Los Angeles is a melting pot of diverse cultures, making it home to many holiday traditions. Here are just a few cultural events around Los Angeles this holiday season that you don’t want to miss.
The MAUM Market
- When: Saturday, Dec 20: 11 am – 4 pm
- Where: ROW DTLA, 777 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA
- What: A curated marketplace celebrating Asian makers, where you can find anything from one-of-a-kind ceramics to stationery, jewelry, art, delicious treats, and more!
- https://maum.market/los-angeles
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DTLA for the Holidays Marketplace
- When: Thursday, December 11: 12 pm – 4 pm
- Where: The Maguire Gardens, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA
- What: A holiday village marketplace located in the heart of DTLA’s financial district featuring local artists, musicians, and vendors.
- https://downtownla.com/do/dtla-for-the-holidays-marketplace
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Enchanted Forest of Light at the Descanso Gardens
- When: through January 1: 5:30 pm – 10 pm rain-or-shine (closed December 24-25)
- Where: 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA
- What: On winter nights, the Descanso Gardens transform into The Enchanted Forest of Light: a realm of magic, mystery, and incandescence.
- https://www.descansogardens.org/events-and-activities/enchanted/
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Unique Markets
- When: Saturday & Sunday, December 13 & 14: 10 am – 4 pm
- Where: Cooper Design Space, Penthouse, 860 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA
- What: An annual pop-up market that shines a spotlight on small businesses, designers & artists.
- https://uniqueworldofficial.com/losangeles
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Ice Skating Rinks
- When: Throughout the holiday season
- Where: Many locations across Los Angeles
- What: Throughout the holiday season, ice-skating rinks pop up all over LA County. Grab a friend and head to any of these rinks for a fun time, guaranteed. One of my favorites is Ice at Santa Monica, seen in the photo below.
