Calendar Events
San Mateo IlluminOdyssey Nov. 10, 2023-Jan.28, 2024
Friday, November 8, 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
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
CERRITOS: The Hip Hop Nutcracker, 8 p.m. at Cerritos Center for Performing Arts, $44-90, hiphopnutcracker.com
CLAREMONT: Festival at Pilgrim Place November 8-9, 2024. Over 65 booths offering Jewelry, Fabric Creations, Children’s Activities, Woodworking, Paintings, Metal Sculpture, Stained Glass, Jams/Jellies, Vintage Clothing, Antique Items, Furniture. Location: Pilgrim Place, 625 Mayflower Road, Claremont, CA. pilgrimplace.org | (909) 399-5500
CONCORD: Ice at the Veranda November 9, 2024-February 2025 at The Veranda shopping mall. Come glide on Ice at The Veranda with open-air shopping, dining and entertainment.
COSTA MESA: Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival November 8-9, 2024 at OC Fairgrounds. Location: 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. $ sugarplumfestivals.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.
HAWAIIAN GARDENS: Veteran's Day Commemoration November 8, 2024, 8-10 a.m. at C. Robert Lee Activity Center, 21815 Pioneer Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens, CA. Free, hgcity.org | veterans
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
LOOMIS: Cowpoke Fall Gathering November 7-9, 2024 at Blue Goose Event Center, 3550 Taylor Road, Loomis, CA 95650 $55 approx. cowpokefallgathering.com
LOS ALTOS: Downtown Holiday Stroll 5-9 p.m. Join the Los Altos Village Association for the 20th Annual Holiday Stroll through Downtown Los Altos on Friday, November 10. Discover unique gifts, enjoy sparkling lights, strolling carolers, shopping specials and fun at Downtown shops and restaurants. downtownlosaltos.org
MORRO BAY: Holiday Shop, Sip and Stroll November 8 & 22, 2024, 5-8 p.m. Downtown by Giant Chess Board. Wine, beer, cider, spirits, nonalcoholic & food! Each General Admission Ticket gets you access and a map to locations, a wine glass and a tote bag! $25 pre-sale, morrochamber.org
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 An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars in Los Angeles, November 8-December 31, 2024. The limited engagement, multisensory immersive experience that holds a special connection to the stars above, brings special meaning to the holidays. $42.90 approx., southcoastbotanicgarden.org
PERRIS: Day Out With Thomas Train Festival at Southern California Railway Museum November 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 & 11, 2024. $22.85 - $26.85, ticketwebdowt.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: 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 FE SPRINGS: Military Veterans Luncheon November 8, 2024, 11:30 a.m. Free event, register with City of Santa Fe Springs, santafesprings.org | veterans
SANTA MONICA: ICE November 8, 2024-January 20, 2025 at 5th & Arizona. DJs spin tunes on Wed., Classical Music Sunday sessions. $22 includes skate rental for hour session, iceatsantamonica.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink November 1, 2024-March 31, 2025
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