Ongoing

Sound of Water Exhibition

Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge

Descanso Gardens presents "Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of Fluidity," a group exhibition of contemporary Japanese women artists exploring water as both a source of serenity and a force of disruption. Open June 20, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 at the Sturt Haaga Gallery, the exhibition commemorates the 60th anniversary of Descanso’s Japanese Garden. Entry […]

Limitless by Help Group

Limitless Art Space 1639 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice

Discover original artwork by neurodivergent artists and get creative at Limitless, Help Group’s community art space on Abbot Kinney. This limited-time gallery features free, walk-in art activities for all ages, rotating instructor-led classes, and original art and artist-inspired goods available for purchase. Bring the family, make it a date, or stop in while exploring Venice. […]

Spider Pavilion

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles

NHM’s annual Spider Pavilion brings hundreds of our arachnid friends out to play for the fall. This is an unrivaled opportunity to get up close and personal with the orb weavers and other web developers that help provide the best natural pest control on the planet. Plus, you’ll be able to peer into the habitats […]

The Music Center Presents BEASTS

Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles

Step into The Music Center’s Digital Arts Space on Jerry Moss Plaza to encounter and become “gwoemul,” shapeshifting beasts from Korean folklore. Created by L.A.-based artists Scarlett Kim and Anthony Storniolo, this one-of-a-kind digital installation teleports participants to a retro-futuristic world suspended between Seoul and Los Angeles, where mythology, memory and possibility converge. Participants first […]

Dream Glow Festival

Wild Rivers Waterpark 10000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine

Dream Glow Festival returns to Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine for its second year, transforming the park into a dazzling nighttime wonderland from Nov. 6 - Dec. 30. Featuring more than 1,000 handcrafted light displays, guests can explore three immersive worlds: Sweet Dreams, filled with whimsical, colorful displays; Outer Space, offering a glowing cosmic adventure; […]

NightTales: An Illuminated Museum Experience

Join Natural History Museum for their inaugural NightTales: An Illuminated Museum Experience featuring the work of L.A.-based artist Maggie West. The indoor-outdoor experience invites visitors to encounter NHM's collections in new and unexpected ways. Open select nights from Nov. 12 - Jan. 10.

Tinker Bell’s Neverland: An Illuminated Adventure

South Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Estates

Neverland is coming to L.A. this holiday season! Tinker Bell’s Neverland: An Illuminated Adventure will transform South Coast Botanic Garden’s 87 acres into the magical world of Peter Pan, Nov. 13 - Jan. 3, and running nightly from 5:30-8:30 p.m. (closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day). This immersive nighttime experience invites visitors to explore installations […]

Enchant Christmas

Santa Anita Park 285 W Huntington Dr., Arcadia

Get your fill of holiday merriment at Enchant Christmas from Nov. 20–Dec. 27 at Santa Anita Park. This interactive, story-driven holiday experience features more than 10 acres of immersive light installations, an ice-skating trail, live entertainment, a holiday marketplace, food and drinks, visits with Santa and photo ops around every corner.

L.A. Zoo Lights

Los Angeles Zoo 5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles

For a wild night out, visit L.A. Zoo Lights at the L.A. Zoo from Nov. 20–Jan. 10. Stroll through larger-than-life light displays of plants, pollinators, marine creatures and Ice Age giants. Enjoy an artificial ice-skating rink, seasonal treats such as churros and s’mores, carousel rides, photos with Santa on select days and, for those 21 […]

Enchanted Forest of Light

Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, beloved Enchanted: Forest of Light returns for another season of magic and wonder at Descanso Gardens from Nov. 22–Jan. 9. In addition to favorites like Flower Power, Ancient Forest and Psychic Village by Tom Fruin, families will notice a few changes and surprises.  A laser-light show debuts on the Main Lawn, […]

The 49th annual Dana Point Turkey Trot

Dana Point Harbor 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point

The 49th annual Dana Point Turkey Trot is a particularly scenic Thanksgiving Day race featuring a 5K, 10K, Combo 15K and Kids’ 1-Mile Gobble Wobble. Dress up for the costume contest, visit the health-and-fitness expo and run while supporting local charities.

Drumstick Dash

North Hollywood Station 5350 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood

Drumstick Dash in North Hollywood (benefitting Hope the Mission) includes the classic 5K , 10K and a Lil Gobblers 1K through the NoHo Arts District.

Lake Balboa Turkey Trot

Woodley Park 6350 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys

The Lake Balboa Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day 5K, 10K, 15K and half marathon at Woodley Park in the San Fernando Valley. It's a friendly, relaxed way to start Thanksgiving, with a custom finisher medal, chip timing, live results and free race photos included. Runners and walkers of every level are welcome.

Turkey Trot LA

Gloria Molina Grand Park 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles

The 14th Annual Turkey Trot LA features a 5K, 10K, One-Mile Dog Jog and one-quarter-mile Widdle Wobble for the littles through Downtown L.A. and ending at Grand Park with a post race festival.

Rose Bowl Turkey Trot

Rose Bowl Stadium 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena

The 9th annual Rose Bowl Turkey Trot is a 5K recreational loop around Rose Bowl Stadium. The family-friendly race welcomes strollers and dogs on leashes. Costumes encouraged.

Thanksgiving at Catalina Kitchen

Terranea Resort 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island, Catalina Kitchen at Terranea Resort will celebrate Thanksgiving with an all-day buffet featuring holiday favorites, fresh seafood, sushi, seasonal dishes and desserts. Thanksgiving brunch will be served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with selections including smoked salmon on mini bagels, farmhouse scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, omelets, […]

Thanksgiving By the Sea

Celebrate Thanksgiving by the sea with a Mediterranean-inspired feast at Orla by Michael Mina. Begin with an abundant selection of mezze to share before choosing your entrée, followed by an array of family-style desserts made for passing around the table. A festive welcome beverage is included to begin the celebration. Throughout the experience, guests may […]

Terranea’s Thanksgiving Feast

Terranea Resort 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes

Terranea Resort’s Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom sets the stage for an expansive Thanksgiving feast, with live entertainment and a buffet spanning seafood, seasonal salads, traditional holiday favorites and an elaborate dessert display. The chilled seafood selection will feature lobster, jumbo shrimp, West Coast oysters and king crab legs, while a grazing table will offer an […]

Terranea’s Thanksgiving Feast in the Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom

Terranea Resort 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes

Terranea Resort’s Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom sets the stage for an expansive Thanksgiving feast, with live entertainment and a buffet spanning seafood, seasonal salads, traditional holiday favorites and an elaborate dessert display. The chilled seafood selection will feature lobster, jumbo shrimp, West Coast oysters and king crab legs, while a grazing table will offer an […]

Children of the Winter Kingdom

Children of the Winter Kingdom
The Actor's Gang 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City

Return to the magical winter kingdom of Glassenvale in an updated production of The Actors' Gang hit holiday enchantment CHILDREN OF THE WINTER KINGDOM. Orphan twins Holly and Spruce escape from the circus, only to get lost in an enchanted world where they meet a series of extraordinary characters: a King and his Dragon, a […]