2025 Holiday Tree Lighting Events in Los Angeles

Nothing says the holidays in Los Angeles like the sparkle of a towering Christmas tree lighting up the skyline! Every year, L.A. transforms into a winter wonderland (minus the snow, of course) with twinkling lights, live music, and plenty of festive cheer. From the iconic tree lighting at The Grove to cozy neighborhood celebrations across the city, there’s no shortage of ways to kick off the season.

This year, I’m sleighing my way through the best Christmas tree lightings in Los Angeles for 2025—from the heart of Hollywood to the charming corners of Pasadena and the OC. Whether you’re an Angeleno looking to start a new holiday tradition or visiting SoCal for a dose of sunshine and sparkle, this guide has you covered.

So grab your cocoa, cue up the Christmas playlist, and get ready to make merry at the most magical holiday lights events in Los Angeles! 🎄✨

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• Citadel Outlets Tree Lighting Concert

  • November 8

  • 5:00 PM

  • 100 Citadel Drive, Commerce

  • Free

• Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration

• November 13

• 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• Beverly Gardens Park, 9439 Santa Monica Blvd.

• Free

• West Covina Plaza Holiday Magic: Tree Lighting Ceremony

• November 14

• 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

• Plaza West Covina, 112 Plaza Drive

• Free

• Burbank Town Center Annual Tree Lighting Celebration

• November 15

• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• Burbank Town Center, 201 East Magnolia Blvd., Located on the dining terrace and inside the mall

• Free

• The Grove | Christmas at the Grove

• November 17

• 7:00 PM

• The Grove, 189 The Grove Drive 

• Free ($ for parking)

• Pershing Square Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

• November 20

• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

• DTLA Pershing Square, 532 South Olive St.

• Free

• City of Santa Monica Tree Lighting Ceremony

• November 20

• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• 1300 Block Third Street Promenade, between Santa Monica Boulevard and Arizona Ave.

• Free

• Los Angeles Union Station Tree Lighting Ceremony

• November 20

• 6:00 PM - 8;00 PM

• Union Station Gardens, 800 Alameda St.

• Free ($8+ to park)

• Hermosa Beach Tree Lighting Concert & Ceremony

• November 23

• 5:45 PM 

• Multiple holiday events from Nov. 21-23

• Pier Plaza, 1 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach

• Free

• LA County Tree Lighting Ceremony

• December 1

• 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• Music Center, Jerry Moss Plaza, 135 N. Grand Ave.

• Free

• Long Beach Christmas Tree Lighting

• December 3

• 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• Long Beach Terrace Theater, 301 E. Ocean Blvd.

• Free (RSVP required)

• Annual Venice Beach Holiday Sign Lighting

• December 6

• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

• 100 Windward Ave. (east of Pacific)

• Free

• Annual Downtown Culver City Tree Lighting Sled-tacular

• December 4

• 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

• Tree lighting at 6

• Town Plaza, 9300 Culver Blvd., Culver City

• Free

• SPARKLE DTLA at The Bloc

• December 6

• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Plaza Level

• 700 West 7th Street

• Free

• Orange Tree Lighting Ceremony | Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Candlelight Choir Procession

• Date TBA

• 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM

• Old Towne Orange Plaza “The Orange Circle,” 1 Plaza Square

• Free