Where can I find Candy Cane Lane in Los Angeles?

The original is in Woodland Hills, in the San Fernando Valley: about eight blocks centered on Lubao Avenue and Oxnard Street.

When is Candy Cane Lane lit?

From early December to New Year's Eve, roughly 6 to 10 pm, and until 11 on Friday and Saturday nights. The houses don't publish a start date.

Yes, it's a residential neighborhood.

Is it still worth it?

For young kids nearby, yes. Long-time visitors say fewer houses decorate than in the past and inflatables have replaced many home-built figures, so it's not worth a long drive on its own.

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Candy Cane Lane Woodland Hills 2026

A few Valley streets near Lubao Avenue and Oxnard Street where neighbours have decorated together for decades. Park and walk, or roll through slowly with snacks in the car.

2026 dates not announced yet — last season below, marked by year

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At a glance

When: Early December to New Year's Eve (a tradition since 1952)
Hours: About 6–10 pm, to 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays
Cost: Free
Where: About eight blocks around Lubao Ave and Oxnard St, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Parking: Street parking a few blocks out, then walk; the streets are narrow and have no sidewalks

Is it worth it?

Fine for a short evening with young kids if you live nearby; not worth a long drive any more.

What visitors say

First-timers with small children still find it magical. Long-time visitors are sadder: several say far fewer houses decorate now, with inflatables where there used to be home-built moving figures, and the narrow streets have no sidewalks.

Free
Walk or drive
About an hour with the kids

Getting there and getting in

Lubao and Oakdale Avenues off Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills. Park on a nearby street and walk the loop; cars crawl here on weekends.

Worth knowing

Residents light up from early December. Weeknights before the 15th are the easiest.

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Lubao Ave at Oxnard St

Questions people ask

Where can I find Candy Cane Lane in Los Angeles?: The original is in Woodland Hills, in the San Fernando Valley: about eight blocks centered on Lubao Avenue and Oxnard Street.
When is Candy Cane Lane lit?: From early December to New Year's Eve, roughly 6 to 10 pm, and until 11 on Friday and Saturday nights. The houses don't publish a start date.
Is it free?: Yes, it's a residential neighborhood.
Is it still worth it?: For young kids nearby, yes. Long-time visitors say fewer houses decorate than in the past and inflatables have replaced many home-built figures, so it's not worth a long drive on its own.

Checked 2026-09-29. Sources: Discover Los Angeles (2025) · CBS Los Angeles — Candy Cane Lanes. Last season's numbers are labelled with their year until the organiser publishes 2026.

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