Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim · November 15, 2026 – January 1, 2027
Christmas and holiday events for kids in Los Angeles
69 tree lightings, Santa visits, light displays and holiday shows around Los Angeles, November 15 to New Year’s Day. 19 are free.
Don’t miss
- Nov27FriSanta visits
Through Dec 30
Santa's Village at Irvine Park Railroad
Irvine Park Railroad, Irvine Regional Park
FreeAll ages
- Nov27FriTrain rides
Through Dec 23
Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train
Irvine Park Railroad, Irvine Regional Park
From $22
- Dec5SatLight displays
Through Jan 1
Holidayz at the Park Palm Court Light Display (Great Park, Irvine)
Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex
NovemberSun, Nov 15 – Mon, Nov 30
- Nov18WedTree lightings
Wed, Nov 18 · 6:00 PM
Manhattan Beach Pier Lighting and Holiday Open House
Downtown Manhattan Beach and Manhattan Beach Pier
- Nov20FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Nov 20 · 9:00 AM
Nutcracker Craft Boutique
Brea Community Center
From $3
- Nov20FriLight displays
Fri, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM
L.A. Zoo Lights
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
From $19
- Nov20FriLight displays
Fri, Nov 20
L.A. Zoo Lights 2026
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
From $19All ages
- Nov21SatSanta visits
Sat, Nov 21 · 5:00 PM
Plaza Navideña with Tree Lighting (Santa Ana)
Plaza Calle Cuatro
FreeAll ages
- Nov21SatTree lightings
Sat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM
Autry Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration
Autry Museum of the American West
From $9
- Nov27FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM
Anaheim Ballet's Nutcracker at the Grove of Anaheim
Grove of Anaheim
Paid
- Nov27FriSanta visits
Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM
Westside Ballet of Santa Monica: The Nutcracker (53rd annual)
The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage
Paid
- Nov27FriLight displays
Fri, Nov 27
Hikari: Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms
Tanaka Farms
PaidAll ages
- Nov28SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30 AM
Bob Baker's Nutcracker at Sierra Madre Playhouse
Sierra Madre Playhouse
PaidAll ages
- Nov29SunMarkets and festivals
Sun, Nov 29 · 11:00 AM
Culver City Christmas Craft Fair
Culver City Elks Lodge
Free
- Nov29SunParades
Sun, Nov 29
Hollywood Christmas Parade
Hollywood Blvd., Vine St. and Sunset Blvd. parade route
FreeAll ages
- Nov30MonChristmas
Mon, Nov 30 · 4:00 PM
DIY Holiday Stamp Cards at Malabar Branch Library
Malabar Branch Library
DecemberTue, Dec 1 – Fri, Dec 18
- Dec2WedSanta visits
Wed, Dec 2 · 3:30 PM
Jingle Mingle: Holiday Open House at Rancho Santa Margarita Library
Rancho Santa Margarita Library (OC Public Libraries)
All ages
- Dec2WedChristmas
Wed, Dec 2 · 5:00 PM
Handheld Holiday Tree at Norwalk Library
Norwalk Library
Ages 5–12
- Dec3ThuTree lightings
Thu, Dec 3 · 6:30 PM
Brea Tree Lighting Ceremony
Brea Civic & Cultural Center
FreeAll ages
- Dec3ThuParades
Thu, Dec 3 · 7:00 PM
Monrovia Holiday Parade
Old Town Monrovia — Myrtle Avenue parade route
- Dec4FriTree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM
Buena Park Christmas Tree Lighting
Buena Park City Hall
- Dec4FriTree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Tustin Christmas Tree Lighting
Old Town Tustin
- Dec5SatCrafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Family Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop — Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Heights Park
From $60Ages 2+
- Dec5SatTree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Crystal Cove 30th Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Bazaar
Crystal Cove State Park Historic District
All ages
- Dec5SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
The Nutcracker for Kids — Pacific Symphony Family Musical Mornings
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
PaidAll ages
- Dec5SatTree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pretend City
Pretend City Children's Museum
With admission
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Santa's Winter Wonderland at the Autry
Autry Museum of the American West
Paid
- Dec5SatCrafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Gingerbread House Challenge at Acton Agua Dulce Library
Acton Agua Dulce Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Dec5SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Irvine Barclay Theatre
Irvine Barclay Theatre
PaidAll ages
- Dec5SatParades
Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM
Belmont Shore Christmas Parade
East Second Street, Belmont Shore
FreeAll ages
- Dec5SatTree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM
Mayor's Tree Lighting at Burbank City Hall
Burbank City Hall
Free
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5
Holiday Crafts with Santa — Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Heights Park Community Center
From $15
- Dec6SunSanta visits
Sun, Dec 6 · 10:30 AM
Pictures with Santa at Pretend City
Pretend City Children's Museum
With admission
- Dec6SunMarkets and festivals
Sun, Dec 6 · 11:00 AM
International Winter Holidays Family Festival at Bowers Museum
Bowers Museum (Key Courtyard)
Free
- Dec6SunMarkets and festivals
Sun, Dec 6 · 12:00 PM
Hanukkah Festival at the Skirball
Skirball Cultural Center
From $16All ages
- Dec10ThuChristmas
Thu, Dec 10 · 4:00 PM
Christopher T. Magician: "A Very Taco Christmas!"
San Clemente Library
FreeAll ages
- Dec11FriLight displays
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM
Parade of Lights Viewing Party at Ocean Institute
Ocean Institute
From $17
- Dec11FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 11 · 7:00 PM
Movies Under the Stars: A Christmas Carol (Brea)
Brea Civic & Cultural Center
- Dec11FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 11 · 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker — San Pedro City Ballet at the Warner Grand Theatre
Warner Grand Theatre
PaidAll ages
- Dec11FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 11 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles Ballet: The Nutcracker at Royce Hall
Royce Hall, UCLA
Paid
- Dec12SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa (Tustin)
Tustin Community Center at The Market Place
- Dec12SatMarkets and festivals
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM
Winter Wonderland at West Hollywood Park
West Hollywood Park
Free
- Dec12SatCrafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
Holiday Family Craft Workshop (Palmdale)
Sam Yellen Park community building (also Marie Kerr Park community building)
Free
- Dec12SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
The Nutcracker — Antelope Valley Ballet at Lancaster Performing Arts Center
Lancaster Performing Arts Center (Main Stage)
From $20
- Dec12SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 12
Breakfast with The Grinch & Cindy Lou — Calabasas
Calabasas Community Center
- Dec12SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 12
Long Beach Ballet: The Long Beach Nutcracker
Terrace Theater, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
Paid
- Dec12SatParades
Sat, Dec 12
Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade
Marina del Rey harbor (public viewing spots)
All ages
- Dec13SunMarkets and festivals
Sun, Dec 13 · 12:00 PM
Holiday Festival at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center
Muckenthaler Cultural Center
Free
- Dec13SunChristmas
Sun, Dec 13 · 2:30 PM
Holiday Music with The Chilies at Pretend City
Pretend City Children's Museum
With admission
- Dec15TueMarkets and festivals
Tue, Dec 15 · 4:30 PM
Winter Wonderland Spectacular at San Clemente Library
San Clemente Library (OC Public Libraries)
All ages
- Dec16WedChristmas
Wed, Dec 16 · 4:00 PM
Winter Solstice Snowflake at Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library
Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library
Ages 5–12
- Dec16WedNutcracker and shows
Wed, Dec 16 · 4:30 PM
Holiday Music Concert With the John Marshall HS Orchestra
Los Feliz Branch Library
FreeAll ages
- Dec16WedChristmas
Wed, Dec 16 · 6:00 PM
Las Posadas on Olvera Street
Olvera Street, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
Free
- Dec16WedParades
Wed, Dec 16 · 6:30 PM
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Newport Harbor (public viewing at Marina Park)
Free
- Dec16WedParades
Wed, Dec 16 · 6:30 PM
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Newport Harbor – Marina Park public viewing area
FreeAll ages
- Dec18FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 18 · 10:00 AM
Pasadena Dance Theatre: The Nutcracker
The San Gabriel Mission Playhouse
From $10All ages
- Dec18FriChristmas
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
Nochebuena: A Christmas Spectacular at The Soraya
The Soraya (Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts)
From $42
- Dec18FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles Ballet: The Nutcracker at the Dolby Theatre (live orchestra)
Dolby Theatre
From $50
Christmas breakSat, Dec 19 – Fri, Jan 1
- Dec19SatLight displays
Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Festival of Lights at Pretend City
Pretend City Children's Museum
With admission
- Dec19SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 19 · 11:30 AM
Holiday Sing-Along at Walt Disney Concert Hall
Walt Disney Concert Hall
From $39
- Dec19SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 19 · 3:00 PM
Holiday Bear Bingo Party at View Park Library
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library
FreeAll ages
- Dec20SunNutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 20 · 1:30 PM
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at La Mirada Theatre
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
Paid
- Dec22TueCrafts and cookies
Tue, Dec 22 · 11:00 AM
Holiday Cookie Decorating at Fountain Valley Library
Fountain Valley Library (OC Public Libraries)
All ages
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 9:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve at Discovery Cube LA
Discovery Cube Los Angeles
Paid
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 9:40 AM
New Year's Eve Around the World at Pretend City
Pretend City Children's Museum
With admission
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 10:30 AM
Sail into the Noon Year! at Billie Jean King Main Library
Billie Jean King Main Library
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year Party! at Willowbrook Library
Willowbrook Library
FreeAges 3–12
All seasonLight displays, Santa visits, shows and exhibits that run for weeks. Check the organizer’s page for open nights and times.
- Nov15SunNutcracker and shows
Through Jan 1
BBMT's A Holiday Wonderland Special — Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
From $25All ages
- Nov27FriTrain rides
Through Dec 23
Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train
Irvine Park Railroad, Irvine Regional Park
From $22
- Nov27FriSanta visits
Through Dec 30
Santa's Village at Irvine Park Railroad
Irvine Park Railroad, Irvine Regional Park
FreeAll ages
- Nov28SatNutcracker and shows
Through Dec 27
A Christmas Carol at South Coast Repertory
South Coast Repertory
PaidAges 6+
- Dec5SatLight displays
Through Jan 1
Holidayz at the Park Palm Court Light Display (Great Park, Irvine)
Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex
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How this list works
Tree lightings, Santa visits, light displays, Nutcrackers, menorah lightings and Noon Year’s Eve parties, beyond your own block. This page collects every event and program in our Los Angeles listings whose title names Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Santa, holiday lights, the New Year or the like, dated between November 15 and January 1. 69 are still ahead. Each one opens its listing page, which links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. Dates are in Pacific Time.