Events
137th Rose Parade
Jan. 3. A century-old New Year’s tradition unfolds along Colorado Boulevard as the Rose Parade presented by Honda. What began with horse-drawn carriages and orange blossoms has evolved into a showcase of intricate, flower-covered floats built with state-of-the-art engineering, paired with spirited marching bands and high-stepping equestrian units along the 5½-mile route. It’s a time-honored way to welcome 2026, blending history, pageantry and floral spectacle into one eventful morning. Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Through Orange Grove Blvd. & Colorado Blvd. Pasadena. tournamentofroses.com
Puppy Yoga at Annenberg PetSpace
Jan. 3. The new year gets a joyful reset with a playful puppy yoga class that pairs gentle movement with a good cause, as adoptable PetSpace puppies roam the room mid–downward dog. Led by certified instructor Jayde Barber, the one-hour session welcomes both seasoned yogis and first-timers, offering a lighthearted way to stretch, smile and support puppies in search of loving homes. Saturday, 9 a.m. or 10:15 a.m. 12005 Bluff Creek Drive, Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
Après LA: A Fairmont Century Plaza Chalet Experience
Now-Jan. 18. A mountain-inspired escape arrives in Los Angeles as an outdoor terrace transforms into five private chalet-style dining spaces, complete with fire pits, candlelight and snow-dusted greenery. Each chalet seats two to eight guests for a 90-minute experience, with reservations available between 5 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m. and check-in at The Bar. Reservations are complimentary, with a $25 per-person cancellation fee within 24 hours and guests can extend the evening with the Après LA room offer, which includes 20% off accommodations for those opting to stay overnight. 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles. fairmontcenturyplaza.com
A Winter Wonderland Pops Up in DTLA
Now-Jan. 15. A winter wonderland floats above Downtown Los Angeles as Winter Hour transforms Golden Hour at Moxy Downtown Los Angeles. The seasonal takeover outfits the skyline setting with private igloos, cozy fire pits, icicle lights, faux snow and sweeping DTLA views. Tickets include a welcome drink—choose a seasonal cocktail or a ski shot—alongside gourmet s’mores stations, with optional upgrades to reserved fire pits or intimate igloos for a more exclusive night under the stars. Hours vary. 1254 S. Figueroa Street, 8th floor, Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
Food + Drinks
The Front Yard at The Garland: Disco Pajama Brunch
Jan. 1. The celebration continues at The Front Yard with a playful New Year’s Day brunch soundtracked by disco-era hits. Guests are encouraged to show up in pajamas, sip breakfast cocktails and ease into the new year with comfort-driven brunch classics. It’s festive without the pressure of staying up past midnight. Thursday, New Year’s Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 4222 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood. thefrontyardla.com
Encanto’s New Year’s Day DJ Brunch
Starts Jan. 1. New Year’s Day kicks off at Encanto with a daytime party vibe as a second annual DJ brunch brings bold Baja-inspired flavors, flowing drinks and live music into the afternoon. The celebration swaps bubbly for beer with $5 Skyduster draft beers, $10 micheladas and a roaming bloody mary cart, while a DJ spins from 11:30 a.m. through the afternoon. Brunch service continues Friday and throughout the weekend, keeping the new-year energy going beyond the holiday itself. Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 2121 Hillhurst Ave.,
Los Feliz. encantola.com
New Year’s Day Lunch Brings Malaysian Comfort Classics to Westlake
Jan. 1. A celebratory lunch service marks New Year’s Day in Westlake as a beloved Malaysian Southeast Asian spot opens its doors. For the occasion, Chef Johnny Lee highlights a greatest-hits menu featuring kaya toast, braised chicken curry noodles, gado gado and roti stuffed with nutella and bananas—offering a warm, comforting way to start the year. Thursday, from noon-6 p.m. 3107 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. rasarumah.com
Elevated Cafe Experience at La La Land Cafe Reserve
Now Open. A refined coffee concept arrives in Beverly Hills as La La Land unveils its first Reserve outpost, debuting a more refined, globally inspired take on its specialty coffee and matcha offerings. The café’s neutral-toned, intimate interior reflects inspiration from Spanish, Italian and Japanese design, while the menu features carefully curated espresso and ceremonial-grade matcha beverages, including limited daily pours like salted brown butter lattes and vanilla beat lattes crafted with imported vanilla bean, alongside other seasonal specialties. Daily, 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m. 341 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills. lalalandkindcafe.com
Arts + Culture
Ease On Down The Road!
Coming Soon. The Wiz comes to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for two weeks only, Jan 13 – 25. The legendary Broadway show is back in a spectacular new revival direct from Broadway filled with powerhouse performances, stunning choreography and visionary sets. Experience it live! Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org
Last Call: Enchanted Forest of Light
Until Jan. 4. Finishing this weekend, a beloved holiday tradition transforms Descanso Gardens into a glowing nighttime escape built around discovery and wonder. The immersive experience features 10 illuminated installations that blend hands-on art with atmospheric, luminescent forests, set against uplit trees and shimmering soundscapes. Returning this year is the garden’s whimsical model railroad, lit for the season and filled with miniature recreations of Enchanted’s most recognizable installations, making this the last chance to take it all in before the lights go dark. Now-Sunday, 5:30-10 p.m. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. descansogardens.org
Last Call: Grand Illuminations at California Plaza
Until Jan. 4. Downtown L.A.’s California Plaza becomes a luminous holiday landmark with Grand Illuminations, a free, large-scale light installation designed to pull people into the public space after dark. Highlights include a 25-foot LED tree, the immersive Lumiverse display and the towering Electric Dandelions kinetic sculptures by L.A.-based art collective Liquid PXL. The installation stays lit nightly through early January, making it one of the city’s most accessible seasonal experiences. Open daily, noon–7 p.m.; nightly until 10 p.m. 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. downtownla.com
Last Call: Holidays Made Here
Until Jan. 4. If you’ll follow wherever Gilmore Girls leads, this weekend marks the final chance to step into Stars Hollow during the studio’s Holidays Made Here experience. Running as a seasonal enhancement to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, the festively dressed backlot brings the gazebo and Luke’s Diner to life, where guests can sip coffee or cocoa from Scott Patterson’s own brand—often with Patterson himself appearing in person each afternoon. Created in honor of the show’s 25th anniversary, the experience adds re-created sets, exclusive merch, a food passport add-on and a nightly holiday light show. Now-Sunday, at 8:30 a.m. 3400 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank. wbstudiotour.com
Photo credit: Stars Hollow courtesy of Warner Bros. Studios. Rose Bowl Parade courtesy of Tournament of Roses. All images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
