Things to Do for the Holidays and New Year’s in Los Angeles
December in Los Angeles brings a full spectrum of seasonal experiences, from large-scale light installations and immersive holiday walks to neighborhood theaters and open-air markets. New Year’s Eve shifts the tone, with the city offering everything from formal dining rooms…
From L.A., With Love: Holiday Gift Guide Featuring Local Los Angeles Brands
Discover From L.A., With Love, a holiday gift guide spotlighting L.A.-born brands and local retailers across food, home, fashion, and art…
TINSELCOLOR: Holiday Soundtracks Live Reimagines Seasonal Movie Magic at CineVita
Under the stained-glass glow of CineVita’s Spiegeltent at Hollywood Park, holiday nostalgia hits with unexpected force. On a cool December evening, the 15,000-square-foot pavilion buzzes like a film set between takes—mirrors catching stray beams of light, carved wood framing the…
Blitzen’s Returns: Omni Los Angeles Launches a Holiday Pop-Up Worth Counting Down To
When the calendar flips toward the final stretch of the year, Downtown Los Angeles finds its own signal that the season has officially arrived: Blitzen’s, the Omni’s over-the-top holiday pop-up bar built inside the Noe Bar lounge. From now through January 2, the space trades its usual sleek profile for a full Christmas takeover…
Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Los Angeles 2025
Thanksgiving Weekend in Los Angeles arrives with its own rhythm—lighter traffic, cooler evenings and a city full of people balancing family time with the impulse to get out and move. It’s the rare long weekend where neighborhoods feel open again, museum lines shrink and holiday…
Pacific Wheel Thanksgiving Light Show Returns to Santa Monica Pier
Just after sunset on the Santa Monica Pier, the Pacific Wheel cuts through the marine haze like a signal flare. For Thanksgiving week, the 90-foot Ferris wheel turns into a rotating canvas—174,000 LEDs programmed with precision, pushing out turkey silhouettes, harvest motifs, and the…
Pacific Wheel Thanksgiving Light Show Returns to Santa Monica Pier
Just after sunset on the Santa Monica Pier, the Pacific Wheel cuts through the marine haze like a signal flare. For Thanksgiving week, the 90-foot Ferris wheel turns into a rotating canvas—174,000 LEDs programmed with precision, pushing out turkey silhouettes, harvest motifs, and the…
Out For A Spin: Music Meets the Ice in Santa Monica and Pershing Square
ICE AT SANTA Monica and Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square downtown feature special music components this season. KUSC presents Classical Sundays Skate Sessions at both venues, immersing skaters in timeless classical…
Veterans Day in Los Angeles: 5 Ways to Honor, Reflect, and Celebrate Service
Every November, Los Angeles pauses to remember the men and women who’ve worn the uniform and carried the weight of service. Veterans Day here isn’t only about ceremony; it’s about connection. From seaside tributes to…
Top Halloween 2025 Events in Los Angeles: From Haunted Hayrides to Horror Nights and WeHo’s Carnival
By late October, Los Angeles hums with a different kind of energy. The sun dips early, streetlights cast longer shadows, and across the city—from Griffith Park to West Hollywood—fear turns into performance. Halloween here isn’t one night; it’s a full-blown season of spectacle…