Nov7Sat
Frost on Fifth
Outdoor holiday ice skating in downtown Santa Monica, open from early November into mid-January.
On set dates
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Nov7Sat
Bob Baker Marionette Theater Halloween Spooktacular
An hour-long family-friendly puppet revue with over one hundred puppets and a Dia de los Muertos sequence.
Nov8Sun
Exploring Your Universe: All activities are free and materials are provided!
UCLA hosts a free science festival for curious people of every age. On Sunday, November 8, the Court of Sciences fills with 86 interactive science booths, a planetariu...
Nov12Thu
2026 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
The 75th anniversary NHRA season finale; kids 12 and under are free and every ticket is a pit pass.
Nov14Sat
Book Arts Day for Girls
Girls ages 10 to 18 explore how books are made and modern book arts.
Nov15Sun
CicLAvia Pasadena
Free all-day open streets event: nearly 3 miles of Pasadena closed to cars for walking, biking and skating.
Nov20Fri
L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow
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...
Nov20Fri
Holiday Stroll + Kids Fair
A holiday market at Top Billing Entertainment in Glendora. Details and tickets through Topbillingent.org.
Nov21Sat
Autumn Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific
The 25th annual festival celebrating the cultures of China, Japan, Korea and the Philippines, with craft demonstrations, music, dance and storytelling. Included with a...
Nov26Thu
Rose Bowl Turkey Trot
Family-favorite 5K recreational loop around the Rose Bowl on Thanksgiving morning.
Dec5Sat
Legends FC Holiday Classic Youth Soccer Tournament
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...
Feb 202720Sat
Harlem Globetrotters Rivalry Tour at Intuit Dome
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...
Feb 202720Sat
LA Galaxy vs St. Louis CITY SC
The LA Galaxy open their 2027 Sprint Season at home against St. Louis CITY SC.
Feb 202721Sun
LAFC vs San Diego FC
LAFC opens its 2027 Sprint Season at home against new Southern California neighbor San Diego FC. Sunday Night Soccer, shown on Apple TV.
Mar 20276Sat
LA Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes
The LA Galaxy host the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.
Mar 20276Sat
LAFC vs Vancouver Whitecaps
LAFC hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS's 2027 Sprint Season.
Mar 202717Wed
LAFC vs Sporting Kansas City
Midweek MLS match at home for LAFC. The club has bobblehead giveaways planned for this game.
Apr 20273Sat
LAFC vs FC Dallas
LAFC hosts FC Dallas in the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.
Apr 202710Sat
LA Galaxy vs LAFC (El Trafico)
El Trafico: the LA Galaxy host LAFC in the only Los Angeles derby of the 2027 Sprint Season.
Apr 202718Sun
LAFC vs Houston Dynamo
LAFC hosts the Houston Dynamo on a Sunday evening in the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.
Apr 202721Wed
LAFC vs Real Salt Lake
Midweek MLS match at home for LAFC. The club has bobblehead giveaways planned for this game.
May 20271Sat
LAFC vs Colorado Rapids
LAFC hosts the Colorado Rapids in the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.
Nov4Wed
Farmers' Market & Family Festival
A community festival at Northridge Farmers Market and Family Festival in Northridge. Details and tickets through Couchsurfing.com.
Nov2Mon
Family Fest Dia de los Muertos
A cultural family festival at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. Details and tickets through Laparent.com.
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Bob Baker Marionette Theater Hallowe'en Spooktacular
A family-friendly hour-long boo-sical revue with 100+ puppets and a Dia de los Muertos sequence. (Start date shown as September.)
SeasonMulti-week
Night of the Jack
A reimagined one-mile trail of glowing pumpkins and immersive displays.
SeasonMulti-week
Six Flags Tricks & Treats and Fright Fest
Family-friendly daytime Halloween (Tricks & Treats) and nighttime scares (Fright Fest).
SeasonMulti-week
Gilchrist Farm Festival & Patch
Free admission; pay per activity. (Start date shown as Oct 1; the source says "through Oct 31.")
SeasonMulti-week
Halloween at Kidspace
A month-long Halloween celebration at Kidspace Children's Museum.
SeasonMulti-week
Disney's Beauty and the Beast at the Pantages
The 30th anniversary of the breathtaking musical.
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