From glowing boats in Marina del Rey to KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at the Forum to tea tastings, art markets, Krampus sightings, and Hanukkah celebrations, the weekend is packed with events!
Chain Holiday House – Silver Lake
Date: Friday–Sunday, December 12–14
Location: Chain House, Silver Lake
The celebrity-backed pop-cuisine project “Chain” transforms its Silver Lake space into a full Holiday House experience. This intimate, two-hour tasting tour includes chef collaborations with Arby’s, Panda Express, and Dunkin’, plus holiday cocktails/mocktails from Thunderbolt LA and a vintage gift shop.
More Info: https://eatatchain.com/
Downtown Burbank Winter Arts Festival
Date: Saturday & Sunday, December 13–14
Location: San Fernando Blvd, Downtown Burbank (Magnolia → Angeleno)
Jackalope hosts a curated two-day winter market with more than 170 artisan vendors offering jewelry, housewares, art, photography, handmade goods, holiday activities, and more. Free to attend; leashed pets welcome.
More Info: https://www.jackalopeartfair.com/burbank
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13
Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade
Date: Saturday, December 13
Location: Burton Chace Park
Times:
• Light show: 5:45–6:00 p.m.
• Parade: 6–8 p.m.
The 63rd annual boat parade returns with the theme: “A Nightmare Before Christmas.” Expect decorated boats, live music, costumes, and thousands of spectators along the harbor.
More Info: https://mdrboatparade.org/
KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas
Date: Saturday, December 13
Location: Kia Forum, Inglewood
Time: 5–11 p.m.
Featuring The All-American Rejects, Evanescence, Papa Roach, Rise Against, Third Eye Blind, Wet Leg, Yellowcard, and more. Proceeds benefit Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center and Para Los Niños.
More Info: https://www.audacy.com/kroq/events/kroq-almost-acoustic-christmas-2025
Compton Christmas Parade – 70th Annual
Date: Saturday, December 13
Location: Compton Blvd. at Bullis Rd → Alameda St
Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Grand Marshal: The Game.
A long-running community parade with bands, dance groups, floats, and thousands celebrating 70 years of tradition.
2nd Annual Krampus Art Show – Copro Gallery
Date: Saturday, December 13
Location: Bergamot Station, Santa Monica
Time: Opening reception 6–10 p.m.
Curated by Monte Beauchamp of BlabWorld, this exhibit features dark, whimsical, and festive Krampus-inspired artworks by dozens of artists. Exhibition runs through January 3.
More Info: https://www.copronason.com/exhibitionsFuture.html
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14
Steep LA x Smorgasburg: Festival of Tea
Date: Sunday, December 14
Location: ROW DTLA
Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
A one-day tea festival with traditional tea ceremonies, guest vendors, tastings, interactive workshops, DJ sets, holiday shopping, and Smorgasburg’s full food lineup. Free entry; first two hours of parking free.
More Info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRNmjakkpRu/
Hanukkah Festival at the Skirball Cultural Center
Date: Sunday, December 14
Location: Skirball Cultural Center
Time: 12–5 p.m.
A multigenerational event featuring live klezmer music, storytelling, art-making, food, gallery access, a “Light Lab,” a Dreidel Lounge, and a community candle lighting at sundown. GA starts at $20.
More Info: https://www.skirball.org/programs/hanukkah-festival
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