Rancho Palos Verdes Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Rancho Palos Verdes and surrounding areas
Rancho Palos Verdes celebrates the holiday season with coastal charm, offering holiday activities and festive events around its historic downtown and Cliffside Drive. Catch A Merry Rockin' Christmas or the Tree Lighting Ceremony and explore the Winter Event Calendar for parades, caroling, and seaside lights displays near the Point Vicente Lighthouse. Whether you join a parade, visit festive markets, or enjoy seasonal concerts, Rancho Palos Verdes combines holiday attractions and community activities for memorable family outings.
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Christmas Shows
17 eventsModern musical adaptation of The Nutcracker
Christmas Markets
16 eventsSupport for Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Christmas Parties
9 eventsNew Year's Eve party with 70s/80s new wave tribute bands.
Christmas Lights
6 eventsIconic holiday lighting celebration on Rodeo Drive
Christmas Activities
51 eventsSanta's Sleigh traveling through local neighborhoods
Editor's Picks (6)
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Torrance Holiday Festival
(Torrance)
Support for Torrance Memorial Medical Center
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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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Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration
(Beverly Hills)
Iconic holiday lighting celebration on Rodeo Drive
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Debbie Allen's Hot Chocolate Nutcracker
(Redondo Beach)
Modern musical adaptation of The Nutcracker
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Manhattan Village Holiday Happenings
(Manhattan Beach)
Upscale shopping and dining destination
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Rancho Palos Verdes Christmas Events Map
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Rancho Palos Verdes Christmas FAQ
The Peninsula Parade of Lights and the Let It Snow Holiday Festival are among the largest annual Christmas events in Rancho Palos Verdes, drawing families and visitors each December.
Rancho Palos Verdes is known for its community-focused celebrations, including the memorial tree lighting and winter-themed events with real snow and sledding at the Ken Dyda Civic Center.
Neighborhoods around the Ken Dyda Civic Center and along Western Avenue are popular for their festive light displays and welcoming holiday spirit.
Local markets and artisan vendors are often found at the Ken Dyda Civic Center and during seasonal events throughout the city.
Free activities include the tree lighting ceremony, holiday movie nights, and community festivals with crafts and live music at the Ken Dyda Civic Center.
Families enjoy the Let It Snow festival, sledding, photos with Santa, and the Peninsula Parade of Lights, all offering fun and festive experiences for children.