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Friday, Nov 20

Enchant Christmas

3:59 PM
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia

A christmas light festival at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. Details and tickets through Viagogo.com.

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Enchant Los Angeles

Nov 20 to Dec 27
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia

Holiday event at Santa Anita Park with a giant Christmas light maze, ice skating trails, a holiday shopping village and carnival rides.

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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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Futsal KickFest

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Mecca Community Center, Mecca

Community soccer and futsal festival with small-sided games.

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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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Knott's Merry Farm

Select days and times
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park

Holiday celebration with winter decor, thousands of lights and seasonal attractions across the park.

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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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LA Auto Show

Various
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles

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

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Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden

5:00 to 9:00 PM on select dates
San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas

A mile-long illuminated trail with more than 20 new light installations, plus live music, seasonal food and holiday cocktails. Open select dates, mostly Thursday to Su...

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Los Angeles Auto Show

Fri, Nov 20
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles

Automotive showcase with hundreds of new car debuts and test drives. Opens Nov 20; closing date not listed.

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Night of Poe

10:00 PM
The Hudson Theatres, Los Angeles

Immersive theater show bringing Edgar Allan Poe's gothic tales to life, with custom themed cocktails.

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Nutcracker Craft Boutique

Fri 9 AM to 6 PM, Sat 9 AM to 4 PM
Brea Community Center, Brea

More than 250 vendors with handcrafted gifts, decor, food and collectibles.

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Ramona Market

4:00 PM onward
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, Hemet

Free evening outdoor market with local makers, food trucks, craft drinks and live music.

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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach

On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.

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