Date
December 1, 2025
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Admission
Free
Location
Jerry Moss Plaza
Arrive early to this annual free public celebration to enjoy live music, art-making with the Armory Center for the Arts, snow flurries, complimentary hot chocolate and the opportunity to support local nonprofits, sustainable makers, cultural establishments and small businesses at the LA2050 Holiday Impact Market. This year, help spread even more joy by contributing to an art supply drive supporting local arts and social service nonprofit, Music Changing Lives, serving the Pasadena/Altadena community. The L.A. County Board of Supervisors will offer holiday greetings before lighting the tree. Come after work, and bring the whole family!
Celebrate the Season at the L.A. County Tree Lighting Ceremony!
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Art Activities
Engage in a family-friendly, hands-on, seasonal art-making workshop led by teaching artists from the Armory Center for the Arts. Create your own magnets, festive decorations and ornaments using recycled materials. All ages are welcome to participate and unleash their creativity.
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Bring art supplies, creative tools and materials to donate to the Art Supply Gift Drive! Music Changing Lives will be collecting the donated items and distributing them directly to local youth affected by the Eaton Fire.
Items Needed:- Sketchbooks & notebooks
- Paints (acrylic, watercolor, tempera)
- Brushes & sponges
- Colored pencils, markers, crayons
- Canvases & poster boards
- Glue, scissors, rulers and general art kits
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Performances by The BlackBerry Project
The BlackBerry Project is an all-woman big band, comprised of professional musicians in Los Angeles. Founded by leader Amanda Mora in 2023, the group aims to showcase the musical excellence of female instrumentalists, composers and arrangers, as well as spread appreciation of big band and jazz genres.
LA2050 Holiday Impact Marketplace
Explore eight local artisans and makers (including L.A. wildfire-impacted businesses) offering unique holiday gifts, treats and crafts for sale to celebrate the season.
Thank You to Our Partners
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TMC Arts
When we speak of our vision to deepen the cultural lives of all Angelenos, we turn to the work of TMC Arts. This team champions the diverse voices and communities of Los Angeles, fostering connection, creativity and enrichment. TMC Arts programs connect people, offering us the chance to get creative and to learn as we discover something new or enjoy something familiar. Many programs are free and low-cost; they take place outdoors on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center and in Grand Park, inside The Music Center's theatres and in schools and neighborhoods all across L.A. County.