Here’s How to Spend November in Los Angeles
The year might be winding down, but the holiday season is just getting started. This list of Things to do in November in Los Angeles will have you wishing the month were longer so you could get it all done! Check back with this post often, as new events are added weekly.
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November 1st – 2nd
Celebrate the Day of the Dead with your beloveds the weekend of November 1st and 2nd, all over the city.
- Day of the Dead on Olvera Street in DTLA includes a weekend of musical entertainment, an evening of soul-cleansing with a procession, and events throughout the weekend. See the link for details.
- Celebrate life with a Los Muertos 5K meant to spread unity among the community of Downtown Los Angeles – register here. It begins at 6 a.m. on November 1st.
- Also in DTLA, Grand Central Market is hosting an event on Sunday, November 2, with a FREE screening of Coco at the historic Million Dollar Theater. Reserve one of two screenings beginning at 4:15 p.m. here. There will also be Churros and Chocolate beginning at 4 p.m. from the famed El Moro from Mexico City.
- On Saturday, November 1st, Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills will be hosting its first Family Fest in honor of the holiday with books, crafts, and dance. Reservations are FREE.
- West Adams Dia de los Muertos Block Party Festival is on November 1st from noon to 8 p.m. Events include live entertainment and free carnival games. Get more details on their Instagram.
- All Forest Lawn Cemetery locations will be hosting events on Sunday, November 2nd, from Noon to 3 p.m. Expect dance, art, refreshments, and reflection.
- Visit The Hotel Maya in Long Beach for celebrations in their Fuego Restaurant beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 1st. Festivities include themed dishes, face painting, and live music. Sunday, November 2nd, offers brunch, mariachi, and more from 11:30 a.m. on.
November 3rd -9th
Monday, November 3rd, offers a special Pop-Up at Firstborn in DTLA with Bar Director Kenzo Han and his mentor, Huy Pham. Custom cocktails will be created based on the fruit you select at the bar, and the evening will also include specialty Fried Chicken Sandwiches with Blood Orange Sauce. This is a one-night-only event on a night they are usually closed, so it’s pretty special. Doors open at 6 p.m.
November 3rd is National Sandwich Day, and discounts on sandwiches are the next best thing to sliced bread. Stay tuned for those details. One of my favorite sandwiches is from Si Roma in Glendale, and the rest of the list of the Best Sandwiches in Los Angeles is here.
Tuesday, November 4th, is a special election day. Did you vote?
November 6th through the 9th offer FREE Ajinomoto Gyoza Pop-Ups around Los Angeles. This is the #1 At-Home Dumpling company in Japan, and they’re finally available in the US! List below:
- Thursday, November 6th, in Long Beach: Ralph’s is located at 6290 E Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA, 90803 from 2 to 6 p.m.
- Friday, November 7th, in Baldwin Park: Walmart is located at 3250 Big Dalton Ave., Baldwin Park, CA, 91706 from 2 to 6 p.m.
- Saturday, November 8th, in Cerritos: Walmart is located at 12701 Towne Center Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Sunday, November 9, in Sherman Oaks: Pavilions is located at 14845 Venture Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
November 7th is FREE Friday at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, where you can explore the galleries from 4 to 7 p.m. at no cost.
November 6th to the 8th is the Guadalajara Film Festival in Los Angeles. The screening list is INSANE, with everything from Frankenstein by Director Guillermo del Toro to Forge by Director Jing Ai Ng.
National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day is Sunday, November 9th, and there’s never been a dish I want to celebrate more! Discover the best in Los Angeles in this Chicken Sandwich roundup.
November 10th – 16th
Tuesday, November 11th, is Veterans Day, and to thank the brave warriors of our nation, many restaurants are giving away their food for FREE. Visit Sizzler – a Culver City original since 1958 for free lunch until 4 p.m. Entree choices include Malibu Chicken and a 6-oz Tri-Tip Steak, among others.
November 12th is the first evening you can enjoy Monsieur Dior by Michelin-starred Chef Dominique Crenn in Beverly Hills. The menu celebrates the house of Dior with decadent dishes like Caviar and Chef Crenn’s signature Guinea Hen Rodeo. Get more menu details and reservations on their website.
While most people celebrate this “holiday” weekly, apparently, November 12th is National Happy Hour Day. Although there are dozens of restaurants you can visit in Los Angeles, how does a nice at-home happy hour sound? My absolute favorite Wine Advent Calendar comes from In Good Taste, and it sells out every year! This is my reminder to get your orders in before December rolls around. 24 Nights of Wine with very generous pours is just $149.99 – which breaks down to about $6 a glass. And for a limited time, you can get an extra $18 off without a code, bringing the price down to $131.99. You can surprise yourself every night with something new.
L.A. Zoo Lights is turning things on the night of November 13th, with tickets as low as $19 for members on value nights.
Saturday, November 15th, to Sunday, November 16th, is the 4th Annual Applefest Fall Festival at Benny Boy Brewing in Lincoln Heights. The 21 and older event is FREE to enter and features delicious Food Trucks, Apple Pies, Apple Cider Donuts, and a Specialty Cider for the year 2025. You can even help press the cider yourself. Hours are Noon to 9 p.m. This event has gotten so big, they’ve expanded to include a second weekend, November 22nd and 23rd.
Sunday, November 16th, is the 19th Annual The FOOD Event 2025, presented by Los Angeles Magazine. It takes place at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu from 12 to 3 p.m. Tickets to this 21+ event hover around $160, which is relatively low for an AYCE gorge fest where you can taste over 40 hot restos. Consider this one…
Sunday, November 16th, is the start of Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada-Flintridge. Tickets for that light spectacular begin at $20 for non-members and are already on sale.
November 17th – 23rd
On Tuesday, Nov. 18th, Cheba Hut is hoping to put a smile on your face with “Nugsgiving.” Visit from 4:20 to 10:00 p.m. and enjoy one 4” Nug-sized sub or an order of pretzel nugs for FREE! No purchase necessary.
Thursday, November 20th, is the return of the largest outdoor ice rink in Los Angeles: The Holiday Ice Rink at Pershing Square. The first night includes special performances on ice and treats from Sprinkles, and this year will feature Classical Skates on Sundays! General admission to the rink, including skate rental, is $22, locker rental is $5, and skate helpers are $6. Timed Tickets can be purchased in advance now. The event runs until January 11th.
It’s the most wonderful time of year if you love drinking in the streets of Downtown Burbank! The Burbank Wine Walk is back on November 22nd from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Live entertainment and holiday lighting continue until 8 p.m. Tickets begin at $64.99.
Saturday, November 22nd, to Sunday, November 23rd, is the 2nd edition of the 4th Annual Applefest Fall Festival at Benny Boy Brewing in Lincoln Heights. The 21 and older event is FREE to enter and features delicious Food Trucks, Apple Pies, Apple Cider Donuts, and a Specialty Cider for the year 2025. You can even help press the cider yourself. Hours are Noon to 9 p.m.
Saturday, November 22nd, is the opening night of La Bohème at the LA Opera. Tickets begin at just $37.50. The show runs until Sunday, December 14th.
November 24th – 30th
Tuesday, November 25th, offers a chance to see Zootopia 2 before anyone else! El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood is where you can get those tickets. There are even early bird screenings on Friday, November 28th to Sunday the 30th beginning at 7:30 a.m. – but your kids are up anyway, right?
November 27th is Thanksgiving, a foodie holiday of such immense proportions that it needs several posts. Here’s What to Pick Up for Thanksgiving for Less than $200, plus Spots to Gobble up Thanksgiving in Los Angeles if you’d rather go out. Check back for updates for 2025, as I’m still compiling the menu :).
November 27th is also the 13th annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles, and nothing makes you feel better about your own feast than helping to feed others. Taking place in Downtown Los Angeles on Thanksgiving morning, this year’s event brings people together for fitness and an array of good causes across Los Angeles. Register for the race or donate yourself here.
Happening all Month Long!
Get all the fall feels at La Monarca Bakery. This famed Mexican bakery has 10 NEW Concha Flavors on the menu, including Horchata Lavender, Wedding Cookie, Pumpkin, Café de Olla, and so many more. A box of 15 is $40—and it’s the perfect holiday party surprise.
Visit the Digital Arts Space at The Music Center in DTLA for a FREE immersive virtual reality experience meant for reflection and recharging. Black Planetarium: Uncharted Anthologies by L.A.-based Ethiopian American artist Kidus Hailesilassie includes meditation sessions and presents a rich history of African storytelling and dance. Get more details here. The installation will be on until December 14th, 2025.
November is World Vegan Month, and it’s a great time to challenge your taste buds to a game of “Is it steak or seitan?” Personal favorites include Real Food Daily and Veggie Grill for affordable, feel-good fast food.
It’s Apple Picking Season in Oak Glen, California, and this list will give you the pick of the orchard! Enjoy Apple Picking, Apple Pressing, and Apple Butter Making.
In Other News
The beloved chef and owner, Michelangelo Pinto, of Locanda Positano in Marina del Rey, died unexpectedly on October 11th, and his family has set up a GoFundMe to help cover unexpected costs. Donate here if you choose. I remember that restaurant fondly from my westside days, so I can’t help but share this sad news.
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