Here’s a list of places to see festive holiday lights, ice skating, and other fun events in Southern California. Share your favorites with #abc7eyewitness!

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

24th Annual Tree Lighting Concert
November 8
Citadel Outlets
100 Citadel Drive, Los Angeles
Over 18,000 LED bulbs will light up California’s Tallest Live-Cut Tree. The free concert is a family-friendly holiday tradition with original pop songs and holiday favorites.
citadeloutlets.com

Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration
November 13, 5pm-8pm
Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills
Activities include three stages of live entertainment, festive decor, the arrival of Santa Claus.
rodeodrive-bh.com

L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow
November 13 – January 11, 6pm-10pm
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles
Explore an immersive landscape filled with spectacular lantern sculptures of animals among blooming flowers, towering trees, and more for, a wildlife-centered experience that’s as inspiring as it is breathtaking.
lazoo.org

Sparkle DTLA Light Show
November 17 – December 31
The Bloc
750 W. 7th Street, Los Angeles
A magical holiday show with 18-million hues of lights that illuminate the night and synchronize to festive tunes. One of L.A.’s largest multi-colored interactive holiday displays where you can capture your perfect photo-op moments.
theblocla.com

35th Annual Pier Lighting And 30th Annual Holiday Open House
November 19, 6pm-9pm
Downtown Manhattan Beach
Enjoy an evening of holiday music, shopping, and dining. There will be live entertainment and they will be lighting the pier and adding snowflake lights to the streets.
downtownmanhattanbeach.com

Official City of Santa Monica Holiday Tree Lighting
November 21, 6pm-8pm
SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN! Santa Arrives and lights the tree and it snows.
A magical holiday show with 18-million hues of lights that illuminate the night and synchronize to festive tunes. One of L.A.’s largest multi-colored interactive holiday displays where you can capture your perfect photo-op moments.
downtownsm.com

Hermosa for the Holidays
November 21 – 24
120 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach has mashed together their Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting Ceremony and added a bunch of family-fun activities to make the 4th annual Hermosa for the Holidays.
A magical holiday show with 18-million hues of lights that illuminate the night and synchronize to festive tunes. One of L.A.’s largest multi-colored interactive holiday displays where you can capture your perfect photo-op moments.
hbchamber.net

24th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
November 17, 7pm
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles
Delight in the lighting of the Christmas tree, the season’s first snowfall, a fireworks spectacular, Santa’s grand arrival, and more.
A magical holiday show with 18-million hues of lights that illuminate the night and synchronize to festive tunes. One of L.A.’s largest multi-colored interactive holiday displays where you can capture your perfect photo-op moments.
hegrovela.com

Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens
November 16 – January 4, 5:30pm-10pm
1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge
A one-mile walk through unique lighting experience in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens. New this year will be an entire town of magical stained glass creations built in the Rose Garden by contemporary sculptor Tom Fruin.
descansogardens.org

Los Angeles Union Station 9th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 25, 6-9pm
800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles
South Patio
Gather to see the signature 30-foot tree with live musical performances by Kingston Ska Orchestra and Los Rebeldes Romanticos presented by Metro Art.
unionstationla.com

Santa’s Workshop
November 18 – December 24
The Grove
189 The Grove Drive
Embrace the magic of the season with a visit to Santa’s Workshop! Meet Santa, share your wish-list, and capture the experience with keepsake photos to treasure.
thegrovela.com

Universal Studios Hollywood Holidays
November 24 – January 6
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City
Enjoy Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter where you can see Hogsmeade transformed with enchanting spirit, festive décor and holiday-themed food, beverages and entertainment. Enjoy some colorful play in Super Nintendo World and embrace your mischievous side with The Grinch during Grinchmas, and so much more.
universalstudioshollywood.com

The Abbey Food & Bar 15th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
TBA
692 N Robertson Blvd.
Join the tree lighting ceremony, held for 15 years in support of the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation on World AIDS Day, raising funds to provide global HIV/AIDS services, including care, prevention, advocacy, and education.
abbeyweho.com

WeHo Winter Icerink
December 1 – 21
647 N. San Vincente Boulevard
Come skate with us this winter season in West Hollywood! Coming Winter 2025!In addition to skating, visit our Winter Village in the park, featuring skate viewing areas, photo opportunities, a charming general store, and don’t miss our special pop-up theme nights throughout the season!
weho.org

Holiday Road
November 28 – December 27
26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302
Step into the magic of the season at Holiday Road, Wander through a wonderland filled with larger-than-life holiday installations, twinkling trails of thousands of Christmas lights, and festive displays that sparkle at every turn. See Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their cheerful elves, stroll past fields of candy canes, and soak in all the timeless holiday cheer you love. Perfect for families, friends, and holiday enthusiasts alike
https://holidayroadusa.com

The Shops at Rossmoor Holiday Spectacular
December 6
12501 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Get ready-Santa Claus is comin’ to The Shops at Rossmoor on Saturday, December 6th from 11 am to 1 pm! Join in spreading the holiday cheer with photos with Santa, holiday crafts for children, face painting, and much more! Don’t miss the special holiday performance by OC Dance & Song Company from 11:30 am-noon.
shopsatrossmoor.com

The Shops at Rossmoor

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