Los Angeles is fully in holiday mode this week — Things to Do in Los Angeles: November 17–23– tree lightings, immersive experiences, themed pop-ups, and more. Don’t miss out! Subscribe to my free newsletter for weekly event alerts.
Monday, November 17
🎄 The Grove – 24th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
📍 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (Mid-City)
⏰ 7 PM – 9 PM
💸 Free
🔗 More info: The Grove Events Page
Details: A major holiday spectacle with star-studded live performances, snowfall, drone show + fireworks.
Tuesday, November 18
🎅 Santa’s Workshop Opens at The Grove
📍 The Grove, Los Angeles, CA
⏰ Opens Nov 18, runs through Dec 24
💸 Free to enter (photo/meet-and-greet may vary)
🔗 More info: The Grove Events Page The Grove LA+1
❄️ Nightly Snowfall at The Grove
⏰ 6 PM & 8 PM (starting Nov 18)
💸 Free
🔗 More info: The Grove Snowfall Info The Grove LA+1
🌿 Will Rogers State Historic Park Reopening Celebration (Pacific Palisades)
📍 Will Rogers State Historic Park
⏰ 9 AM plant & pull service project → remarks + lunch at 11 AM
💸 Free (RSVP required)
Wednesday, November 19
🧙♀️ WICKED: For Good – META Reaction Bubble
📍 The Americana at Brand, Glendale
⏰ 11 AM – 6 PM
💸 Free
🔗 More info: Event page
📸 Smashbox Studios: 35th Anniversary Celebration
📍 8549 Higuera St, Culver City, CA 90232
⏰ 6 PM – 9 PM
💸 Free (Waitlist only)
🔗 More info: Smashbox Studios events page (requires waitlist)
🎄 Zoo Lights LA (Weekday Opening)
📍 Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park
⏰ Evening times (select nights)
💸 $29+
🔗 More info: LA Zoo Lights
Thursday, November 20
🎄 Los Angeles Union Station – 10th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
📍 800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (South Patio / Ticket Concourse)
⏰ 6 PM – 8 PM
💸 Free
🔗 More info: Union Station
🎁 Platform Holiday Bazaar
📍 Platform, 8850 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
⏰ 6 PM – 8 PM
💸 Free to attend and shop
🔗 More info: Eventbrite
Friday, November 21
✨ Enchant Los Angeles (Opening Night)
📍 Santa Anita Park, 285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007 (San Gabriel Valley)
⏰ 5 PM onward (runs through Dec 28)
💸 $$$ (ticketed)
🔗 More info: Enchant LA official
🎄 Enchanted Forest of Light (Ongoing)
📍 Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
⏰ 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Select nights)
💸 $$
🔗 More info: Descanso Gardens event
Saturday, November 22
🍷 Burbank Winter Wine Walk + Holiday Street Fair
📍 San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506 (Downtown)
⏰ Street Fair: 12 PM – 8 PM (Free)
Wine Walk (21+ ticketed): 4 PM – 7 PM
🔗 More info: Burbank Wine Walk official site
Sunday, November 23
🎤 Proper Hotel Downtown LA – “That’s That Me Espresso” Specialty Cocktail
(Inspired by Sabrina Carpenter’s LA concerts, Nov 16–23)
📍 Cabrillo Bar at Proper Hotel Downtown LA (DTLA)
⏰ Available Nov 17–23 only
🔗 More info
🎄 Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar (21+)
📍 8440 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
⏰ 6 PM – Late
🔗 More info
✨ Wrap-up
Los Angeles is packed with holiday pop-ups, concerts, immersive experiences, and signature cocktails this week. Whether you’re looking for free community events, themed nightlife, or festive installations, there’s something happening every day across the city.
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