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. Explore Ventura Botanical Gardens is a 40-acre collection of more than 8,000 plants from Mediterranean-type climes, plus it’s ...