Los Angeles Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Los Angeles and surrounding areas
Los Angeles ushers in the holiday season with events across Grand Park, Olvera Street and neighborhood centers, where festive events and Christmas markets blend cultural traditions and sunny evenings. Highlights like Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELA Countdown to 2026, Simbang Gabi at the Cathedral and the Smorgasburg LA Holiday Market bring lights displays, seasonal performances and community gatherings. Explore holiday attractions, family activities and outdoor markets that showcase LA’s diverse food, music and festive spirit.
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Christmas Shows
17 eventsMagical Christmas ballet with international cast and European-crafted sets.
Christmas Parties
15 eventsHistoric Biltmore transformed into a 1930s LA Noir New Year's Eve.
Christmas Markets
11 eventsFilipino Simbang Gabi tradition with Archbishop-led Mass and Parade of Parols.
Christmas Lights
11 eventsWorld's largest Christmas light maze
Christmas Activities
45 eventsAmerica's New Year Celebration
Editor's Picks (6)
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Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game
(Pasadena)
America's New Year Celebration
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Enchant Christmas
World's largest Christmas light maze
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Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELA Countdown to 2026
West Coast's largest free New Year's Eve celebration.
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Hollywood Christmas Parade
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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Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration
(Beverly Hills)
Iconic holiday lighting celebration on Rodeo Drive
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Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about holiday events and activities in Los Angeles
- Actor Discusses New Holiday Movie 'Christmas in the Ballroom' Published: Wed, Nov 26, 2025
- Holiday Pop-Up Bars in Los Angeles Published: Wed, Nov 26, 2025
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Los Angeles Christmas FAQ
Major events include the Enchant Christmas Light Maze, Holiday Road immersive experience, and the Griffith Park Holiday Light Festival, along with neighborhood light displays and tree-lighting ceremonies across the city.
LA’s holiday traditions blend glitz and local charm, from palm tree-lined light displays to outdoor ice skating and immersive, walkable light experiences that take advantage of the city’s mild winter climate.
Beverly Hills (especially Rodeo Drive), Hancock Park, and Woodland Hills are known for impressive neighborhood displays, while Griffith Park and Descanso Gardens offer larger-scale light experiences.
Look for artisan markets and craft fairs at events like Enchant and Holiday Road, as well as pop-up vendor stalls in neighborhoods such as Downtown LA, Silver Lake, and Pasadena.
Free options include neighborhood light displays, the Rodeo Drive holiday lights, and community tree-lighting ceremonies; budget-friendly activities include visiting local markets and enjoying public light festivals.
Families will enjoy the Griffith Park Holiday Light Festival train ride, visits with Santa at Union Station, and interactive experiences like Enchant and Holiday Road, all offering kid-friendly activities and photo ops.