Christmas & Holiday Events

The holidays are a fun time of year on Catalina Island. In Avalon, the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, visit from Santa and Avalon’s Shop Catalina night kick off the month-long celebration. As carolers navigate around downtown, shoppers enjoy discounts, offers and treats at local shops.

Give the gift of Catalina Island with our island Gift Certificates or share the love with our Love Catalina merchandise.

At the end of the month, we usher in the new year in style at the annual New Year’s Eve Celebration in the iconic Casino Ballroom.

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Shop Catalina Holiday Kick Off & Community Tree Lighting

Join us for the 33rd Annual "Shop Catalina" Holiday Kick Off & Tree Lighting Join us for a week of holiday cheer, shopping and fabulous savings! Our island shops open their doors and offer rarely offered discounts on your favorite island jewelry, art, clothing, unique gifts…

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Holiday Concert with the Loyola Marymount University Choir

Catalina Museum for Art & History

On Saturday, December 12, from 6-7:30 p.m., the museum will host a free Holiday Concert featuring the LMU Choir. This popular tradition invites guests of all ages to explore the museum's galleries, including the History of Catalina Island and special exhibitions followed by the…

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New Year's Eve Celebration, Casino Ballroom

Casino Ballroom

Cheers to 53 Years! Ring in 2027 at this extraordinary milestone event - a sparkling night of evening gowns, tuxedos, champagne, dining and dancing - all at the one and only New Year's Eve Gala Celebration on Wednesday, December 31, 2026, in the world-famous Casino Ballroom on…