Monday, Nov. 21
The City of Cerritos Christmas Tree Lighting
The Cerritos City Council will light the city’s Christmas tree at 6 p.m. Event includes: craft activity for children, entertainment, caroling, performances by local music groups, and photo opportunities with Santa Claus.
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Free
Cerritos Civic Center
18125 Bloomfield Ave.
Thursday, Nov. 24
Northridge Fashion Center open till midnight + Prize Patrol
The Northridge Mall Prize Patrol is surprising shoppers with gifts and mall gift cards all weekend long. Decorations and entertainment will be provided for shoppers to get them in the mood for the holiday season. The mall reopens from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday.
6 p.m. to Midnight
Free
9301 Tampa Ave.
Northridge CA, 91324
Westside Thanksgiving
Volunteers serve up a traditional turkey dinner for homeless, students, seniors and low-income families. Participants can volunteer by donating food, money or time, helping to serve food or hand out clothing and blankets. Also offered: children’s immunizations, haircuts and medical consultations to those in need, a kid-friendly carnival with games and crafts.
8 a.m.
Free
Veteran’s Association of Greater Los Angeles north campus
11301 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90073
Turkey Trot Los Angeles
Family-friendly event along downtown’s Spring Street includes: races, games and activities. Work off calories in either the 5k or 10k run/walk for adults and 1k walk for kids 10 and under. Join the costume contest or compete in the potato-sack race (Winners get a pumpkin spice cheesecake). A kid zone will have face painting and arts and crafts.
8 a.m.
$30-$55; $15-$35 for kids
Grand Park
210 W. Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Burbank Community YMCA Turkey Trot
Give back to the community at this 5k run/walk and 1k for kids run. The event will also feature a costume contest. Fastest adults receive cash prizes and medals. Proceeds go to the organization’s membership assistance program, which offers free and affordable access to the YMCA’s services for those in need. Free kids fun zone.
7:30 a.m.
$40 pre-registration, $45 day of race, $20 ages 9 and under
Downtown Burbank
Thanksgiving Lunch at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Feast on a traditional Thanksgiving buffet in the Aquarium’s Café Scuba and then explore the more than 11,000 animals from the Pacific on view.
11 a.m.
$46 adults; $15 children 3-11
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
Saturday, Nov. 26
Green Saturday L.A. Veg & Cruelty-Free Holiday Marketplace
Green Saturday features cruelty free jewelry, apparel, art, skincare, gifts, vegan beer, vegan treats and more. The event will also feature a vegan cobbler & pie contest. Win bragging rights, a ribbon, and an awesome vegan prize pack. A portion of proceeds from Green Saturday L.A. will be donated to the Whiskers & Tails Foundation, a local animal rescue that rescues and adopts animals in need.
11 a.m.
$5
833 W. Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90277
Santa’s Arrival at Norwalk Town Square
Activities will include pictures with Santa, real snow play area & sledding, Storytelling with Mrs. Claus, free train rides, carnival games, free holiday craft, pony rides and a raffle to win a $100 gift certificate to any Norwalk Town Square Store.
12 p.m.
Free
11633 The Plaza
Norwalk, CA 90650
Sunday, Nov. 27
Hollywood Christmas Parade
The annual parade will be hosted by Erik Estrada and Laura McKenzie and will feature floats, balloons, bands, equestrians and celebrities as they ride in a U-shaped route that begins at Hollywood and Orange and ends up at Sunset and Orange. Reserved grandstand seats can be purchased, with proceeds going to Toys for Tots, but free curbside seating is also available.
5 p.m.
Free curbside seating; $25-$85 for reserved grandstand seats
Hollywood Boulevard at Orange Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Monday, Nov. 28
L.A. County Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sip on a free cup of hot chocolate as L.A. County’s official Christmas tree lights up on the Music Center Plaza. Listen to festive favorites from chamber music ensemble Brass Pacifica and a choral performance by local high school students.
5 p.m.
Free
135 N. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
