Amid all the holiday shopping and hustle, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. This season is really about the moments we share with loved ones and our community. So, grab your hot chocolate, bundle up in your favorite jacket, and experience the magic of Los Angeles at one (or all!) of these enchanting Christmas tree lighting ceremonies. There’s no better way to soak in the holiday spirit and make memories with your loved ones that last!
1. The Grove
The Grove’s iconic 100-foot-tall white fir has officially arrived! Sourced from the Mt. Shasta region, the 80-year-old tree was carefully transported and hoisted into place by crane earlier last month, marking the start of the shopping center’s annual winter wonderland transformation.
📅 Date: Nov. 7, 2025
📍 Location: 189 The Grove Dr. Los Angeles, 90036
🎄 Learn more: The Grove
2. Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills is ringing in the holiday season with classic holiday songs to charm the crowd, festive photo ops, two wine gardens, delicious food and drink vendors, and plenty of festive cheer to go around.
📅 Date: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 from 5-8 pm
📍 Location: Rodeo Drive between Wilshire Blvd and Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
🎄 Learn more: Love Beverly Hills
3. Manhattan Beach
Calling all families! Manhattan Beach is hosting its 35th Annual Manhattan Beach Pier Lighting this year. Along with the lighting, this family-friendly event is set to be a festive one with holiday music, shopping, and dining.
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Downtown Manhattan Beach and Manhattan Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
🎄 Learn more: City of Manhattan Beach
4. Union Station
Union Station is summoning all the sights and sounds of the season with their annual 30-foot Christmas tree lighting under the stars, made even more joyful with the presence of Santa Claus himself and a selection of milk and cookies.
📅 Date: Nov. 20, 2025 from 6-8 pm
📍 Location: Union Station, 800 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
🎄 Learn more: Union Station
5. Long Beach
The City of Long Beach is celebrating the holiday spirit with their dazzling Christmas tree that illuminates the Long Beach skyline.
📅 Date: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025
📍 Location: 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach 90803
🎄 Learn more: 2nd & PCH
6. Irvine Spectrum Center
Experience the magic of a Christmas tree lighting every single day this season at Irvine Spectrum Center. Their 75-foot-tall tree will light up with a brilliant choreographed light show, cycling through every 30 minutes after 5 pm.
📅 Date: Nightly from Nov. 28, 2025 to Jan. 4, 2026, every 30 minutes starting at 5 pm
📍 Location: Giant Wheel Court, Irvine Spectrum Center, 670 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
🎄 Learn more: Irvine Spectrum Center
7. Downtown Los Angeles Music Center
The DTLA Music Center invites Angelenos to get into the holiday spirit with a very special tree lighting ceremony on their outdoor plaza. Enjoy the sweet sounds of holiday favorites from local music artists and community groups, then gather around the magnificent 75-foot-tall tree to watch it twinkle with holiday lights.
📅 Date: December 1, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Jerry Moss Plaza, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
🎄 Learn more: The Music Center
8. Kia Forum
The Kia Forum will light their stunning holiday tree with a festive evening event featuring Santa’s Village, holiday crafts, music, games, prizes, delicious food, and special giveaways. Families can play in an epic snow zone with real snow or go ice skating on the pop-up rink.
📅 Date: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 from 5-8pm, ceremony at 6:30pm
📍 Location: Kia Forum Parking Lot, 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305
🎄 Learn more: @cityofinglewood on Instagram
9. Santa Monica
Can you hear the bells in the distance? Santa is coming to the Promenade for their annual lighting of the official City of Santa Monica 24-foot-tall holiday tree. Join them for performances by local school groups, complimentary photos with Santa, and a gorgeous winter snow surprise. After that, you can visit on every Thursday in December to enjoy festive “snowfall,” sip hot cocoa, live caroling, and crafts.
📅 Date: Rescheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 due to weather from 6-8 p.m.
📍 Location: Third Street Promenade, 1300 block at Santa Monica Boulevard
🎄 Learn more: Downtown Santa Monica
10. The Bloc SPARKLE DTLA
18 million hues of lights will twinkle at The Bloc’s 7th annual Sparkle DTLA display. You can wander through multiple glowing installations any time of day, but they’ll only be synchronized to festive tunes at the beginning of the hour. The best part is, it’s all completely free and everyone is welcome (including your furry friends).
📅 Date: Saturday, Dec. 6th from 5-7 pm
📍 Location: Downtown LA – 700 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
🎄 Learn more: The Bloc