Breakfast with Santa Will Return for the 2025 Holiday Season!
Join Santa for some yummy food, holiday music and fun activities. Children of all ages will enjoy a warm breakfast, Holiday crafts and games, cookie decorating, dance performances and festive music. With a visit from Santa, Ms. Claus, and a couple of Santa’s elves, this event will be capped off with a story time for all children.
A Stroll Through a Winter Wonderland
Walking through the streets of Downtown Burbank during November and December feels like stepping into a storybook. The city streets are adorned with thousands of Christmas lights, casting a warm and inviting glow over the entire area. The trees and greenery lining San Fernando Blvd are hung with dripping icicle LED lights, creating a canopy of illumination that guides you through the heart of the city.
Wreaths, garlands, and Christmas ornaments are carefully placed along storefronts and lampposts, adding a touch of traditional holiday charm. Even the local businesses get in on the festivities, often decorating their windows with indoor Christmas decorations that add to the overall ambiance.
The Iconic Holiday Tree
At the center of the holiday decorations is the iconic walkthrough Christmas tree, a towering 7 ft. evergreen that is displayed on the AMC Walkway. The tree, adorned with hundreds of Christmas ornaments, figurines, and thousands of lights, is a sight to behold. Each year, the tree is ceremoniously lit during a special event that marks the official start of the holiday season in Burbank.
Photo Opportunities
Throughout the district, there are unique photo opportunities. Giant nutcrackers alongside candy canes are set up in one and another boasts half dome light-up ornaments for backdrops. These outdoor Christmas decorations make a visit to Downtown at night so much fun!
EVERY SATURDAY | 8:00AM – 12:00PM
The Burbank Farmers Market is one of the oldest Farmers Markets in Southern California (in their 40th year!). All of the produce sold is certified California grown, with most of it grown on family-owned farms—some of which have been in business for 100 years. All farmers are inspected by the Los Angeles County Health Department. A not-for-profit market, all proceeds go to the Providence Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation, and are used to help provide medical care for those who would otherwise be unable to afford it.
The vendor list is always changing, for the most recent please visit www.burbankfarmersmarket.org/our-vendors
If you’d like to become a vendor, please email info@burbankfarmersmarket.org
THE DETAILS
DAY: Every Saturday
HOURS: 8:00am – 12:00pm – “Rain or Shine”
LOCATION: Olive & Glenoaks, Downtown Burbank
(In the Community Services Building Parking Lot)
FREE PARKING:
Small Lot at Olive & Glenoaks (gets crowded)
Fire Station Lot at Orange Grove & Glenoaks. (Available to the public on weekends.) Entrance on Orange Grove or Palm. [ PLENTY of spaces! / Please don’t jaywalk ]
City Hall Parking Lot – Third & Orange Grove (Entrance on Orange Grove. We’re right across Third Street.)
Street Parking
RESTRICTIONS: Service Animals Only, No Smoking
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE: Yes
Mayor’s Tree Lighting Takes Place Every December. Stay Tuned for dates!
Time to light up the season! The annual Burbank Mayor’s Tree Lighting at City Hall at 275 East Olive Ave. Enjoy special performances and a visit from the one and only Santa Claus.
May 31 – June 1, 2025 | 11am – 6pm
Location: San Fernando Blvd and surrounding streets in Downtown Burbank [From Magnolia to Angeleno]
Use 200 N. San Fernando Blvd for navigation to a mid point of the festival
Activities for the Whole Family
Facepainting by Linda: Along with facepainting, enjoy glitter tattoos, nail art and unicorn braids.
Fast Faces: Live caricatures drawn onsite.
Watercolor Painting: Get two opportunities to explore the world of watercolor! Come visit Little Island Company and paint from 11am-3pm each day, ages 3 and up. Want more, she will also have kits available for purchase.
AND join A Bit Better Press for a painting station where you and your kiddos can color a FREE watercolor postcard! They’ll provide the art supplies, YOU provide the creativity.
DIY Crafts with Creatiive Natiive: Get into the holiday spirit with some holiday inspired crafts with Creatiive Natiive. Make rustic wooden ornaments, winter wonderland houses, or customize your own tote bag.
Unicycling Unicorn: You heard that right, come watch a unicycling unicorn at 1pm AND 3pm each day of the fair at Olive
Live Music
Become a Vendor:
Securing a spot as a vendor at the Downtown Burbank Arts Festival promises an opportunity to showcase your creative offerings amidst a vibrant cultural backdrop. Inquire today: vendors@jackalopeartfair.com.
STAY THE WEEKEND:
Traveling to the fair and need somewhere nearby to stay? Check out some great options here.