Celebrate the Holidays in Los Angeles
‘Tis the season to celebrate! We love spending the holidays in Los Angeles and have compiled our favorite annual – and new- things to do this holiday season, perfect for locals and visitors looking to spreed cheer!
Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood
We’ve long been a fan of Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood and now the park has expanded with even more holiday-themed fun! The park is transformed into a winter wonderland bringing merriment and cheer to families and friends with SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ which features an all-new holiday celebration and seasonal favorites, “Grinchmas™” and “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.” Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood runs daily from Friday, November 29 through Monday, January 6, and is included in the price of theme park admission.
Holiday Road at King Gilette Ranch
Holiday Road, is returning to delight families and all who visit! This year marke the 5th Anniversay celebration which will once again take place at King Gilette Ranch in Calabasas. Holiday Road has over 1 million Christmas lights and mile-long walking trail with over 20 immersive scenes, countless photo opps, festive souvenir shop, live Santa, live carolers, face painting, holiday themed bars with premium cocktails, top food trucks, countless candy canes and all of the holiday cheer! New updates for this year include new projection mapping and light technology as well as Suntory Global Spirits will be introducing Maker’s Mark and Minus One Nine Six Vodka Seltzer activations for adults 21+. The festivities begin November 29 and run through December 28th.
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremonies
We have two favorites here- The Grove and Union Station! So depending on what part of town you’re in, you have two amazing chances to see a magical moment:
Los Angeles Union Station will host its ninth annual Tree Lighting on November 25 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the station’s historic Ticket Concourse – the first time this section of the station has been open to the public during the holiday season! Guests will enjoy live musical performances from Kingston Ska Collective with Members of Western Standard Ska Orchestra and Los Rebeldes Romanticos and engage in numerous activities throughout the station during this magical, family-friendly evening. In the Waiting Room, attendees can stop for photo opps with Santa and the Elves before visiting the station’s “North Pole” on the North Patio where they’ll find arts and crafts, milk and cookies and more courtesy of McDonald’s of Southern California.
The Grove Tree Lighting Celebration
The 23rd Annual Christmas at The Grove Tree Lighting Celebration Presented by FOX 11 returns on Monday, November 25. The renowned shopping, dining and entertainment destination will be transformed into a winter wonderland, inviting Angelenos to enjoy an unforgettable evening of festive performances and holiday cheer. In partnership with Acura, Chase Freedom and REVOLVE, the star-studded show will be hosted by Lance Bass and feature legendary Music Director Rickey Minor. The celebration will include live musical performances by Ryan Tedder, Maren Morris, Rachel Platten, Robin Thicke, Jesse McCartney, Abi Carter and Sheléa, all singing beloved holiday classics. Guests will also be treated to special performances from Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA and Asher Entertainment, a very merry welcome from Santa Claus, a flurry of picture-perfect snowfall, the lighting of The Grove’s iconic 100-foot white fir Christmas tree and an enchanting drone and fireworks finale.
