Pasadena Weekend Events December 12th-14th:
La Canada, La Crescenta, Montrose & Tujunga
‘Tis the season in Old Town Montrose for festive Christmas activities! Experience the charm of an old-fashioned holiday as their family-owned shops are beautifully decorated for the season, offering unique gifts for everyone on your list—kids, pets, family, and friends. Saturdays and Sundays, 11 AM–3 PM, through December 21st at La Crescenta Ave. & Honolulu Ave.
Highlands presents A Christmas Carol through December 14th. Highlands Church 4441 La Crescenta Ave, La Crescenta.
Enchanted Forest of Light Through January 4, enjoy the magic from 5:30–10:00 pm at Descanso Gardens. Popular returning installations include an entire town of enchanting “stained-glass” houses by contemporary sculptor Tom Fruin; dazzling geometric light sculptures by HYBYCOZO; the vibrant Flower Power display along the Promenade; and exquisite, immersive lighting effects throughout the Ancient Forest. Descanso Gardens Events 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge
Altadena, Pasadena, San Gabriel, & Arcadia
Friday and Saturday top off your holiday season in the architecturally exquisite All Saints Church, with vocalist Sarah Uriarte Berry joining an array of choruses and handbells for The Christmas Song, Silent Night, Sleigh Ride, We Need a Little Christmas, Hallelujah!, and more of your favorites, all performed by candlelight. 132 N. Euclid Ave.Pasadena
Saturday, Jingle and Mingle is a festive, campus-wide community celebration that transforms every corner of the Pasadena Playhouse into a joyful holiday experience. There will be two ticketed performances and a free Holiday Open House for guests of all ages. 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena
This Sunday, Kick off the 2025 Holiday Season at Castle Green! The wonder of Pasadena’s golden era awaits you as the Castle celebrates the holidays. Celebrate with a self-guided tour of the entire building, live piano performance, photo booth, lawn games, holiday snacks, and more. 99 South Raymond Ave., Pasadena
A Christmas Carol – The region’s longest-running annual holiday tradition returns! Perfect for all ages, this timeless story of redemption is filled to the brim with music and merriment. Create cherished memories with your whole family as you witness Ebenezer Scrooge’s joyful transformation. It is a perfect burst of boundless good cheer for the season—and beyond! Through December 24th at the Noise Within, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena
A Victorian Holiday at the Queen Anne Cottage at the Arboretum in Arcadia. 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia
Huntington Gardens is another great place to visit. Click here for events. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino
Special Events on Christmas Tree Lane. Annual Lighting Ceremony and Arts & Crafts Festival. Corner of Santa Rosa Avenue & Mariposa Street, Altadena
This weekend, the International Gem and Jewelry Show is the place to shop directly from designers, wholesalers, and manufacturers. Find quality jewelry, gemstones, beads, supplies, and accessories. Shop diamonds, beads, pearls, semi-precious gemstones, engagement rings, watches, design accessories, and more.Pasadena Convention Center 300 E. Green St.Pasadena
The World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze in Los Angeles. Step into a storybook brought to life. Wander through glowing trails, glide across the ice, savor festive flavors, and make time to explore it all. Every path leads to a new memory waiting to be made—so plan your night and let the magic unfold. Santa Anita Park 285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia
Get ready for a winter wonderland! Kidspace Children’s Museum will transform into a land of wonder and delight for its annual Winter Frolic now through January 11th. Make warm and fuzzy family memories this holiday season! It’s all the fantasy fun of “snow play” in warm and sunny Southern California—no mittens required. 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena
Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour every Saturday and Sunday. Presented by Melting Pot Food Tours, this guided walk explores hidden alleys and historic streets in search of delicious multicultural bites and sweet treats. Discover the rich stories behind each dish and meet passionate local merchants along the way. The tour begins at the intersection of Raymond Avenue and Holly Street.
Glendale, Burbank, Toluca Lake, and North Hollywood
Saturday is “In My Birthday Era ” at Moonlight Rollerway, 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale, from 8 to 11 p.m.
Glendale Grinchmas at Glendale Marketplace! Get ready for a jolly whobilation this Saturday. Join us for free photos with Santa, festive activities, friendly competition, and lots of holiday cheer. Enjoy our favorite DJ Perry of That’s My Song. And don’t miss out on the chance to meet the Grinch himself! It’s the perfect event to further the holiday season with family and friends. 106 South Brand Blvd., Glendale
Wine tastings every weekend at Rosso Wine Shop. The general theme is “Try Three Wines for $12.” Begin with a white wine, and then move on to two reds. Typically, the middle wine is lighter to medium-bodied, followed by a heavier wine. New wines are poured each weekend. In addition to the “Wine Flight,” there are options by the glass and a selection of beers. 3459 N Verdugo Rd., Glendale
El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood presents A Holiday Celebration, featuring the fabulous Angel City Big Band and powerhouse VOPA vocalists. This event will dazzle audiences with holiday classics, jazzy favorites, and plenty of swing. 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood
This holiday season, the Troubies leave no stone unturned—and no glass unshot. They blow the roof off the Colony Theatre and hold the audience hostage with DIE HEART! A hilariously over-the-top mash-up of the classic Christmas film Die Hard and the electrifying music of Heart. through December 21 at the Colony Theatre, 555 N. Third St., Burbank. Yippee-ki-yay… sing-along style.
Downtown Burbank Cultural Market. This unique outdoor market takes place every Friday and Saturday from 5:00 to 9:30 PM and Sunday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at the corner of Palm Avenue and San Fernando Boulevard, along the AMC walkway in Downtown Burbank.
Fridays from 4-10 pm, Bob’s Big Boy hosts Southern California’s best Classic Car Show. 4211 W. Riverside Dr, Burbank
Los Angeles and Vicinity
Deck the Hall Holiday Concerts – Walt Disney Concert Hall for family sing-alongs, holiday movie screenings, jazzy carols, orchestral and chamber music, and more various dates through December 31st. 111 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles
WeHo Winter Ice Rink returns to the Great Lawn at West Hollywood Park for the winter season through December 21st. In addition to 90-minute skating sessions, guests can visit the adjacent Winter Village, which offers skate-viewing areas, photo opportunities, a charming general store, and special pop-up theme nights. 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood
LA Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow through January 11th. Guests can explore a dazzling world of lanterns and lights, featuring exciting new elements that will captivate visitors of all ages. In 2025, the event takes visitors on a journey through a holiday-themed wonderland; the whimsical world of plants and pollinators, with larger-than-life birds, butterflies, insects, and flowers; glowing lanterns showcasing the wildlife of Southeast Asia; and an African landscape highlighting the continent’s iconic regions and animals, all brought to life with spectacular illuminated sculptures. 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles
Now through January 11th, the Holiday Ice Rink at Pershing Square returns to DTLA for its 25th season.
Christmas on the Farm, November 28th – December 24th – Two locations for you to visit, one in Somis and one in Moorpark, as well as our many Farmers’ Markets throughout Ventura and LA Counties. Birthday Parties at the Farm, Pick-Your-Own Produce, Educational School Tours, Specialty Gifts & Products, Fruit & Vegetable Gift Baskets, not to mention \ Springtime, Fall Harvest, and Christmas on the Farm make this a unique venue.
Friday through Sunday – Family Play Space at the Autry Museum. Discover Autry’s Family Play Space, where creativity and curiosity go hand in hand. Build a barn after hearing a fireside story, tinker with a train while exploring Texas Longhorns, or take in local art before going on a pretend grocery run. Sketch an elderberry, then relax in the library under the grapevine canopy. It’s interactive, educational, and fun for all ages—only at the Autry Museum in Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles.
Local Farmer Markets
Saturdays
Burbank Certified Farmers Market 8 a.m. to Noon
Silver Lake Farmers Market 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Pasadena Farmers’ Market at Victory Park 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
La Cañada, Flintridge Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
North Hollywood Farmers Market 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sundays
Studio City Farmers Market 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Montrose Farmers Market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Atwater Village Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
