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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.
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.
Free Admission for Veterans to Aquarium of the Pacific
NOVEMBER 11: In celebration of Veterans Day, the Aquarium of the Pacific honors veterans and active military personnel with free admission.
Free Entrance Day to National Parks
On January 16, April 22, August 4, September 23, and November 11, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone.
Book Arts Patch Day for Girls at International Printing Museum in Carson
NOVEMBER 11 & MARCH 16: The Book Arts Patch Day for Girls is designed for all girls age 10-18 to learn about and practice the book arts through hands-on experience including: letterpress printing, paper making, bookbinding, and illustration design.
Autumn Festival: A Celebration of Asian Culture at Aquarium of the Pacific
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11-12: The festival will feature traditional craft demonstrations, music, dance, cultural arts exhibits, and storytelling, celebrating the rich diversity of Asian and Asian-American cultures.
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!
Salute to Service Festival at USS Midway Museum
NOVEMBER 11: Live music, kids’ activities, contests, free food & drink samples. Free for all Active, Reserve, National Guard, Veterans and their families (up to 4 family members). ID required.
Veterans Day Celebration at Forest Lawn in Hollywood Hills
NOVEMBER 11: The Veterans Day Celebration will honor members of the United States military with a flyover, patriotic music, invocation and benediction, color guard, wreath laying, family-friendly activities, and more.
Papyrus Scroll Making Family Workshop at Getty Villa
NOVEMBER 4 - JANUARY 27: Become a scribe and create your own papyrus scene inspired by illustrations in the Book of the Dead. Learn about the making and use of the scrolls and ancient Egyptian art and belief.
Veterans Day Celebration in Long Beach
NOVEMBER 11: Join the City of Long Beach for a free family-friendly festival featuring a welcome ceremony, veterans recognition ceremony and community resource fair, plus DJ entertainment, live musical performances, Kids Zone, food trucks, giant inflatable obstacle course, historic aircraft flyovers, and community showcases.
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!
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.
Veterans Day Commemoration at Heroes Hall in OC Fair and Event Center
NOVEMBER 11: Please join the ceremony and the unveiling of a new plaque honoring our fallen heroes and veterans who served post-9/11. The event will include a performance by All-American Boys Chorus, veteran service organization booths, kids’ activities, and food.
Citadel Outlets Tree Lighting Concert with Pentatonix
NOVEMBER 11: Over 18,000 LED bulbs will light up California's tallest live-cut Christmas tree! The free concert is a family-friendly holiday tradition with original pop songs and holiday favorites from Pentatonix, Nyah Damesen (Monster High 2), FUTUREPOP, and Orange County School of the Arts.
Night Hike at Madrona Marsh Preserve in Torrance
SECOND SATURDAYS: Visit the Madrona Marsh Preserve as the sun sets, and day turns into night. Observe and listen to the sounds of animals and insects as they begin their nightly activities.
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.
Day Out With Thomas at Southern California Railway Museum
NOVEMBER 4-5 and 10-12: Day Out with Thomas is a fun-filled family event that provides children of all ages the opportunity to climb aboard and ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and his best friend, Percy. In addition, they will meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities. Ride, play and stay all day!
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.
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.
St. Martin Lantern Parade & Fest at Old World Huntington Beach
NOVEMBER 12: Join German School Campus for the annual Saint Martin Lantern Parade, a tradition through generations.
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.
Disney Pixar’s Coco Live-to-Film Concert at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
NOVEMBER 13: Enjoy Disney Pixar’s Coco Live-to-Film Concert, featuring a screening of the complete film with the musical score performed by 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México.
Roundhouse Aquarium Holiday Open House in Manhattan Beach
NOVEMBER 15: Join the Downtown Manhattan Beach festivities and pier lighting by strolling down the pier and stopping by the Roundhouse Aquarium. See the animals after dark and get some treats!
Light Up the Night & Santa’s Arrival at 2ND & PCH
NOVEMBER 16: Kick off the holiday season with a tree lighting and watch as Santa arrives in style. The first RSVP'd guests to check in between 4-5pm will receive a complimentary snowflake light stick.
Tree Lighting Ceremony in Costa Mesa
NOVEMBER 16: Join the Segerstrom Family at their traditional tree lighting ceremony featuring live performances and a visit from Santa.
Creep It Real Festive at Heritage Museum of Orange County
NOVEMBER 17-18: Holiday/Halloween crossover items provided by 100 vendors showing off their most creative spooky-influenced seasonal artwork, crafts, treats and licensed merchandise.
Cooking Events at Lil’ Chef School
NOVEMBER 9, 10, 17 & 25: Hands-on workshops this month include sushi rolling, parents night out cookie exchange, and adult and me classes, where young chefs make sweet treats.
The Wonderful Adventures of Winnie the Pooh & Friends: An Original Musical
NOVEMBER 10-12 & 17-19: Join Pooh and his friends as they embark on a series of whimsical escapades filled with friendship, imagination, and the simple joys of life.
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.
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.
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.
Turkey Trot in Seal Beach
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18: Join the Seal Beach Turkey Trot! There will be a 5K, 10K, Gym Challenge, and kids "Don't Be a Turkey" trot.
Sail on ‘Spirit of Dana Point’ with Ocean Institute
SATURDAY THROUGH DECEMBER: Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines, and steer the ship, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.
Lowe’s Workshops for Kids
Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe's for a special workshop hosted by a Red Vest expert.
Free Miniature Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa
THIRD WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH: The Orange County Model Engineers offer public ride days every third weekend of each month. To ride the trains, children must be able to walk and be at least 31" tall. A typical trip takes about 12 minutes and covers two loops of the park.
Free Youth Fishing Derby at El Dorado Park in Long Beach
NOVEMBER 18: Kids can enjoy outdoor recreation, learn to fish, get expert fishing tips, and have opportunities to win prizes like fishing gear and gift cards. Fishing poles and tackle will be provided to participating youth to use for free during the derby, but youth may also bring their own gear to use.
Little Sparks Workshop at Petersen Automotive Museum
AUG 19, SEP 16, OCT 21, NOV 18, DEC 16: Visit the Petersen Automotive Museum for workshops (ages 3-6) that explore the history, science, and art behind the car.
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.
Give Thanks Sail at Los Angeles Maritime Institute
NOVEMBER 18: Sail the San Pedro Bay. You can sit back and relax or become part of the crew – your choice! Don’t forget to bring a picnic to enjoy too.
Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K & 1 mile FUN Run
NOVEMBER 19: Participants run the public path course on Santa Ana Riverbed Trail, beginning off of Katella. All runners/walkers receive a turkey shirt , custom-cast turkey finisher medal, and a matching race bib.
The Fans Strike Back: A Star Wars Fan Exhibition in Santa Monica
OCTOBER 12 - NOVEMBER 30: An exhibition featuring more than 600 official items from the Star Wars Universe collected by fans and displayed for fans. Immerse yourself in a galaxy far, far away and see photos, posters, costumes, figures, and models of different types and sizes.
Astra Lumina at South Coast Botanic Garden
NOVEMBER 9 - DECEMBER 31: Astra Lumina returns to Los Angeles for an enchanted night walk at South Coast Botanic Garden that invites visitors to discover the wonder of visiting stars.
Winter Fantasy at the Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach
NOVEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 17: Winter Fantasy offers a festive, unique shopping experience in an enchanting winter wonderland with thousands of lights and decorations, three stages of live music, carolers, puppeteers, art classes, and daily visits with Santa Claus.
Family ArtMaking Workshop at Long Beach Museum of Art
THIRD SUNDAYS: Family ArtMaking Workshops provide free family-oriented art-making activities. Parents and children (5+) participate together to create an art project. Workshops are free and no sign-ups are required. Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Acting Out Workshops – Thanksgiving Week
NOVEMBER 20-21 - Acting Out offers improv, theater games, costume play, props, and skill-building fun. Actors, ages 7-17, bring their special talents, creativity, and comedy chops to enjoy these fast-paced holiday workshops for all levels.
Fall Science Camp at Columbia Memorial Space Center
NOVEMBER 20-22: Explore, Discover, and Have Fun at Fall Science Camp! Kids not only learn about science but also develop critical thinking skills, build friendships, create lasting memories, and kindle their passion for discovery.
Native Storytelling Series at Southern California Children’s Museum
MONDAYS IN NOVEMBER: SCCM is honored to host a Native Storytelling Series featuring the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians in honor of Native American Heritage Month in November.
Skatedogs Veterans Day Clinic Pizza Party / Rock-N-Skate & Thanksgiving Break Camps in Long Beach
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 and NOVEMBER 20-22: On Friday, November 10, Skatedogs is throwing a pizza party/skate clinic on Veterans Day and are excited to introduce Rock-n-Skate as part of the fun! During Thanksgiving Week, they are also offering an instructional skateboarding camps for all ability levels.
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.
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