Calendar Events
Mammoth Mountain Opening Day November 15, 2024
Sunday, November 10, 2024
ANAHEIM: Veteran's Day Flags of Honor November 8-11, 2024, at Eucalyptus Park in Anaheim Hills. Remembrance Ceremony November 10, 2024, 10 a.m. 200+ U.S. flags stand in solemn formation to honor our heroes. The flags fly for three days so visitors can walk through the field to read the posted dedications attached to each flag. Location: 100 N. Quintana Drive, Anaheim, CA. Free, Sponsored by Anaheim Rotary Club. facebook.com/ AnaheimHillsRotaryClub/ | veterans
ARCADIA: Los Angeles Lantern Art Expo October 18-November 17, 2024, select days, 4-11 p.m. at Santa Anita Park. 66 sets of lanterns featuring themes from the Great Tang Dynasty, future and modern technology, holidays such as Halloween and Christmas, and Jurassic Journey featuring life size dinosaurs. 140 food vendors, merchandise galore, and more. Live Shows & Performances include traditional Chinese music, dance and contemporary acts. Location: 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. $10-40, $8 parking, santaanita.com
BRENTWOOD: Brentwood Veterans Day Parade November 10, 2024, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. in Downtown Brentwood included veterans and veteran-owned businesses. Civilians can participate by signing up for the Flag Walk. brentwoodca.gov
BUELLTON: Buellton Fall Fest November 8-10, 2024 at Avenue of the Flags. Fun for the Whole Family with Concerts on 2 Stages, Carnival Rides and Games Including Ferris Wheel on Avenue of the Flags! Street Faire & Food Vendors. Free admission, buelltonfallfest.com
DEATH VALLEY: Death Valley 49ers Encampment November 6-10, 2024. deathvalley49ers.org
FOLSOM: Historic District Ice Rink Opening Day Ice Skating at Folsom Historic District Ice Rink November 8, 2024-January 13, 2025. This real ice rink surface is ideal for both novice and pro skaters.
LAWNDALE: Annual Field of Honor November 7-12, 2024 at Lawndale Civic Center, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260 Flags fly in tribute to Veterans, those currently serving in the Armed Forces and those who died defending our nation on battlefields far from home. healingfield.org | veterans
MERCED: Field of Honor November 9-16, 2024, 1-6 p.m. Includes $ Run for the Fallen 5K, 10K at Merced College on 11/10 and Veterans Parade on 11/11. Free, mercedfieldofhonor.org/
MURRIETA: Field of Honor November 9-16, 2024 at Town Square Park. Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2024, 10 a.m. Starts with National Anthem, possibly a flyover, too. Ivy & Washington, B Street to Town Square, Murrieta, CA murrietaca.gov
ORANGE: Field of Valor November 9-15, 2024. Opening ceremony Nov.9, 2:30 p.m.; Marine Corps Birthday Nov.10, 10 a.m.; Veterans Day Ceremony Nov.11, 11 a.m.; all events at Handy Park. Flag sponsorship $35. Location: 2143 E. Oakmont Ave., Orange, CA. Free, communityfoundationoforange.org | veterans
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA: Astra Lumina, An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars at South Coast Botanic Garden November 9-December 15, 2024, 5-10 p.m. Celestial, multisensory experience features out-of-this-world light sculptures. $35-65, southcoastbotanicgarden.org
PASADENA: Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair, November 9-10, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Central Park. Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair in Old Pasadena showcases 200+ selected artisans selling handmade, specialty, trendsetting Indie fashion and jewelry design, ceramics and paper products, home decor, housewares, art, photography, and more. Location: 275 S. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA. Admission is free, jackalopeartfair.com
RANCHO MIRAGE: Armenian Cultural Festival November 9-10, 2024, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Food such as beef, lamb or chicken kebab, Baklava, beer, wine & rich-tasting Armenian coffee, music & dance by Gevorkyan Dance Academy, Tevit Samuelian, Ararn Lepejian, DJ Greg, kids bounce house and vendor exhibits. Location: 38905 Monterey Ave., Rancho Mirage, CA. $5, armenopole.com
SAN DIEGO: SDAFF Asian Film Festival November 7-16, 2024.Most showings are held at Edwards Mira Mesa, while galas and awards take place at other venues. $15-up, pacarts.org | film
SAN FRANCISCO: Veterans Day Parade November 10, 2024, 11 a.m. at Fisherman's Wharf. First held in 1919 the parade features marching bands, color guards and war heroes. Route: Jefferson Street between Taylor and Leavenworth St. sf.gov/ departments/ veterans-affairs-commission
SAN FRANCISCO: Union Square Ice Rink November 6, 2024-January 20, 2025. Themed days and special events add to the fun.
SAN JOSE: Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show November 8-10, 2024 at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA. Holiday shopping, hundreds of vendors, entertainment, food and more. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $5 admission, harvestfestival.com
SANTA CRUZ: Sea Glass Festival November 9-10, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Cocoanut Grove. $5, facebook.com SantaCruzSeaGlassFestival
SAN MATEO: IlluminOdyssey November 16, 2024-January 26, 2025 at CuriOdyssey, a zoo and learning center containing native, non-releasable animals such as river otter, bobcat, gray fox and more. Location: 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA. $, curiodyssey.org
SAN MATEO: San Mateo on Ice November 15, 2024-January 12, 2025 in Central Park. Largest outdoor ice rink in the Bay Area features 11,000 square feet of REAL ice to skate on in sunny San Mateo - nice! $21 approx., onicerinks.com
SAN RAMON: Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink November 8, 2024-January 5, 2025 at City Center Bishop Ranch. Many special events include Elsa, Santa Claus, Barbie and Kristi's skating clinic. $26, citycenterbishopranch.com
SANTA MONICA: ICE at Santa Monica November 8, 2024-January 20, 2025
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