Los Angeles doesn’t have seasons, so we all rely on one very Southern California thing to get us in the holiday spirit: a massive Christmas tree in an outdoor mall—and The Grove is here to deliver just that, as is the case every year.
Bypassing the spirits of Halloween entirely, The Grove will erect a 100-foot white fir Christmas Tree on site on Tuesday, October 28. Yes, trick-or-treaters in the Grove area will be in full costume under the shadow of a Christmas tree, which somehow feels very apt for 2025.
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The tree, a majestic 80-year-old beauty sourced from California’s Mt. Shasta region, will roll in before dawn escorted by crews and onlookers. At 7am, a crane will hoist it into place in the heart of The Grove’s 20 acres. For over 20 years, the sight of the towering evergreen being lifted into the sky has been a sign that Los Angeles is ready for its most festive season.
Once it's in place, the tree will be adorned with more than 15,000 sparkling lights and 10,000 shimmering ornaments, visible from nearly every corner of the complex. The tree lighting ceremony will be announced at a later date, but we have no doubt it will, as usual, draw thousands of Angelenos for a night of live music, fireworks and the year’s first snowfall, courtesy of Hollywood magic.
Beyond the tree lighting, The Grove’s seasonal lineup will include nightly snowfalls, photos with Santa and family-friendly performances throughout November and December. Visitors can also enjoy the return of the festive trolley, special pop-ups from local and luxury brands and enough holiday decor to rival a movie set—which, fittingly, it often becomes during the season.
Whether you’re there for a shopping spree, a snow selfie or a hot cocoa moment beneath the glow of 15,000 lights, The Grove’s Christmas tree is LA’s annual reminder that the holiday spirit has officially landed—and, this year, that means a few extra days of faux snow and holiday vibes. So what if you're in shorts and switch up your hot cocoa order for a nice glass of cold chocolate milk?