The holidays
Tree lightings, light displays, visits with Santa, holiday markets, Nutcracker and carol performances, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations in Downey, updated every day.
Annual events, checked against each organizer's own page. Confirm details there before you go.
Sunday, December 6 · 1:00 p.m.
The Downey Chamber of Commerce's long-running Sunday afternoon Christmas parade downtown, with a Winter Wonderland Market nearby.
Starts at Downey Avenue & Florence Avenue; Winter Wonderland Market on Downey Avenue and 3rd Street
Downey Chamber of Commerce →Sunday, December 13 · 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
A touring production of The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company, with two shows at the city's Downey Theatre.
Downey Theatre, Downey
Downey Theatre →1 holiday event for 2026 on Downey’s local calendars. Updated every day.
Light displays, drive-throughs and tree-lighting ceremonies.
Photos with Santa, breakfasts and letters to the North Pole.
Shop local makers for the holidays.
Ballet, choirs, concerts and holiday theater.
Menorah lightings and celebrations across traditions.
Crafts, story times and holiday fun for kids.
Everything else on local calendars this season.
Add your event to the Downey calendar. Staff review every submission before publication.
Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026.
This page lists upcoming holiday events in Downey from local calendars, including libraries, the city, venues and organizers. It updates every day as calendars post new dates.
The “Holiday lights and tree lightings” section lists public light displays and tree-lighting events on local calendars, with dates and links to each organizer.
Use the "Share an event" form. Include the date, time, place and the organizer’s link; a person reviews it before it appears.
