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Things to do in Los Angeles in December 2026

A few of the month's best holiday lights, markets, parades and nights out — 10 on Whosly's calendar in all. Dates marked "expected" follow the event's usual pattern and haven't been confirmed yet.

10dates in December
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JAN

L.A. Zoo Lights

Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Jan 10 · Evenings, select nights; timed tickets · Los Angeles Zoo · Griffith Park

The zoo after dark, lit with animal-shaped lanterns and light tunnels along a walking route. Select nights only, with timed tickets; weeknights are calmer.

✨ Holiday lightsDate expected
DEC
12
SAT

Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade

Sat, Dec 12 · From 4 p.m.; drone show about 5:45, boats 6–8 p.m. · Burton Chace Park · Marina del Rey

Decorated boats parade through the marina after dark, with a drone show and fireworks to start. Burton Chace Park is the main viewing spot; parking fills early.

🎺 ParadeFreeDate expected
DEC
13
SUN

Rose Bowl Flea Market

Sun, Dec 13 · Early entry from 5 a.m. (extra fee); general 9 a.m.–3 p.m. · Rose Bowl Stadium · Pasadena

Thousands of vendors circling the Rose Bowl: vintage clothes, mid-century furniture, records and oddities. Dealers arrive at dawn; wear walking shoes and bring cash.

🧺 Market
DEC
16
WED

Las Posadas on Olvera Street

Wed, Dec 16 – Thu, Dec 24 · Piñata about 6:30 p.m., procession about 7:15 p.m. · Avila Adobe, Olvera Street · El Pueblo

Nine nights of the candlelit procession reenacting Mary and Joseph's search for shelter, starting and ending at the Avila Adobe. Everyone gets champurrado and pan dulce after.

🌎 Culture & heritageFreeDate expected
DEC
24
THU

L.A. County Holiday Celebration

Thu, Dec 24 · 3–6 p.m. · Dorothy Chandler Pavilion · Downtown

A free Christmas Eve variety show at the Music Center with choirs, dance troupes and music groups from across the county, running since 1959. Walk in or watch it on PBS SoCal.

🎡 Family & seasonalFreeDate expected
DEC
31
THU

N.Y.E.L.A. at Grand Park

Thu, Dec 31 · About 8 p.m.–12:30 a.m.; countdown projected on City Hall · Gloria Molina Grand Park · Downtown

Downtown's free New Year's Eve: DJ stages, food trucks and a midnight countdown projected across City Hall. No alcohol; Metro usually runs free that night.

🎉 Street festFreeDate expected
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4 more LA dates in December in Whosly

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FAQ

LA in December

What is there to do in Los Angeles in December?
Highlights include L.A. Zoo Lights (Dec 1), Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade (Dec 12), Rose Bowl Flea Market (Dec 13), Las Posadas on Olvera Street (Dec 16) and L.A. County Holiday Celebration (Dec 24).
What free events are in Los Angeles in December?
Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade, Las Posadas on Olvera Street, L.A. County Holiday Celebration and N.Y.E.L.A. at Grand Park — all free.
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