|
Date |
Event |
Location & Key Info |
|---|---|---|
|
Dec (through Jan) |
Enchant Christmas (Light Maze + Ice Trail) |
Santa Anita Park, 285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia — massive walk-through light maze, holiday village, Santa, plus ice-skating trail. |
|
Dec (through Jan 11) |
LA Zoo Lights 2025 |
Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles — nightly lantern/light experience, great for families. |
|
Dec (through Jan 11) |
Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink |
Pershing Square, 532 S Olive St, Los Angeles — open-air rink in DTLA with skyline views. |
|
Dec (through Jan 19) |
Ice at Santa Monica |
1324 5th St, Santa Monica — outdoor seasonal rink, walkable to shopping + dining. |
|
Dec (through Jan 4) |
Descanso Gardens – Enchanted Forest of Light |
1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge — immersive nighttime light walk, kid-friendly wow factor. |
|
Dec (select nights) |
Holiday Road (LA County Arboretum) |
301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia — drive-through + walk-through holiday lights, music, photo ops. |
|
Dec 6–7 |
Irvine Holiday Market + Family Activities |
Great Park / Woodbridge area, Irvine — holiday market, kids crafts, seasonal treats. |
|
Dec (through Jan 4) |
Winter Fest OC |
OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa — snow play, tubing, carnival rides, nightly tree lighting + “snowfall.” |
|
Dec (through Jan 4) |
Newport Dunes “Lighting of the Bay” |
1131 Back Bay Dr, Newport Beach — floating holiday lights nightly; weekend family programming. |
|
Dec 12–21 (evenings) |
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade |
Newport Harbor — iconic boat parade of lights, best viewed from waterfront spots. |
|
Dec 12–14 |
Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights |
Dana Point Harbor — family-friendly holiday boat parade in the marina. |
|
Dec (mid-month weekends) |
Knott’s Merry Farm |
8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park — holiday shows, Santa, snow areas, seasonal food. |
|
Dec (daily) |
Disneyland Resort Holidays |
1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim — full holiday overlay at both parks, parades + decor. |
