Exploring Your Universe at UCLA

NOVEMBER 2: Exploring Your Universe (EYU) at UCLA will be hosting science booths and science talks with subjects ranging from astronomy, biology, geology, chemistry, sustainability, psychology, and more.

Dates:
Location:
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) 340 Bruin Walk, Los Angeles, CA
Cost:
Free

2025 Dodgers Parade & Championship Celebration

November 3: Celebrate the Dodgers’ back-to-back World Series win with a downtown parade and stadium event featuring live entertainment, player appearances, and team-themed fun.

Dates:
Location:
Dodger Stadium 1000 Vin Scully Avenue, Los Angeles
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Cost:
Free

Christmas Nights at 123 Farm

November 6 – January 4: Stroll through lavender fields aglow with over a million lights, visit Santa’s Workshop, and sip organic cocoa at 123 Farm’s Christmas Nights celebration.

Dates:
Location:
123 Farm at Highland Springs Ranch & Inn 10600 Highland Springs Ave., Cherry Valley, CA
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Ice at Santa Monica

November 7 - January 19, 2026: Daily skating 12–10 PM with fire pits, private party tents, Tuesday themed nights, Classical Sundays, Taylor’s b-day skate (Dec 13), and an NYE East Coast Countdown (Dec 31).

Dates:
Location:
Downtown Santa Monica 1324 5th St., Santa Monica
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Cost:
$22

Ice at Santa Monica Grand Opening Celebration

November 7: Grand Opening with free skating (first come, first served), on-ice performances, live DJ sets, giveaways, and a holiday “snow” moment from 6–10 PM. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Downtown Santa Monica 1324 5th St., Santa Monica
Cost:
Free

Citadel Outlets Tree Lighting Concert

November 8: Celebrate the lighting of the World’s Tallest Christmas Tree with live performances by SZN4, Pressley, Full Circle Boys, and OCSA students at Citadel Outlets. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Citadel Outlets 100 Citadel Drive, Los Angeles
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Cost:
Free

Anime Pasadena 2025 at the Convention Center

November 8-9: Meet 400+ artists, 60+ celebrities, and thousands of fans at Anime Pasadena 2025—two full days of cosplay, panels, and fandom fun!

Dates:
Location:
Pasadena Convention Center 300 E. Green Street, Pasadena
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Kenneth Hahn Youth Fishing Derby in Los Angeles

November 8: Kids ages 5–15 can enjoy a morning of fishing, food, and fun at Kenneth Hahn Park’s annual Youth Fishing Derby. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area 4100 S La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
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Cost:
Free

Veteran’s Day Celebration in Artesia

November 8: Celebrate local heroes with breakfast, guest speakers, displays, and family fun at Artesia Park. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Artesia Park - City of Artesia 18750 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia
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Cost:
Free

Holiday Faire at Great Park in Irvine

November 8: Shop handcrafted gifts, art, and holiday décor while enjoying live festive music at Irvine’s annual Holiday Faire. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Great Park - City of Irvine 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA
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Cost:
Free

Open Cockpit Squared at Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana

November 8: Tour two historic aircraft—the C-47 Willa Dean and DC-3 Flagship Orange County—during Lyon Air Museum’s Open Cockpit Squared event.

Dates:
Location:
Lyon Air Museum 19300 Ike Jones Road, Santa Ana
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Veterans Day Celebration in Long Beach

November 8: Salute veterans with flyovers, live music, food, and family fun at Long Beach’s annual Veterans Day Celebration. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Houghton Park - Long Beach 6301 Myrtle Ave., Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

Veterans Day Celebration at Battleship IOWA in San Pedro

November 9: Celebrate Veterans Day weekend aboard Battleship IOWA with football, food, and family fun, including a live Rams game and halftime tributes. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Battleship USS Iowa 250 S. Harbor Blvd., Berth 87, San Pedro, CA
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Cost:
Free

Family Rave: Launch Party in Pomona

November 9: Dance together at a family-friendly house music rave featuring DJs, crafts, and a baby chill zone in Pomona.

Dates:
Location:
Maxximo Banquet Hall 395 S Thomas St., Pomona, CA
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An American Christmas at the Reagan Library

Nov 10 - Jan 4, 2026: Tour 26 themed trees tracing U.S. history from the 1770s to today, each decked with ornaments, lights, and cultural symbols—from Betsy Ross to Reagan-era memorabilia.

Dates:
Location:
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley
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San Diego Veterans Day Parade in Downtown San Diego

November 11: Honor America’s heroes at the San Diego Veterans Day Parade featuring bands, vintage vehicles, and a tribute to WWII veterans. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Downtown San Diego - County Admin Building 1600 Pacific Hwy., San Deigo, CA
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Cost:
Free

Veterans Day Commemoration at Reagan Library

November 11: Celebrate veterans with live music, military displays, and a keynote address at the Ronald Reagan Library’s Veterans Day Commemoration. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley
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Cost:
Free

L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow

Nov 13 - Jan 11: A nature-focused holiday celebration featuring all-new seasonal wonders, including Winter Wildlands with majestic pine trees, glowing ice crystals, snow-loving animals, views of the “northern lights,” and photo spots.

Dates:
Location:
LA Zoo 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA
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Cost:
$19

Santa’s Village in SkyPark at Santa’s Village

Nov 13 – Jan 4, 2026: The entire village transforms into a Christmas wonderland with many attractions and activities, including: train ride, live entertainment, ice skating arena, Santa's House, Northwood characters, and special holiday experiences.

Dates:
Location:
Skypark at Santa's Villiage 28950 California 18, Skyforest, CA
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Japanese Food Expo 2025 | Hilton Los Angeles

November 14-15: Sample over 100 Japanese dishes, sip sake, and watch live tuna cutting and taiko drumming at this two-day celebration of Japan’s food and culture in Universal City.

Dates:
Location:
Hilton Los Angeles 555 Universal Hollywood Dr., Los Angeles, CA
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DroneArt Show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena

November 15: Watch over 500 drones dance to live classical music under a candlelit sky at the Rose Bowl mesmerizing DroneArt Show.

Dates:
Location:
Rose Bowl Stadium 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena, CA
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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!