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Snoopy and his ensemble of elves are gliding onto the ice for Snoopy's Night Before Christmas. Photo courtesy of Knott's Berry Farm
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11/19/25 - By Toby B

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of our favorite events and activities to add to your list this weekend

This weekend in Los Angeles, we're seeing some classics in a whole new light.  MOMIX Alice sends us down the rabbit hole with whimsical reinvention of the Lewis Carroll classic. Inglewood's Cosm gives us a whole new way to experience movies with its immersive shared reality presentation of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. And CicLAvia doesn't just walk the walk, it dives headfirst into the Upside Down, as Stranger Things takes over CicLAvia's Melrose Avenue route.

 

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Best Things To Do This Weekend in Los Angeles

The Southern California Polar Express Train Ride

Perris
Starts Thursday, November 20
Step inside a holiday classic! The Polar Express Train Ride is a magical re-creation of the classic children’s story on board a real train. Have your golden tickets ready for the Conductor. Guests are served hot chocolate and shortbread by dancing chefs, enjoy a reading of the classic book, and get a gift from Santa. READ MORE

LA Auto Show

DTLA
Friday November 21 - Sunday, November 30
The LA Convention Center once again becomes a car lover's paradise during the LA Auto Show. The LA Auto Show's one million square feet of indoor/outdoor space showcase the newest electric, hydrogen, and gas-powered vehicles, aftermarket brands, and scooters. Many exhibitors offer fun activities for kids, which may include immersive experiences and VR, ride-alongs, giveaways, and gaming.  READ MORE

Enchant Los Angeles

Arcadia
Starts Friday, November 21
A new immersive experience comes to Los Angeles this holiday season. Enchant Los Angeles transforms Santa Anita Park into a winter wonderland, complete with an ice skating trail, snow slide, larger-than-life sculptures, visits with Santa Claus, and a shopping village. Plus: guests can find holiday cheer in the world’s largest Christmas light maze, as they search for the missing pieces of Santa’s magical timepiece. READ MORE

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory in Shared Reality

Inglewood
Starts Friday, November 21
If you've always dreamed of getting lost in Willy Wonka's marvelous chocolate factory, Cosm has just the golden ticket for you! Cosm's shared reality allows audiences to experience Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory in a multisensory cinematic experience. The film plays its classic format while the environment around it evolves with dynamic visuals and playful effects, pushing the boundaries of immersive storytelling. READ MORE

Sawdust Festival Annual Winter Fantasy

Laguna Beach
Starts Friday, November 21
Sawdust Art Festival presents its annual Winter Fantasy. Sawdust Art Festival grounds are transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of lights and an abundance of decorated trees.  READ MORE

Knott's Merry Farm

Buena Park
Starts Friday, November 21
'Tis the season to celebrate at Knott's Merry Farm. Knott’s Christmas celebration transforms the entire park into a classic holiday festival, featuring a landscape of thousands of twinkling lights, miles of themed garland, jumbo snowflakes, and a variety of picturesque seasonal settings. READ MORE

MOMIX "Alice"

Northridge
Saturday, November 22
In this post-pandemic version of Alice in Wonderland by Moses Pendleton, choreographer and founder of Momix, the journey goes far beyond Lewis Carroll. The imaginative spectacle has been lauded as “trippy,” and the musical score is equally free-spirited, ranging from Bollywood to Danny Elfman to Jefferson Airplane. READ MORE

The Great Los Angeles Walk 2025

Downtown to Santa Monica - FREE
Saturday, November 22
Nobody walks in LA... or do they?? This annual walk is held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. This year's route treks the length of Wilshire Blvd, starting at Pershing Square and walking west all the way to Ocean Avenue. READ MORE

Workshop: Package Craft – From Candy Box to Sculpture

Mid-Wilshire - FREE
Saturday, November 22
When is a box not a box?  When you turn it into a 3D sculpture!  The Japan Foundation LA hosts a free art workshop in conjunction with the opening of its new exhibit Package Craft: From Candy Box to Sculpture. READ MORE

LA on Wheels Day

Exposition Park
Saturday, November 22
The Natural History Museum hosts an onsite celebration of its online series, LA on Wheels, which focuses on the diverse communities of Los Angeles through the lens of wheels. The one day celebration features car and bike shows, live skate demos, hands-on art activities, storytelling sessions, discussions, and Charles Phoenix’s lively slide show that brings vintage SoCal to life. READ MORE

Holidays at Legoland

Carlsbad
Starts Saturday, November 22
The holidays click into place at Legoland California. This year's event transforms the park into a winter wonderland, with a new holiday-themed ride, larger-than-life LEGO builds, falling “snow,” twinkling lights, sweet treats and more. READ MORE

Mission Inn Festival of Lights: Grand Switch-On Ceremony

Riverside - FREE
Saturday, November 22
Somebody turn on the lights!   The Mission Inn's Festival of Lights gets started with a Grand Switch-On Ceremony. READ MORE

Seal Beach Christmas Tree Lighting

Seal Beach - FREE
Saturday, November 22
The holiday season starts early at Seal Beach's Eisenhower Park, with a little help from Santa Claus. The Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony includes cocoa & cookies, carolers, and children's crafts.  Guests can feel the chill with snow and sledding, and pose for photos with a life size snowman and snowglobe. READ MORE

Moby Dick Reading on the Beach

Venice - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, November 22 - 23
Call me Ishmael... In this annual event, folks gather on Venice Beach for a reading of Moby Dick. Everyone's welcome to pull up a chair and listen, or even take a turn reading a few pages. The event is held over two days, from 9am to 9pm. READ MORE

A Faery Hunt and Their Animal Friends

Chatsworth
Sunday, November 23
The gentle faery folk of A Faery Hunt visit Kindred Spirits Care Animal Farm, sharing whimsical musical stories to inspire creativity and imagination. November's show celebrates A Faery Hunt's 22nd anniversary! The day starts with a captivating outdoor interactive performance that transports the audience to a world of enchantment and delight. READ MORE

Netflix x CicLAvia - Melrose Ave: Stranger Things 5 One Last Ride

Hollywood- FREE
Sunday, November 23
CicLAvia celebrates its 64th event with a slightly Stranger route. For one day only, in honor of Stranger Things' final season, Melrose Avenue will be reenvisioned as Hawkins itself, where the familiar collides with the mysteries of the Upside Down and fans come together for one last adventure. Enhancements include immersive photo ops, pedal-powered activations, live entertainment, merch, giveaways, and an exclusive content drop. READ MORE
Zoo lights is back at the LA Zoo this month. Photo by Jamie Pham
Zoo lights is back at the LA Zoo this month. Photo by Jamie Pham

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