Three women in matching red dresses and white shawls sing on stage decorated with Christmas trees, gifts, and lights. The festive backdrop includes gold elements and snowflakes, evoking a cheerful holiday atmosphere.

Holidays / Member Events

Autry Tree Lighting Celebration & After Party

Appropriate For:
Families
Admission:
Adults: $20
Students and Seniors (ages 62+): $15
Children (ages 3-12): $9
Autry Members: Free
Active-Duty U.S. Military/Veterans: Free
Children (ages 2 and under): Free
RSVP/Reservations:
Reservations required for all members and guests
Ticket link will be available in October 2026
Please call the Membership Office if you have questions at (323) 495-4262. 

About the Event

Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy a performance by The Sugarplums, winners of the The CW’s Christmas Caroler Challenge, a national singing competition!  Enjoy their sweet harmonies of your favorite holiday classics like White Christmas and Jingle Bells with a touch of retro flair that appeals to music lovers of all ages.

After the tree lighting on the Autry plaza, move inside and enjoy a live DJ, line dancing lessons, holiday drinks and food for purchase, access to all museum galleries, and holiday shopping at the Autry store with a special discount!

Schedule:

6 p.m.  Event begins, museum galleries and Autry store open
6:30 p.m.  Performance by The Sugar Plums - on the Autry plaza
7 p.m.  Leadership Remarks and Tree Lighting
7:30 p.m.  Live DJ and Line Dancing Lessons in Heritage Court with holiday photo op
9 p.m.  Event ends 

Land Acknowledgment

The Autry Museum of the American West acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). We recognize that the Autry Museum and its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Gabrielino/Tongva peoples and we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.

Autry Museum of the American West

4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
In Griffith Park across from the Los Angeles Zoo
Map and Directions

Free parking for Autry visitors


MUSEUM AND STORE HOURS
Tuesday⁠–⁠Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

DINING
Food trucks are available on select days, contact us for details at 323.495.4252.
The cafe is closed temporarily until further notice.