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Today, Tuesday, Nov 10

Frost on Fifth

Nov 5, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027
Fifth Street, Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica

Outdoor holiday ice skating in downtown Santa Monica, open from early November into mid-January.

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Wednesday, Nov 11

Saturday, Nov 14

Markets for Makers Holiday Market

11:00 AM
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro

A holiday shopping market at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Friday, Nov 20

Festival of Trees

10:00 AM
Valencia Town Center, Valencia

A holiday festival and charity auction at Valencia Town Center in Valencia. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Holiday Stroll + Kids Fair

6:00 PM
Top Billing Entertainment, Glendora

A holiday market at Top Billing Entertainment in Glendora. Details and tickets through Topbillingent.org.

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L.A. Zoo Lights

Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027
Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles

Nighttime light display at the Los Angeles Zoo with illuminated animal sculptures, an ice skating rink and seasonal treats such as DIY s'mores. Closed select nights, i...

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L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow

Box office opens 5:45 PM
Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles

A walk-through holiday light show at the zoo. This year's theme is nature, with lit birds, butterflies, marine creatures and Ice Age giants, plus an ice rink and Santa...

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Saturday, Nov 21

Sunday, Nov 22

Holiday Boutique

11:00 AM
Woman's Club of South Pasadena, South Pasadena

A holiday craft market at Woman's Club of South Pasadena in South Pasadena. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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