Ultimate Guide to Holiday Tree Lighting Events in the South Bay 2025
The South Bay area of Los Angeles comes alive each holiday season with dazzling tree lighting ceremonies and festive events that bring the community together. From sparkling lights to live music, family-friendly activities, and Santa sightings, there’s a tree lighting event for everyone to enjoy. Below is a guide to some of the best holiday celebrations across South Bay. Mark your calendars, gather your loved ones, and get ready to experience the magic of the holidays in the South Bay!
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Manhattan Beach Tree Lighting Events
35th Annual Pier Lighting and 30th Annual Holiday Open House
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Kick off the holiday season with the annual Pier Lighting and Holiday Open House in Downtown Manhattan Beach. This beloved event features holiday music, shopping, and dining, with local businesses and restaurants showing appreciation for the community’s support. Shops stay open late for holiday gift shopping, and the evening is filled with festive sights and sounds for the whole family.
Address: Manhattan Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Manhattan Village Merry & Bright Santa Arrival and Tree Lighting
Date: Friday, November 28, 2025, 3 – 6pm
Discover the holiday magic at Manhattan Village’s “Season of Merry” celebration! Join the festivities with Santa’s grand arrival and the enchanting tree-lighting ceremony, showcasing a dazzling 41-foot holiday tree. Guests can enjoy live music, experience magical snowfall, and even take part in lighting up the tree.
This joyful event is perfect for families and holiday enthusiasts of all ages, creating a warm start to a season of community spirit and celebration.
Support the Local Anchor Holiday Helpers Drive by bringing a toy or new pair of socks to donate.
Address: 3200 Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
El Segundo Tree Lighting Events
Joy Around the World: Festival of Holidays and Tree Lighting
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025, 3:00 – 7:00pm
Celebrate global holiday traditions at El Segundo’s Joy Around the World: Festival of Holidays and Tree Lighting! This free, family-friendly event brings together Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and more, featuring live music, cultural performances, a kids’ train, and craft-making stations. Enjoy diverse food trucks and shop for unique gifts at the holiday marketplace.
Santa arrives after 3:00 p.m. for photos, with limited “fast pass” wristbands available to El Segundo residents. The highlight of the evening is the tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m., spreading holiday cheer throughout the community!
For more information, please contact 310-524-2700.
Address: City Hall Plaza & 300 Block of Main Street, El Segundo, CA
Hermosa Beach Tree Lighting Events
Hermosa for the Holidays Tree Lighting Ceremony and Concert
Date: Sunday, November 21 – 23, 2025
Get ready for a festive beachside celebration at the 5th annual Hermosa for the Holidays! This year, Hermosa Beach blends its beloved Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting Ceremony into one magical weekend filled with family-friendly fun. From November 21-23, 2025, Pier Plaza will transform into an open-air winter wonderland where visitors can shop for unique gifts from local artisans and retailers, ride a Ferris Wheel with ocean views, and enjoy storytime while writing letters to Santa. The festivities continue with the Rock for Tots concert on Saturday, followed by the community concert and the grand tree lighting ceremony on Sunday. Families can take memorable photos with Santa and give back to the community at the Giving Village. With activities and entertainment for all ages, Hermosa for the Holidays is the perfect way to kick off the season by the beach!
Address: Pier Plaza, Hermosa Beach, CA
Palos Verdes Peninsula Tree Lighting Events
Let It Snow 2025! Holiday Festival & Memorial Tree Lighting
Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025, 2:30 – 5:30pm
Join the Rancho Palos Verdes community for an afternoon of festive fun at the Let It Snow 2025! Holiday Festival & Memorial Tree Lighting. This free event offers holiday activities for all ages, including photos with Santa, snow sledding, sleigh rides, arts and crafts, ornament decorating, and holiday music to set the seasonal mood. Don’t miss this celebration filled with holiday cheer, culminating in a beautiful tree lighting ceremony.
Address: 27501 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Event Line: (310) 521-4460
Celebration of the Season: Terranea‘s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date: November 29, 2025, 4:30- 7pm
Start the Christmas countdown at Terranea’s annual tree lighting ceremony! This festive event offers lively entertainment, delicious treats, and holiday fun for the entire family. Instead of an admission fee, guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped gift to donate to Toys for Tots, spreading holiday cheer to those in need.
Address: Front Drive, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275
Christmas Tree Lighting in Palos Verdes Estates
Date: Dec 7th, 5pm
Experience the magic of the season with live Christmas music that fills the air, and let little ones share their holiday wishes by writing a letter to Santa. Kids can get creative at the craft station, making holiday-themed creations to take home. Treat yourself to complimentary hot chocolate and a freshly baked cookie, and explore a variety of food trucks offering delicious dinner options to satisfy every taste. It’s a festive gathering with something for everyone to enjoy!
Address: 43 Malaga Cove Plz. Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
City of Rancho Palos Verdes Tree Lighting Ceremony – Ken Dyda Civic Center
Date: December 12, 5:30PM
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes will celebrate the season with its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 12 from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the Ken Dyda Civic Center. Families are invited to enjoy an evening of snow play and sledding with real snow. Gloves are recommended for anyone planning to play in the snow.
Guests can warm up with freshly brewed cocoa and coffee, enjoy festive holiday music, take part in winter crafts, and gather for the lighting of the beautifully decorated community tree. The Holiday Pop Up Shop will also be open and is a great place to find thoughtful seasonal gifts.
Address: Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Date: November 29, 2025, 4:30 – 7:00pm
Redondo Beach Tree Lighting Events
Christmas Tree Lighting at Shade Redondo Beach
Date: Friday, December 19, at 5 PM
Join the festive fun at Sea Level Restaurant & Lounge on Friday, December 19, at 5 PM for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Enjoy snowfall, hot cocoa, carolers, and a visit from Santa before settling in for a cozy dinner with a waterfront view.
Reserve your table: Sea Level Restaurant & Lounge.
Address: 655 N Harbor Dr. Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Holiday Music and Tree Lighting Ceremony in Redondo Beach
December 9, 4pm
The City of Redondo Beach will celebrate the 45th Annual Holiday Music and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM. This community tradition brings families together for an evening of holiday music, student performances, and the official tree lighting at the Redondo Beach Civic Center.
The program will be hosted by Vera Jimenez from KTLA Channel 5 Weather. The presentation of colors will be led by RUHS MCJROTC with Captain Hoang Nguyen. Live music will be performed by the RUHS Jazz Band directed by Christopher Lee, along with the RUHS, Middle School, and Elementary School Choirs directed by Dr. Izumi Erskine.
Civic Center
Address: 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach
For more information, call 310 318 0610
Parking is available in the Library parking garage. Warm clothing is recommended.
Torrance Tree Lighting Events
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Gardena Tree Lighting Events
Winter Wonderland & Christmas Tree Lighting
Date: Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
Join Gardena’s Winter Wonderland & Christmas Tree Lighting at the City Hall Complex for an afternoon of festive fun! Enjoy the Snow Zone, crafts, entertainment, and holiday shopping at the boutique from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The Winter Wonderland celebration runs from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a special opportunity for photos with Santa from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Address: Gardena City Hall Complex 1700 W. 162nd St., Gardena, CA 90247
Lomita Tree Lighting Events
City of Lomita Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date: December 5, 2025
Celebrate the holiday season at the City of Lomita’s Tree Lighting Ceremony! Join the community on the front lawn of City Hall as festivities kick off at 5:30 PM. This joyful event promises holiday cheer for all ages, with seasonal music, refreshments, and the lighting of the beautiful city tree. Embrace the magic of the season with friends, family, and neighbors as Lomita shines bright for the holidays!
Address: 24300 Narbonne Ave, Lomita, CA 90717
Lawndale Tree Lighting Events
Lawndale Annual Angel Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date: Friday, December 5, 2025, 4 – 8pm
Address: Lawndale Civic Center Plaza 14700 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260
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