Holiday Events In Pasadena 2022: Christmas Parades; Tree Lightings

PASADENA, CA — 'Tis the season!

It's time to start filling your 2022 calendars with such holiday events as Christmas parades, tree and menorah lightings, breakfasts with Santa, Nutcracker ballets, concerts and other community extravaganzas throughout Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley.

Christmas this year falls on Sunday, Dec. 25, while Hanukkah runs Dec. 18 through Dec. 26.

Peruse Patch's annual guide to find festivities going on near you.

Always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted.

And to all our readers, Happy Holidays, from Patch!

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ALTADENA:

DEC. 10: Christmas Tree Lane Lighting Ceremony & Winter Festival. Enjoy the legendary, light display through the holidays.

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ARCADIA:

DEC. 2-18: Outdoor, Holiday Ice-Skating Rink: Shops At Santa Anita. "Skate through the holidays!"

DEC. 3: Breakfast With Santa & Snow Festival. Reservations required for breakfast.

DEC. 13: Arcadia Stage 'WinterFest' Black Box Theatre. Plays will put you in the holiday spirit!

DEC. 18-26: Hanukkah Menorah Lightings: Shops At Santa Anita. Nightly lightings near Macy's Court.

THROUGH JAN. 8: 'Lightscape' Holiday Walk-Thru: L.A. Arboretum. Tickets sell fast for this annual dazzler with new expanded trail this year.

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AZUSA:

DEC. 10: 'Festival Of Lights' Tree Lighting & Holiday Concert. With Santa, music, mariachis & more.

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BALDWIN PARK:

DEC. 3: Holiday Parade, Santa's Lunch & Craft Boutique. Grand marshall is Megan Telles, reporter from KTLA Channel 5.

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CLAREMONT:

DEC. 4: Pomona College Choir Concert. Stirring performances from wide-ranging repertoire.

DEC. 9-10 & 16-17: Luminaria Nights. Extravaganza at California Botanic Garden.

DEC. 14-18: 'Living Nativity' Outdoor Walk-Thru: Granite Creek Community Church. With petting zoo, firepits & s'mores, too.

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DIAMOND BAR:

DEC. 4: Windmill Lighting Ceremony. Family-friendly fest at foot of historic windmill near Diamond Bar Towne Center.

DEC. 10: Winter Snow Fest & Craft Fair. Wristbands on sale.

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ECHO PARK:

DEC. 11: Winter Gift Market: Mohawk Bend. Great spot for your holiday shopping!
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GLENDALE:

DEC. 3: Montrose Christmas Parade. A community tradition in its 44th year!

DEC. 17-18: Gay Men's Chorus Of Los Angeles 'Motown Holiday' Concert: Alex Theatre. "GMCLA’s annual holiday spectacular."
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GLENDORA:

DEC. 6: Winter Wonderland Storytime. Family-friendly event at the library.

DEC. 10: Glendora Christmas Parade. Parade steps off at 9 a.m.!

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HOLLYWOOD:

DEC. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 & 23: Photos with Santa- Ovation Hollywood. Meet & greet with the one-and-only!

DEC. 5-16: Gelson's Markets Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Toys go to Children’s Hospital of LA, Toys for Tots, Unity Shoppe, Miracles for Kids, Miller’s Children Hospital & Barbara Sinatra Children's Center.

DEC. 22-24 & 26: Los Angeles Ballet 'The Nutcracker': Dolby Theatre. "Essential for celebrating the season."

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IRWINDALE:

DEC. 1-JAN. 1: Santa's Speedway Christmas Lights Walk-Thru Experience. A winter wonderland with Santa's Village & holiday cafe.

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LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE:

DEC. 3: Shopping Day Benefiting Sycamores' El Nido Group Home. Apple Cart to donate 10% of sales to Los Altos’ Holiday of Wishes project.

DEC. 5-16: Gelson's Markets Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Toys go to Children’s Hospital of LA, Toys for Tots, Unity Shoppe, Miracles for Kids, Miller’s Children Hospital & Barbara Sinatra Children's Center.

THROUGH JAN. 8: 'Enchanted Forest Of Light': Descanso Gardens. Iconic experience for the holidays!

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LA VERNE:

DEC. 3: Caroling, Caroling - A Concert of Carols. Stay for doughnuts with the choirs.

DEC. 3: Holiday Stroll: Old Town La Verne. With caroling, entertainment & photos with Santa.

DEC. 10: Winter Wonderland & Santa. Community tradition in its 23rd year!

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LOS ANGELES:

DEC. 3: La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin. Holiday tradition with music & dance at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Free admission.

DEC. 2, 9, 16 & 23: Cocoa & Carols. Festive fun at Runway Playa Vista.

DEC. 3: FIDM Holiday Market. Shop & support the talented alumni & students.

DEC. 3: A Very Merry Winter Market. Free admission.

DEC. 4: The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas. Showcasing Scottish & Irish dance & seasonal folk ballads.

DEC. 11: Angel City Christmas Concert: Bel Air Church. Tickets on sale.

DEC. 16-18: L.A. Ballet 'Nutcracker': Royce Hall, UCLA. "Essential for celebrating the season."

DEC. 17: Come In From the Cold: A Winter Holiday Concert for Families of All Circumstances and Abilities. "A night of song, thanks & celebration."

DEC. 18: Hanukkah Festival: Skirball Cultural Center. Tickets on sale.

DEC. 19: Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting: Beverly Center. With latkes, donuts & entertainment by "The Amazing Dave."

DEC. 31: Andy & Renee & Hard Rain. New Year's Eve at Grand Annex.

THROUGH JAN. 1: Outdoor, DTLA Holiday Ice-Skating Rink: Pershing Square. "The hottest place to chill during the holidays."

THROUGH JAN. 8: 'LA Kings Holiday Ice' Outdoor Skating Rink: L.A. Live. "Supper & Skate" deals return this year.

THROUGH JAN. 22: 'L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow' Holiday Walk-Thru. "Explore this wild wonderland of light under the stars at the beautiful L.A. Zoo."

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MONROVIA:

DEC. 5-9: 'Santa Tour': 5 Nights/Neighborhoods. Track Santa's "sleigh" to see jolly, old St. Nick in your area.

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MONTROSE-LA CRESCENTA:

DEC. 3: Montrose Christmas Parade. A community tradition in its 44th year!

DEC. 11: Free Photos with Santa & Snow. Reserve your free tickets.

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PALMDALE:

DEC. 3: CCRC's Wrapping Day. Volunteer for the Child Care Resource Center holiday event.

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PASADENA:

DEC. 3: Holidayfest! & Santa's Village: South Lake Avenue. With live music, snow-globe making, cookie & ornament decorating, artisan market & more.

DEC. 3: HMRI 70th Anniversary Holiday Open House. Includes games, music, art, food trucks & hands-on activities for kids.

DEC. 3-4: Holiday Look-In Home Tour & Boutique. Docent-led stroll of festive homes & gardens with musicians providing holiday music.

DEC. 4: Free Family-Friendly Snow Globe-making Workshop. At Pasadena Museum of History.

DEC. 10: Holiday Shopping Boutique. At Foursquare Church.

DEC. 22-24: Pasadena Dance Theatre 'The Nutcracker Ballet.' "A holiday event perfect for the whole family!"

JAN. 2: Annual New Year Rose Parade. A community tradition in its 134th year!

JAN. 2-3: 'Floatfest' Rose Parade - Post-Parade, Walk-Thru Showcase. Join some 70,000 visitors for close-up look at the masterpiece floats.

THROUGH JAN. 8: Storybook-Themed 'Sock Skating Rink': Kidspace Children’s Museum. Designed with little ones in mind.

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POMONA:

DEC. 2-4: Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show: L.A.Fairplex. Get head start on holiday shopping via hundreds of artisan's handmade wares.

DEC. 10: Annual Christmas Parade. A downtown tradition!

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA:

DEC. 3-4 & 10-11: Inland Pacific Ballet 'Nutcracker' - "Southern California’s most spectacular production of The Nutcracker."
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SAN DIMAS:

THROUGH JAN. 1: 'Christmas In Color' Holiday Lights Drive-Thru: Raging Waters Los Angeles. "Drive through millions of lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music you’ll hear right through your radio."

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SAN GABRIEL:

DEC. 22-24: Pasadena Dance Theatre 'The Nutcracker Ballet.' "A holiday event perfect for the whole family!"

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SAN MARINO:

DEC. 9: 'Home For The Holidays' Tree Lighting Fest. Formerly "Christmas Around the Drive."

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SIERRA MADRE:

DEC. 10: Santa Parade & Meet 'N Greet. Fest includes caroling, hot chocolate & holiday cheer!

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SILVER LAKE:

DEC. 5-16: Gelson's Markets Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Toys go to Children’s Hospital of LA, Toys for Tots, Unity Shoppe, Miracles for Kids, Miller’s Children Hospital & Barbara Sinatra Children's Center.

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SOUTH PASADENA:

DEC. 9-11: Holiday Book Sale. Marketplace with local artisans, too.

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SUNLAND-TUJUNGA:

DEC. 19: Hanukkah In The Foothills & Menorah Lighting. Free community event with games, food & more.
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UNIVERSAL CITY:

DEC.31: Universal Studios Hollywood New Year's EVE Fest & Fireworks. Tickets on sale for DJ, dancing, fireworks & more.

THROUGH JAN. 1: Universal Studios Hollywood 'Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Christmas' & 'Grinchmas.' "It’s Hollywood’s biggest, loudest, awesomest holiday celebration of the season."

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VALENCIA:

THROUGH JAN. 1: Six Flags Magic Mountain 'Holiday In The Park' - Make merry memories with millions of lights, food, coasters, entertainment & more.

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WALNUT:

DEC. 10: 'Winter Jam' Snow Zone, Games, Food Trucks & More. Fest includes live music & food trucks.

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