Holiday Tree Lightings, Events 2019: Baldwin Park & Nearby

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA —The 2019 holiday season is upon us in San Gabriel Valley and throughout Los Angeles with such annual festivities as holiday boutiques, Nutcracker ballets, Santa breakfasts, Christmas parades, concerts and tree-lightings, Chanukah events and more.

Peruse the annual Patch holiday event guide, find events near you, and make your plans, as many activities require advance registration.

And Happy Holidays, from Patch!

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NOTE: Before heading out, double-check with event organizers to confirm activities still are planned and not subject to cancellations due to weather conditions or other reasons.

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ALTADENA:

DEC. 7: North Lake Pole. With giveaways & fun for the kids.

• Lake Avenue & Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA

DEC. 14: Christmas Tree Lane Winterfest & Lighting. A town tradition!

• Altadena Public Library, 600 E. Mariposa, Altadena, CA

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ARCADIA:

DEC. 7: Snowfest. Sledding, train rides & more!

• Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA

DEC. 8: Dance Conservatory of Pasadena's 'The Nutcracker' - Includes matinee performance of Petit Nutcracker.

• Arcadia Performing Arts Center, 188 Campus Drive, Arcadia, California 91007

DEC. 15: 'Christmas Experience' Concert. "100-voice choir filled with diverse voices from community, including students from local colleges and universities."

• Arcadia Performing Arts Center, 188 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 910

Through JAN. 12: 'Moonlight Forest' Lantern Art Fest 2019: LA Arboretum. With new Ocean Visions & Polar Dreams experience.

• Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007

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BALDWIN PARK:

DEC. 7: Breakfast with Santa. Tickets on sale.

• Esther Snyder Community Center, 4100 Baldwin Park Boulevard, Baldwin Park, Ca

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BURBANK:

DEC. 7: Burbank Chorale Holiday Concert Featuring Vivaldi's Gloria. Featuring Vivaldi's Gloria, along with carols and holiday favorites, plus popular audience sing-along.

• American Lutheran Church 755 North Whitnall Highway Burbank, CA

DEC. 20: Hanukkah Family Concert with Robbo. "Robb Zelonky, also known as ROBBO, is one of the most sought after children's performers in America."

• BTEE Early Childhood Center. 1302 N Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, Ca

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CENTURY CITY:

Through JAN. 5: Holiday Skating Rink 2019: Westfield Century City. Glide through the holidays!

• Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90067

DEC. 23: Hanukkah Fest & Menorah Lighting. With crafts, entertainment & more.

• Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90067

DEC. 31: New Year's Eve at Terra (Eataly L.A.). A rooftop extravaganza!

• Terra at Eataly L.A., Los Angeles, CA, 90067

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CHINO:

DEC. 7: Holiday Magic at Chino Spectrum Towne Center. Free photos with Santa & other fun for the little ones.

• Chino Spectrum Towne Center, 4097 Grand Ave., Chino, CA

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CLAREMONT:

DEC. 6: Holiday Fest: Tree Lighting & Santa. With carolers, music and photos with Santa.

• Claremont Village & Depot, Claremont, CA

DEC. 12-15: Annual Living Nativity & Market 2019: Granite Creek. Annual tradition & tickets are on sale.

• Granite Creek Community Church, 1580 N Claremont Blvd., Claremont, California 91711

DEC. 13-14, 20-21: Luminaria Nights. Musicians complete the ambiance.

• Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 North College Ave., Claremont, CA, 91711

DEC. 20: The Nutty Nutcracker - Inland Pacific Ballet. "A zany storyline loosely based on the traditional Nutcracker."

• Bridges Auditorium, Pomona College, 450 North College Way, Claremont, CA 91711

DEC. 21-22: The Nutcracker. The 25th year with the Inland Pacific Ballet.

• Bridges Auditorium, Pomona College, 450 North College Way, Claremont, CA 91711

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DIAMOND BAR:

JAN. 11: Winter Snow Fest. Rescheduled from Dec. 7, 2019.

• Pantera Park, 738 Pantera Drive, Diamond Bar, CA

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EAGLE ROCK:

DEC. 6: Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa 2019: City Hall. An old-fashioned Christmas celebration & gifts for little ones.

• Eagle Rock City Hall, 2035 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

DEC. 7: Festival of Trees & Wreaths. "Enjoy hors d' oeuvres, dessert and a no-host bar while viewing and bidding on a room full of decorated trees & wreaths."

• 5105 Hermosa Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90041

DEC. 7: Moving Music. Immersive experience that ends with champagne & dessert.

• Santa Cecilia Arts & Learning Center, 2751 West Broadway Eagle Rock, CA

DEC. 20: Winter Solstice Sound Bath. Unique way to celebrate the season.

• Center for the Arts Eagle Rock, 2225 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Breathwork + Soundbath. Get ready for the new decade!

• The Soundbath Center, 4688 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

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ECHO PARK:

DEC. 6-8: Holiday Echo Park Craft Fair 2019: Silver Lake. "A meticulous curation of work from some of the finest artists in America."

• 1215 Bates Ave., Los Angeles, California 90029

DEC. 14: Free Street Fair. Gifts, train rides, prizes & more!

• Lemoyne Street & Park Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

DEC. 14: Echo Park Community Parade. A tradition not to be missed.

• Sunset Boulevard between Vin Scully Avenue to Park Avenue, Echo Park, CA

Through DEC. 22: One-of-a-Kind, Handmade Ornaments Show 2019: iam8bit. Swing by! Admission is free.

• iam8bit, 2147 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026

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GLENDALE:

DEC. 14: 4th Annual Toy Giveaway & Health Fair. Free health screenings & festive fun.

• Comprehensive Community Health Centers, 801 South Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale, CA

DEC. 21-22: GMCLA's Holiday Spectacular. A Los Angeles tradition!

• Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, 91203

DEC. 31: Electric Pussycat New Years Eve 2020 Party. "Pick up a ticket to the grooviest party of the New Year."

• Electric Pussycat, 103 East Broadway, Glendale, CA

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GLENDORA:

DEC. 7: Gingerbread-House Decorating Party. Free & family-friendly fun.

• Bidwell Forum, Glendora Public Library, 140 S. Glendora Ave., Glendora, California 91741

DEC. 14: Hometown Christmas Parade. Parade led by award-winning GHS Tartan Band!

• Glendora Avenue, Glendora, CA

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HIGHLAND PARK:

DEC. 6: Hermon Tree Lighting & Block Party. With food truck, cocoa & Santa!

• Wheeling Way & Monterey, Los Angeles, CA

DEC. 8: Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa. Cocoa, countdown & toys for little ones.

• Highland Park Senior Center, 6152 N. Figueror St., Los Angeles, CA

DEC. 15: Christmasland. "Calling all cheesy Hallmark and Lifetime holiday movie fans!"

• The Fig House, 6433 North Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA

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LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE:

DEC. 6: Festival in Lights, Santa & Snow. Festivities include reindeer, entertainment, Santa & Mrs. Claus & more!

• La Cañada Memorial Park, 1301 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge, California

DEC. 7: 'Sounds of the Season' Concert. Music for all ages.

• La Cañada Flintridge Library, 4545 N. Oakwood Ave., La Canada Flintridge, CA

DEC. 7-9: 'A Christmas Carol' 2019: Playhouse. And annual classic!

• La Canada Playhouse, 4463 Oak Grove Drive La Canada, CA

DEC. 8: Holiday Boutique. With unique items, food & wine.

• Kobeissi Properties, 711 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, CA

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LA CRESCENTA-MONTROSE:

DEC. 12: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Festival. Fun starts in afternoon at the library.

• La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta-Montrose 91214

DEC. 14: LCWC Proudly Presents 28th Annual Breakfast with Santa. Pre-paid reservations required for this most festive morning!

• La Crescenta Woman’s Club, 4004 La Crescenta Ave., La Crescenta, CA

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LA VERNE:

DEC. 7: Old Town Holiday Stroll, Tree Lighting & Santa. Music, carolers & carnival games!

• Old Town La Verne, corner of Third Street & D Street, La Verne, CA

DEC. 7: La Verne Symphony Orchestra Concert. Beautiful performance & admission is free.

• Morgan Auditorium, Founders Hall, 1950 3rd St., La Verne, CA

DEC. 8: ULV Choral Holiday Spectacular. "Special guest appearance by the man in the red suit!"

• Ann and Steve Morgan Auditorium, 1950 3rd St., La Verne, CA, 91750

DEC. 14: Annual Winter Wonderland - Snow & Santa. Enjoy hot cocoa and a doughnut at "Mrs. Claus’ Cozy Kitchen."

• Heritage Park, 5001 Via De Mansion, La Verne, CA

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LOS ANGELES:

DEC. 7: Loyola Marymount University Choruses' Gala Christmas Concert. "Ring in the holidays with sounds of the season."

• Loyola Marymount University, 1 Loyola Marymount University Drive, Los Angeles, CA

DEC. 6: Danny Trejo Rings in the Holiday with The Original Farmers Market. With top performers, cocoa, carolers & more!

• 6333 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA

DEC. 6-8: Ski Dazzle LA. "North America’s largest annual consumer ski and snowboard show and sale right here in Los Angeles."

• 1201 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA

DEC. 6-7: La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin Play. An L.A. holiday tradition with music, dance and a universal message of faith, love and perseverance.

• Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 West Temple St., Los Angeles, CA

DEC. 7: Holiday Eats with Hannah Brown and Alan Bersten. "They’ll discuss their favorite holiday foods, traditions, fashion and more!"

• Beverly Center, 8500 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

DEC. 7-8: West Coast Craft Holiday Show 2019: DTLA. The event is free.

• Skylight ROW DTLA, South Lot, 777 Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA

DEC. 7-8: Angel City Chorale Holiday Concert & Sing-Along. A multi-cultural event that celebrates the season.

• Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90010

DEC. 8: Britten’s Beloved A Ceremony of Carols. Majestic performance!

• Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA

DEC. 14: Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Holiday Winter Wonderland. With snow, food, face painting & more.

• Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, 3650 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008

DEC. 15: Hanukkah Festival 2019: Skirball Cultural Center. Activities include workshops, stories & dazzling performances.

• Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, California

DEC. 15: Pennies from Kevan, 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk. Proceeds help homeless over holidays.

• Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA

DEC. 15 & 22: Holiday Gift Popup. Shop for those on your list!

• Karen Michelle Boutique / Destiny Candle, 1460 South Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90035

DEC. 21-22: Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker. An innovative dance spectacular!

• The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, California

Through DEC. 30: Santa’s North Pole Village 2019: Wisdome.LA. A fantasy wonderland!

• Wisdome LA, 1147 Palmetto St., Los Angeles, California

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MONROVIA:

DEC. 6: Holiday Sing Along In Old Town. Festive event for all - followed by dessert & shopping.

• 400 block of Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA

DEC. 7, 14, 21 & 22: Breakfasts With Santa. The little ones will love it.

• Various locations in Old Town, Monrovia, CA

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MOUNT WASHINGTON:

DEC. 14-JAN. 18: Dia de Guadalupe Exhibition. Opening reception Dec. 14.

• Avenue 50 Studio, Inc., 131 N. Ave. 50, Los Angeles, CA

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PASADENA:

DEC. 6-7: Azusa Pacific University Presents Celebrate Christmas. "More than 5,000 audience members gather each year to watch approximately 400 students perform Christmas classics."

• Lake Avenue Church, 393 North Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA

DEC. 7: Holidayfest 2019: South Lake Avenue. Features photos with Santa, scavenger hunt, entertainment & more.

• The Shops on Lake Avenue, 345 S. Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

DEC. 7: A Groovy Holiday Kick Off with Nutty. Crazy, cool night with the band Nutty performing “martini mix” of jazz, swing and lounge, plus Santa.

• 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, CA

DEC. 8: Ornament Making + Gift Drive Get Together for Union Station Home. Ornaments will adorn trees One Colorado donates and decorates for its Family Center.

• 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, CA

DEC. 8: Free Holiday Open House. Enjoy holiday cheer with a vintage vibe.

• Pasadena Museum of History, 470 West Walnut St., Pasadena, CA

DEC. 10: Bob Baker Marionette Holiday Show. Great fun for the little ones!

• 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, CA

DEC. 13-15: Disney’s Frozen Jr. presented by Theatre 360. Festive & frosty!

• Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA

DEC. 14: MOVE Barre + Yoga 2nd Annual Health & Holiday Bazaar. With bounce house, food trucks & family fun.

• 2535 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, CA

DEC. 14: One Colorado Holiday Open House & Artisan Market. With store promotions, happy hour specials & vendors.

• 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, CA

DEC. 14: Old Pasadena Yappy Holidays. A pooch extravaganza!

• 93 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA

DEC. 14: Holiday Candlelight. Performance includes Los Angeles Children's Chorus.

• 132 North Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA

DEC. 15: Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas. For a festive holiday!

• 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, CA

DEC. 21: One (Colorado) Snowy Night. With carolers & snow cones.

• 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, CA

DEC. 24: Christmas Eve Pageants and Carols. " Costumes are provided for any children who would like to participate." Later service also planned: Details here.

• Knox Presbyterian Church, 225 South Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA

DEC. 31: NYE 2020 Party with 80s Cover Band Past Action Heroes. Ring in the New Year in 80s & 90s style!

• NOOR, 300 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA:

DEC. 7-8: The Nutcracker. With "The Nutty Nutcracker" on Dec. 6.

• Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739

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SAN MARINO:

DEC. 6: Christmas Around The Drive. A holiday tradition with Santa & trolley rides!

• Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA

DEC. 14: Children's Holiday Wreath Workshop 2019: Huntington. Great event as children learn how to make gorgeous, old-fashioned evergreen wreaths.

• The Huntington, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA

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SIERRA MADRE:

DEC. 5-29:'Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)' - "An outrageous holiday romp for the whole family (except those who still believe in Santa)!"

• Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, California

DEC. 22: Candlelight Walk & Carols. A local tradition!

• St. Rita Catholic Church, 318 North Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre, CA

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SILVER LAKE:

DEC. 6-8: Holiday Echo Park Craft Fair 2019: Silver Lake. "A meticulous curation of work from some of the finest artists in America."

• 1215 Bates Ave., Los Angeles, California 90029

DEC. 8: Animal Defenders International Home for the Holidays Party. A special evening to help get 17 lions and tigers rescued from circuses in Guatemala.

• El Cid, 4212 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

DEC. 14: Nutcracker Winter Celebration. With crafts, games, food & marionette show.

• Silver Lake Recreation Center, 1850 W. Silver Lake Drive, Los Angeles, CA

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SOUTH PASADENA:

DEC. 14: Breakfast with Santa. Make reservations soon.

• War Memorial Building, 435 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena, CA

JAN. 18: Snow Day 2020: Garfield Park. With special area for tots!

• Garfield Park, 1000 Park Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030

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TUJUNGA:

DEC. 8: Breakfast with Santa. Craft fair, too!

• Our Lady of Lourdes, 7355 Apperson St., Los Angeles, CA, 91042

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UNIVERSAL CITY:

DEC. 31: New Year's EVE 2019-2020: Universal Studios Hollywood. "Hollywood’s biggest party of the year."

• Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plz, Universal City, California

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UPLAND:

DEC. 6-8, 13-14: It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Show & A Hallmark Blankety Blank. A holiday extravaganza!

• Ophelia's Jump Productions, 2009 Porterfield Way, Upland, CA

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VAN NUYS:

DEC. 7: Community Volunteer Wrapping Event. RSVP & space is limited.

• CCRC Warehouse, 15126 Raymer St., Van Nuys CA

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WALNUT:

DEC. 13: Community Holiday Dinner & Dance. With live music & buffet. For ages 21 & up.

• Walnut Senior Center, 21215 La Puente Road, Walnut, CA 91789

DEC. 14: Dinner with Santa. Save your seats!

• Walnut Senior Center, 21215 La Puente Road, Walnut, CA 91789

DEC. 14: Winter Wonderland. Fun includes sled rides & snow ball battlefield!

• Walnut Senior Center parking lot, 21215 La Puente Road, Walnut, CA 91789

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FOR FULL LIST TO GREATER L.A.: Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & More 2019: Los Angeles County

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TRAVELING THIS SEASON? THEN SEE:

• Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & More 2019: Riverside County
• Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & More 2019: Orange County
• Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & More 2019: San Diego County
• Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & More 2019: SF Bay Area

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If we missed your town or organization's holiday event, email details and an online link to susan.schena@patch.com