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This page lists concerts for all cities by city name. Click on the appropriate section of the alphabet below for the city you are looking for, or continue scrolling down the page. Please remember that although every attempt is made to bring you the most current concert information, all schedules are subject to change. It is recommended that you confirm any performance you wish to attend. Concerts on this page are listed by all cities together. In the fall/winter/spring there are no separate county pages, and only cities hosting events during the month are included. In the fall/winter/spring, updates usually take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Enjoy the holiday events and performances! A - D | E - I | J - L | M - R | S - Z
December 6 - Downtown Alhambra Tree Lighting Ceremony. Kick off the holidays with the tree lighting celebration from 5 - 9 p.m. Santa will arrive on a fire truck and there also will be holiday entertainment. The event will take place at Renaissance Plaza in downtown Alhambra, Main/Garfield. Donations for the Spark of Love toy drive will be accepted during the program. Information: (626) 282-5767 or www.downtownalhambra.com. December 14 - Alhambra Performing Arts Center Programs. The Alhambra Performing Arts Center, under the direction of chef/artistic director Bill Yee, will present the Randy Van Horne Singers Christmas Concert with program of traditional carols and popular holiday songs. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in the Sage Granada Park United Methodist Church, 1850 W. Hellman Drive. Seating is limited and on a first-come basis. Reservations are required via Eventbrite for free entry; $20 donation at the door without reservations. Information: (626) 230-5435, http://alhambra.eventbrite.com or e-mail at bizwind@yahoo.com.
December 7 - 104th Annual Christmas Tree Lane Lighting Ceremony and Winter Festival. The Altadena Christmas Tree Lane Association will be hosting the annual Tree Lighting on "Christmas Tree Lane" as well as a Winter Festival. The festival will take place beginning at 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the Altadena Public Library, 600 E. Mariposa Street, and will continue until 9 p.m. At 6 p.m., the lighting ceremony will begin, culminating with the flipping the switch for the mile of lit deodar trees. "Christmas Tree Lane" is Santa Rosa Avenue between Woodbury Avenue and Altadena Drive. It is a California Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places. Road closures may begin as early as 9 a.m. See website for additional information on the history and location of the event. Information: (626) 403-1123 or www.christmastreelane.net.
December 14 - Trombone Christmas at Anaheim Gardenwalk. The Trobone Christmas performance will take place from noon - 1 p.m. at Anaheim Gardenwalk, 400 West Disney Way. There will be about 200 trombone players performing Christmas music in a festive environment. Information: (714) 635-7410 or www.anaheimgardenwalk.com, events; also www.trombonechristmas.org. December 31 - Countdown to 2025 at STC Anaheim Gardenwalk. Join the New Year's Eve party from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at STC Gardenwalk, 400 West Disney Way. There will be a dance party with live bands and other performers, giveaways, a street fair with street vendors and more. Information: (714) 635-7410 or www.anaheimgardenwalk.com, events. Weekly, Thursdays - Downtown Anaheim Farmers Market. Farmers Market hours are 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Entertainment times vary. Check website for weekly schedules. The market is located at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Blvd). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com. Performances at The Packing House - Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.
December 3 - Annual Apple Valley Christmas Tree Lighting. The Apple Valley Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 5 - 7 p.m. at Civic Center Park/Town Hall, 14955 Dale Evans Parkway. The event will include live entertainment by local groups, giveaways, and the lighting of the holiday tree. Santa also will be available for photos (bring your own camera). Information: (760) 240-7880 or www.applevalleyevents.org.
December 5 - Tree Lighting Celebration. Arcadia celebrates the start of the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting at the Arcadia Transit Plaza. The event will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Plaza, corner of Santa Clara Street and North First Avenue. Santa will arrive, and there also will be strolling carolers, a kids' craft table, holiday photos with Santa and more. Information: (626) 574-5434 or www.arcadiaca.gov. December 7 - Snow Festival. The Arcadia Snow Festival will take place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (rain or shine) at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, with free parking and shuttle service from the Arcadia Performing Arts Center entrance on the corner of Campus Drive and El Monte Avenue beginning at 7:45 a.m. There will be holiday entertainment, crafts, trolley train rides, sled runs and snow play areas, and food will be available for purchase. Information: (626) 574-5113 or www.arcadiaca.gov. December 14 - Downtown Arcadia Holiday Fair. The 2024 Downtown Arcadia Holiday Fair will take place from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on First Avenue between Huntington and California. There will be festive entertainment, free activities for children, visits with Santa, food and merchandise vendors, food trucks and more. There also will be a prize giveaway including bikes, sports tickets and more. Information: www.downtownarcadia.org.
December 6 - Winter Wonderland and Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Winter Wonderland and Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. at Artesia Park, 18750 Clarkdale Avenue, and the Albert O. Line Community Center. The event will include 15 tons of snow, music performances by local children's groups, pictures with Santa, food trucks, craft vendors and train rides. Information: (562) 865-6262, www.cityofartesia.us or www.facebook.com/cityofartesia.
December 7 - Festival of Lights and Holiday Concert. The Azusa Festival of Lights and Holiday Concert will take place from 4 - 8 p.m. on the Azusa City Hall lawn, 213 E. Foothill Boulevard. There will be a live performance, photos with Santa, a light exchange, community booths, food trucks, caroling and a gift giveaway for children through age 14. The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. Information: www.ci.azusa.ca.us or www.facebook.com/azusachamberofcommerce. Azusa Pacific University Performances - Performances take place in a variety of locations on the Azusa Pacific University campus. See individual events for location and performance times. The campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 812-3018 or www.apu.edu/music.
December 5 - Tree Lighting Ceremony. The City of Baldwin Park kicks off the holidays with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 5. The program will take place beginning at 6 p.m. at the Esther Snyder Community Center gymnasium, 4100 Baldwin Park Boulevard. There will be musical entertainment by local groups, and the event will conclude with the tree lighting and an appearance by Santa, along with free refreshments. Information: (626) 813-5245 x317 or www.baldwinpark.com. December 7 - Balwin Park Holiday Parade and Winterfest. The Holiday Parade will begin at 9:45 a.m. on Baldwin Park Boulevard between Olive Street and Ramona, ending at Morgan Park. The Grand Marshal will be ABC weathercaster Tony Cabrera. After the parade there will be a Winterfest at Morgan Park with free ice skating from noon - 5 p.m., free snow play from 1 - 5 p.m. and a holiday boutique. Information: (626) 813-5245 x317 or
December 6 - Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The city's annual tree lighting ceremony will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Bellflower at Friendship Square (Bellflower Boulevard/Belmont Street). There will be holiday carolers/entertainment, Santa, refreshments, snow sledding and arts and more. Information: (562) 804-1424 x2261 or www.bellflower.org.
December 30 - Beverly Hills Menorah Lighting Celebration. The Beverly Hills City Council will share the spirit of Hanukkah and the festival of lights with the city's Menorah Lighting Celebration. The event will take place from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Lily Pond at Beverly Gardens Park, 1302 Park Way. Information: www.beverlyhills.org or www.lovebeverlyhills.com.
December 5 - Holiday Tree Lighting. The city will host its annual tree lighting celebration beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the Brea Civic and Cultural Center front steps (Birch/Randolph). There will be live music and holiday entertainment, selfies with Santa, food and craft vendors, coffee and hot cocoa and more. Information: (714) 990-7771, www.breaspecialevents.com or www.cityofbrea.net.
December 14 - Candy Caneland and Craft Faire. The Candy Caneland and Craft Faire will take place from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Ehlers Event Center, 8150 Knott Avenue. There will be snow slides, game booths, a rock wall, raffles, food and craft vendors, a kids' craft area, live performances by local school groups and a visit from Santa. Parking is limited but there will be a free shuttle from Peak Park, 7225 El Dorado Drive. Information: (714) 236-3860 or www.buenapark.com.
December 7 - Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Burbank Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 6 - 6:30 p.m. on the front steps of City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue. The event will feature a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, performances by local groups, special guests, and the lighting of the tree. Prior to the event the Winter Arts Festival will take place from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia Boulevard and Angeleno Avenue. Information: (818) 238-5397 or www.burbankca.gov.
December 5 - Tree Lighting Ceremony. The City of Carson tree lighting cerermony will take place from 6 - 7 p.m. at the Carson Event Center Atrium, 801 E. Carson Street. The event will include holiday entertainment, photos with Santa, and light refreshments. Information: (310) 847-3570, (310) 835-0212 or www.ci.carson.ca.us. December 6 - Carson WinterFest. The Carson WinterFest will take place from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Veterans Park, 22400 Moneta Avenue. There will be a snow sled run and snow play area, holiday craft and food vendors, a visit from Santa, entertainment, a toddlers' snow play area, trackless train and raffles. Pre-registered participants will have priority to wristbands for the snow area at check in. Information: (310) 830-9997 or www.ci.carson.ca.us.
December 2 - Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Celebrate the holiday season with family and friends from 5 - 7 p.m. at the tree lighting ceremony at the Cerritos Civic Center, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue. There will be holiday entertainment by local music groups, caroling, crafts, and photo opportunities with Santa after the 6 p.m. tree lighting (bring your own camera). Information: (562) 865-8101 or www.cerritos.gov. December 9 - Performances at the Cerritos Public Library. Holiday Concert by the Cypress Senior Chorus. The class from the NOC Continuing Education's Older Adults Program will present holiday selections and choral sounds of the season. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in the Skyline Room. The library is located at the Cerritos Civic Center, 18025 Bloomfield Avenue. Information: (562) 916-1342 or www.cerritos.gov, go to "recreation and culture," then "library."
December 7 - Chino Tree Lighting Ceremony. The city's Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa's Workshop will take place from 4 - 8 p.m. on the City Hall lawn, 13220 Central Avenue. Santa's workshop stations will include cookie decorating, letters to Santa and a craft corner, and the tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. There will be complimentary hot chocolate and sweet treats (while supplies last). Bring your own camera for photos with Santa. Information: (909) 334-3258 or www.cityofchino.org. December 14 - Chino Youth Christmas Parade and Fair. The Chino Youth Parade is a showcase of Chino's youth groups. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. at Monte Vista Avenue/Riverside Drive, then turn south on Central, continuing south on Central to City Hall. Immediately following the parade there will be a fair at City Hall, 13220 Central Avenue, until 2 p.m. Carnival rides, a craft fair, and food vendors (fee) also will be until 2 p.m. at the Civic Center and on D Street between 7th and 6th Streets, with entertainment on the steps of City Hall, with a Santa's Village at the Chino Youth Museum and a craft fair in the Senior Center and library parking lots. The parade may be held if it rains, but other events will be cancelled. Information: (909) 334-3258 or www.cityofchino.org.
December 7 - Chino Hills Tree Lighting Ceremony. The City of Chino Hills Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Chino Hills Government Center, 14000 City Center Drive. Activities begin at 5 p.m. and will include arts and crafts, boutique vendors, letters to Santa and entertainment by the Ayala High School Jazz Band. The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6:15 p.m. and there will be visits with Santa from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Information: (909) 364-2600 or www.chinohills.org. Performances at the Shoppes at Chino Hills. The Shoppes at Chino Hills will present a variety of performances throughout the year. See individual concert dates for performance start times. All events take place in the promenade area at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.
December 2 - Community Tree Lighting. The City of Commerce Community Tree Lighting will take place at 6 p.m. in front of City Hall, 2535 Commerce Way. There will be holiday entertainment by local groups, holiday treats and a visit from Santa. Santa will have a special treat for children ages 12 and under (while supplies last). Information: (323) 887-4434 or www.ci.commerce.ca.us.
December 8 - Homestead Museum Holiday Open House. The holiday open house at the Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum, 15415 Don Julian Road, will take place from noon - 4 p.m. Travel back to the days of Christmas past while exploring the historic houses decked out in their holiday finery. There will be live musical performances, shopping at the Museum Store, seasonal crafts, visits with Santa, and the opportunity to picnic on the museum grounds. Information: www.homesteadmuseum.org.
December 6 - Holiday Promenade and Tree Lighting. The Claremont Holiday Promenade will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. at a variety of locations throughout Claremont Village including the Claremont Depot, City Hall, Shelton Park, Claremont Village and Packing House. The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at Claremont Depot (1st Street/Harvard), with entertainment beginning at 5 p.m. There also will be strolling carolers throughout the Village, pictures with Santa at City Hall (2nd Street/Harvard), and more. Information: (909) 399-5490, www.thevillageclaremont.com or www.ci.claremont.ca.us. December 22 - Claremont Symphony Orchestra. Annual Messiah Sing-Along Concert: Messiah Part I plus the Hallelujah Chorus, with Lindsay Feldmeth Westra, soprano, Emily Weinberg, mezzo-soprano, Matthew Dunn, tenor, and Johann Schram Reed, bass-baritone. Performances will take place at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 4th Street on the Pomona College campus. Information: www.claremontso.org. Performances at the Claremont Colleges - The following performances are presented by Pomona College and Scripps College of the Claremont Colleges (unless otherwise noted). Performance locations are listed with the concerts and are in Balch Auditorium, 1030 Columbia at 10th Street, Garrison Theater, 241 E. 10th Street, Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street, or Lyman Hall, Thatcher Music Building, 340 N. College Avenue. Information: Pomona College - (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar; Scripps College - (909) 607-3266 or www.scrippscollege.edu/departments /music/music-performances.
Friday Noon Concert Series - The Friday Noon Concert Series is sponsored by the Departments of Music at Pomona and Scripps Colleges. Performances take place at 12:15 p.m. in Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue. Doors open at noon. Information: (909) 607-3266, www.pomona.edu/music-calendar, www.scrippscollege.edu, go to Music Department
December 4 - Colton Tree Lighting Ceremony. The City of Colton tree lighting ceremony will take place from 5:30 - 6 p.m. at the Colton Civic Center/City Hall, 650 N. La Cadena. The celebration will include the tree lighting on the front lawn of City Hall, entertainment and a visit from Santa. Information: (909) 370-6153, www.coltonca.gov or www.ci.colton.ca.us. December 14 - 48th Annual Colton Christmas Parade. The Colton Christmas parade will take place beginning at 10 a.m. on La Cadena from "O" to "D" Streets. This year's theme is "Toys in Toyland." Information: (909) 825-2222, (909) 370-6153, www.coltonchamber.org or www.ci.colton.ca.us.
December 14 - 69th Annual Compton Christmas Parade. The 69th Annual Compton Christmas Parade will take place starting at 11 a.m. along Compton Boulevard between Bullis and Alameda Streets. This year's theme is "A Hub City Christmas Parade." Information: (310) 605-5500 or www.comptoncity.org.
December 1 - Corona Holiday Lighting Celebration. The city's tree lighting ceremony and holiday celebration will take place from 4 - 7 p.m. on the historic civic center front lawn, 815 W. Sixth Street. There will be live entertainment by local groups, the tree lighting ceremony, a snow play area, craft and food vendors, photo opportunities with Santa and more. Donations also will be accepted at the event for the "Spark of Love" toy drive. Parking is located at City Hall, 400 S. Vicentia Avenue. Information: (951) 736-2241 or www.coronaca.gov.
Metro Pointe Entertainment Series. - Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.
Segerstrom Center the Arts/Argyros Plaza Events. The Segerstrom Center for the Arts will present a variety of programs outdoors in the Argyros Plaza. Unless otherwise noted, all performances last approximately one hour. The Segerstrom Center for the Arts is located at 600 Town Center Drive. Information: (714) 556-2787 or www.scfta.org.
December 7 - 73rd Annual Covina Christmas Parade. "North Pole Christmas." The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Badillo Street and Citrus, travel west on Badillo to Hollenbeck Avenue, and turn south on Hollenbeck Avenue to Puente Street. There will be bands, floats, decorated novelties and a variety of local groups participating in the parade. Parking is available on city streets and at the Metrolink structure at 559 N. Citrus. Crowds for the parade are large and early arrival is recommended. Information: (626) 384-5340 or www.covinaca.gov. December 14 - A Very Merry Christmas Concert. The Covina Concert Band will present the Very Merry Christmas Concert at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage Plaza, 400 N. Citrus Avenue. There will be holiday music for the entire family, free hot chocolate and coffee. Limited seating and lawn chairs welcome. Information: (626) 384-5340 or www.covinaca.gov.
December 5 - Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting Sled-tacular. The 2024 Culver City Holiday Tree Lighting Sled-tacular will take place from 5 - 8:30 p.m. in Town Plaza/Main Street in downtown Culver City. The tree lighting will take place at 6 p.m., and there will also be snow sledding, entertainment by local community groups, game and activity booths, complimentary refreshments and Santa's arrival. Waiver required for snow sledding. Information: (310) 202-6060 or www.downtownculvercity.com.
December 3 - Holiday Sing and Tree Lighting Celebration. The Cypress holiday sing and tree lighting will take place beginning at 6 p.m. on the Civic Center Green, Orange Avenue/Grindlay Street. There will be performances by local school groups, train rides, complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, games, letters to Santa and cards to veterans, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Information: (714) 229-6780 or www.cypressca.org.
November 30 - Dana Point Tree Lighting at La Plaza Park. The City of Dana Point Tree Lighting at La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza Street, will take place from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. There will be holiday carolers, complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, pre-packaged treats for children up to 12 years of age, and the tree lighting at 5:15 p.m. Donations for the Spark of Love toy drive will be accepted at the event. Information: (949) 248-3530 or www.danapoint.org. December 2 - Dana Point Tree Lighting at Pines Park. The City of Dana Point Tree Lighting at Pines Park, 34941 Camino Capistrano, will take place from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. There will be holiday carolers, complimentary hot chocolate, cookies, treats, and the tree lighting at 5:15 p.m. Information: (949) 248-3530 or www.danapoint.org.
December 1 - 73rd Annual Downey Christmas Parade. The 2024 Downey Christmas Parade will take place at 1 p.m. along Downey Avenue downtown. The parade will include marching bands, equestrian units, community groups and local dignitaries and more. This year's Grinch-related theme is "Through Kindness His Heart Grew Three Sizes." Information: (562) 923-2191 or www.downeychamber.org. December 2 - Downey Tree Lighting Ceremony. The City of Downey will host the annual tree lighting ceremony from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Downey Civic Center, 11111 Brookshire Avenue. There will be holiday entertainment from local schools, a snow play area, vendor fair, arts and crafts stations, Santa's arrival and photos with Santa and more. The tree lighting will take place at about 6:30 p.m. Information: (562) 904-7238 or http://www.downeyca.org. December 7 - Apollo Lighting at the Columbia Memorial Space Center. The Apollo capsule lighting event will take place from 4:30 - 7 p.m. at the Columbia Memorial Space Center, 12400 Columbia Way. There will be a Tuba Christmas concert from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., followed by the lighting of the capsule. Afterward there will be a STEM-filled holiday adventure with activities for all ages. Information: (562) 231-1200 or http://www.columbiaspacescience.org.
December 3 - Holiday Tree Lighting. The Duarte Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the City Hall Courtyard, 1600 Huntington Drive. There will be holiday entertainment by local groups, gingerbread house making, photos with Santa and complimentary hot cocoa. The tree will be lit at about 7:45 p.m. Information: (626) 357-7931 or www.accessduarte.com. December 8 - Snow Nite. Snow Nite will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. at Beardslee Park, 2000 Buena Vista Street. There will be a snow play area and sledding, holiday magic, 35 tons of snow, carnival rides, food vendors and more. Information: (626) 357-7931 or www.accessduarte.com.
December 8 - El Segundo Holiday Parade and Winter Wonderland. The 60th Annual Holiday Parade will take place from 1 - 3 p.m. along Main Street in downtown El Segundo. This year's theme is "Candy Cane Lane on Main." The parade begins on Main Street at Imperial Avenue and proceeds south to El Segundo Boulevard. The parade will include marching bands, musical groups, floats, antique cars, and more. After the parade from 3:30 - 7 p.m. there also will be a Winter Wonderland festival at Chevron Park. There will be 12 tons of snow for snow play, an artificial ice skating rink, trackless train rides, a North Pole Village with holiday-themed activities and more. Information: (310) 322-1220, (310) 524-2700, www.elsegundochamber.com or www.elsegundo.org.
December 5 - Fontana Tree Lighting Ceremony. The city's Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Fontana City Hall, 8353 Sierra Avenue. The family-friendly event will include live entertainment, refreshments, and a surprise visit from a friend from the North Pole. Information: (909) 350-6520 or www.fontana.org. December 14 - Fontana Christmas Parade and Festival of Winter. The Fontana Christmas Parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Sierra Avenue and Arrow Boulevard in downtown Fontana and continue down Sierra Avenue. After the parade, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., the Festival of Winter will take place at Miller Park, 17004 Arrow Boulevard. Activities will include live entertainment, snow sledding, photo opportunities with Santa and a variety of vendors and activity booths. Information: (909) 349-6900, www.fontanarecreation.org or www.fontana.org.
December 7 - Fountain Valley Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The annual Tree Lighting event will take place from 4:30 - 8 p.m. at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst Street (near Heil). The program will include performances by community groups, food available for purchase, games, trackless train rides and photo opportunities with Santa (bring your own camera). The tree will be lit between 5:30 - 5:45 p.m. followed by fireworks. Information: (714) 839-8611 or www.fountainvalley.org.
December 7 - Fullerton Friends of Music Concert Series. Duo Turgeon piano duo - Canadian pianists Anne Louise-Turgeon and Edward Turgeon. The program will include works by Schubert, Brahms, Dvorak, Gershwin and others. The concert will take place at 3:30 p.m. at the Fullerton First United Methodist Church, 114 N. Pomona Avenue. Free admission and open seating. Information: (714) 993-0326, (562) 691-7437 or www.fullertonfriendsofmusic.org. December 7 - Fullerton Winter Market.. The Fullerton Museum Center will present the 2024 Winter Market from 2 - 6 p.m. at the Downtown Fullerton Plaza, 301 N. Pomona Avenue. There will be live music/holiday performances, a beer garden, food and craft vendors, pictures with Santa and more. Information: (714) 519-4461, www.fullertonmuseum.com or www.cityoffullerton.com. December 22 - Holiday Festival at the Muckenthaler Center. The Muckenthaler Holiday Festival will take place from noon - 4 p.m. and will include a variety of performances, an arts and crafts fair, and art workshops for children. The Muckenthaler Center is located at 1201 West Malvern Avenue near Euclid. Information: (714) 738-6595 or www.themuck.org. December 31 - First Night Fullerton. Fullerton's New Year's Eve celebration returns for 2024. The alcohol-free event will take place from 7 p.m. - midnight in the area on and around Wilshire Avenue, Pomona Avenue and Harbor Boulevard. There will be multiple stages of live music, food and beverage options from food trucks and local vendors, a family fun zone and more. Bands performing will be The Dreamboats (50s/60s), Tania y Su Nueva Era (Latin), Electric Vinyl (80s Rock), Soundbytes (Variety) and Lady Ivy (Disco/Funk). Information: (714) 738-6575 or www.cityoffullerton.com. California State University Fullerton Performances. Performances take place in the locations listed on the CSUF campus, State College/Nutwood. See campus website for directions, and parking on campus is free on weekends. Information: (657) 278-3371 or www.arts.fullerton.edu.
December 13 - Christmas at the Cathedral. Celebrate the Christmas season at Christ Cathedral with the centuries old tradition of the Service of Lessons and Carols. The candlelit evening will feature Choral Christmas favorites and Congregational Carols complementing scripture readings about the birth of Christ. The program will take place from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at Christ Cathedral, 13280 Chapman Avenue. Seating will be on a first-come basis, and doors will open at 7 p.m. Information: www.christcathedralmusic.org.
December 7 - Winter Wonderland. Gardena's Winter Wonderland will take place from 1 - 7 p.m. at the Gardena City Hall Complex, 1700 W. 162nd Street. The event will include a holiday boutique from 1 - 6 p.m., Winter Wonderland snow zone, crafts and entertainment from 3 - 7 p.m., a tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m., and pictures with Santa from 6 - 7 p.m. Information: (310) 217-9537 or www.cityofgardena.org/events.
December 4 and 18 - "Music at Noon" Concerts. The free half-hour concerts take place from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. at Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Avenue. It is requested that audience members wear face masks during the performance in the sanctuary. This month's concerts will be: December 4 - Sakura Tsai, violin, and Natalia Hudson, piano, performing works by Grieg, and December 18 - Nancy Roth, violin, and Lorenzo Sanchez, piano, performing works by Christian Sinding and Debussy. Information: (818) 244-7241, www.glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com or www.glendalecitychurch.org. December 4 - Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. The 2024 Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Perkins Plaza, 613 E. Broadway. There will be the lighting of the City Hall tree, a special visit from Santa Claus, and special performances. In case of rain, the event will be cancelled. Toy drive donations will be accepted at the event. Information: (818) 548-2792 or www.glendaleca.gov. December 7 - 46th Annual Montrose-Glendale Christmas Parade. The Montrose-Glendale Christmas Parade will kick off at 6 p.m. from Honolulu Avenue/Rosemont Avenue and will continue east on Honolulu Avenue toward Verdugo Road. The center of the parade is at Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard. There will be local dignitaries, school bands, celebrities and Santa Claus (usually in his Glendale PD helicopter). Information: (818) 970-0976, (818) 528-6060 or www.montrosechristmasparade.com. December 8 - 33rd Annual Atwater Village Tree Lighting Festival The Atwater Village tree lighting event will take place from 4 - 7 p.m. on Glendale Boulevard in the eastbound lanes between Larga and Perlita Avenues. The street festival will open at 4 p.m., and there will be a holiday market, performances, the tree lighting, a dance party, Santa photo booth, giveaways, dog holiday costumes and more. Information: www.facebook.com/AVtreelighting or www.instagram.com/atwatertreelighting. December 14 - Holiday at the Stone Barn. The Holiday at the Stone Barn program will take place from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Stone Barn Nature Center, Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road. The family-oriented evening of holiday entertainment will include The Magic of Mark Brifman and music by The Jean Quartet (strings) and The Charismatic Chamber Choir, both from Crescenta Valley High School. Reservations are required. Information: (818) 548-3795 or www.glendaleca.gov/trails.
December 14 - Glendora Christmas Parade. The annual Glendora Christmas Parade will take place beginning at 9 a.m. The parade takes place from Glendora Village (at Bennett/Glendora), along Glendora and Foothill Boulevard to Grand, and to Grand/Bennett at the La Fetra and Sandburg Schools. There will be marching bands, equestrian units, Santa Claus and more. Information: (626) 963-4128 or www.glendorachristmasparade.com.
December 1 - 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade. The Hollywood Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. at Hollywood Boulevard and Orange, travel east on Hollywood Boulevard to Vine, south on Vine to Sunset Boulevard, and west on Sunset back to Orange. This year's Grand Marshal is TBA. The parade features television, film and stage celebrities, bands, floats and Santa Claus. The parade route can be accessed from Metro stations; early arrival by car is advised to avoid traffic and freeway off-ramp closures. Information: 1-833-PARADE1, (866) 727-2331 or www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.org. December 5, 12, 19 and 27 - Jazz in the Courtyard at Ovation Hollywood. Kira and the Major 3 (Jazz). The jazz quartet Kira and the Major 3 will present a variety of American jazz and world music standards from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Ovation Hollywood Center Courtyard, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard. Information: (818) 964-9428 or www.ovationhollywood.com, go to events.
December 8 - Light a Light of Love Pier Lighting Ceremony. The Light a Light of Love Pier Lighting will take place in downtown Huntington Beach along Main Street and at Pier Plaza at the Huntington Beach Pier. At 4 p.m. there will be a children's parade on Main Street, followed by entertainment and photo ops with Santa at Pier Plaza. The formal pier and snowflake lighting ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. Information: (714) 842-6600 or www.waymakersoc.org. Ongoing, Tuesday Nights - Surf City Nights. Surf City Nights, Orange County's largest weekly street fair and farmers market, takes place weekly from 5 - 9 p.m. throughout the year. The event includes over 100 vendors, family-friendly/live music street performances, and activities for children. The event takes place along Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach and The Strand on 5th. Check website for weekly entertainment information. Information: www.hbdowntown.com. Performances at Bella Terra. - Performances take place at the times listed in the Green area at Bella Terra. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.
Performances at Pacific City. - Performances take place on the Ocean Deck. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events.
December 14 - 73rd Annual Huntington Park Holiday Parade. The Huntington Park Holiday Parade, "Miracle on Pacific Boulevard," will take place beginning at 6 p.m. on Pacific Boulevard between Slauson Ave. and Florence Ave. There will be floats, marching bands, antique trolleys, dance groups, special guest celebrities and more. Information: (323) 584-6221, ww.hpca.gov or www.huntingtonpark.org.
Outdoor Music at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Outdoor music returns to the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Guests must be 18 or over. The Rock Yard is an amphitheater-style arena with two side-by-side stages, and admission is free. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway. Two other series, Noches de Fuego on Wednesday and Sunday nights and Country Night on Thursday night, have now been moved inside to LIT. 21+ for entry to LIT. See additional details on website. Information: 1-800-827-2946 or www.fantasyspringsresort.com, go to entertainment/rock-yard.
December 7 - Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. The "Light Up Market Street" holiday fair and tree lighting ceremony will take place from 4 - 8 p.m. downtown on Market Street from Manchester Boulevard to Florence Avenue. The event will include live entertainment, snow play, a roller skating rink, food trucks, refreshments, community booths, a visit from Santa and more. Information: (310) 412-8750 or www.cityofinglewood.org. December 7 - Winterfest at Hollywood Park. Winterfest will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at The Shops at Hollywood Park, 1213 S. District Drive. The event will include a farmers' market from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., holiday arts and crafts, local artisan and food vendors, live performances by Musicians at Play and Inglewood High School, craft activities, photos with black Santa, and more. Complimentary parking for all attendees; enter the PS2 structure on Prarie Avenue/97th Street. Information: (424) 541-9100 or www.hollywoodparkca.com.
December 7 - Illuminate Irvine. The City of Irvine will present an evening of holiday festivities at Illuminate Irvine. The event will take place from 3 - 8 p.m. at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex. There will be winter wonderland-inspired activities, holiday music classics, and the lighting of the holiday tree. Visitors are encouraged to donate a new, unwrapped gift for children up to age 12 to aid the 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Holiday Toy Drive. The OC Great Park is located off the 5 Freeway at the Sand Canyon exit. Information: (949) 724-6606 or www.cityofirvine.org. UC Irvine Music Department Performances. Unless otherwise noted, all performances take place in Winifred Smith Hall on the UCI campus. See campus website for directions and current parking fees. Information: (949) 824-6615 or www.arts.uci.edu.
December 7 - La Habra Tamale Festival. The 11th Annual La Habra Tamale Festival will take place from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Euclid Street between La Habra Boulevard and Bridenbecker Avenue, as well as at both Portola and Brio Parks and the La Habra City Hall parking lot. Activities include a tamale contest, dance and music performances on multiple stages, food vendors and tamale sales, a children's area, vendor booths, a holiday boutique, and the city's holiday tree lighting. See website for entertainment schedule. Information: (562) 383-4200, www.lahabratamalefestival.com or www.lahabraca.gov.
December 7 - La Mirada Chili Holiday Celebration. The 2024 Chili Holiday Celebration will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center, 13806 La Mirada Boulevard. The festivities will include live entertainment, holiday crafts, a holiday train, photos with Santa, the city's tree lighting ceremony, and complimentary chili, cookies and warm drinks. Information: (562) 943-7277 or www.cityoflamirada.org. Noon Concerts at Biola University. This long-standing, mid-day concert series tradition presents guest artists and university faculty and students. It brings to the campus and the community a special opportunity to hear outstanding performances from a variety of artists. All performances are from 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Crowell Hall on the Biola University Campus. Campus address is 13800 Biola Drive. See website for directions. Information: (562) 903-4892, www.biola.edu/music or www.biola.edu.
December 4 - 37th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Annual Holiday Tree Lighting will take place from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at the Central Park amphitheater, 7821 Walker Street. There will be musical performances by local school groups, a community sing-along, and an activities area before the program which will include crafts and writing letters to Santa. Crafts and visits with Santa are from 4 - 5:30 p.m., and the tree lighting cermony is at 5:30 p.m. In the event of rain the ceremony will be rescheduled for December 11. Information: (714) 690-3350 or www.cityoflapalma.org.
December 6 - Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony. The parade will begin at the La Puente Community Center at 6 p.m. and then travel down Glendora Avenue to Main Street through Old Town Puente, ending at City Hall. The parade will include local floats, marching bands, community groups and others. Following the parade, festivities will continue with a street fair and the tree lighting ceremony at City Hall, 15900 E. Main Street. Information: (626) 855-1560 or www.lapuente.org. Fridays - La Puente Live. La Puente Live is an open-air market in downtown La Puente on Main Street. The event will take place from 6 - 10 p.m. every Friday and will include produce sales and live entertainment. Bands will be: November 29 - Smooth Touch, December 6 - closed for city holiday parade, December 13 - Thirty Three and 1/3, December 20 - Banda PG, December 27 - Smooth Touch and January 3 - Suave the Band. Information: (562) 375-0888, www.lapuentelive.com or www.facebook.com/lapuentelive.
December 2 - Tree Lighting Ceremony. The City of La Verne tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. before the City Council meeting. The ceremony will be held in front of City Hall, 3660 "D" Street, and there will be entertainment and a special visit from Santa Claus. Information: (909) 596-8700 or www.cityoflaverne.org.
December 6 - Laguna Beach Holiday Hospitality Night. Hospitality night includes an evening of entertainment and the lighting of the holiday tree. The event will take place from 5 - 9 p.m. throughout the downtown area, in the Pepper Tree parking lot (between Forest Avenue and Ocean Avenue across from Second Street) from 5 - 7:30 p.m. and the Promenade from 6 - 9 p.m. There will be performances by a variety of community groups, and the tree lighting will take place at 6:10 p.m. Information: (949) 497-0762 or www.lagunabeachchamber.org. December 12 and 15 - Laguna Community Concert Band Holiday Concerts. The Laguna Community Concert Band will present two December concerts. On December 12, the holiday concert with the jazz band will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Laguna Beach Community Center/Susi Q Center, 380 3rd Street. On December 15, the Concert Band will present a holiday concert at 2 p.m. at the Artists Theater, Laguna Beach High School, 625 Park Avenue. Information: www.lagunaconcertband.com. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - The Stage on Forest Performances he Stage on Forest performances are from 5 - 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 5 - 7 p.m. on Sunday on The Promenade on Forest, Forest Avenue between Coast Highway and Glenneyre. Check website calendar for ongoing weekly schedules. Information: (949) 497-3311 or www.lagunabeachcity.net, go to calendar.
December 6 - Holiday Tree Lighting. The Laguna Hills Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Laguna Hills Community Center and Sports Complex, 25555 Alicia Parkway. There will be festive lights, carolers, refreshments, crafts, a snow play area in the parking lot and a visit from Santa. Information: (949) 707-2680 or www.lagunahillsca.gov.
December 7 - Enchanted Christmas Tree Lighting. The Laguna Niguel Enchanted Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. at City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway. There will be seasonal entertainment, cookie decorating and crafts, the lighting of the tree at 5:30 p.m., and a visit from Santa. Bring your camera for pictures with Santa. Information: (949) 425-5100 or www.cityoflagunaniguel.org. December 14 - Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade. The Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade will take place beginning at 10 a.m. on Crown Valley Parkway between Nueva Vista and Central Park. This year's theme is "Hometown Holiday." The parade will include equestrian units, patriotic and inspirational military tributes, youth groups, auto clubs, marching bands and more. Crown Valley Parkway will be closed to traffic; see website for parking and shuttle details. Information: (949) 425-5100 or www.cityoflagunaniguel.org. December 29 - Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting. Join the City of Laguna Niguel and Chabad Laguna Niguel to celebrate the festival of light. The event will take place at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway. There will be live entertainment, activities, crafts and Chanukah treats. Information: (949) 425-5100, (949) 831-7701, www.cityoflagunaniguel.org or www.chabadlagunaniguel.com.
December 7 - 2024 Blue Jay Christmas Parade. The Main Street Blue Jay Christmas Parade will take place beginning at 2 p.m. along Highway 189 (Highway 189 will be closed from 1 - 3:30 p.m.) This year's theme is "Our House is a Very, Very Fine House ..." There will be a variety of floats, marching bands, community organizations and more. Information: (909) 336-1547, http://www.lakearrowheadchamber.com or www.bluejayparade.com.
December 14 - Tree Lighting Ceremony. The City of Lake Forest tree lighting ceremony will take place from 3 - 6 p.m. at the Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Drive. There will be family-friendly games, crafts, entertainment, a holiday boutique and more. Information: (949) 461-3400 or www.lakeforestca.gov.
December 6 - Lakewood Tree Lighting Ceremony. This year's 10th annual program will take place from 4:30 - 8 p.m. outside The Centre at Sycamore Plaza at the Lakewood Civic Center, 5000 Clark Avenue (at Harwick Street). Games and food trucks will be available beginning at 4:30 p.m. The tree lighting will begin at 6:30 p.m., and there also will be falling snow, holiday music and photo opportunities. In the event of rain the program will be cancelled, but the tree will still be lit for the first time at 6:30 p.m. Information: (562) 866-9771 x2140 or http://www.lakewoodcity.org.
November 30 - Music at the Point Concert Series. Concerts take place at Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N. Studebaker Road. On November 30 at 7 p.m., Stan DeWitt (Songwriter/Storyteller). Information: (562) 420-3393 or www.gracefirst.org/concert-series. December 4 - Long Beach Christmas Tree Lighting. The city's 10th annual tree lighting event will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Terrace Theater Plaza in downtown Long Beach, 300 East Ocean Boulevard. The event will include train rides, photos with Santa (bring your own camera), selfie stations, local food trucks, live music throughout the evening, the lighting of the holiday tree and fireworks. This year's tree is 67 feet tall with more than 500,000 lights. Information: www.visitlongbeach.com, go to events. December 7 - 40th Annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade. The 40th Annual Belmont Shore Christmas parade will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. along a 15-block stretch of 2nd Street in Belmont Shore from Livingston Avenue to Bayshore Avenue. There will be more than 100 entries, and an appearance by St. Nick! Road closure begin early, so please allow time for parking and arriving at the event. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the street during the parade. This year's theme is "A Holiday Tradition." Information: (562) 434-3066 or http://www.belmontshore.org. December 14 - Daisy Lane Parade and Night of Holiday Entertainment. The Daisy Lane Parade will take place from 5 - 7 p.m. along Daisy Avenue between Hill Street and Pacific Coast Highway. A link to a parade map is available at the last website listed. The night of holiday entertainment will take place on after the parade until 9 p.m. on the Daisy Lane median at Daisy Avenue and 20th Street. Information: (562) 570-7777, www.longbeach.gov, www.longbeach.gov/daisyparade or https://longbeach.gov/globalassets/city-news/68th-annual-daisy-lane-parade-map. December 14 - Shoreline Village Boat Parade Viewing Party. Celebrate the season at Shoreline Village with a party for viewing the Shoreline Yacht Club Boat Parade. The event will take place from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Shoreline Village and will include a DJ with dancing, live holiday music, a balloon twister, and snow in the village during the parade. Information: http://www.shorelinevillage.com.
December 7 - Winter Wonderland. The City of Los Alamitos will present the Winter Wonderland at the Plaza from 4 - 7:30 p.m. at St. Isidore Historical Plaza, 10961 Reagan Street. There will be a Santa's village, ongoing musical entertainment by local groups, free snow play, free ice skating, and a tree lighting ceremony at about 5:15 p.m. Information: (562) 431-3538 or www.cityoflosalamitos.org.
December 2 - Los Angeles County Tree Lighting Ceremony. The County of Los Angeles will celebrate the holidays with the annual Los Angeles County Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event will take place at 5 p.m. on the Jerry Moss Plaza at the Music Center. Program for the event TBA. Information: (213) 972-7211 or www.musiccenter.org. December 4 - Grand Illuminations Opening Night Celebration. Join in the opening night festivities for Grand Illuminations at Grand Performances, 350 S. Grand Avenue. The event will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. Be the first to experience the new, immersive holiday light display at The Yard at Cal Plaza, featuring Liquid PXL's Electric Dandelions, Lumiverse and a 25-foot custom-designed tree. There will live musical performances until 8 p.m., market vendors, and the lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. Nightly light shows will continue through January 8. Information: www.downtownla.com or www.eventbrite.com/e/grand-illuminations-opening-night-celebration-tickets-1084876226999. December 14 - Winter Wellness Bash: Toy Giveaway and Wellness Fest. The 5th annual event will take place from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the Exposition Park South Lawn. From 8 - 10:30 there will be a wellness warm-up which will include a 5k run/walk, yoga sessions, sound bath, circuit training and more. The main program will take place from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and will include a giveaway of 2500 toys, art in the park tent, youth activities, live holiday entertainment by the White Hall Arts Academy, health screenings, community resources and immersive decor. Separate free tickets are required for each of the two sessions and can be reserved via Eventbrite. Information: www.www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-wellness-bash-toy-giveaway-wellness-fest-tickets-1089997093649. December 16 - 24 - Las Posadas Celebration at the El Pueblo Monument. The Las Posadas candlelight procession and gathering will take place nightly from 6 - 8 p.m. at the El Pueblo Historical Monument (Olvera Street, across from Union Station). The nine-night presentation of the journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem begins with a children's pinata at 6:15 p.m., and is followed by a candlelight procession each night at 7:15 p.m. Entertainment by Rondalla del Sol will be nightly from 6:30 - 8 p.m., and there also will be free sweet bread and champurrado after the procession (while supplies last). Information: (213) 625-7074, (213) 485-8372, www.olveraevents.com, www.olvera-street.com or www.elpueblo.lacity.org. December 24 - L.A. County Holiday Celebration. The 64th annual holiday show will take place from 3 - 6 p.m. in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Avenue. The Holiday Celebration features music and dance of the season from the many neighborhoods and cultures of Los Angeles. Doors open at 2:30 p.m., but the line for entrance begins earlier (as early as 9 a.m.), and seating is on a first-come basis. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS CURRENTLY ARE FULL, BUT A STANDBY LINE WILL BE AVAILABLE AND YOU CAN SIGN UP ON THE WEBSITE TO BE NOTIFIED IF ANY ADVANCED RESERVATION SPOTS BECOME AVAILABLE. Admission and parking are free, and there are no restrictions on entering and leaving the show at any time during the performances. See website for complete list of performers. Information: (213) 972-3099, www.holidaycelebration.org or www.musiccenter.org. December 31 - New Year's Eve LA (N.Y.E.L.A). Ring in the New Year at Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown LA. The event will take place from 8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. and will feature live music, large art installations, food vendors, giant 3D video projections on City Hall, an integrated light show and more. This will be an alcohol-free and family-friendly event; no outside alcohol permitted. Artists performing will include Antibalas, Pachyman, Weapons of Mass Creation, Girls Make Beats and many others. See website for additional information. Information: (213) 972-8080, www.grandparkla.org or www.musiccenter.org. Performances at The Colburn School - Performances are open to the public; some may require advanced tickets/reservations. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.
USC Thornton School of Music Performances - Performances take place in a variety of locations on the USC campus (see individual performances). All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.
Los Angeles City College Concerts. Evening concerts are open to the public. Performances take place at 6 p.m. in the LACC Herb and Lani Alpert Recital Hall unless otherwise noted. The campus address is 855 N. Vermont. Information: (323) 953-4000 x2880, www.lacitycollege.edu/departments/music/calendar-of-events or www.lacitycollege.edu.
Holiday Festivities at the Los Angeles Farmers Market. Most events/activities take place on the Plaza at the Los Angeles Farmers Market, 6333 W. Third Street. Information: (323) 933-9211 or www.farmersmarketla.com.
December 1 - 79th Anniversary Northeast Los Angeles (NELA) Christmas Parade. The 79th Anniversary NELA Christmas Parade will take place at 1 p.m. on North Figueroa Street from Avenue 60 to 50. The parade will include marching bands, dancers, stilt walkers, equestrian units, car clubs, community organizations and more. Information: (323) 816-4455 or http://thehighlandparkchamberofcommerce.com.
December 8 - Palisades Symphony. Maxim Kusin, conductor, joined by the Brentwood Palisades Chorale, led by Susan S. Rosenstein. The program will include works by Mykola Lysenko and Ralph Vaughan Williams. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Palisades Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz in Pacific Palisades. Information: (310) 454-8040 or www.palisadessymphony.org. West LA Farmers Market Concert Series. The market takes place Sundays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the West LA Civic Center Bandshell, 11338 Santa Monica Boulevard (at Purdue Avenue), and begins with a free yoga class at 9:30 a.m. Free parking at the corner of Corinth Avenue and Iowa Avenue. Information: www.wlafarmersmarket.com.
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Performances. Performances take place in a variety of venues on the UCLA campus. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu.
December 8 - Skechers/Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks Festival. The Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks Festival will take place from 3 - 8 p.m. at the Manhattan Beach Pier. The snow park will open to the public at 4 p.m., and the Santa Float will be on Manhattan Avenue for photos. Main stage entertainment will begin at 4 p.m. and the fireworks show will take place at 7 p.m. Bring blankets and beach chairs for seating. See full schedule and event locations on website. Information: (310) 802-5000, www.mbfireworks.com or www.citymb.info.
Fisherman's Village Concert Series. - Outdoor performances are Sundays from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is $2 for up to two hours or $4 for 2 - 4 hours. Information: (310) 305-9545, www.visitmdr.com, www.visitmdr.com/things-to-do/by-the-water/fishermans-village or www.exploremarinadelrey.com/fishermans-village.
December 1 - Santa's Arrival and Lighting Ceremony. The community is invited to help usher in the holiday season from 3 - 5:30 p.m. at the Mission Viejo Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive (at La Paz/Marguerite Parkway). There will be holiday performers, and Santa will arrive atop a fire engine at 6 p.m. to turn on the holiday lights in Mission Viejo. Information: (949) 830-7066, https://mvactivities.com or www.cityofmissionviejo.org. December 5 and 12 - Live Music at North Paseo at Los Osos. On December 5, Christmas Sing-Along with Brian Michaels. The performance will take place from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. On December 12, Holiday Songs on the ukulele with the Aloha Strummers of the Norman P. Murray Center from 3 - 4 p.m. Performances will take place at the North Paseo at Los Osos, 25282 Marguerite Parkway. Information: (949) 470-3061 or www.cityofmissionviejo.org.
December 5 - Monrovia Holiday Parade. The Monrovia Holiday Parade, sponsored by the Monrovia Old Town Merchants, will begin at 7 p.m. The parade will take place along Myrtle Avenue in Old Town Monrovia from Chestnut to Palm. Check the city website for street closures in the area which will take place from 5 - 10 p.m. Information: (626) 256-8246 or www.cityofmonrovia.org.
December 5 - Holly Jolly Holiday. The city will ring in the holidays at the Holly Jolly Holiday Celebration from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Montclair Youth Center, 5111 Benito Street (next to City Hall). The tree-lighting ceremony will kick off the event. There will be entertainment, photos with Santa (one per family), complimentary refreshments (while supplies last) and more. In the event of inclement weather, it is noted that this event will be cancelled. Information: (909) 625-9479 or www.cityofmontclair.org.
December 7 - Winter Wonderland. The Montebello Winter Wonderland will take place from 3 - 9 p.m. at Montebello City Hall, 1600 W. Beverly Boulevard. There will be food and artisan vendors, snow slides, ongoing entertainment, a special visit from Santa and the lighting of the holiday tree at 7 p.m. Information: (323) 887-1200 or www.montebelloca.gov.
December 5 - 11th Annual Holiday Snow Village. The Holiday Snow Village event will include a tree lighting, snow sled runs, tons of snow, holiday music and pictures with Santa. The program will take place from 4 - 8 p.m. at Barnes Park, 350 S. McPherrin Avenue. There will be holiday music performed by local groups, snow sled runs, a snow play area, food and craft vendors and more. Closed-toe shoes are required for snow play. Pre-registration for snow activities is required and space is limited. Information: (626) 307-1388 or www.montereyparkca.gov.
December 7 - Crystal Cove Tree Lighting and Holiday Bazaar. The Crystal Cove Tree Lighting and Holiday Bazaar will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Bazaar will run from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and there will be a Santa meet and greet from 3:30 - 5 p.m. in Cottage #46. A performance by the Santa Ana High School Choir will take place from 3 - 5 p.m. in various locations throughout the district, and the tree lighting will be at 5:15 p.m. in front of the Beachcomber Cafe. Parking is available in the Los Trancos parking lot; a $15 day use parking fee will apply for the event. Information: www.crystalcove.org. December 8 - Corona Del Mar Christmas Walk. The 45th Annual Corona Del Mar Christmas Walk will take place on Pacific Coast Highway in the Village of Corona Del Mar from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will be entertainment with over 17 local bands, Santa visits and photos, beer and wine gardens, merchant and restaurant promotions and more. Activities center around the Bandera's parking lot at 3201 E. Pacific Coast Highway. Information: (949) 673-4050 or www.cdmchamber.com.
December 14 - Horsetown Parade of Lights and Christmas Festival. The Norco Horsetown Parade of Lights will take place beginning at 5 p.m. along Sixth Street from Corona Avenue to Crestview Avenue and the George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. The Christmas Festival will take place from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. at George Ingalls Equestrian Events Center, 3737 Crestview. The Christmas Festival will include fee-based activities (snow tot lot, skating rink, train) in addition to Santa, vendors and entertainment. Parking and admission are free; $10 fee for activity wristband. Information: (951) 270-5632 or www.ci.norco.ca.us.
December 7 - 2024 Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony. The 2024 Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. on the Norwalk Civic Center Lawn, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard. There will be game booths, arts and craft tents, stage entertainment, the tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. and more. Information: (652) 929-5702, www.norwalk.org or www.norwalkca.gov. December 13, 17 and 20 - Cerritos College Music Department Performances. On December 13, Band/Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m., on December 17 - Choral Concert at 7 p.m. and on December 20, Commercial Music Concert at 7 p.m. All events take place in the Auditorium on the Cerritos College campus, 11110 Alondra Boulevard. Information: (562) 860-2451 x2629 or www.cerritos.edu/music.
December 14 - Christmas on Euclid Craft Fair and Festival. The Christmas on Euclid Experience has been a city tradition since 1922. Most events will take place in Ontario Town Square, 224 N. Euclid. The Craft Fair and Festival will take place from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and will include a holiday market, live performances, activities for children and photos with Santa. The event will be followed by a community sing-a-long from 6 - 9 p.m. at the R. Jack Mercer Bandstand, Euclid Avenue median at C Street. Information: (909) 261-3230, www.ontariotownsquare.org, http://gocvb.org/christmas-on-euclid/event-program, or www.ci.ontario.ca.us. December 16 - Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band. The Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band will present "Holiday Traditions" at 7:30 p.m. in the Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium located on the Chaffey High School campus, 1250 N. Euclid Avenue. Concert attendees are invited to arrive at 7 p.m. for entertainment by The Woodwind Celebration Ensemble in the lobby, where complimentary coffee and cookies will be served. Information: (909) 226-5748, www.showband.net or www.ci.ontario.ca.us.
December 7 - 30th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Candlelight Choir Procession. Festivities will begin at 3:30 p.m. with activities for children and non-profit food and novelty booths (fee) in the Old Town Orange Plaza (traffic circle area) at Chapman/Glassell. The official music program will begin at 5:15 p.m. with songs by a local youth choir, followed by the lighting of the city tree. Sing along to traditional carols of the season with a full choir and orchestra led by Michael Short. The event can be very crowded, and early arrival for the ceremony is recommended. Some seating is available. In the event of rain, call the phone number listed for further information. Information: (714) 744-7278, www.loveorange.org/oranges-tree-lighting-ceremony or www.cityoforange.org. December 13 and 14 - St. John's Concert Series. The Sounds of Christmas. A splendid symphonic Christmas story will be told in three concert performances: Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The program will feature the Jubilate Choir, Cathedral Singers, Cathedral Bells and Festival Orchestra with conductor Alex Guebert and Karissa Raebel and Stephan Nosrat, soloists/associate conductors. Concerts will take place in the historic sanctuary at St. John's Lutheran Church of Orange, 185 S. Center Street. Information: (714) 288-44431 or www.stjohnsorange.org.
December 7 - Peninsula Parade of Lights. The Peninsula Parade of Lights in Rolling Hills Estates will take plac from 6 - 8 p.m. The parade will begin at Silver Spur Road and Drybank Drive, continue east on Silver Spur to Roxcove Drive and then south to Deep Valley Drive, finishing at the Promenade on the Peninsula to Norris Center Drive. There will be marching bands, holiday floats, Santa and community partners. Information: (310) 377-1577, x 110 or www.rollinghillsestates.gov.
December 6 - Pasadena Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighting. The city's official tree lighting ceremony and holiday celebration will take place from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Rotunda of Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave. The event will include holiday music by local groups, a visit from Santa, the tree lighting at 6 p.m. and more. Donations for the "Spark of Love" toy drive also will be accepted at the event. Information: (626) 744-6523 or www.cityofpasadena.net. December 7 - South Lake Avenue HolidayFest. HolidayFest will take place from noon - 6 p.m. in the area around 140 S. Lake, 251 S. Lake and 345 S. Lake (next to Macy's). Musical performances will include: The Baby Goats (Heavy Funk Wave Trio) at 1 p.m., Quitapenas (Afro-Latin) at 3 p.m. and Twisted Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) at 5 p.m., plus DJ William Reed spinning in between sets. There also will be a Santa's Village, holiday artisan market, art/craft activities, special in-store promotions from local merchants and more. See full details on website. Information: (626) 792-1259 or www.southlakeavenue.org. December 7 - Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra (PYSO) Performances. The Pasadena Youth Symphony Performances will take place throughout the day at the Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S.St. John Avenue. The Prelude Strings, String Orchestra and Overture Strings will perform at 10:30 a.m., the Symphony, Wind Ensemble and Sinfonia will perform at 3:30 p.m. the the Philharmonic will present a program from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance. Tickets are not required, and parking will be available at the Wells Fargo parking structure across Green Street. Information: (626) 793-7172 or www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org. December 7 - Pasadena Presbyterian Church Friends of Music Concerts. 80th Annual Candlelight and Carols concert. The "Pasadena holiday tradition for the whole family" will feature resident and guest musicians of the Pasadena Presbyterian Church accompanied by the Friends of Music Orchestra. There will be sacred and secular music, Clement Clarke Moore's classic poem "The Night Before Christmas" presented by actress Pamela Roylance and Anne Dudley's evocative arrangement of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel." The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. The church is in Downtown Pasadena at the corner of Colorado and Madison. Information: (626) 793-2191 or www.ppcmusic.org. December 7, 10 and 14 - Holiday Events at the Pasadena Public Library/Branch Libraries. Several holiday events will be taking place at the libraries, including the following: December 7 - Winter Celebration with the Candlelight Carolers from 4 - 6 p.m. at the San Rafael Branch Library, 1240 Nithsdale Road. Enjoy a blend of timeless classics and contemporary holiday tunes; December 10 - Winter Ball and Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Hastings Branch Library, 3325 E. Orange Grove Boulevard, from 4 - 6 p.m. There will be festive music, stories, refreshments, crafts and a tree lighting ceremony; also on December 10 - Holiday Music from 4 - 5 p.m. at the Allendale Branch Library, 1130 S. Marengo, with a performance by the Blair High School Chamber Group Orchestra; December 14 - Winter Holiday Concert and Sing-Along with the Slide Rule Trombone Choir from 2 - 3 p.m. at the Lamanda Park Branch Library, 140 South Altadena Drive, and also "A Christmas Carol: The Christmas Matters Holiday Carolers," a costumed Dickens quartet, will present a program at 4:30 p.m. at the Linda Vista Branch Library, 1281 Bryant Street. Information: (626) 744-4066, www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/library or www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net. December 21 - Third @ First Presented by FUMC Pasadena. Christmas Joy Concert. The First UMC choirs and instrumental ensembles will team up to present this annual celebration of seasonal music. The concert will take place from 4 - 5 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 500 E. Colorado Boulevard. Information: www.thirdatfirst.org or www.fumcpasadena.org. January 1 - 136th Annual Rose Parade. The 136th Annual Rose Parade will kick off today at 8 a.m. along Orange Grove and Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena. This year's theme is "Best Day Ever." The grand marshal will be Billie Jean King. Information: (626) 449-4100 or www.tournamentofroses.com. Pasadena Presbyterian Church Music at Noon Concerts. Concerts as listed are in-person concerts. In-person concerts are from 12:10 - 12:40 p.m. Check website for online performance information. The church is in Downtown Pasadena at the corner of Colorado and Madison. Information: (626) 793-2191 or www.ppcmusic.org.
December 12 - 30th Annual Placentia Tamale Festival. The Placita Santa Fe Merchants Association and the City of Placentia will presents the annual Tamale Festival from 4 - 10 p.m. in Old Town Placentia (Placita Santa Fe, 100 - 200 blocks of Santa Fe Avenue). The event will include live entertainment, a visit from Santa, inflatables, food vendors, a beer and wine garden, and fresh tamales available for individual or quantity purchase. Information: (714) 993-8232, www.placentia.org or www.facebook.com/placentiatamalefest.
December 13 - Pomona Concert Band Holiday Concert. The Pomona Concert Band, with musical director and conductor Linda W. Taylor and assitant director Kerry Kline, welcomes the community to attend the 2024 holiday concert. The "Sounds of Christmas Joy" concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Palomares Park Community Center, 499 E. Arrow Highway. The MC for the evening will be Paula Lantz. Information: (626) 824-0001, (909) 620-2324, www.ci.pomona.ca.us or www.pomonaconcertband.org. December 14 - Pomona Holiday Parade and Holiday at the Plaza. The night-time holiday parade, "A Vintage Holiday," will take place beginning at 5 p.m., rain or shine, in downtown Pomona along Gibbs Street, 2nd Street, Park Avenue, Mission Boulevard and 3rd Street. The annual Holiday at the Plaza (Shaun Diamond Plaza) at the downtown Civic Center (2nd Street/Thomas Street) also will take place from 4 - 9 p.m. with Santa visits, food vendors, snow play, entertainment, crafts and more. Information: (909) 620-2056 or www.pomonaca.gov (City of Pomona) and (909) 469-1121 or www.downtownpomona.org (Downtown Pomona).
December 7 - Christmas Tree Lighting. The Rancho Santa Margarita Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place lakeside at Lago Santa Margarita Lakeshore Park beginning at 5 p.m. Stroll through the new "Trail of Lights," enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and cookies, and decorate a festival stocking. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive to light the tree at 6 p.m. Information: (949) 709-0013 or www.samlarc.org. December 31 - New Year's Eve "Celebrating Family and Friends" Event. The "Celebrating Family and Friends" New Year's Eve event will take place from 5 - 9 p.m. at Central Park, 30842 La Miranda. There will be live music, activites for all ages, interactive arts and crafts, inflatables, food vendors, and more. The event is an alcohol-free event. Information: (949) 216-9700 or www.cityofrsm.org.
December 6 - Redlands Bowl Holiday Performance. The Modern Gentlemen. After singing alongside Frankie Valli, The Modern Gentlemen now bring soaring vocals to stages worldwide. They will bring their four-part harmonies to the Redlands Bowl for a performance at 7 p.m. featurig original holiday songs and familiar classics. Santa also will be at the Mission Gables Talbert Courtyard from 5 - 6:45 p.m. Information: www.redlandsbowl.org. December 7 - Redlands Kiwanis Christmas Parade. The parade will take place at 6 p.m. in downtown Redlands. The parade will begin on Brookside at Citrus/Eureka in downtown Redlands, travel east on Citrus to 8th Street and on to State Street, east on State Street to Orange, and south on Orange to Citrus, and from Citrus back to Eureka/Brookside. The parade will include floats, musical performances and a visit from Santa. Information: www.cityofredlands.org, www.redlandsparade.com or www.kiwanisclubofredlands.org. University of Redlands Performances. - University of Redlands Music Department performances are held in the Memorial Chapel, the Frederick Loewe Performance Hall (FLPH), and/or the Casa Loma Room on the Redlands campus, 1200 E. Colton Avenue. See individual concerts below for performance location. Information: (909) 748-8700 or www.redlands.edu/music.
December 5 - Riviera Village Holiday Stroll. The traditional holiday event will take place from 5 - 9 p.m. at Riviera Village, 1799 S. Catalina Avenue. The evening includes light displays, decorations and festive music as you stroll along the avenues (which will be closed to street traffic). Santa Claus will be visiting the event. Information: (424) 260-8386 or www.rivieravillage.net. December 14 - Holiday Concert on the Pier. The Redondo Pier Association and Memorial Care Miller Children's and Women's Hospital Long Beach present this special holiday concert. The concert will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. at the west end of the pier, and there also will be a holiday selfie station, charity toy drive and more. A free holiday activity book will be available for children while supplies last. Information: www.redondopier.com or www.facebook.com/redondopier.
December 7 - Rialto Holiday Festival and Parade. The Rialto Holiday Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Rialto at Willow Avenue/Rialto Avenue. After the parade activities continue at the Rialto Civic Center, 150 S. Palm Avenue, where there will be the tree lighting, a vendor fair, live entertainment, a snow hill (wristband fee), and more until 9:30 p.m. Information: (909) 421-4949 or www.rialtoca.gov.
Thursday to Sunday, through December - Nightly Entertainment for the Festival of Lights. The Riverside Festival of Lights will continue through December 31, and there will be community entertainers Thursday through Sunday from 5 - 10 p.m. at 9th Street and Main. Other Festival activities include an ice rink (fee), food and merchandise vendors, visits with Santa and more, along with the light display at the Mission Inn. Entertainment schedules for the duration of the event are available by clicking the "Entertainment" link under the "Things to Do" topic on the Festival website (first website listed). Information: (951) 683-7100, (951) 826-5586, www.riversideca.gov/fol or www.riverside-chamber.com.
December 14 - Rossmoor Winter Festival. The Rossmoor Winter Festival will take place from 4 - 9 p.m. at Rush Park, 3001 Blume Drive. There will be live music, snow play, pony rides, food trucks, holiday crafts and a visit from Santa. Parst of Blume drive between Oak Way and Chianti will be closed to traffic beginning at 9 a.m. Information: (562) 430-3707 or www.rossmoor-csd.org. December 7 - Puttin' on the Glitz. Puttin' on the Glitz is an evening of holiday cheer and a city tradition presented by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association. There will be live entertainment by a variety of groups along the street, visits with Santa, and downtown shops will stay open late. The event will take place from 4 - 9 p.m. along Avenida Del Mar in downtown San Clemente and is part of the Santa's Village by the Sea event. Information: (949) 218-5378 or www.scdba.org. December 7 - Santa's Village by the Sea. The holiday program will take place from 4 - 9 p.m. at the San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville and on Avenida del Mar. There will be snow hill sledding, holiday games, cookie decorating, live holiday music, and visits with Santa (bring a camera for pictures). The city's tree lighting ceremony at the communinty center will take place at 5 p.m. Admission is free but there will be a nominal fee for some activities like the snow hill and games (advance purchase of wristbands online is recommended). Area parking is limited, and the San Clemente Trolley red line will be available until 10 p.m. Information: (949) 361-8264 or http://www.san-clemente.org.
December 7 - Holiday Extravaganza. The city's annual holiday celebration will take place from 3 - 9 p.m. in downtown San Dimas. The holiday parade will take place at 4 p.m. along Bonita Avenue. Other activities begin at 5 p.m. There will be snow slides, game booths, food and merchandise vendors, food trucks, community performances/holiday entertainment, a beer garden, and the tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. at the Walker House, 121 North San Dimas Avenue. Admission and entertainment are free; fee for some activities. Information: (909) 394-6230 or www.cityofsandimas.com.
December 3 - Holiday Tree Lighting. The San Gabriel holiday tree lighting event will take place from 6 - 8:30 p.m. in the Mission District around 320 S. Mission Drive. The evening will include entertainment by local groups and the lighting of the tree at 7 p.m. (ceremony begins at 6:50 p.m.). Santa will help light the tree and then will remain for photos. The "Taste of San Gabriel" also will return with local eateries and restaurants offering complimentary bite-sized treats. Parking will be available at the Mission Playhouse, Mission Church and Park & Ride lots. Information: (626) 308-2875, www.sangabrielcity.com/treelighting or www.sangabrielcity.com.
December 7 - Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Festivities. San Juan Capistrano's holiday events will take place from 4- 8 p.m. at a variety of locations around Historic Town Center Park, 31852 El Camino Real, and the downtown area. The tree lighting ceremony and performances will take place at Historic Town Center Park. Musical performances by local groups will begin at 4 p.m., with a holiday stage production at 5 p.m. and the official tree lighting will take place at about 5:45 p.m. There also will be holiday shopping, costumed characters, photos with Santa Claus, treats and more in the Los Rios District from 6 - 8 p.m. Donations of new, unwrapped toys also will be accepted for the Orange County Fire Authority Holiday Toy Drive. Information: (949) 493-5911 or www.sanjuancapistrano.org.
December 1 - 44th Annual San Pedro Spirit of the Holidays Parade. The 44th Annual Holiday Parade will take place from 1 - 3 p.m. in downtown San Pedro beginning at 13th Street and Pacific Avenue. The parade will continue north along Pacific Avenue to 6th Street, then continue east on 6th Street to Palos Verdes Street. The parade will include bands, drill teams, schools and non-profit organizations, elected officials, celebrities and corporate participants. Information: (310) 832-7272, www.sanpedrochamber.com or www.spholidayparade.com. December 7 - Victorian Christmas and Open House at the Banning Museum. The Victorian Christmas celebration at the Banning Museum, 401 E. "M" Street in Wilmington, will take place from noon - 4 p.m. There will be Victorian-themed decorations and holiday entertainment, tours of the museum, crafts, caroling, and Victorian dancers. Information: (310) 548-7777 or www.thebanningmuseum.org. December 7 - Port of Los Angeles Holidays By the Sea. On December 7, along with the boat parade, there will be a holiday celebration at San Pedro Town Square, Promenade at 6th Street and Harbor Boulevard from 4 - 8 p.m. There will be a holiday market, a tree lighting ceremony, arts and crafts, live entertainment and more. Information: www.portoflosangeles.org or www.lawaterfront.org.
December 1 - Family Festivals at the Bowers Museum. This month's festival is an International Winter Holiday Festival. The event will take place from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the museum courtyard and will include music performances by the Klezmer Juice Band, Mariachi Anacatlan and Amati Strings, plus a variety of art activities. The Bowers Museum is located at 2002 N. Main Street. Information: (714) 567-3600 or www.bowers.org.
December 7 - Santa Fe Springs Tree Lighting. The city's tree lighting ceremony will take place from 4 - 9 p.m. at Town Center Plaza, Telegraph/Pioneer (11710 E. Telegraph Road). There will be performances from local groups, a craft area, snow sledding, and the tree lighting ceremony with Santa. Complimentary hot cocoa and sweet treats will be available (while supplies last). Information: (562) 863-4896 or www.santafesprings.org. December 14 - Las Posadas Celebration. The traditional cultural event depicts Mary and Joseph's journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of shelter. The program will begin with a candle-lit procession through Heritage Park and will include traditional carols sung in English and Spanish as well as mariachi and folklorico dance performances. Food will be available for purchase. The event will take place from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Heritage Park, 12100 Mora Drive off Telegraph Road. Information: (562) 946-6476 or www.santafesprings.org.
December 8 - Miracle on Main Street.. The Miracle on Main Street celebration will take place from 3:30 - 7 p.m. along Main Street in downtown Santa Monica. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. on the California Heritage Museum Lawn (2612 Main). There will be free face painting, a musical story time, free photo booth and live holiday music and carolers. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 4 p.m. on a festive fire truck, and the tree lighting will take place from 5:30 - 7 p.m. with a performance by the Off the Jingle Bell Rockers. Information: www.mainstreetsm.com. December 19 - Locals' Night at the Santa Monica Pier. The third Thursday event on the Santa Monica Pier will feature DJ and live music from local bands, art exhibits, youth activities, a car show, pier business discounts and more. The event will take place from 3 - 10 p.m. at various locations on the pier. See website for most current information on specific performances and activities. Information: www.santamonicapier.org. Wednesday through Sunday - Sounds of Santa Monica. Sounds of Santa Monica is a new music series at the Santa Monica Place mall. Every Wednesday through Sunday from noon - 6 p.m. there will be live music performances in the Center Plaza. Family-friendly performances on Wednesdays will take place from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 - 6 p.m. Acoustic band and DJ performances on Thursday through Sunday will take place from noon - 3 p.m. and 3 - 6 p.m. See website for weekly line-up. There also will be other special holiday performances through December 31. Santa Monica Place is located at 395 Santa Monica Place. Information: (310) 499-2928 or www.santamonicaplace.com. Santa Monica Public Library Performances - Programs take place in the MLK Jr. Auditorium of the main branch of the Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Boulevard (unless otherwise noted). See individual performance information for performance times. Information: (310) 458-8600 or www.smpl.org
Live Music at the Sunday Farmers Market. The Sunday Farmers Market takes place from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Main Street/Ocean Park. Music is from about 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Information: (310) 458-8712, (310) 458-8411, www.smgov.net/farmers_market/index.htm or www.farmersmarket.santa-monica.org.
December 6 - Seal Beach Christmas Parade. The annual parade begins at 7 p.m. on Main Street at the foot of the Seal Beach Pier and continues up Main Street to Pacific Coast Highway. The traditional holiday parade will feature a variety of community groups, marching bands, equestrian units and more. Information: (562) 537-3955, www.sealbeachlions.org or www.sealbeachca.gov.
December 5 - South El Monte Tree Lighting Ceremony. The South El Monte Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. on the front lawn at the South El Monte City Hall, 1415 Santa Anita Avenue. There will be live holiday performances, children's crafts, a Christmas boutique, a Santa photo booth and free tamales and champurrado (while supplies last). Information: (626) 579-2043 or www.cityofsouthelmonte.org.
December 8 - South Gate Children's Christmas Lane Parade and Festival. The annual parade will take place from noon - 2 p.m. Due to construction on Tweedy Boulevard, the parade route has been moved this year to Southern Avenue between California Avenue and Pinehurst. The Santa's Village Festival will take place from 2 - 8 p.m. at South Gate Park baseball diamonds. There will be free toys and giveaways, live entertainment, food and merchandise vendors, information booths and photos with Santa. Information: (323) 563-5447, www.cityofsouthgate.org, www.southgatecc.org or www.southgateparade.com.
December 5 - South Pasadena Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting. The city's Holiday Lighting event will take place from 4 - 6 p.m. at the South Pasadena Farmers Market (Meridian and El Centro near the Metro Gold Line Station). Festivities will begin at 4 p.m. with musical performances, followed by the lightings at 5:30 p.m. and a visit from Santa Claus. Information: (626) 403-7380, www.southpasadenaca.gov/events or www.southpasadena.net. December 13 - Silent Film Series. South Pasadena has served as a filming location for many famous features. In celebration of the cinematic city, the South Pasadena Public Library is hosting a special silent film series. All films will be accompanied by live piano by Dr. Michael D. Mortilla, a well-known composer of silent film scores. The program will take place from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street. Today's film will be Peter Pan (1924). Registration is not required. Information: (626) 403-7359 or www.southpasadenaca.gov/library.
December 6 - Santa's Electric Light Parade. Santa's Electric Light Parade will take place in Old Town from 7 - 9 p.m. beginning at Del Rio and Jefferson. The parade will include bands, equestrian units, floats, and local dignitaries and community/school groups. The parade will take place rain or shine. Information: (951) 694-6480, www.temeculaevents.org or www.cityoftemecula.org. December 31 - Temecula New Year's Eve Grape Drop. The New Year's Eve celebration at the Civic Center in Old Town Temecula will take place from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Celebrate the New Year Temecula-style with an East Coast grape drop countdowns at 9 p.m. There also will be ongoing live musical entertainment, activities for children, food vendors and more. Information: (951) 694-6480, www.temeculaca.gov or www.cityoftemecula.org.
December 6 - Lights on Temple City. Holiday festivities will begin at 5 p.m. and will include a holiday parade, sled rides and a snow play area, arts and crafts, food booths and the holiday tree lighting. The parade will take place at 7 p.m. along Las Tunas from Cloverly Avenue to Temple City Park. The tree lighting will take place immediately after the parade, and the lighting and all other activities will take place at Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Drive. Information: (626) 579-0461, www.ci.temple-city.ca.us or www.templecity.us.
December 4 - Downtown Torrance Holiday Stroll The Downtown Torrance Holiday Stroll will take place from 4 - 8 p.m. in historic old Torrance, Torrance Boulevard/Sartori Avenue. The event will include carolers, festive beats by DJ Ozzie, snow play, crafts, a merryoke singing area, holiday characters, Nutcracker performances and local shops and restaurants open for business and dining. Information: (310) 328-6107 or www.facebook.com/downtowntorrance.
December 6 - Tustin Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll. The annual Tree Lighting will take place from 6 - 8:30 p.m. in Old Town Tustin at El Camino Real and 3rd Street. There will be entertainment by local groups, train rides, holiday shopping, the tree lighting ceremony and pictures with Santa. Information: (714) 573-3326 or www.tustinca.org. December 9 - Global Harmony Symphony The Global Harmony Symphony, conducted by Valerie Geller, with Choir Master Doris Lang Koslof, will present the 14th annual sing-along and play-along of Handel's Messiah. The program will take place at 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1221 Wass Street. Guest organist will be Richard Warne, along with soloists Amanda Patterson, soprano, Aleta Braxton, also, Zechariah Beeker, tenor, and Raymond Jaramillo McLeod, baritone. For seat reservations email contact@globalharmonysymphony.com. The concert also will be livestreamed. Information: www.globalharmonysymphony.com.
December 2 - Upland Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Upland Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at the historic downtown Upland Gazebo, E. 9th Street at N. 2nd Avenue. There will be holiday music, free cookies and hot cocoa, holiday-themed crafts and photos with Santa. Guests will also be able to take a stroll in historic downtown Upland and visit local shops and businesses. Donations of new, unwrapped toys also will be accepted for children in need in the community. Information: (909) 981-4501, www.uplandca.gov or www.facebook.com/historicdowntownuplandinc. December 14 - Upland Hometown Holiday Parade and Faire. The Hometown Holiday Parade will take place at 3:30 p.m. in the Historic downtown Upland area beginning at A Street and 2nd Avenue. There also will be Holiday Faire with craft and gift vendors beginning at 2 p.m. The Faire also will include food vendors, holiday train and pony rides, photos with Santa (bring your own cameras), live reindeer, and a concert by the band Pop Vision (Pop/Top 40) beginning at 4:30 p.m. after the parade. Information: (909) 981-4501, www.uplandca.gov or www.facebook.com/historicdowntownuplandinc.
December 7 - 13th Annual Holiday Lighting of the Venice Sign. The 13th Annual Holiday Lighting of the Venice sign will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Venice sign at Windward Avenue and Pacific Avenue. The lighting will take place at about 8 p.m. Windward Avenue east of Pacific Avenue will be closed for the event, which also will include live music and family-friendly activities. Information: (310) 822-5425 or www.venicechamber.net.
December 6 - Let it Snow in West Co. The West Covina holiday event will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. at the West Covina Civic Center, 1444 West Garvey Ave S. Celebrate the season with a holiday tree lighting, games, music and live entertainment, snow sledding, vendors and more. Information: (626) 919-6966 or www.westcovina.org. December 14 - West Covina Children's Christmas Parade and Santa's Village. The West Covina Children's Christmas Parade is hosted by the West Covina Kiwanis. The parade will take place at 10 a.m. on S. Glendora Avenue beginning at Walnut Creek Parkway. The parade is for children of all ages and is a walking parade only with no vehicles allowed. There will be individuals and families, bands, drill teams, athletic teams, cheerleaders and school and church groups. The Santa's Village will take place from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the end of the parade route, where there will be games, entertainment, pictures with Santa, a petting zoo and more. Information: (626) 260-1997 or www.westcovinakiwanis.com
December 15 - Winter Sounds Holiday Concert. The Winter Sounds Holiday Concert celebrating 40 years of cityhood will feature the Corbin Jones Big Band and their Holiday Extravaganza. The concert will take place from 3 - 5 p.m. outdoors at The Piazza at Pendry West Hollywood, 8430 Sunset Boulevard. The band will perform swinging, funky and emotional renditions of favorite holiday classics. Doors open at 3 p.m. with priority seating for older adults until 3:15 p.m. Seating is on a first-come basis; RSVP via Eventbrite. Information: (323) 848-6534, www.weho.org or https://wintersounds-2024Dec15.eventbrite.com.
December 2 - Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Westminster Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center Sunken Gardens, 8200 Westminster Boulevard. There will be performances by a variety of local groups, games/activities, visits with Santa, and food trucks selling tamales and funnel cakes. The event will be held outdoors, so dress warmly. Information: (714) 895-2860 or www.westminster-ca.gov.
December 2 - Whittier Tree Lighting. The City of Whittier Tree Lighting will take place from 5 - 6 p.m. at the Whittier City Hall, 13230 Penn Street. There will be holiday tunes, seasonal crafts and hot cocoa and treats. Information: (562) 567-9999 or www.cityofwhittier.org. December 6 - Rick's Drive in and Out Grand Illumination. Rick's Grand Illumination will take place from 5 - 9 p.m. at the 7254 Greenleaf. The event begins at 5 p.m. and the Grand Illumination program will begin at 6 p.m. There will be free hot chocolate courtesy of Rick's, photos with Santa and music and dance performances from local community groups. Information: (562) 696-2662 or www.whittieruptown.org. December 7 - Holiday Sonata. The Holiday Sonata will take place in Uptown Whittier on Greenleaf Avenue from 5 - 9 p.m. The traditional evening activity throughout the Uptown business district will feature musical entertainment, holiday activities for children, open shops and merchant holiday open houses, photos with Santa and a special appearance by The Grinch. Information: (562) 696-2662 or www.whittieruptown.org. December 14 - 70th Annual Uptown Whittier Christmas Parade. The Christmas Parade will take place on Greenleaf Avenue in Uptown Whittier from 10 a.m. - noon. The year's theme is A Whittier Rock'n Christmas. The parade will travel south on Greenleaf from Hadley to Mar Vista, and it will feature marching bands, drill teams, equestrian units, floats, and a special appearance by Santa. Information: (562) 696-2662, www.cityofwhittier.org or www.whittieruptown.org. Rio Hondo College Cultural Events. Unless otherwise noted, performances take place in the Wray Theater on the Rio Hondo College campus. The Rio Hondo College address is 3600 Workman Mill Road. See campus website for directions. Parking on campus is $3. Information: (562) 908-3492 or www.riohondo.edu.
December 14 - Holiday Arts and Music Festival. The 2024 Holiday Arts and Music Festival will take place from 1 - 5 p.m. at Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Boulevard. There will be a snow area, free holiday arts and crafts for children, holiday shopping, free photos with Santa, and entertainment. Information: (818) 704-1368 or www.valleycultural.org.
December 7 - Holiday on Main Street. The annual Holiday on Main Street event will take place from 4 - 9 p.m. on Main Street in Old Town Yorba Linda. There will be holiday entertainment, a youth talent show, artisan shopping, pictures with Santa, a holiday drinks lounge, pettng zoo and more. Donations of unwrapped toys will be accepted for the local toy drive. Information: (714) 412-1982 or www.holidayonmainstreet.com. December 18 - Holidays on the Paseo. Come join in an enchanted evening at the Yorba Linda Public Library and Cultural Arts Center, 4852 Lakeview Avenue. The event will take place from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Wander along the beautifully-lit Paseo and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa while listening to holiday music. Information: www.facebook.com/ylparksandrec. Nixon Library Family Concert Series - All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Museum admission is not included with the concerts. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.
November 30 - Yucaipa Winterfest. The Yucaipa Winterfest will take place from noon - 7 p.m. in Historic Uptown Yucaipa on Yucaipa Boulevard between 2nd and Adams, and between Ave. A and Yucaipa Boulevard, and the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center, 12062 California Street. Admission and entertainment are free. There will be a Santa's Workshop, tree lighting ceremony, kids' zone, beer and wine garden, food and merchandise vendors, live entertainment and more. Information: (909) 790-7460, www.yucaipa.org/winterfest or www.yucaipa.org.
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CONCERTS BY CITY
December 3 - Anaheim Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Village. The event will take place from noon. - 8 p.m. at a new location - Anaheim City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard. There will be free holiday craft activities for children and musical performances from noon - 5 p.m., food vendors and shopping, visits with Santa from 3 - 5 p.m., the lighting of the tree from 6 - 7 p.m. (procession starts at 5:45 p.m.) and more. Information: (714) 765-5191, (714) 956-3586, 
December 6 - Buena Park Christmas Tree Lighting. The city's tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at the Buena Park City Hall, 6650 Beach Boulevard. Santa will be there, and there also will be special performances, activities for children and a photo area. Donations of toys for local families will be accepted at the Community Services booth at the event. Information: (714) 562-3860 or 
December 1 - Claremont Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Alan Medak, with flute soloist John Barcellona. The concert will take place at 3:30 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 4th Street on the Pomona College campus. The program will include Verdi: Overture to La Forza del Destino, Franz Doppler: Hungarian Pastorale Fantasy, Op. 26, Wagner: Overture to Tannhauser, and Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish." Information: 
November 30 - Dos Lagos Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa Arrival. The day will begin at 9 a.m. with a free screening of the movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" in the Dos Lagos Luxury Theatres. Holiday performances and the tree lighting ceremony will begin at 5 p.m., and following the ceremony from 6 - 8 p.m. there will be winter festivities for kids and photos with Santa (bring your own camera). The Shops at Dos Lagos are located at 2780 Cabot Drive. Information: (951) 277-7601 or 
December 5 - Joy Around the World Festival of Holidays and Tree Lighting. The El Segundo Joy Around the World Festival of Holidays and Tree Lighting event will take place from 3 - 7 p.m. at the City Hall Plaza, 350 Main Street and the 300 block of Main Street. The event will combine the tree lighting tradition with the celebration of winter holidays from around the world like Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Nochebuena and Omisoka. There will be ongoing live music and cultural dance performances. The tree lighting ceremony will take place in City Hall Plaza at 5:30 p.m. There also will be food and craft vendors, craft-making stations, and children's train rides. Information: (310) 524-2771, 
December 7 - Winter in the Grove. The city of Garden Grove brings together the best of Winterfest and the Tree Lighting as Winter in the Grove. The event will take place from 3 - 7 p.m. at Village Green Park, 12732 Main Street. Activities will include a craft area, holiday refreshments, letters to Santa, a holiday craft boutique, free inflatables and 50 tons of snow (fee for unlimited snow slides). Entertainment by local organizations will begin at 5 p.m. followed by the lighting of the tree and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Information: (714) 741-5290
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December 6 - Biola University Christmas Tree Lighting. The Biola University Christmas Tree Lighting will take place from 7 - 8 p.m. on the Metzger Lawn. There will be a program of holiday music, alumni guests, a message from Dr. Barry Corey, Christmas treats and more. The campus address is 13800 Biola Drive. See website for directions. Information: (562) 903-4892 (music), (562) 903-4752 x5353 (tree lighting),
December 1 and 15- Classical Sundays at Six - Presented at 6 p.m. by Great Music at Saint James, Classical Sundays at Six will feature chamber, orchestral, and solo artists from Southern California and around the globe streaming and on demand. Tickets may be required for some performances; see website for details. Performances will be: December 1 - Thornton Baroque Sinfonia, directed by Rotem Gilbert and Jason Yoshida, and December 15 - Annelle Gregory, violin, and Vladimir Khomyakov, piano. Saint James LA is located at 3903 Wilshire Boulevard. Information: 
December 7 - Holiday Light Parade and Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Ontario Town Square, 224 N. Euclid, after the holiday lights parade on Euclid Avenue. There will be the tree lighting, a visit from Santa, and more. Information: (909) 937-3000, 
December 5 - Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. The City of Placentia holiday tree lighting will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Placentia Civic Center, Kraemer/Chapman. There will be free crafts, live performances, a special visit from Santa, complimentary treats and the lighting of the holiday tree. Information: (714) 993-8232 or 
December 3 - 44th Annual Holiday Music and Tree Lighting. The Redondo Beach event will take place beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Civic Center, 415 Diamond Street. There will be a presentation of Colors, musical performances and the lighting of the holiday tree. The program will end at 5:45 p.m. Parking is available in the library parking garage. Information: (310) 318-0610 or 
December 7 - Santa Monica Symphony. "Legends and Legacies." Geoffrey Pope, guest conductor, with piano soloist Gloria Cheng. The concert will take place from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center, 1630 Pearl Street. The program will include Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, the Los Angeles premiere of John Williams: Prelude and Scherzo for Piano and Orchestra, with Grammy Award-winning pianist Gloria Cheng, and Brahms: Symphony No. 1. Reservations are required and can be made via the link on the Symphony website. Information: (310) 395-6330 or 
December 2 - Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Pond. The festive holiday season begins with the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony which will take place from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Temecula Duck Pond, 28250 Ynez Road. There will be complimentary treats and a holiday performance prior to the tree lighting, plus a visit from Santa. Information: (951) 694-6480, 
