Holiday Tree Lighting in Westwood Village

Westwood Village switches on its holiday lights on Saturday, November 14, with a free afternoon and evening party on Broxton Plaza. It's a small, walkable neighborhood event rather than a big ticketed production, which is exactly why it works for families with young kids.

What's Happening

The Westwood Village Improvement Association is hosting, and the listing promises a short but solid lineup: free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts, cookies, a bounce house and music. That's the whole menu, and for a tree lighting it's plenty. Nothing here asks you to buy a ticket or reserve a spot, so you can show up when it suits you.

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 3 PM to 7 PM Where: 1036 Broxton Ave, Westwood Village Cost: Free Hosted by: Westwood Village Improvement Association

Why Go With Kids

If you keep a running list of things to do with kids LA has on offer around the holidays, a plaza party with a bounce house and a Santa photo line earns a spot. The crafts and cookies give younger children something to do while the line moves, and the afternoon start means the tree is likely to glow right around the time the sky darkens. The listing doesn't give a set time for the lighting itself, so plan to arrive early enough to catch it rather than guessing.

It also fits neatly into a day of family events Los Angeles has packed into the weeks before the holidays. Westwood Village is compact, so a few shops and restaurants sit within a short walk of the plaza if anyone needs a snack or a warm-up between activities.

Practical Notes

• Broxton Plaza is the pedestrian stretch of Broxton Avenue in the middle of the Village, a few blocks south of the UCLA campus.
• Parking in Westwood Village is a mix of metered street spots and public structures, and Saturday evenings fill up. Allow extra time, or take a rideshare and skip the hunt.
• Santa photo lines can build once the sun goes down. If a photo is the main goal, go early.
• Bring a light jacket. Mid-November evenings in West LA cool off quickly once the sun is gone.

For the latest details, check the organizer's AllEvents listing before you head out. Browse more family events on the site for other ways to fill out the season, and see the Los Angeles neighborhood page for what else is nearby.