The San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade is on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. In the file photo, parade participants during the annual San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade on Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Mission Hills, CA., on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
Today
Circus Vargas – Woodland Hills – Hollywood Dreams!: Thrills, chills and laughter are to be expected at the circus, 7 p.m. Nov. 6. Upcoming: 4 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7; 1, 4, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8; 12:30, 3:30, 7 p.m. Nov. 9; 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Ticket prices vary by seats selected. Location, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd. (at Erwin Street), Woodland Hills. circusvargas.com/. Details and tickets: https://tickets.circusvargas.com/events/33
Book Soup: Richard A. Lefkowitz discusses and signs “Welcome to Fabulous Angeles – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Adventures of a Wayward Westside Teen,” 7 p.m. Nov. 6. Upcoming: Craig Thomas discusses and signs “That’s Not How It Happened,” 7 p.m. Nov. 7. Justinian Huang discusses and signs “Lucky Seed,” 4 p.m. Nov. 8. Dan Chaon discusses and signs “One of Us,” 7 p.m. Nov. 10. Rachel Lithgow discusses and signs “My Year of Really Bad Dates,” 7 p.m. Nov. 11. John C. Hampsey discusses “Soda Lake,” 7 p.m. Nov. 13. Simon Raymonde discusses and signs “In One Ear – Cocteau Twins, Ivor and Me,” 7 p.m. Nov. 14 (ticketed event; $21.97, includes admission and one book). Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. booksoup.com/
Friday
Granada Hills Grubfest and the Granada Hills Farmers Market: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the food truck “Grubfest,” 5-10 p.m. Nov, 7 (on Chatsworth Street between Zelzah and White Oak avenues); and the Farmers Market, 6-10 p.m. (on White Oak Avenue between Chatsworth and Los Alimos streets) on Nov. 7; and continuing every Friday. 818-368-3235. www.granadachamber.com/. www.granadachamber.com/food-trucks/. Farmers market information: www.granadachamber.com/56292-2/
Fall Family Game Night – The Vineyards at Porter Ranch: The event includes a pop-up mini-golf, “giant” lawn games, a DJ spinning family-friendly music plus a “Fall Photo Spot,” 6-8 p.m. Nov. 7. Free. Location, the Town Green at The Vineyards, 20065 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. www.thevineyards.com/event/fall-events
Saturday
NoHo Farmers Market: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 500 Colfax Ave., Valley Village. 818-471-0793. farmersmarketnorthhollywood.com
Canoga Park Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Rain or shine. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. Coastal Pacific Markets, 805-643-6458. Email: pacific209@hotmail.com. www.facebook.com/canogafarmersmarket
El Nido Farmers Market – Pacoima: El Nido Family Centers and the City of Los Angeles present the market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. www.elnidofamilycenters.org/farmers-market
Woodland Hills Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: tinyurl.com/ybbchwbb
Political Collectibles Show and Sale: The Southern California Chapter of the American Political Items Collectors hold the event that includes vintage campaign items (badges, buttons, ribbons), books, paper items and posters, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8. Admission $3; free for ages 12 and younger. Rancho San Antonio, 21000 Plummer St., Chatsworth. Tom Morton, 818-644-9231. www.apic.us. www.facebook.com/groups/310641642116/
How Vienna Changed Global Baking: Culinary Historians of Southern California present a talk by Rick Rodgers, author of “Kaffeehaus – Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Cafés of Vienna, Budapest and Prague,” 10:30 a.m. Nov. 8 (followed by a theme reception). Free admission, but a registration is requested. Use garage parking at 524 S. Flower St., Los Angeles (take ticket for parking with you and get it validated if you have a library card; $1 with library validation; see details on the Eventbrite website for parking instructions). Los Angeles Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. www.facebook.com/chsocal. www.chsocal.org. Details and to register to attend on Eventbrite link: tinyurl.com/3by7y7ck
Autobooks-Aerobooks: Don Emde signs “Flying Floyd – The Motorcycling Life of Floyd,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. autobooks-aerobooks.com
Sunday
Love Ride 34 – Powered by Harley-Davidson: The fundraiser — riding from Glendale Harley-Davidson to Castaic Lake — includes a bike show, concert by the Gene Simmons band and Chevy Metal, a raffle for a chance to win a 2025 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide motorcycle, beer and food vendors, 6 a.m. line-up (10 a.m. start) Nov. 9. Grand marshal: Jay Leno. Honorary grand marshal: Robert Patrick. Funds raised go to Wounded Warrior Project and Adopt the Arts.Tickets $54.62 (includes one raffle ticket; see the website for extra raffle tickets based on donations); $192.43 (VIP experience; other VIP options. Instagram: tinyurl.com/36u667k8. www.facebook.com/theloveride. Location start, 3717 San Fernando Road, Glendale. Details, including route to Castaic Lake, and tickets: loveride.org/
Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration presents the market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Location, 17400 Victory Blvd. (between Balboa Boulevard and White Oak Avenue). Farmers market manager, 818-708-6611 or email: farmersmarket@onegeneration.org. www.onegeneration.org/farmers-market/
Good Times Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Los Angeles Valley College, parking lot A, 5800 Fulton Ave. (at Burbank Boulevard), Valley Glen. 818-282-5490. Email: goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. goodtimesfarmersmarket.com/
Valley Art Fair – Museum of the San Fernando Valley: Local artists show and sell their artwork, noon-4 p.m. Nov. 9. Location, Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 18904 Nordhoff St. (southwest corner of Nordhoff and Wilbur Avenue), Northridge. 818-347-9665. Details: https://museumsanfernandovalley.blogspot.com/2025/10/2nd-annual-valley-arts-fair-sun.html
Monday
Spider Pavilion – Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Learn about spiders at the museum’s outdoor, open-air structure that houses 10-15 species of spiders (mostly orb spiders), through Nov. 30. In addition, there is a display of tarantulas and other large spiders housed inside terrariums before the pavilion’s entrance. Plan a visit to the Spider Pavilion in advance as admission is by a reserved time slot (and for 30-minutes); $10 (must also purchase a museum admission). Museum hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday (but closed on the first Tuesday of the month and some holidays). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. www.facebook.com/nhmla. https://nhm.org/experience-nhm/exhibitions-natural-history-museum/spider-pavilion
Tuesday
Veterans Day celebration in La Crescenta: American Legion Post 288 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614 host an event that honors all veterans and active duty military, 8 a.m. Nov. 11. The program includes the “Presentation of Colors” by the Crescenta Valley High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, an “Armed Forces Medley” is performed by the American Legion Color Guard, and an American flag retirement ceremony is conducted by Boy Scout Troop 288. Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave., La Crescenta. Dick Clubb, 818-384-5761.
Veterans Day at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: The event honoring veterans includes musical entertainment (Project Peace by Piece Ensemble and Note 4 Notes Chamber Ensemble), a Civil War encampment and a display of military vehicles, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 11. The program, at 11 a.m., includes an honor guard, live music and remarks by Captain Andy Litteral, chief staff officer, Naval Base Ventura County, and the keynote speaker retired Army Sgt. Eric Donoho. Donoho signs his book “Canyon of Hope: From Darkness to Dawn – Embracing the Light Within,” noon-12:30 p.m. Free admission for the program and outdoor events. Make a reservation on the website for seats at the program, and also to pre-purchase the book. There is an admission charge for all museum exhibits, including the new special exhibit “Cowboys: History and Hollywood” that runs through April 19, 2026. Museum admission is available online (https://www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/online-ticket-sales/). Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Event details: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/events/veterans-day-commemoration-2025
Veterans Day celebration in Burbank: The event begins with a concert by the Burbank Community Band, 10:15 a.m., followed by a ceremony honoring all veterans, 11 a.m. A flyover by the Condor Squadron has been scheduled. McCambridge Park, War Memorial, corner of Amherst Drive and San Fernando Road. 818-238-5378. Flyer: www.facebook.com/BurbankCommunityBand/. Also, City of Burbank flyer: tinyurl.com/3trazydv
Veterans Day – Honoring the Brave – Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills: The event includes patriotic music, the presidential proclamation read by by Los Angeles Police Department Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton, invocation and benediction by Monsignor Francis J. Hicks of St. Basil Roman Catholic Church, remarks by Los Angeles City Councilmember John Lee, a color guard, a wreath laying, and a flyover by the Condor Squadron, 11 a.m. Nov. 11. Keynote speaker: Capt. LaStacia Neat, aide to the commanding general, California State Guard. Free admission and parking. Location, outside of the Hall of Liberty, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles. 855-800-5296. Flyer: https://forestlawn.com/events/veterans-day-2025/
San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade: The 22nd annual parade — Honoring Those Who Served Past and Present — begins at 11:11 a.m. Grand marshals: Gunnery Sergeant Martin Lopez (U.S. Marine Corps, 1992-2010) and Private Gregory Garcia Jr. (U.S. Army, 1948-1952, Korean War). Honorary grand marshals: Private First Class Ronald J. Puga (U.S. Army, 1970-1974, Vietnam War) and Corporal Elliott McKenzie (U.S. Marine Corps, 2003-2007, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom). Route: Laurel Canyon and San Fernando Mission boulevards (in Mission Hills), south on Laurel Canyon to Paxton Street (in Pacoima). Contact Fred Flores for parade questions, 818-645-5699. www.sfvveteransdayparade.com
Wednesday
Cherry Blossom Garden Club: Woodland Hills Floral Designers Club members Natalie Bloxham and Diane Lerner demonstrate inspired ways to fashion striking Thanksgiving floral arrangements with dry as well as fresh plant materials with “rules that will guide and nurture your creativity,” 10 a.m. Nov. 12. Next meeting is in January 2025. Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino. Contact Susan, 305-951-4414. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/551502874006353/
UPCOMING
Soroptimist International of Glendale Scholarship Brunch and Concert: The third annual event, in partnership with Glendale Community College Music Department, raises scholarship funds for women studying the performing and visual arts, Nov. 15. Culinary Arts Brunch, 11:30 a.m. Concert with the Symphony of the Verdugos, West African Drums and the Glendale Concert Singers, 1:15 p.m. Tickets $70 for brunch and concert; $35; $10 student; for concert only. Reservations required in advance. Glendale College, auditorium, 1500 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale. soroptimistglendale.org/. soroptimistglendale.org/event-directory. Tickets: tinyurl.com/3tjan3a5
DroneArt Show – Rose Bowl: A “concert in the sky,” 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Check the website for tickets. Location, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. https://rosebowlstadium.com/events/details/568/droneart-show:-a-music-and-drone-show
Enchanted – Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens: An interactive, approximately 1-mile walk, through a display of lights, opens Nov. 16. Event is rain or shine through Jan. 4. Purchase of a timed-ticket in advance is required for admission (time frame, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; no tickets sold at the door). Admission $27 and up; $17 ages 2-12 (age 1 and younger are free but must also have a ticket). Tickets are not refundable and cannot be rescheduled. Frequently asked questions: https://www.descansogardens.org/enchanted-faqs. Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. Details and purchase tickets: https://www.descansogardens.org/enchanted-tickets/
Enchant Christmas – Santa Anita Park: The Christmas event features: the “world’s largest Christmas light maze,” an ice skating trail (an add-on price), an ice slide, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, live entertainment, Christmas karaoke nights and shopping for artisan gifts at Enchant Village Marketplace, Nov. 21-Dec. 28. Check the website for tickets. Location, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. www.enchantchristmas.com/los-angeles/
Imaginarium – Land of Oz – Fairplex: The family-friendly, walk-through illuminated event, opens 5-10 p.m. Nov. 21. Event runs on selected dates through Jan. 4 (closed on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27). Theme areas: The Farm; Scarecrow; Tin Man; Lion; Poppy Dreams and Butterfly Illusions; Emerald City. Tickets $21 and up, ages 13-61; $16 and up, ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger. Frequently asked questions: https://imaginarium360.com/faq/. Use parking at Gate 17 ($20; credit or debit card only). Location, Fairplex – Pomona, 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Details and purchase tickets: tinyurl.com/3p8rkbbj. https://imaginarium360.com/pomona-ca/
Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and other treasures plus new handcrafted items, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 23. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and younger. No pets allowed. Free parking. The market is held on the fourth Sunday of the month, except, no December market. Pierce College, enter from Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. 310-422-1844. Updates: www.facebook.com/TopangaVintageMarket. topangavintagemarket.com/
ONGOING
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum: Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed on the first Tuesday of the month and national holidays). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and students ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required (tarpits.org/plan-your-visit/la-brea-tar-pits-buy-tickets). Parking $18. Location, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-763-3499. tarpits.org/
Museum of the San Fernando Valley: Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (check the website to confirm days open). Free admission; donations appreciated. Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 18904 Nordhoff St. (southwest corner of Nordhoff and Wilbur Avenue), Northridge. 818-347-9665. Email: themuseumsfv@gmail.com. themuseumsfvnow.org
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County – Fierce! The Story of Cats: The international traveling exhibit, from the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in France, runs through Feb. 18 (this exhibit requires an add-on ticket price to the museum’s general admission; nhm.org/cats). Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday (but closed on the first Tuesday of the month and some holidays). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. www.facebook.com/nhmla. nhmlac.org
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (check the website for hours; subject to change). Admission $15; free for ages 10 and younger. The museum is located at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, entrance is on Stagg Street, Van Nuys. 818-616-4083. www.facebook.com/valleyrelics. valleyrelicsmuseum.org
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