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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)<\/p>\n
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Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.<\/p>\n
Today<\/p>\n
Circus Vargas \u2013 Woodland Hills \u2013 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\/<\/a>. Details and tickets: https:\/\/tickets.circusvargas.com\/events\/33<\/a><\/p>\n Book Soup: Richard A. Lefkowitz discusses and signs \u201cWelcome to Fabulous Angeles \u2013 The Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll Adventures of a Wayward Westside Teen,\u201d<\/a> 7 p.m. Nov. 6. Upcoming: Craig Thomas discusses and signs \u201cThat\u2019s Not How It Happened,\u201d 7 p.m. Nov. 7. Justinian Huang discusses and signs \u201cLucky Seed,\u201d 4 p.m. Nov. 8. Dan Chaon discusses and signs \u201cOne of Us,\u201d 7 p.m. Nov. 10. Rachel Lithgow discusses and signs \u201cMy Year of Really Bad Dates,\u201d 7 p.m. Nov. 11. John C. Hampsey discusses \u201cSoda Lake,\u201d 7 p.m. Nov. 13. Simon Raymonde discusses and signs \u201cIn One Ear \u2013 Cocteau Twins, Ivor and Me,\u201d 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\/<\/a><\/p>\n Friday<\/p>\n Granada Hills Grubfest and the Granada Hills Farmers Market: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the food truck \u201cGrubfest,\u201d 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<\/a>) on Nov. 7; and continuing every Friday. 818-368-3235. www.granadachamber.com\/<\/a>. www.granadachamber.com\/food-trucks\/<\/a>. Farmers market information: www.granadachamber.com\/56292-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n Fall Family Game Night \u2013 The Vineyards at Porter Ranch: The event includes a pop-up mini-golf, \u201cgiant\u201d lawn games, a DJ spinning family-friendly music plus a \u201cFall Photo Spot,\u201d 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<\/a><\/p>\n Saturday<\/p>\n NoHo Farmers Market: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 500 Colfax Ave., Valley Village. 818-471-0793. farmersmarketnorthhollywood.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n 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<\/a><\/p>\n El Nido Farmers Market \u2013 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<\/a><\/p>\n Woodland Hills Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: tinyurl.com\/ybbchwbb<\/a><\/p>\n 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<\/a>. www.facebook.com\/groups\/310641642116\/<\/a><\/p>\n How Vienna Changed Global Baking: Culinary Historians of Southern California present a talk by Rick Rodgers, author<\/a> of \u201cKaffeehaus \u2013 Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Caf\u00e9s of Vienna, Budapest and Prague,\u201d 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<\/a>. www.chsocal.org<\/a>. Details and to register to attend on Eventbrite link: tinyurl.com\/3by7y7ck<\/a><\/p>\n Autobooks-Aerobooks: Don Emde signs \u201cFlying Floyd \u2013 The Motorcycling Life of Floyd,\u201d 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. autobooks-aerobooks.com<\/a><\/p>\n Sunday<\/p>\n Love Ride 34 \u2013 Powered by Harley-Davidson: The fundraiser \u2014 riding from Glendale Harley-Davidson to Castaic Lake \u2014 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<\/a>. Funds raised go to Wounded Warrior Project and Adopt the Arts<\/a>.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<\/a>. www.facebook.com\/theloveride<\/a>. Location start, 3717 San Fernando Road, Glendale. Details, including route to Castaic Lake, and tickets: loveride.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n 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\/<\/a><\/p>\n 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\/<\/a><\/p>\n Valley Art Fair \u2013 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<\/a><\/p>\n Monday<\/p>\n Spider Pavilion \u2013 Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Learn about spiders at the museum\u2019s 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\u2019s 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<\/a>. https:\/\/nhm.org\/experience-nhm\/exhibitions-natural-history-museum\/spider-pavilion \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Tuesday<\/p>\n 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 \u201cPresentation of Colors\u201d by the Crescenta Valley High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, an \u201cArmed Forces Medley\u201d 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.<\/p>\n 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 \u201cCanyon of Hope: From Darkness to Dawn \u2013 Embracing the Light Within,\u201d 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 \u201cCowboys: History and Hollywood\u201d<\/a> that runs through April 19, 2026. Museum admission is available online (https:\/\/www.reaganfoundation.org\/library-museum\/online-ticket-sales\/<\/a>). Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Event details: https:\/\/www.reaganfoundation.org\/events\/veterans-day-commemoration-2025<\/a><\/p>\n 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\/<\/a>. Also, City of Burbank flyer: tinyurl.com\/3trazydv<\/a><\/p>\n Veterans Day \u2013 Honoring the Brave \u2013 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.\u00a0 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\/<\/a><\/p>\n San Fernando Valley Veterans Day\u00a0Parade: The 22nd annual parade \u2014 Honoring Those Who Served Past and Present \u2014 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<\/a><\/p>\n Wednesday<\/p>\n 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 \u201crules that will guide and nurture your creativity,\u201d 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\/<\/a><\/p>\n UPCOMING<\/p>\n 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\/<\/a>. soroptimistglendale.org\/event-directory<\/a>. Tickets: tinyurl.com\/3tjan3a5<\/a><\/p>\n DroneArt Show \u2013 Rose Bowl: A \u201cconcert in the sky,\u201d 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<\/a><\/p>\n Enchanted \u2013 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<\/a>. Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Ca\u00f1ada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. Details and purchase tickets: https:\/\/www.descansogardens.org\/enchanted-tickets\/<\/a><\/p>\n Enchant Christmas \u2013 Santa Anita Park: The Christmas event features: the \u201cworld\u2019s largest Christmas light maze,\u201d 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\/<\/a><\/p>\n Imaginarium \u2013 Land of Oz \u2013 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\/<\/a>. Use parking at Gate 17 ($20; credit or debit card only). Location, Fairplex \u2013 Pomona, 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Details and purchase tickets: tinyurl.com\/3p8rkbbj<\/a>. https:\/\/imaginarium360.com\/pomona-ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n 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<\/a>. topangavintagemarket.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n ONGOING<\/p>\n 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<\/a>). Parking $18. Location, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-763-3499. tarpits.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n 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<\/a><\/p>\n Natural History Museum Los Angeles County \u2013 Fierce! The Story of Cats: The international traveling exhibit, from the Mus\u00e9um National d\u2019Histoire Naturelle in France, runs through Feb. 18 (this exhibit requires an add-on ticket price to the museum\u2019s general admission; nhm.org\/cats<\/a>). 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<\/a>. nhmlac.org<\/a><\/p>\n 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<\/a>. valleyrelicsmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n Send calendar listings at least two weeks in advance to be considered to handres@scng.com.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00a0 The San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade is on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. 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