Long Beach Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Long Beach and surrounding areas
Long Beach celebrates the Christmas season with coastal charm around the Queen Mary and Shoreline Village. Queen Mary Christmas, the Queen Mary's New Year's Eve Masquerade Soirée, and Home Alone: A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin create holiday activities and festive events framed by sparkling Christmas lights. Enjoy seasonal markets, family fun, and waterfront attractions where music, theater, and neighborhood gatherings make the season special.
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Christmas Shows
16 eventsModern musical adaptation of The Nutcracker
Christmas Markets
15 eventsSupport for Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Christmas Lights
9 eventsAward-winning narrated boat tour of seaside holiday lights
Christmas Parties
8 eventsNew Year's Eve party with 70s/80s new wave tribute bands.
Other Christmas Activities
51 eventsA magical Christmas parade with Santa and Disney characters.
Editor's Picks (6)
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A Christmas Fantasy Parade
(Anaheim)
A magical Christmas parade with Santa and Disney characters.
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Los Angeles Christmas Market
(Huntington Beach)
Festive holiday market with artisanal vendors
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Rock Lobster Ball - New Year's Eve Party
(Huntington Beach)
New Year's Eve party with 70s/80s new wave tribute bands.
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Torrance Holiday Festival
(Torrance)
Support for Torrance Memorial Medical Center
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Debbie Allen's Hot Chocolate Nutcracker
(Redondo Beach)
Modern musical adaptation of The Nutcracker
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Home Alone: A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin
Home Alone screening with Macaulay Culkin Q&A
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Long Beach Christmas FAQ
The Terrace Theater Plaza tree lighting, Naples Boat Parade, and Christmas Village are among the largest and most popular events each year.
Long Beach is known for its Naples Island light displays and the tradition of Trees on the Bay, where decorated wooden trees dot the waterfront.
Naples Island and the homes along Daisy Avenue are especially popular for their festive light displays.
Holiday markets and local makers can be found at Terrace Plaza, the Christmas Village, and various neighborhood events throughout the city.
Viewing neighborhood light displays, attending the tree lighting, and exploring the Christmas Village are all free and family-friendly options.
Families enjoy the Naples Island lights, the Christmas train at Terrace Plaza, and holiday markets with kid-friendly activities.