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Brass Rubbing Medieval Arts Center | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Long Beach
October 13 - November 7: Learn about knights, armor, and medieval customs during a docent talk, then make a take-home brass rubbing using metallic waxes and replica brass plates from English churches. English tea is also available with a reservation.
Los Angeles Fall Fair | La Prada Event Plaza, South El Monte
October 23 – November 1: Hop on carnival rides, play games of skill and chance, and browse local artisans at the largest fall festival in Los Angeles County. Live music takes the stage on weekends, and a food court rounds out the 12-acre fair.
Fleurs de Villes THE GILDED AGE | Greystone Mansion, Beverly Hills
October 28 – November 4: Explore Greystone Mansion & Gardens transformed with thousands of flowers and floral mannequins inspired by the HBO series The Gilded Age. Catch live floral demonstrations and vote for a favorite design during this 8-day floral experience in Beverly Hills.
L.A. Comic Con | Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles
October 30 – November 1: Explore three days of comics, gaming, cosplay, anime and pop culture with 200+ panels and 800+ exhibitors. Meet celebrity guests at photo ops and autographs, try hands-on gaming demos, and shop original art in Artist Alley. Kids can trick-or-treat indoors on Saturday.
Día de los Muertos | Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, San Diego
October 31 - November 1: Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Old Town San Diego with colorful displays, ofrendas, art, and marigolds, plus a festival weekend October 31-November 1 with live music, performances, face painting, food, and kids' crafts. FREE!
Duck Pond by Circa | The Soraya, Northridge
November 1: Watch Swan Lake reimagined as a contemporary circus performance that collides with the story of The Ugly Duckling. Catch aerials and acrobatics in two tales of identity and discovery about finding your true self.
Fleet Week in San Diego
November 1-15: Celebrate Fleet Week San Diego with free concerts, STEM activities, ship tours, military displays, a Veterans Day 5K and boat parade, family activities, and opportunities to explore active-duty Navy and Coast Guard vessels.
Día de los Muertos | La Plaza Park, Dana Point
November 1: Celebrate Día de los Muertos with ofrendas, mariachi, folklórico dancing, crafts, chalk art, a Selena tribute, Banda AZ, and more. FREE!
Bluey’s Big Play | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
November 4-5: See Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and Dad come to life with puppets, an original story, and music in Bluey's Big Play at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
Anime Pasadena | Convention Center, Pasadena
November 6-8: Anime Pasadena brings together 400+ vendors and artists, celebrity guests, cosplay, panels, gaming, anime karaoke, photo ops, performances, and more.
Christmas Tree Lighting Concert | Citadel Outlets, Commerce
November 7: Kick off the holidays with live performances, Santa lighting the World's Tallest Fresh Cut Christmas Tree, and a magical snow show at Citadel Outlets. FREE!
Saturday Mornings at the Opera: Open Door Days | LA Opera, Los Angeles
November 7: Discover opera with a kid-friendly performance featuring cowboys, bullfighters, a very sad clown, and a pair of (literal) lovebirds. Sing, dance, act, and craft one-of-a-kind souvenirs in interactive arts workshops before the show.
$5 Play Day | The Children’s Museum at La Habra
February - December: The Children's Museum at La Habra hosts its first $5 Play Day with full access to all exhibits. Ride the carousel, explore the Dino Garden, and hop aboard the historic train car.
Shark Lagoon Nights | Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
Sep 22, Oct 6, Oct 20, Nov 10, Nov 24: Touch bamboo sharks, see rays, and get up close with large sharks during free after-hours evenings at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Only Shark Lagoon is open; event is weather-dependent. FREE!
STEM Night | Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles
November 13: Explore robot coding, rockets, wind tunnels, parachutes, and more during a hands-on STEM Night for families at the Petersen Automotive Museum.
Lowe’s Kids Workshops
MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Workshops are free, hands-on DIY experiences designed just for kids. Feb 21: Birdhouse / Mar 21: Lawn Mower / Apr 18: Terrarium / May 16: Garden Basket / Jun 13: Trophy Cup / Jul 18: Mini Toy Box / Sep 12: Haunted House / Oct 17: Firefighting Plane / Nov 14: Holiday Engine / Dec 12: Holiday Trolley Car / Jan 16, 2027: Winter Play Lodge
Family Club Experience: Space Laser Invasion | Sound Nightclub, Hollywood
November 15: Take the kids to a daytime family rave with house music, space-themed crafts, club lights, soft play, a ball pit, toddler play area, and plenty of dancing. Best for ages 0-8.
Gabby’s Dollhouse Meet & Greet | Discovery Cube Los Angeles, Sylmar
November 20-22: Meet Gabby from Gabby's Dollhouse, snap a photo together, then enjoy storytime, dance parties, crafts, a scavenger hunt, and more.
Nat at Night | San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego
Sep 19, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18: Explore exhibitions and the rooftop deck at the San Diego Natural History Museum at night on select Fridays, open until 11 PM. The whole family is welcome — grab dinner in the Atrium or on the rooftop and explore until bedtime. Admission is half-price after 5 PM.
Discovery Days | Centennial Farm, Costa Mesa
September 30, 2026 – June 1, 2027: Explore the farm on an unguided tour, plant a radish seed to take home, and learn about chicks, rabbits, and seasonal crops. Visit pigs, goats, sheep, cattle, and poultry along the way.
California Kimchi Day & Kimchi Fest | LA Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia
November 21: Celebrate California Kimchi Day with Korean food and culture, live performances, local vendors, interactive experiences, and an optional hands-on kimchi-making workshop.
Milo the Magnificent | Samueli Theater, Costa Mesa
November 21–22: Watch a young magician's tricks and experiments come to life in a wordless puppet show inspired by vaudeville. The physical comedy features award-winning puppetry and a magician whose plans don't always go as expected.
DIAVOLO: ESCAPE | The Soraya, Northridge
November 21–22: Follow a group of humans as they struggle to break free from the chaos around them and escape into a surreal landscape. Watch famous architectural structures and gravity-defying moves come to life in this live DIAVOLO performance.
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live
NOVEMBER 27: With plenty of fan-favorite songs and exciting visual effects, this musical stage adventure welcomes audiences on a joyful, nostalgia-filled trip to Fraggle Rock. With lots of music, laughter and imagination, it’s an unforgettable live experience that will have Silly Creatures of all ages dancing in the aisles!
The Music of Hey Arnold! Live! | The Observatory, Santa Ana
November 29: Celebrate 30 years of Hey Arnold! with original composer Jim Lang and The PS 118 AllStars performing the show's iconic music live, plus special guest and series creator Craig Bartlett.
The Music of Hey Arnold! Live! | The Belasco, Los Angeles
December 2: Celebrate 30 years of Hey Arnold! with original composer Jim Lang and The PS 118 AllStars performing the show's iconic music live, plus special guest and series creator Craig Bartlett.
Holiday Family Overnight | Battleship IOWA, San Pedro
December 5-6: Spend a festive night aboard the Battleship IOWA with dinner, holiday activities, the waterfront holiday boat parade, an overnight stay in real sailor bunks, and breakfast the next morning.
Apollo Lighting | Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey
December 12: Join the Columbia Memorial Space Center for a day of festive wonder and exploration!
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at La Mirada Theatre
DECEMBER 20: Experience the largest Nutcracker production in North America — a breathtaking holiday spectacle featuring world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets.
Winter-Break J Camps at Merage JCC
DECEMBER 21-24 & DECEMBER 28-31: Your child will be baking, crafting, singing, learning, dancing, and playing during these JCamp days... Choose just a few days, or all of them!
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