official Website: https://gachaandcatch.com/

Gacha & Catch Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gacha_and_catch

Gacha & Catch Official X: https://x.com/gacha_and_catch

Copyright Notice： 

©T-ARTS “Gacha®” is a registered trademark of T-ARTS Company, Ltd.

©SEGA “UFO CATCHER” and “UFOキャッチャー” are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATIO