We’re getting ready for the holidays! Join us at Union Station on Thursday, Nov. 21 for the annual tree lighting ceremony. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. on the station’s south patio, and there will be performances by the Grand Arts Chamber Singers, The Beverly Belles and the Toy Soldiers Drumline.

The tree lighting also kicks off a month-long series of free “Cocoa Concerts” at Union Station. These concerts are family-friendly and will feature arts and crafts, interactive games, photo ops with Santa and more. Save the dates:

• Thursday, Nov. 21
• Friday, Dec. 6
• Friday, Dec. 13
• Friday, Dec. 20

For additional information, visit unionstationla.com.

To get to Union Station, take the Gold, Red, Purple or Silver Line. Union Station is also served by multiple Metro and municipal buses, Metrolink, Amtrak and Metro Bike Share. For more route and connections, use the Trip Planner at metro.net