{"id":408607,"date":"2025-11-27T15:29:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T15:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/408607\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T15:29:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T15:29:19","slug":"things-to-do-in-the-san-fernando-valley-la-area-nov-27-dec-5-daily-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/408607\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Nov. 27-Dec. 5 \u2013 Daily News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, makes its way down Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024...(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\" width=\"3300\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LDN-L-HOLLYWOOD-PARADE-1202-15.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6236317\" \/>The 93rd Hollywood Christmas Parade is on Nov. 30, 2025. In the file photo, the 92nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots, makes its way down Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024.(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.<\/p>\n<p>Today<\/p>\n<p><strong>Los Angeles Auto Show:<\/strong> Enjoy hours of comparison shopping, the opportunity for test drives and rides, plus check out automotive brands. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 27; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 28-29; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 30. Check admission prices on the website \u2014 including the \u201cAny Day\u201d ticket; early entry admission; VIP guided tours, and other special admission tickets: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/5bx7cc8z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tinyurl.com\/5bx7cc8z<\/a>. No tickets sold at the door. All tickets must be purchased online. Facts: <a href=\"http:\/\/laautoshow.com\/know-before-you-go\/#faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">laautoshow.com\/know-before-you-go\/#faq<\/a>. Also, <a href=\"http:\/\/laautoshow.com\/know-before-you-go\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">laautoshow.com\/know-before-you-go<\/a>. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. <a href=\"http:\/\/laautoshow.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">laautoshow.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Holiday Ice Rink \u2013 Pershing Square:<\/strong> The largest outdoor ice skating rink in the city of Los Angeles is open for one-hour ice skating sessions, noon-9 p.m. Nov. 27-30 (and daily through Jan. 11, 2026). Check the website for ticket prices and purchasing sessions before you go. Location, 532 S. Olive St., Los Angeles. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HolidayIceRinkDTLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HolidayIceRinkDTLA<\/a>.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/holidayicerinkdowntownla.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">holidayicerinkdowntownla.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Friday<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spider Pavilion \u2013 Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: <\/strong>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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nhmla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.facebook.com\/nhmla<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/nhm.org\/experience-nhm\/exhibitions-natural-history-museum\/spider-pavilion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/nhm.org\/experience-nhm\/exhibitions-natural-history-museum\/spider-pavilion \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Getty Center:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u201cGoing Places: Travel in the Middle Ages,\u201d through Nov. 30 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getty.edu\/exhibitions\/going-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.getty.edu\/exhibitions\/going-places\/<\/a>). Admission is free, however, choose a date and then a timed-ticket admission before you go (<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/yu6fsv3s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tinyurl.com\/yu6fsv3s<\/a>). Parking $25 (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.getty.edu\/visit\/center\/parking-and-transportation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.getty.edu\/visit\/center\/parking-and-transportation<\/a>). Location, 1200 Getty Center Drive (at North Sepulveda Boulevard), Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.getty.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.getty.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cowboys and Christmas trees exhibits \u2013 Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum:<\/strong> The museum presents \u201cCowboys \u2013 History and Hollywood,\u201d through April 19, 2026 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reaganfoundation.org\/library-museum\/special-exhibits\/cowboys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.reaganfoundation.org\/library-museum\/special-exhibits\/cowboys<\/a>), and also \u201cAn American Christmas,\u201d a favorite museum theme exhibit, with this year\u2019s tree decorations representing culture and society from decades 1770-2020 and beyond, runs through Jan. 4, 2026 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reaganfoundation.org\/library-museum\/special-exhibits\/an-american-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.reaganfoundation.org\/library-museum\/special-exhibits\/an-american-christmas<\/a>). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed on Dec. 6; Dec. 25 for Christmas Day; Jan. 1, New Year\u2019s Day. Tickets $25; $22 ages 62 and older and college students with ID; $18 ages 11-17; $15 ages 3-10; free for ages 2 and younger. Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reaganfoundation.org\/library-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.reaganfoundation.org\/library-museum<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Enchant Christmas \u2013 Santa Anita Park:<\/strong> 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. Event runs through Dec. 28. Check the website for timed entry tickets (4:30-8:30 p.m. time slots for Nov. 28). Location, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.enchantchristmas.com\/los-angeles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.enchantchristmas.com\/los-angeles\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Granada Hills Grubfest and the Granada Hills Farmers Market:<\/strong> The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the food truck \u201cGrubfest,\u201d 5-10 p.m. Nov. 28 (on Chatsworth Street between Zelzah and White Oak avenues); and the Farmers Market, 6-10 p.m. (on <a href=\"https:\/\/members.granadachamber.com\/events\/details\/granada-hills-farmers-market-vendor-registration-aug-22-5685\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">White Oak Avenue between Chatsworth and Los Alimos streets<\/a>) on Nov. 28; and continuing every Friday. 818-368-3235. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.granadachamber.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.granadachamber.com\/<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.granadachamber.com\/food-trucks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.granadachamber.com\/food-trucks\/<\/a>. Farmers market information: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.granadachamber.com\/56292-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.granadachamber.com\/56292-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Holiday Road:<\/strong> A self-guided, one-mile walk to see holiday-theme light installations plus a \u201cWinter Market\u201d for gifts, a souvenir shop and food trucks, opens Nov. 28. Tickets are sold online-only and are by designated time slots (starting at 5 p.m.) and date. Check the website for selected dates when Santa Claus visits, and also, costumed carolers sing holiday songs. Dates: Nov. 28-30; Dec. 4-7; Dec. 11-14; Dec. 18-24; Dec. 26-27. Check the website for tickets (depending on time and date). Purchase a parking pass at the same time as tickets. Details and rules here: <a href=\"http:\/\/holidayroadusa.com\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">holidayroadusa.com\/faq\/<\/a>. King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. <a href=\"http:\/\/holidayroadusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">holidayroadusa.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Imaginarium \u2013 Land of Oz \u2013 Fairplex: <\/strong>The family-friendly, walk-through illuminated event, selected dates through Jan. 4. 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: <a href=\"https:\/\/imaginarium360.com\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">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: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3p8rkbbj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tinyurl.com\/3p8rkbbj<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/imaginarium360.com\/pomona-ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">imaginarium360.com\/pomona-ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Enchanted \u2013 Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens:<\/strong> An interactive, approximately 1-mile walk, through a display of lights. 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: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.descansogardens.org\/enchanted-faqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.descansogardens.org\/enchanted-faqs<\/a>. Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Ca\u00f1ada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. Details and purchase tickets: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.descansogardens.org\/enchanted-tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.descansogardens.org\/enchanted-tickets\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>L.A. Zoo Lights \u2013 Animals Aglow:<\/strong> The self-guided walking tour returns with a nature-focused display of lantern sculptures and lights through different landscapes including river, alpine and rain forests, various dates through Jan. 11. Hours: 6-10 p.m. Rain does not cancel. Timed tickets start at $29 and up for ages 13 and older; $19 and up for ages 2-12 (however, higher admission on \u201cpremium\u201d nights). Closed most Mondays and Tuesdays, plus Christmas Eve (December 24), Christmas Day (December 25), and New Year\u2019s Eve (December 31). Frequently asked questions: <a href=\"https:\/\/lazoo.org\/plan-your-visit\/special-experiences\/zoolights\/zoolights-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/lazoo.org\/plan-your-visit\/special-experiences\/zoolights\/zoolights-faq<\/a>. Location, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lazoolights.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.lazoolights.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Saturday<\/p>\n<p><strong>NoHo Farmers Market:<\/strong> 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 500 Colfax Ave., Valley Village. 818-471-0793. <a href=\"http:\/\/farmersmarketnorthhollywood.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">farmersmarketnorthhollywood.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Canoga Park Farmers Market:<\/strong> 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/canogafarmersmarket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.facebook.com\/canogafarmersmarket<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>El Nido Farmers Market \u2013 Pacoima:<\/strong> 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elnidofamilycenters.org\/farmers-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.elnidofamilycenters.org\/farmers-market<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Woodland Hills Farmers Market:<\/strong> 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ybbchwbb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tinyurl.com\/ybbchwbb<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Powwow \u2013 California State University, Northridge<\/strong>: The 40th annual pan-tribal event begins with bird singers, 10 a.m., followed by gourd dancing, 10:30 a.m., and the grand entry, noon on Nov. 29. The Powwow ends at 8 p.m. Free admission. Free parking in B3 structure only (enter the campus at Reseda Boulevard and Prairie Street). Location, Sierra Quad in the middle of the campus, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. Flyer: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.csun.edu\/humanities\/american-indian-studies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.csun.edu\/humanities\/american-indian-studies<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Autry Museum of the American West:<\/strong> New special exhibit: \u201cCreative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art,\u201d through June 2027 (<a href=\"http:\/\/theautry.org\/creative-continuities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theautry.org\/creative-continuities<\/a>). Ongoing special exhibit: \u201cBlack Cowboys \u2013 An American Story,\u201d through Jan. 4 (<a href=\"http:\/\/theautry.org\/black-cowboys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theautry.org\/black-cowboys<\/a>). Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $19; $14 ages 62 and older, and ages 13-18 and also students older than 18 with ID; $8 ages 3-12 (<a href=\"http:\/\/theautry.org\/visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theautry.org\/visit<\/a>). Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. <a href=\"http:\/\/theautry.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theautry.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Book Soup:<\/strong> Cody Sisco discusses and signs \u201cAltered Bodies,\u201d 4 p.m. Nov. 29. Upcoming: Todd James Pierce discusses and signs \u201cMaking Mary Poppins \u2013 The Sherman Brothers, Walt Disney and the Creation of a Classic Film,\u201d 7 p.m. Dec. 1. Phil Rosenthal (\u201cSomebody Feed Phil\u201d on Netflix) event with pre-signed \u201cPhil\u2019s Favorites \u2013 Recipes from Friends and Family to Make at Home,\u201d 6 p.m. Dec. 3 (ticketed in-store event; $41.70 includes book and queue line; details and to purchase on Eventbrite: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/326dc7bk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tinyurl.com\/326dc7bk<\/a>). Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. <a href=\"http:\/\/booksoup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">booksoup.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sunday<\/p>\n<p><strong>Encino Farmers Market:<\/strong> 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.onegeneration.org\/farmers-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.onegeneration.org\/farmers-market\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Farmers Market \u2013 The Vineyards at Porter Ranch:<\/strong> The certified market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 30, and Sundays. Bring your own reusable shopping bags. The Vineyards, 20000 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevineyards.com\/event\/weekly-farmers-market-60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.thevineyards.com\/event\/weekly-farmers-market-60<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Good Times Farmers Market:<\/strong> 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/goodtimesfarmersmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">goodtimesfarmersmarket.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hollywood Christmas Parade \u2013 Supporting Marine Toys for Tots:<\/strong> The parade\u2019s 93rd anniversary kicks off, 6 p.m. Nov. 30. Grand marshal: actor Luke Wilson. Humanitarian of the Year: actor and producer Anthony Anderson. The parade highlights the Marine Corps Reserve annual Toys for Tots campaign for donations of new and unwrapped toys to be given to children in need (find out more: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toysfortots.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.toysfortots.org<\/a>). Parade route (3.2 mile): begins on Hollywood Boulevard at Orange Drive; east on Hollywood to Vine Street; south on Vine to Sunset Boulevard; west on Sunset and back to Orange, Hollywood. Parade Hotline: 1-833-727-2331. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thursday<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pacoima Tree Lighting:<\/strong> Event includes activities for children and photo opportunities with Santa Claus, 6 p.m. Dec. 4. Pacoima City Hall, 13520 Van Nuys Blvd. 818-485-0600.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/monicarodriguez.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">monicarodriguez.org\/events<\/a>. Flyer: <a href=\"https:\/\/cd7.lacity.gov\/events\/free-holidays-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/cd7.lacity.gov\/events\/free-holidays-events<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dec. 5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunland-Tujunga Tree Lighting:<\/strong> Event includes activities for children and photo opportunities with San Claus, 5 p.m. Dec. 5. Sunland Recreation Center, 8651 Foothill Blvd., Sunland. 818-352-3287. <a href=\"http:\/\/monicarodriguez.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">monicarodriguez.org\/events<\/a>. Flyer: <a href=\"https:\/\/cd7.lacity.gov\/events\/free-holidays-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/cd7.lacity.gov\/events\/free-holidays-events<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sylmar Tree Lighting:<\/strong> Event includes activities for children and photo opportunities with San Claus, 6 p.m. Dec. 5. Sylmar Recreation Center, 13109 Borden Ave. 818-756-8409.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/monicarodriguez.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">monicarodriguez.org\/events<\/a>. Flyer: <a href=\"https:\/\/cd7.lacity.gov\/events\/free-holidays-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/cd7.lacity.gov\/events\/free-holidays-events<\/a><\/p>\n<p>UPCOMING<\/p>\n<p><strong>Autobooks-Aerobooks: <\/strong>Matt Stone signs \u201cRide \u2013 The Most Iconic Wheels of the Silver Screen,\u201d 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6. See the website for how to order signed books in advance. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. <a href=\"http:\/\/autobooks-aerobooks.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">autobooks-aerobooks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Las Posadas at Andr\u00e9s Pico Adobe:<\/strong> The San Fernando Valley Historical Society presents their 20th traditional Christmas procession, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 6. Gates open, 5 p.m. Event includes caroling, a pi\u00f1ata and Santa Claus appearance. Free\/donations appreciated. Location, 10940 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills (enter the parking lot from Brand Boulevard at the junction of Sepulveda Boulevard). 818-365-7810. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sfvhs.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sfvhs.com<\/a>. Details: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SFVHS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.facebook.com\/SFVHS\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>San Fernando Valley Master Choral\u00a0 \u2013 Gloria! A Festival of Choirs<\/strong>: The chorale and five other choirs in the San Fernando Valley perform John Rutter\u2019s Gloria, with a full brass quintet, and traditional and re-imagined holiday songs, 6 p.m. Dec. 6. Livestream tickets are available $15 (in-person tickets sold-out). <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sfvmc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sfvmc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Burbank Chorale Holiday Concert \u2013 Jingle All the Way:<\/strong> The chorale performs a variety of sacred music, carols and fun favorites, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Tickets $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Performance at St. Matthew\u2019s Lutheran Church, 1920 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale.\u00a0Details and to purchase tickets online on Eventbrite: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/asjfnwns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tinyurl.com\/asjfnwns<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Soraya: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thesoraya.org\/whats-on\/en\/gregory-porter-christmas-wish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gregory Porter<\/a> \u2013 Christmas Wish, 8 p.m. Dec. 6. <a href=\"https:\/\/thesoraya.org\/whats-on\/en\/the-klezmatics-happy-joyous-hanukkah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Klezmatics<\/a> \u2013 Happy Joyous Hanukkah, 7 p.m. Dec. 7. <a href=\"https:\/\/thesoraya.org\/whats-on\/en\/christian-sands-christmas-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Sands<\/a> \u2013 Christmas Stories, 8 p.m. Dec. 12-13. <a href=\"https:\/\/thesoraya.org\/whats-on\/en\/nochebuena-a-christmas-spectacular\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nochebuena<\/a> \u2013 A Christmas Spectacular, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 20, and also 2 p.m. Dec. 21-22. Check the website for tickets. The Soraya at California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. <a href=\"http:\/\/thesoraya.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thesoraya.org <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Motor 4 Toys Charity Car Show and Toy Drive:<\/strong> Porsche Woodland Hills presents the car show at the 22nd annual event that helps to make a happy holiday for children in need by donations of new, unwrapped toys or monetary donations, 6:30 a.m.-noon Dec. 7. Admission: one new unwrapped toy (minimum $20 value; donate more toys if you are able) or a $20 donation. Pierce College, Lot 7, use entrance from Victory Boulevard at Mason Street, Woodland Hills.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.motor4toys.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.motor4toys.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Granada Hills Holiday Parade \u2013 Holidays of the Roaring Twenties \u2013 A Salute to the 100th Anniversary of the Community of Granada Hills:<\/strong> The 42nd annual parade\u2019s theme says it all, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Grand marshal: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.granadahillsholidayparade.org\/entrant-info\/grand-marshal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Elway<\/a> (NFL legend Hall of Fame and two-time Super Bowl Champion Denver Quarterback and who attended and graduated from, in 1979, Granada Hills High School). The parade includes marching bands, vintage cars, dance and drill teams, equestrians, floats, community groups, and a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Spectators information including announcers and judging stand: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.granadahillsholidayparade.org\/spectator-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.granadahillsholidayparade.org\/spectator-information\/<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.granadahillsholidayparade.org\/parade-route\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parade route<\/a>: on Chatsworth Street at Petit Avenue; west on Chatsworth to Zelzah Avenue. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.granadahills100.com\/centennial-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.granadahills100.com\/centennial-events\/<\/a>. Parade details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.granadahillsholidayparade.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.granadahillsholidayparade.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>San Fernando Valley Male Chorus \u2013 Songs of the Season:<\/strong> The group performs a holiday concert with Christmas and Hanukkah songs, 3 p.m. Dec. 7. Tickets $20. Performance at Shepherd of the Valley Church, 23838 Kittridge St., West Hills. Bob Banta, 818-888-8345 or email: buckeyerpb@gmail.com. <a href=\"http:\/\/sfvmchorus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sfvmchorus.com\/<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/sfvmchorus.com\/next-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sfvmchorus.com\/next-show\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gay Men\u2019s Chorus of Los Angeles \u2013 Holiday Legends:<\/strong> Concert of favorite songs of the holiday season, 8 p.m. Dec. 13 (doors open 7 p.m.), and also 3:30 p.m. Dec. 14 (doors open 2:30 p.m.). Tickets $60.82 and up. Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmcla.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.gmcla.org\/<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmcla.org\/holiday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.gmcla.org\/holiday<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ONGOING<\/p>\n<p><strong>La Brea Tar Pits and Museum:<\/strong> 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 (<a href=\"http:\/\/tarpits.org\/plan-your-visit\/la-brea-tar-pits-buy-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tarpits.org\/plan-your-visit\/la-brea-tar-pits-buy-tickets<\/a>). Parking $18. Location, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-763-3499. <a href=\"http:\/\/tarpits.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tarpits.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Museum of the San Fernando Valley:<\/strong> Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (closed Nov. 29-30 for the Thanksgiving holiday; check the website to confirm future 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/themuseumsfvnow.org\" data-mrf-link=\"http:\/\/themuseumsfvnow.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">themuseumsfvnow.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Natural History Museum Los Angeles County \u2013 Fierce! The Story of Cats:<\/strong> 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; <a href=\"http:\/\/nhm.org\/cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nhmla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.facebook.com\/nhmla<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/nhmlac.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nhmlac.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Valley Relics Museum:<\/strong> 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/valleyrelics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.facebook.com\/valleyrelics<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/valleyrelicsmuseum.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">valleyrelicsmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Send calendar listings at least two weeks in advance to be considered to handres@scng.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00a0 The 93rd Hollywood Christmas Parade is on Nov. 30, 2025. 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