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For those of you living in the LA area or planning a visit there in November and looking for some fun things to see or do, check out this November 2018 LA County Calendar of Events, courtesy of our colleagues, Catherine, Peggy Sue and Kathleen, at First American Title:
Grand Park Día de los Muertos | Oct. 28-Nov. 4 | 200 N Grand Avenue, DTLA
In partnership with Self-Help Graphics & Art and Lore, the park will present 50 altars and art installations created by local artists and community groupsthat reflect the theme Looking to the Past to Build the Future. For more information: www.grandparkla.org
Horrorhaus Film Festival | Nov. 2-4 | Greenway Court Theatre, LA
Celebrates the best in indie horror with a full slate of short and feature length films, as well as trailers and student work. The event includes red carpet and Q&A with attending filmmakers. For more information: www.horrorhausfilmfestival.com
Disease 5K Run/Walk | Nov. 3 from 9-11am | Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Park
This event inspires people of all ages to have fun and unite with one common goal: to drive diagnosis, treatment, and a cure for the three million Americans affected by celiac disease. For more information: www.celiac.org
Pants Off Racing’s Almost 10K/5K | Nov. 3 from 7:30-10am | Malibu Creek State Park, Calabasas
Will include a 1 mile fun run/walk, 5K and 10K distances. All proceeds from the event are used to assist families and support pancreatic cancer victims. Our Vendor Village is stocked for maximum enjoyment pre and post run! For more information: www.pantsoffracing.com
Santa Clarita Heart Walk | Nov. 3 from 7:30-11am | 23520 Bridgeport Lane
Join thousands from across LA as they step out to have fun, get inspired, & support a meaningful cause. Be sure to stop by the Henry Mayo booth for some fun and educational games about maintaining a healthy heart. For more information: www2.heart.org
Montebello Pet Fair | Nov. 3 from 10am-3pm | Montebello City Park
The purpose is to educate the public on pet care, provide products and services from our vendors, and have a fun time. For more information: www.montebellopetfair.com
Out of the Darkness Community Walk | Nov. 3 at 9am | Central Park Pasadena
The event includes speakers, entertainment, remembrance activities, and a community resource fair. Proceeds benefit local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. For more information: www.afsp.org/Pasadena
Rose Show | Nov. 3 from 1-4pm | William S. Hart Park, Newhall
Everyone is welcome to exhibit their home-grown roses at the show, including novices and children. You do not have to be a member of the rose society to exhibit. No entry fees. For more information: www.santaclaritarose.org
Glendale Health Festival | Nov. 3-4 - Sat 6am-6pm, Sun 6am-2pm | Pacific Community Center
This RAM medical clinic will have free dental, vision, and other medical services available. For more information: 818-980-7777 | www.glendalehealthfestival.com
Biennial Scent Fair | Nov. 3-4 from 11am-5pm | Craft & Folk Art Museum, La Brea
Features conceptual scents by a selection of international, cutting-edge fragrance makers. For more information: www.cafam.org
Santa Clarita Marathon | Nov. 3-4
This official qualifying race for the Boston Marathon, will test the physical boundaries of the human body. The weekend will include a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K run, 5K run and Mayor’s Walk. For more information: 661-250-3787 | www.scmarathon.org
Malibu Half Marathon and 5K | Nov. 4 from 7-11:30am | Zuma Beach
In addition to picking up your Bibs, timing tags and race t-shirt, the Malibu Half Marathon & 5K Expo & Packet Pickup features merchandise for sale, demonstrations and information from a variety of merchants and vendors. FYI…the official website claims that the event is sold out. For more information: www.malibumarathon.com
Boots and Barrels | Nov. 4 from 3-7pm | Wolf Creek Brewery, Santa Clarita
Your ticket includes admission to the event, along with 6 wine or beer tastings of your choice. There will be line dancing and jam-packed raffles! Food trucks will be onsite. For more information: www.sivalencia.org
Canoga Park Dia de los Muertos Festival | Nov. 4 from 10am-5pm | Sherman Way, LA
The event showcases live musical entertainment, vendors, international foods, calaveras, artists’ exhibits, altar displays, a children’s art pavilion, and a large classic car show. For more information: www.canogaparkcal.com
Field of Drafts Craft Beer Festival | Nov. 4 from 1-5pm | Lancaster Municipal Stadium
Music, games, and as always, an extensive selection of craft beers provided by a wide array of brewers, including Lancaster’s own Bravery Brewing Company and Kinetic Brewing Company. For more information: www.fieldofdrafts.com
Whittier A Salute to Veterans | Nov. 4 from 3-5pm | Whittier High School
Whittier Regional Symphony presents, Grand and Glorious - A Salute to Veterans. Featuring the new refurbished “Mighty Wurlitzer” organ. For more information: www.whittierregionalsymphony.org
DC Wonder Woman Run Series | Nov. 4 from 7:30am-12pm | L.A. Live, DTLA
Whether you decide to run, walk or sprint, we just want you to have fun celebrating the beloved superhero, Wonder Woman! For more information: www.dcwonderwomanrun.com
Griffith Park Harvest Festival | Nov. 4 from 12-4pm | 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Feliz
Live music, local craft beers curated by the L.A. County Brewers Guild and a Kids Zone featuring a climbing wall, bounce houses, games and more. For more information: 310-472-1990 / www.laparksfoundation.org
Whittier’s Vegan Fest | Nov. 4 from 10am-2pm | 13018 Philadelphia St.
Enjoy over a dozen local vegan food vendors, vegan fan favorites and produce vendors. There will also be various non-food vendors. For more information: www.whittierchamber.com
Liver Life Walk | Nov. 4 from 8:30am-12:30pm | Crescent Bay Park, Santa Monica
The American Liver foundation invites you! This is a kid/pet-friendly event with lots of activities for your entire family. For more information: https://liverlifewalk.org/losangeles
Diamond Bar Veterans Ceremony | Nov. 7 from 9-11am | Grand View Ballroom: 1600 Grand Ave.
For more information: www.diamondbarca.gov
Taste of Conejo | Nov. 9 | Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
Food and wine enthusiasts will enjoy an all-inclusive evening of food, wine, beer and spirit tastings from over 60 restaurants, breweries and wineries. For more information: www.TasteofConejo.com
Sunshine Kids Bowl-a-thon & Silent Auction | Nov. 10 from 12:30-6pm | Gable House of Bowl, Torrance
It is a fun-filled family friendly afternoon to support kids with cancer. T-Shirt, shoe & ball rental, 2-hour bowling session, free arcade games and unlimited soft drinks. For more information: www.facebook.com/events/257465744911686
Stough Canyon Nature Center Scavenger Hunt | Nov. 10 from 9-11am | 2300 Walnut Ave., Burbank
Bring water, hiking/running shoes, hat and sunscreen. For more information: 818-238-5440 | www.burbankca.gov/naturecenter
West Covina Veterans Day Ceremony | Nov. 11 from 10am | City Hall Courtyard
Join us as we honor those whom have answered the call to protect our country and make sure that America is Free. For more information: www.westcovina.org
Temple City Veterans Day Ceremony | Nov. 11 from 10:30am-1pm | Temple City Park: 9701 Las Tunas Dr.
For more information: 626-656-7321 | www.ci.temple-city.ca.us
Manhattan Beach Veterans Day Event | Nov. 11 from 11am-1pm | Veterans Parkway: Valley & Ardmore
Welcoming entertainment. Mayor Steve Napolitano welcomes guests and dignitaries. Presentation of the Colors by the Manhattan Beach Police Department Color Guard. For more information: www.citymb.info
Lomita Veterans Day Ceremony | Nov. 11 from 11am-1:30pm | Veterans Park: 257th & Walnut
For more information: www.lomita.com
Norwalk Veteran’s Day Ceremony | Nov. 12 from 11am-12:30pm | City Hall: 12700 Norwalk Blvd.
For more information: www.norwalk.org
Long Beach Motorcycle Show | Nov. 16-18 | Long Beach Convention Center
The Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® is the world’s largest consumer motorcycle show tour. For more information: www.motorcycleshows.com
L.A. Autoimmune Walk | Nov. 17 from 11am-3:30pm | Culver City Park
We Walk to raise awareness, to honor and support loved ones dealing with autoimmune diseases, and to help fund innovative research aimed at solving the underlying immune issues that link ALL autoimmune disorders. For more information: www.autoimmunewalk.org
Festival of Flight | Nov. 17 from 10am-2pm | Long Beach Airfield - Taxiway B
A free celebration open to the public featuring food trucks, static aircraft and vehicle displays, beer garden and entertainment. For more information: www.longbeach.gov
Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair | Nov. 17-18 from 10am-4pm | Old Pasadena’s Central Park
Shoppers can expect to find trendsetting indie goods from over 200 makers, including original fashion and jewelry design, paper goods, innovative home decor and housewares, art, photography, food, plus much more. For more information: www.jackalopeartfair.com
Toluca Lake Turkey Trot | Nov. 18 from 8am | Chase Bank: 10050 Riverside Drive
To participate, there is a $10 donation and all proceeds will be supporting the North Hollywood LAPD PAL (Police Activity League). For more information: www.tlhoa.org
Wedding Show For The Modern Bride | Nov. 18 4-8pm | Beverly Hilton Hotel
This luxury ethnic wedding show introduces highly reputable, quality driven, and creative thinking wedding designers and professionals to brides all over Southern California. For more information: www.WeddingStore24.com
Zuma Beach Clean-Up Day | Nov. 18 from 10am-12pm | 30050 PCH, Malibu
Earn Community Service Learning Hours while helping the environment. Join the Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission to clean-up! For more information: www.malibucity.org
SIGSCV - Red Carpet Runway Fashion Show | Nov. 18 from 10:30am-2:30pm | Hyatt Regency Valencia, Santa Clarita
Our annual fashion show fundraiser will highlight evening and cocktail wear in preparation for holiday parties. Our boutique vendors will be open before and after for shopping. For more information: www.sigscv.org
YMCA Turkey Trot | Nov. 21-22 | 43001 10th Street West, Lancaster
Help the Antelope Valley YMCA raise money to support its efforts in unifying the youth, families, and communities together that are less fortunate. For more information: www.ymcala.org
Holiday Marketplace | Nov. 24-25 from 11:30am-5pm | Craft & Folk Art Museum, La Brea
Make your holiday shopping more meaningful by supporting CAFAM and a curated group of unique and vibrant makers from Los Angeles! For more information: www.cafamshop.org
Long Beach Christmas Tree Lighting | Nov. 27 from 5-8pm | Terrace Theater Plaza
Join Mayor Garcia for an evening of festivities. It’s a night for pics with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, holiday photo booths, kid train rides, local food trucks, brass band, DJ, choirs, and complimentary holiday sweets. For more information: www.longbeach.gov
Valencia Marketplace Annual Community Tree Lighting Ceremony | Nov. 29 from 5-9pm | Valencia Marketplace, Amphitheater
Tree Lighting, entertainment, Santa Claus, KHTS and more! For more information: 818-516-7487 | www.valenciamarketplace.com
Downtown Alhambra Tree Lighting Ceremony | Nov. 30 from 5:30-9:30pm | Renaissance Plaza
Santa will arrive by firetruck to light the Christmas tree at 6pm. For more information: www.alhambrachamber.org
Holiday Sonata | Nov. 30-Dec. 1 | Uptown Whittier District
On Friday, they are featuring Horse Drawn Carriages and Santa’s Village. On Saturday, in addition to Horse Drawn Carriages, a Cinderella Carriage and Double Decker bus that carries visitors though the Uptown district. For more information: www.whittierchamber.com
Antelope Valley Christmas Crèche Art and Music Festival | Nov. 30-Dec. 3 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Lancaster
Residents of the Antelope Valley display hundreds of nativities and share their talents through live Christ-themed Christmas music, dance, and storytelling throughout the four-day event. For more information: 661-946-3935 | www.avcreche.org