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Nov8Sun

Celebrate Sigd

Sun, Nov 8  ·  4:00 PM
Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles

A cultural festival at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Nov8Sun

Visit With A Veteran

Sun, Nov 8  ·  2 to 4 PM
Torrance Historical Society & Museum, Torrance

The Torrance Historical Society invites families to honor veterans.

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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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Nov13Fri

Japanese Food Expo in LA 2026

Nov 13 to 14  ·  Fri 5 to 8 PM; Sat 11 AM to 1:30 PM, 2:30 to 5 PM or 6 to 8:30 PM
Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles

Japanese dishes, drinks and workshops with representatives from Japan's prefectures.

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Nov14Sat

Jackalope Art Fair

Nov 14 to 15  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Central Park, Old Pasadena, Pasadena

200+ hand-selected artisans with indie fashion, jewelry, paper goods, home decor, art and food.

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Nov14Sat

Markets for Makers Holiday Market

Nov 14 to 15  ·  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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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

Applefest

Sun, Nov 15  ·  12:00 PM
Benny Boy Brewing, Los Angeles

A fall festival at Benny Boy Brewing in Los Angeles. Details and tickets through Events.musicofourdesire.com.

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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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Nov16Mon

The World Animation Summit

Nov 16 to 18  ·  Various
The Garland, Los Angeles

Top names behind the year's animated features discuss awards-season work and the animation business.

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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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Nov20Fri

LA Auto Show

Nov 20 to 29  ·  Various
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles

First look at 2027 vehicles, concept cars, mods and classics, with immersive exhibits.

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Nov20Fri

Festival of Trees

Nov 20 to 22  ·  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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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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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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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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Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

Select dates through Nov 1  ·  Select dates and times
Los Angeles

LA's ultimate Halloween event, a world-famous haunted hayride.

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Night of the Jack

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King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas

A reimagined one-mile trail of glowing pumpkins and immersive displays.

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Queen Mary's Dark Harbor

Select dates through Nov 1  ·  Select dates and times
Queen Mary, Long Beach

A massive Halloween festival with haunted mazes, monsters, live entertainment, themed bars and carnival rides.

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Six Flags Tricks & Treats and Fright Fest

Select dates through Nov 1  ·  Select dates and times
Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia

Family-friendly daytime Halloween (Tricks & Treats) and nighttime scares (Fright Fest).

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