Glendale Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Glendale and surrounding areas
Glendale lights up for the festive season with Christmas markets and holiday activities across Griffith Park, the Americana, and downtown for Christmas 2025. Events like the Holiday Lights Train Ride at Griffith Park & Southern Railroad and LA Zoo Lights offer family-friendly things to do, seasonal performances, and Santa visits. Explore Brand Boulevard and nearby parks for Holiday lights, festive shopping, and winter celebrations that feature local artisans and community performances.
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Christmas Shows
17 eventsMagical Christmas ballet with international cast and European-crafted sets.
Christmas Parties
16 eventsRoaring Twenties themed NYE party with premium open bar
Christmas Markets
12 eventsFilipino Simbang Gabi tradition with Archbishop-led Mass and Parade of Parols.
Christmas Lights
10 eventsWorld's largest Christmas light maze
Other Christmas Activities
44 eventsAmerica's New Year Celebration
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Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game
(Pasadena)
America's New Year Celebration
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Enchant Christmas
(Los Angeles)
World's largest Christmas light maze
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Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELA Countdown to 2026
(Los Angeles)
West Coast's largest free New Year's Eve celebration.
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Hollywood Christmas Parade
(Los Angeles)
93rd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
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Holidays Made Here at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
(Burbank)
Immersive Gilmore Girls holiday celebration on studio sets.
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Enchant Christmas at Santa Anita Park
(Arcadia)
World's Largest Christmas Light Maze
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Glendale Glitters is the largest annual event, featuring lights, entertainment, and a holiday market. The drive-through light show at Desert Diamond Casino is also a major draw.
Glendale Glitters stands out with its festive downtown lighting, live entertainment, and community-focused activities, making it a signature holiday tradition in the city.
Downtown Glendale is the main hub for holiday lights, especially during Glendale Glitters. Many residential neighborhoods also feature festive displays worth exploring.
The holiday market during Glendale Glitters is the main spot, but local makers also appear at community events, parks, and pop-up markets throughout the city.
Glendale Glitters offers free light displays and entertainment, and many neighborhoods have festive, free-to-view holiday lights. Community events and parks often host low-cost holiday activities.
Glendale Glitters, the drive-through light show, and holiday markets are all family-friendly, with activities, crafts, and photo opportunities for children of all ages.