The Grove Tree Lighting Celebration

November 17, 2025, 7 p.m.

24th Annual Christmas at The Grove Tree Lighting Celebration

The Grove  (Tree located at Park at the Grove)
189 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA 
Free, thegrovela.com

The Tree Lighting at The Grove is a spectacular show hosted by Lance Bass (NSYNC), featuring  a night full of special performances by Dasha, Loud Luxury, Kevin Woo and more.

Delight in the lighting of the Christmas Tree, the season’s first snowfall, an exciting drone show, a fireworks spectacular, the arrival of Santa Claus, and more.

• 100-foot white fir Christmas tree
• 600-mile journey from Mt. Shasta region to Los Angeles
• More than 80-year-old tree
• Christmas tree is a more than 20-year tradition
• Adorned with 15,000 sparkling lights
• 10,000 decorative ornaments
• Scented with Holiday, NEST New York fragrance featuring pomegranate, mandarin orange, pine, cloves, cinnamon and vanilla
• Nightly "snowfall" kicks and Santa’s Workshop

 The Grove’s 100-foot white fir Christmas tree was chosen this year from Mt. Shasta region where tall holiday trees decorating the California State Capitol, shopping malls and even the the United States Capitol, are generally cut from demonstration forests or similar locations that don't impact the local environment.

The 80-year-old tree will travel from The Original Farmers Market down the length of First Street on a flatbed truck, before being hoisted into position at The Park by a giant crane. The arrival of the larger-than-life Christmas tree at the historic shopping, dining and lifestyle destination is a more than 20-year tradition for locals to gather and watch. The event is presented by FOX 11  in partnership with Acura, Chase Freedom and REVOLVE.

Los Angeles Union Station Tree Lighting

November 20, 2025, 6-8 p.m.

Los Angeles Union Station
800 North Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Free RSVP on eventbrite.com, all ages, unionstationla.com

10th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Ticket Concourse features musical performances by The Beverly Belles Gather with special guests from the North Pole for the lighting of the signature 30-foot tree. The celebration heads back to the beautifully restored South Patio, where this event first began. It's a wonderful way for Angelenos to come together, experience live music, snowfall, and the magic of the season in one of the city's most iconic settings.

• Photos with Santa in the Waiting Room
• North Pole for families on North Patio
• Arts and crafts
• Milk and cookies
• Holiday characters and more

This merry event is free for all ages and open to the public. Reserving a free spot (on eventbrite) is recommended.

Los Angeles County Tree Lighting

Music Center Plaza Tree Lighting Ceremony December 1, 2025, 5-8 p.m.

The Music Center's Jerry Moss Plaza
135 N. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
musiccenter.org

L.A. County Christmas tree on The Music Center Plaza is lit in this annual tradition as the Center and public are invited to usher in this festive time of year with the official lighting.  Enjoy holiday favorites BlackBerry Project, an all woman big band. Grab your coworkers, friends and family to celebrate the light and love of the holidays. Free hot chocolate.

Be a part of the holidays here at The Music Center! Bring the whole family, grab your friends and co-workers for the L.A. County Tree Lighting on Jerry Moss Plaza! From decking our halls and theatres to gathering around a magnificent 75-foot-tall tree dressed in its holiday finest, it's a sensational start to a season of celebration in Downtown Los Angeles.

The Bloc Sparkle DTLA

December 6, 2025, 5-7 p.m. First Night Lighting | SPARKLE: December 7-31, 2025, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 p.m. 

The Bloc
700 Flower St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
theblocla.com

18 million hues of lights illuminate the night and synchronize to festive tunes in a free event open to the public. Retailer activations include 

• face painting and temporary glitter tattoos
• cotton candy art
• bracelet bar
• photos with Santa (and the Grinch) a
• chance to win a $700 gift card to Bloc retailers

Pacific Palisades Tree Lighting

Reopening in 2026 after Pacific Palisades fires of 2025

Caruso's Palisades Village
15225 Palisades Village Lane
Pacific Palisades, CA
Free, PalisadesVillageCA.com

Take part in a season of celebration with the whole family at Palisades Village annual Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting complete with entertainment, a festive Holiday Market with delicious bites & sips, Santa and lighting of the 45-foot Christmas tree.

The magical winter wonderland spills onto Swarthmore Avenue, creating a pedestrian-friendly town center complete with live musical performances, kids crafts, picture-perfect snowfalls and photo moments with Santa Claus.

Guests are invited to stroll the grounds, where several Palisades Village retailers and restaurants  offer treats.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.