Prepare to be dazzled this holiday season, and no one does razzle-dazzle quite like LA! SPARKLE DTLA at The Bloc is presenting one of LA’s largest multi-colored immersive experiences. Descanso Gardens, LA Arboretum, and South Coast Botanic Garden are also lighting the night with brilliant illuminations and interactive displays. You’ll find seasonal entertainment galore including Deck the Hall at Walt Disney Concert Hall, festive offerings from LA Master Chorale, and a mesmerizing ballet performance of the beloved Nutcracker Suite. Ice skating enthusiasts can show off their glides and spins at LA Kings Holiday Ice and the Holiday Ice Rink at Pershing Square. And you don’t want to miss the spectacular Christmas Tree at Union Station!
Circa Holiday Celebration
Circa residents are invited to join us for our Holiday Celebration Fire & Ice Dueling Pianos on December 18 from 7:30PM to 9:30PM in the 8th Floor Lounge. Enjoy an evening of Dueling Pianos, Specialty Cocktails, and Hors d’oeuvres.
SPARKLE DTLA The Bloc 700 W 7th St. Los Angeles, CA 90017
Experience a magical holiday show as 18 million hues of lights illuminate the night and synchronize to festive tunes. SPARKLE DTLA at The Bloc will take you through an unforgettable nighttime journey that includes one of LA’s largest multi-colored interactive holiday displays. Capture your perfect photo-op moments at this ultimate holiday experience. SPARKLE is free to attend and is open to all ages. Furry friends are also welcome.
Enchanted Forest of Light Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr. La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
By day, Descanso blossoms and chitters with cheerful and welcoming, sunlit landscapes. By night, Enchanted Forest of Light transforms the gardens into an entirely different realm of magic, mystery, and incandescence. Enchanted’s inventive installations cultivate a parallel world with light, color, and ambient music that transform familiar garden spaces into whimsical, dramatic, and sublime botanical artscapes. Expect to see popular returning installations, including an entire town of magical “stained glass” houses by contemporary sculptor Tom Fruin; sparkling geometric installations from HYBYCOZO; Flower Power on the Promenade; and exquisite lighting effects in the Ancient Forest.
L.A Zoo Lights 5333 Zoo Drive Los Angeles, CA 90027
LA’s wildest holiday tradition returns for the 2024-2025 season! Explore an immersive landscape with dazzling new lantern sculptures of larger-than-life animals and holiday wonders, for a nature-focused seasonal celebration that’s as inspiring as it is breathtaking. This year’s experience features all-new sights and delights and the return of Santa himself. Your L.A. Zoo Lights ticket purchase supports the Zoo’s mission to save wildlife, enrich communities, and create connections to nature.
Astra Lumina South Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90274
We’ve always been told to reach for the stars, but what if the stars could reach for us? The stars are descending from the night sky. Set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song. Immerse yourself in illuminating encounters of lighting, projection and sound, and connect with the stars before they return to the sky above. Astra Lumina at South Coast Botanic Garden is the 17th experience in the Lumina Enchanted Night Walk series.
LA Master Chorale Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012
LA Master Chorale is presenting a festive line-up of holiday concerts including Handel’s Messiah, Carols on the Plaza, and the ever popular Messiah Sing-Along. Founded by the legendary Roger Wagner in 1964, the Los Angeles Master Chorale is “the finest-by-far major chorus in America” (Los Angeles Times) and a vibrant cultural treasure. Hailed for its powerful performances, technical precision, and artistic daring, the Chorale is a founding resident company of The Music Center and choir-in-residence at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
LA Phil Deck the Hall Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012
A treasured L.A. tradition, Deck the Hall offers outstanding holiday programming for a wide variety of tastes at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The festivities include A Chanticleer Christmas, Home Alone in Concert, Arturo Sandoval ’s Swinging Holiday, and a Holiday Sing-Along. Make sure to arrive early for drinks and merriment in the fun-filled Winter Wonderland.
The Nutcracker Suite Two California Plaza 350 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90071
American Contemporary Ballet presents an immersive experience of the Tchaikovsky classic that delights children and adults alike. A world of wonders so mysterious and magical it appears only once a year. American Contemporary Ballet was founded by choreographer Lincoln Jones and dancer Theresa Farrell to produce original contemporary classical ballets. The company performs over 60 shows each season, spanning a repertory which includes works by George Balanchine, Fred Astaire, Lincoln Jones, and reconstructions of seminal ballet works.
LA Kings Holiday Ice L.A. LIVE 800 W Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015
Skate like a King! The annual LA Kings Holiday Ice brings outdoor ice skating to L.A. LIVE. Skate your way into the holiday season and enjoy the rink until January 10, 2025. Bring your friends, family, date or enjoy the ice before and after a sports game or concert. Grab a bite to eat or drink when you come to skate at L.A. LIVE. Present your LA Kings Holiday Ice receipt on the day you skate at participating L.A. LIVE restaurants to receive discounts and dinner deals.
Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square 532 S Olive St. Los Angeles, CA 90013
The hottest place to chill during the holidays, Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square is back for a season of outdoor ice skating in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Plan a night out with your friends and get on the ice! Open daily through January 12, 2024.
Photo credits:
Photo #1: Union Station
Photo #2: Circa
Photo #3: The Bloc
Photo #4: Descanso Gardens
Photo #5: L.A. Zoo
Photo #6: South Coast Botanic Garden
Photo #7: LA Master Chorale
Photo #8: LA Phil
Photo #9: American Contemporary Ballet
Photo #10: LA Kings
Photo #11: Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square
