Turkey Tractor Fest at Bolsa Chica State Beach

NOVEMBER 4: Join Bolsa Chica State Beach for a day of tractors, birds, and giving back to the beach.

Dates:
Location:
Bolsa Chica State Beach 17851 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

Día de Muertos Celebration at Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4: The public is invited to view ofrendas honoring the dead, and enjoy live performances, Mexican cuisine, and shop from local artisans. The event is free.

Dates:
Location:
Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum 18127 South Alameda Street, Rancho Dominguez, CA
Cost:
Free

Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz at Santa Monica Playhouse

NOVEMBER 4: In this family-friendly musical comedy, we follow a grown-up Dorothy on her quest to return to Oz.

Dates:
Location:
Santa Monica Playhouse 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica
Cost:
$12.50 – $15

Hōkūle’a Arrival Ceremony to Dana Point Harbor

NOVEMBER 4: Join Dana Point OC Sheriff  and Ocean Institute as they welcome the Hōkūleʻa with a water salute, then watch it be escorted by canoe clubs to the Ocean Institute's dock. The public is invited inside the Ocean Institute for a welcome ceremony in the courtyard with speeches, cultural tributes, and ceremonial dances.

Dates:
Location:
Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA
Cost:
Free

World Ballet Series: Cinderella at La Mirada Theatre

NOVEMBER 4: As part of the World Ballet Series, Cinderella is performed live by a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers gathered to bring the most celebrated fairy tale to life.

Dates:
Location:
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada, CA
Cost:
$35 – $89

Art & Nature Family Festival at Laguna Art Museum

NOVEMBER 5: The Art + Nature Family Festival is an event for all ages. Laguna Art Museum presents fun and enriching hands-on activities and educational stations throughout the museum.

Dates:
Location:
Laguna Art Museum 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach

Party on the Pier with Mattel at Santa Monica Pier

NOVEMBER 5: UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital hosts their annual Party on the Pier featuring carnival games with Mattel toys as prizes, celebrity appearances and photo booth, meal vouchers and carnival treats, crafts, activities, meet therapy animals, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Santa Monica Pier 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica
Cost:
$75 – $150

Welcome Day: Día de los Muertos at the Natural History Museum

NOVEMBER 5: Celebrate the customs and heritage around Día de los Muertos with live music, hands-on art activities, and up close look at NHM's interpretive ofrenda, and more. 

Dates:
Location:
Natural History Museum 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Veterans Month Concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

NOVEMBER 5: With gratitude to local veterans, the celebration includes a free outdoor concert.

Dates:
Location:
Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
Cost:
Free

Diwali Celebration at Southern California Children’s Museum

NOVEMBER 5: Join SCCM as they welcome Bollypop LA, a local Indian dance performance group that will teach children and families about the culture of India through the dance art form.

Dates:
Location:
Southern California Children's Museum 459 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

World Series Ballet: Cinderella at Irvine Barclay Theatre

NOVEMBER 8-9: As part of the World Ballet Series, Cinderella is performed live by a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers gathered to bring the most celebrated fairy tale to life.

Dates:
Location:
Irvine Barclay Theatre 4242 Campus Dr., Irvine, CA
Cost:
$35 – $85

Veterans Weekend Free Admission and 50% Off Discount at Santa’s Village

NOVEMBER 9-12: Free admission for veterans and active military. 50% off friends/family when accompanied by a qualified guest. Proof of service required at the door.

Dates:
Location:
Skypark at Santa's Villiage 28950 California 18, Skyforest, CA

Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Week and Black Friday Camps at Lil’ Chef

NOVEMBER 10, 20-22 and 24: Each day lil' chefs will make delicious meals and yummy desserts, while also learning knife skills, time management, and working together as a team to complete each recipe, using kitchen safety, and properly measuring ingredients.

Location:
Lil' Chef School 15435 Jeffrey Road, #132, Irvine
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Veterans Day Deal at Wildlife Learning Center

NOVEMBER 10-12: Veterans receive free general admission (with ID). All private tours will be 20% off from November 10-12. Call to book.

Dates:
Location:
Wildlife Learning Center 16027 Yarnell St., Sylmar, CA

Free Family Events at Lincoln Park in Long Beach

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER: Join the City of Long Beach for free family events at Lincoln Park. Weekly activities include Tuesday Walking Group, Wednesday Intro to Fitness with Park Equipment, Friday Play Date in the Park, and Friday Come & Dance. Game Night on November 28 and December 21. Movie Night on December 28.

Dates:
Location:
Lincoln Park - Long Beach Pacific Ave. & W. Broadway, Long Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

Hip Hop Nutcracker at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

NOVEMBER 10: A holiday mash-up for the whole family, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing Hip Hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event.

Dates:
Location:
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 18000 Park Plaza Dr., Cerritos, CA
Cost:
$44 – $82

Monster Jam Superstar Challenge at Angel Stadium

NOVEMBER 11: See fan-favorite trucks and drivers in this Monster Jam team competition where superstars face off in Racing, Freestyle, and Best Trick competitions.

Dates:
Location:
Angel Stadium 2000 E. Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA

Repticon at OC Fair and Event Center

NOVEMBER 11-12: Repticon is coming to Costa Mesa with a mixture of vendors and breeders. Guests can shop for a new family pet among the hundreds of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, arachnids, and small exotic animals.

Dates:
Location:
OC Fair & Event Center 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
Cost:
$6 – $15

The Dr. Seuss Experience at Santa Monica Place

NOVEMBER 11 - JANUARY 31: Immerse yourself in imaginative spaces that bring to life nine of your favorite Dr. Seuss books. Enjoy meet and greets and story time moments with The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, The Lorax, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Santa Monica Place 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica
Cost:
$26 – $45

Veterans Day Breakfast at Big Air Buena Park

NOVEMBER 11: Big Air is offering a breakfast for veterans and one guest for free. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, jumping and more!

Dates:
Location:
Big Air Trampoline Park - Buena Park 8320 On The Mall, Buena Park, CA
Cost:
Free

Pixel Playground at Terrace Theatre in Long Beach

NOVEMBER 11: This is your chance to meet KreekCraft & Karl Jacobs like never before. Watch them face off in a Roblox tournament (with fans) and answer your biggest questions in the Q&A!

Dates:
Location:
Long Beach Terrace Theater 300 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA

Veterans Day Celebration at Orange County Museum of Art

NOVEMBER 11: Enjoy an afternoon on the Upper Plaza with live music, artmaking activities, and pop-up tours. All veterans, families, and visitors of all ages are welcome to attend this free event.

Dates:
Location:
Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) 3333 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa
Cost:
Free

Stunt Dog Experience in Torrance

NOVEMBER 12: Witness some of the most incredible stunts and behaviors ever performed by dogs including amazing tricks, big-air stunts, comedy antics, dancing dogs, and athletic feats.

Dates:
Location:
Torrance Cultural Arts Center 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA

Eco Harvest Festival at Sowing Seeds of Change Urban Farm in Long Beach

NOVEMBER 12: Visit the urban farm where there will be loads of earth-friendly activities for the whole family, plus free food and school supplies giveaways! Activities include: a compost demonstration where you can bring your old carved pumpkins, flower crown making, succulent planting, dried fruit and herb garland making, clothes swap, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Sowing Seeds of Change Urban Farm 620 San Francisco Ave., Long Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

Beach and Tidepool Walk at Crystal Cove State Park

NOVEMBER 12: Join a guided beach and tidepool walk. The tides are lowest during the day and the receding tide leaves a potluck of animals and seaweed to explore. 

Dates:
Location:
Crystal Cove State Park 8471 N. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach

World Ballet Series: Cinderella at Terrace Theater in Long Beach

NOVEMBER 12: As part of the World Ballet Series, Cinderella is performed live by a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers gathered to bring the most celebrated fairy tale to life.

Dates:
Location:
Long Beach Terrace Theater 300 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA
Cost:
$40 – $109

CoComelon Party Time at Santa Monica Place

NOVEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 30: An immersive experience that takes you inside the colorful world of CoComelon where children can explore their way through a variety of interactive party experiences including party games, dance floor, pretend ride in a hot air balloon, snack bag, coloring center, story time, and a meet and greet!

Dates:
Location:
Santa Monica Place 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica

Lightscape at LA Arboretum

NOVEMBER 17 - JANUARY 2, 2024: The reimagined Lightscape merges nature and art in the Fire Garden, Arch of Light, Feast of Light, Dancing Palms, and other installations. Fan favorite, the Winter Cathedral, returns!

Dates:
Location:
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA
Cost:
$14 – $35

Remembrance Day at Drum Barracks Civil War Museum in Wilmington

NOVEMBER 18: Join the Sons of Union Veterans and Auxiliary as they remember the sacrifices of Drum Barracks' fallen soldiers and the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

Dates:
Location:
Drum Barracks Civil War Museum 1052 N Banning Blvd., Wilmington
Cost:
Free

Disney in Concert The Sound of Magic at The Soraya in Northridge

NOVEMBER 18: The Soraya honors Disney's 100th Anniversary with a musical salute featuring hand-picked segments from the Disney catalog of animated films and behind-the-scenes from the fabled Disney Vault. Audiences will enjoy familiar favorites brought to life by New West Symphony led by CSUN alumnus Richard Kaufman.

Dates:
Location:
The Soraya 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA

Birthday Extravaganza at Bob Baker Marionette Theater

NOVEMBER 18-19: Bob Baker Marionette Theater will be celebrating 60 years serving the Los Angeles community. Visit November 18–19 for several showtimes of the new marionette show celebrating their birthday.

Dates:
Location:
Bob Baker Marrionette Theater 4949 York Blvd., Los Angeles

Holidays at Legoland

NOVEMBER 18 - JANUARY 7: Experience Holidays at Legoland featuring a 30-foot, fully decorated, LEGO Christmas tree with over 400 LEGO ornaments, holiday character meet-and-greets, seasonal shows, and treats.

Dates:
Location:
LEGOLAND 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, CA

Casa Kids: Journeys to the Past at Casa Romantica in San Clemente

NOVEMBER 18: Jacque Nunez and her family bring to life Native American culture and history as they share their people’s indigenous tools, games, clothing, stories, instruments, and songs.

Dates:
Location:
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA

Dog Man: The Musical at Kirk Douglas Theatre

NOVEMBER 21 - JANUARY 7: Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture.

Dates:
Location:
Kirk Douglas Theatre 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA
Cost:
$35 – $99

Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort

NOVEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 31: The waveless bay will transform each evening into a winter wonderland featuring more than fifty lighted holiday decorations and Christmas trees.

Dates:
Location:
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

Frosty’s Village at the Pumpkin Factory in Corona

NOVEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 31, 2023: Enjoy rides and attractions including carousel, coaster, pony rides, and an ice skating rink! Shop for trees, garlands, and bows for the holidays.

Dates:
Location:
The Pumpkin Factory 1545 Circle City Drive, Corona, CA

LA Kings Holiday Ice at L.A. Live

DATES TBA: Skate your way into the holiday season and enjoy the outdoor ice skating rink right in front of Crypto.com Arena.

Dates:
Location:
LA Live 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Winter Wonderland at the El Dorado Frontier in Long Beach

NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 23: The El Dorado Frontier will be all decked out for the holidays, with lights and snow! Kids can enjoy rides and a meet and greet with Santa.

Dates:
Location:
El Dorado Frontier Theme Park 7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach

Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza at Terrace Theater in Long Beach

NOVEMBER 25: This show brings beloved Disney Junior characters and favorite Marvel Super Heroes live on stage for a jam-packed, concert-style show with singing, dancing, acrobatics, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Long Beach Terrace Theater 300 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA
Cost:
$32 – $226

Christmas Tree Lighting at Nixon Library

NOVEMBER 28: Walk into a Christmas wonderland as guests explore the Nixon Library after hours featuring an indoor and outdoor experience with festive lights, Christmas music, and Santa Claus!

Dates:
Location:
Richard Nixon Presidential Library 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA
Cost:
$20 – $35

Pirates Take Christmas

DECEMBER 1 - JANUARY 1: This yuletide adventure combines audience participation, heart-pounding action and the spirit of the season; along with a hearty 3-course Feast.

Dates:
Location:
Pirate's Dinner Adventure 7600 Beach Blvd, Buena Park

Snowhite at Santa Monica Playhouse

DECEMBER 2-3: A tale of companionship, coming-of-age, and the magical bond between mothers and daughters, this colorful musical fantasy for kids 2 to 102 takes audiences on a magical adventure.

Dates:
Location:
Santa Monica Playhouse 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica
Cost:
$12.50 – $15

Disclaimer: The Kidsguide team does their best to keep event details accurate at the time of posting, but information can change without notice! Be sure to double-check with the event organizer before heading out. Kidsguide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes on our calendar—we’re just here to help you find the fun!


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