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Nov7Sat

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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Nov12Thu

2026 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

Nov 12 to 15  ·  Schedule TBA
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona

The 75th anniversary NHRA season finale; kids 12 and under are free and every ticket is a pit pass.

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Nov14Sat

Book Arts Day for Girls

Sat, Nov 14  ·  9 AM to 3 PM
The International Printing Museum, Carson

Girls ages 10 to 18 explore how books are made and modern book arts.

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Nov15Sun

CicLAvia Pasadena

Sun, Nov 15  ·  9 AM to 3 PM
Open streets in Pasadena, Pasadena

Free all-day open streets event: nearly 3 miles of Pasadena closed to cars for walking, biking and skating.

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Nov20Fri

Holiday Stroll + Kids Fair

Fri, Nov 20  ·  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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Nov20Fri

L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow

Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027  ·  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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Nov21Sat

Autumn Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific

Nov 21 to 22  ·  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach

The 25th annual festival celebrating the cultures of China, Japan, Korea and the Philippines, with craft demonstrations, music, dance and storytelling. Included with a...

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Nov26Thu

Rose Bowl Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26  ·  8:30 AM
The Rose Bowl, Pasadena

Family-favorite 5K recreational loop around the Rose Bowl on Thanksgiving morning.

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Dec5Sat

Legends FC Holiday Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 5 to 6
Central Park and College of the Canyons, Santa Clarita

Youth soccer tournament for U5 to U15 teams, hosted by Legends FC at Central Park and College of the Canyons. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club fo...

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Feb 202720Sat

Harlem Globetrotters Rivalry Tour at Intuit Dome

Sat, Feb 20, 2027  ·  2:00 PM
Intuit Dome, Inglewood

Live basketball show with trick shots, dunks and fan interaction, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Free pre-game party when doors open and a 5th Quarter autograph session with...

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Feb 202720Sat

LA Galaxy vs St. Louis CITY SC

Sat, Feb 20, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson

The LA Galaxy open their 2027 Sprint Season at home against St. Louis CITY SC.

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Feb 202721Sun

LAFC vs San Diego FC

Sun, Feb 21, 2027  ·  4:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles

LAFC opens its 2027 Sprint Season at home against new Southern California neighbor San Diego FC. Sunday Night Soccer, shown on Apple TV.

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Mar 20276Sat

LAFC vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Sat, Mar 6, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles

LAFC hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS's 2027 Sprint Season.

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Mar 202717Wed

LAFC vs Sporting Kansas City

Wed, Mar 17, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles

Midweek MLS match at home for LAFC. The club has bobblehead giveaways planned for this game.

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Apr 20273Sat

LAFC vs FC Dallas

Sat, Apr 3, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles

LAFC hosts FC Dallas in the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.

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Apr 202710Sat

LA Galaxy vs LAFC (El Trafico)

Sat, Apr 10, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson

El Trafico: the LA Galaxy host LAFC in the only Los Angeles derby of the 2027 Sprint Season.

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Apr 202718Sun

LAFC vs Houston Dynamo

Sun, Apr 18, 2027  ·  6:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles

LAFC hosts the Houston Dynamo on a Sunday evening in the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.

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Apr 202721Wed

LAFC vs Real Salt Lake

Wed, Apr 21, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles

Midweek MLS match at home for LAFC. The club has bobblehead giveaways planned for this game.

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May 20271Sat

LAFC vs Colorado Rapids

Sat, May 1, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles

LAFC hosts the Colorado Rapids in the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.

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Bob Baker Marionette Theater Hallowe'en Spooktacular

Select dates through Nov 8  ·  Select dates and times
Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles

A family-friendly hour-long boo-sical revue with 100+ puppets and a Dia de los Muertos sequence. (Start date shown as September.)

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