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Spooky Treat Trolley in Dana Point
OCTOBER 29: The Spooky Treat Trolley will be making stops at the following park locations and handing out treats for children up to 12 years of age.
Fall Fest at The Pike Outlets in Long Beach
OCTOBER 29: Halloween character meet and greets, balloon and caricature artists, $2 kids crafts, kids interactive jam session and dance party, plus center-wide trick-or-treating. Free.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert at Segerstrom
OCTOBER 29: Relive the film that started it all. Watch the wand choose the wizard, a troll run amok and magic mirrors in high-definition while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score.
Howl-O-Ween at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace
OCTOBER 29: Don't miss a larger than life hay maze, pupkin patch, dog trick-or-treat trail, kids scavenger hunt, crafts, haunted photo ops, snacks and more fall activities that everyone, including four-legged friends will love.
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About A Terrible Monster at Segerstrom
OCTOBER 29-30: Leonardo! tells the story of a monster who longs to be scary and the big decisions about identity and empathy that we all must make. This live theater production is adapted from the beloved children’s books by Mo Willems, and realized through live actors, 3D puppets, DIY cinema, and immersive sound.
Family Workshop: Decorating Sugar Skulls at Sherman Gardens
OCTOBER 29: Celebrate Día de los Muertos by learning how to decorate sugar skulls.
Movie in the Park: Beetlejuice in Mission Viejo
OCTOBER 29: Watch a free screening of Beetlejuice at Cordova Park. Movie begins at dusk. Refreshments are available along with fun games and music beginning at 6pm.
Trick-or-Treat Through the City at Pretend City
OCTOBER 30: Come in costume and trick-or-treat thru the city. Make a pumpkin and a monster, enjoy themed story times, and a Halloween-themed sensory activity.
Día de los Muertos at Kidspace
NOVEMBER 1-6: Join a celebration at life with Kidspace's six-day festival with music, art, and a community ofrenda.
All Things Wicked & Wonderful at South Coast Botanic Garden
OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 30: This season, South Coast Botanic Garden on the Palos Verdes Peninsula has something for everyone and every scare level with All Things Wicked & Wonderful.
“Celebration of Christmas” Christmas Boutique at Roger’s Gardens
DAILY, THROUGH DECEMBER 31: The seasonal Christmas Boutique at Roger's Gardens is now open. Discover new treasures of festive decór, whimsical ornaments, and gifts for all ages.
Snow White at South Coast Repertory
NOVEMBER 4-20: Forget everything you thought you knew about this classic! Snow White is reclaiming her story and acting out what really happened after her new mother took over as queen. Two incredibly talented actors take on all 14 roles in a super-fast, whip-smart, hilarious game of switcheroo that tickles your imagination and delights at each twist and turn.
The Harvest Feast at Riley’s Farm
SELECT DATES, NOVEMBER 4-18: Enjoy a sumptuous feast as the public house comes alive, with countrymen far and wide, for a harvest celebration. Witness a duel, enjoy 18th century dancing, live colonial music, drama, and fun activities like tomahawk throwing.
Christmas Nights at 123 Farm in Cherry Valley
NOVEMBER 4 - JANUARY 8: From acres of lavender, to century-old olive grove and towering oaks, the farm turns into a festive event with over one million lights. Enjoy food and drink, horse-drawn carriage tours, s'mores pits, and Santa.
Warrior Queen: Anahit the Brave in Burbank
NOVEMBER 5-18: Follow the swashbuckling adventure of a young peasant woman, Anahit, and her remarkable journey as she transforms into a royal warrior, inspires her people, raises an army of women, and rescues the King and entire kingdom from evil forces.
Nature POP! at South Coast Botanic Garden
NOVEMBER 5 - JANUARY 24: This new exhibition from artist Sean Kenney features more than 40 sculptures made from LEGO® pieces. The sculptures, sprinkled throughout the garden’s 87 acres, explore the beauty of nature through contemporary, stylized and colorful displays that stand in striking contrast with their surroundings.
Art & Nature Family Festival at Laguna Art Museum
NOVEMBER 5: Go on a a docent-guided tour from the Main Beach Cobblestones through Heisler Park to view Pyramidon and back to the museum, plus enjoy hands-on activities and educational stations.
Holiday Faire in Irvine
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5: More than 100 local and regional artisans will showcase unique handmade gifts for purchase, including holiday decorations, hand-blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, folk crafts, clothing, and more.
Día de los Muertos in Long Beach
NOVEMBER 5: Rainbow Lagoon will transform into a spectacular celebration and street extravaganza with a festive parade, arts and crafts, dance, world-class music and entertainment, and food and drinks.
Códice Maya de México: Accordion Book Workshop at The Getty Center
NOVEMBER 6, 13, and DECEMBER 4: Celebrate the oldest book of the Americas by creating your own accordion-style manuscript. Learn more about Indigenous bookmaking materials and the zigzag folding structure unique to ancient Mesoamerican books.
Holiday Glass Fusing Workshop at Urban Workshop in Costa Mesa
NOVEMBER 6, 13, and DECEMBER 4: Get hands-on experience cutting glass in your style and design of choice to make your very own festive ornaments, coasters, or dishware. Participants will be guided through the process from start to finish.
Mexican Day of the Dead Festival at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
NOVEMBER 6: Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and more.
Lil’ Chef School November Events & Camps
NOVEMBER 11, 18, 21-23 AND 25: Veterans Day Mini Camp, Thanksgiving Baking Camp, Black Friday Mini Camp, Parents Night Out & more. Lil’ Chefs will be making holiday goodies, while learning basic cooking skills, working together as a team to complete delicious recipes. All Lil’ Chefs will taste everything they make.
La Habra Lions Corn Festival
NOVEMBER 11-13: Enjoy a corn festival parade, corn eating contest, live performances, vendors and more.
November Events at Pretend City
Nov 11: Veterans Day • Nov 12: Native American Storytelling • Nov 13: World Kindness Day • Nov 13: Baby Steps • Nov 16: America Recycles Day • Nov 17: Family Autism Night • Nov 23: Celebrate Thanksgiving • Nov 26: Family Friday
Lightscape at the LA Arboretum
NOVEMBER 11 - JANUARY 8: Wander through dazzling displays of color, light and sound that include the spectacular Winter Cathedral.
Encanto Live-to-Film Concert Experience at Hollywood Bowl
NOVEMBER 11-12: Come join the original cast for a miracle of a concert as they sing your favorite songs accompanied by a full orchestra and 50 person ensemble.
A Christmas Story Christmas at The Autry Museum
NOVEMBER 12: Enjoy live music, food trucks, and this special movie under the stars. Ticket reservations required.
Veterans Day Celebration at Heroes Hall in Costa Mesa
NOVEMBER 12: Heroes Hall Museum will host a Veterans Day Celebration. The event will feature a groundbreaking ceremony for the upcoming serenity walk, music, kids’ activities and food.
Celebrating Veterans at Heroes Hall Museum at OC Fair & Event Center
NOVEMBER 12:Heroes Hall Museum will host a Veterans Day Celebration. The event will feature a groundbreaking ceremony for the upcoming serenity walk, music, kids’ activities and food.
You Can Make It! Family Day at The Huntington
NOVEMBER 12: Learn how to dye your own bandana with pomegranate skins, make your own plant-based pigments, enjoy drop-in art activities and art cart plus lots more. All activities are first come, first served and while supplies last. Free with paid admission.
Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience in Long Beach
NOVEMBER 23: They’re back! With star performances on The Tonight Show and Animal Planet’s Pet Stars, these canine daredevils entertain the entire family with their doggone amazing tricks. All former rescues, the adorable animal athletes thrill with their delightful antics.
Christmas Tree Lighting at 2nd & PCH
NOVEMBER 16: Balloon twisting, face painting, bounce house, crafts, dance performances and Santa's arrival and tree lighting.
SkyPark at Santa’s Village in Skyforest
SELECT DATES, NOVEMBER 17 - JANUARY 8: Meet Santa, visit Santa's Workshop & Post Office, decorate cookies, see characters of the Northwoods, live entertainment, wander through the immersive Fantasy Forest of Lights, and go ice skating! Enjoy Santa's Village, along with Breakfast with Santa, Tea with Mrs. Claus, Ice Skating at Silver Bells Arena, photo ops, Northwoods Express Train Ride, entertainment, Santa's Workshop and Mailbox, and lots more!
Gazillion Bubble Show at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
NOVEMBER 18-19: Audiences are in for an incredibubble experience at the GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW, now in its 15th year. Expect mind-blowing bubble magic, spectacular laser-lighting effects, and soapy masterpieces like bubble tides. Some may even find themselves inside a bubble.
Knott’s Merry Farm in Buena Park
NOVEMBER 18 - JANUARY 8: Enjoy the musical Christmas show Home for the Holidays, Christmas Crafts Village, magical Snow and Glow experience, Santa's Christmas Cabin, nightly Christmas tree lighting, and light show throughout Camp Snoopy.
Winter Frolic at Kidspace Children’s Museum
NOVEMBER 18 - JANUARY 8: Kidspace transforms into a land of wonder and delight. Grab your favorite socks and head out to their Sock Skating Rink, go ice fishing, toss super-soft snowballs, build a sculpture with ice blocks, dress up a life-size No-Melt Snowman, and strike a snowy pose.
Surf City Winter Wonderland in Huntington Beach
NOVEMBER 26 - JANUARY 2, 2022: Go skating to the sounds of crashing waves located at the base of the historic Huntington Beach Pier.
L.A. Zoo Lights at Los Angeles Zoo
NOVEMBER 18 – JANUARY 22, 2023: Explore an immersive landscape filled with spectacular lantern sculptures of animals among blooming flowers, towering trees, and more for, a wildlife-centered experience that’s as inspiring as it is breathtaking.
Movie Night at Tanaka Farms
NOVEMBER 18: Watch a screening of Charlotte's Web at Tanaka Farms and enjoy a special meet and greet with barnyard friends before the movie starts.
Science of Gingerbread at Discovery Cube OC & LA
NOVEMBER 19 - JANUARY 1, 2023: Check out hundreds of creative gingerbread entries and all new holiday fun! Walk through the gingerbread village, meet and snap a photo with Santa, decorate a holiday cookie, participate in winter workshops, and more. Science of Gingerbread is happening at both Discovery Cube OC and LA.
Tree Lighting at The Outlets at San Clemente
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19: Kick off the holiday season with the 8th Annual Tree Lighting Concert. The event will also include live Reindeer from 1-5PM, magical snowfall, a hot chocolate caravan, interactive photo ops and a kids scavenger hunt.
Kneaded Bread Fest at Natural History Museum
NOVEMBER 19: Celebrate the science and culture of bread in L.A. at NHM’s Kneaded Bread Fest! Enjoy performances and presentations, hands-on activities, a pop-up bread-themed exhibition, storytime, an up close look at Museum collections, wheat planting lessons, and so much more!
Holidayz at the Park – OC Great Park in Irvine
NOVEMBER 19 - JANUARY 1: ‘Tis the season for family fun and holiday cheer at the Orange County Great Park. Enjoy Holidayz at the Park, when the park will be transformed into a winterscape featuring holiday-themed events, displays, and lights.
Winter Fantasy at the Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach
WEEKENDS, NOVEMBER 19 - DECEMBER 18, PLUS BLACK FRIDAY and FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16: Holiday art festival that offers a festive, handcrafted shopping experience in an enchanting winter wonderland with thousands of lights and decorations, handcrafted gifts by 165 artists, three stages of live music, community performances, carolers, puppeteers, art classes, and daily visits with Santa Claus.
Movie Night at Lakewood Equestrian Center
NOVEMBER 19: Gather your family, load the car with blankets and join us for an outdoor movie screening of Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron at the Lakewood Equestrian Center.
San Dimas Turkey Trot 2022
NOVEMBER 20: A gorgeous trail run/walk through the Frank G Bonelli Regional County Park, you can choose a 1 mile, 5K or 10K race. Come decked out in your Turkey Day gear - costumes are encouraged!
A Candlelight Evening at the Nixon Library
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20: The Nixon Library will light up after dark with an indoor and outdoor experience featuring festive lights, Christmas music, Santa Claus, live reindeer, and gingerbread!
Swedish Christmas Fair at Old World Huntington Beach
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20: : Handicrafts, Swedish food, Santa, kids activities, Glogg Bar and lots more.
Cheetah Camp at Wild Wonders
NOVEMBER 21, 22, and 23: Offered during the Thanksgiving week, these four-hour camps provide kids ages 6-12 a glimpse into the life of a cheetah.
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