Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Los Angeles Families

There are so many Christmas events and holiday activities to help families enjoy the season around Los Angeles and Orange County. Keep checking our Holiday Activities Guide for all of your family's holiday season needs (and whims!).

Looking for a tree? A Nutcracker performance? The best neighborhoods to see Christmas lights? Where to donate gifts? What to do on Christmas Day? All that and more is in our Holiday Guide.

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DTLA sparkles each night during the holiday season. Photo courtesy of The Bloc
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Try sock skating at Kidspace Winter Frolic. Photo by Jamie Pham courtesy of the Museum
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Say hi to the conductor before meeting Santa on the Southern California Polar Express Train Ride. Photo courtesy of the train
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Enchanted: Forest of Light is one of the best holiday light displays in LA. Photo by Kathryn Rapier, courtesy of the event.
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Ice skate and ride the Ferris wheel at Irvine Spectrum Center. Photo by Allen Ling
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The dazzling Glow Light Show offers a leisurely drive through illuminated installations for all ages. Photo courtesy of the event
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Millions of twinkling lights completely transform the Atlanta Botanical Garden into the magical winter wonderland of Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. Photo courtesy of the garden
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