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Today, Wednesday, Nov 11

Frost on Fifth

Nov 5, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027
Fifth Street, Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica

Outdoor holiday ice skating in downtown Santa Monica, open from early November into mid-January.

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Saturday, Nov 14

Markets for Makers Holiday Market

11:00 AM
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro

A holiday shopping market at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Friday, Nov 20

L.A. Zoo Lights

Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027
Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles

Nighttime light display at the Los Angeles Zoo with illuminated animal sculptures, an ice skating rink and seasonal treats such as DIY s'mores. Closed select nights, i...

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L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow

Box office opens 5:45 PM
Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles

A walk-through holiday light show at the zoo. This year's theme is nature, with lit birds, butterflies, marine creatures and Ice Age giants, plus an ice rink and Santa...

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Festival of Trees

10:00 AM
Valencia Town Center, Valencia

A holiday festival and charity auction at Valencia Town Center in Valencia. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Holiday Stroll + Kids Fair

6:00 PM
Top Billing Entertainment, Glendora

A holiday market at Top Billing Entertainment in Glendora. Details and tickets through Topbillingent.org.

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Saturday, Nov 21

Sunday, Nov 22

Holiday Boutique

11:00 AM
Woman's Club of South Pasadena, South Pasadena

A holiday craft market at Woman's Club of South Pasadena in South Pasadena. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Saturday, Nov 7

Merry Macabremas

1:00 PM
The Mystic Museum, Burbank

An alternative holiday market at The Mystic Museum in Burbank. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Sunday, Nov 8

Visit With A Veteran

2 to 4 PM
Torrance Historical Society & Museum, Torrance

The Torrance Historical Society invites families to honor veterans.

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Saturday, Nov 7

Wednesday, Nov 4

Chanukah Boutique

3:00 PM
Beth Shir Shalom, Santa Monica

A holiday market at Beth Shir Shalom in Santa Monica. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Saturday, Oct 31

Dj Santarosa

11:00 PM
West Eight Los Angeles, Los Angeles

A club dj performance at West Eight Los Angeles in Los Angeles. Details and tickets through Bandsintown.com.

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Hardworx Fitness 5K

7:30 AM
HardWorx Fitness 4th St., Long Beach

A holiday themed 5k run at HardWorx Fitness 4th St. in Long Beach. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Saturday, Jul 4

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