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14 Best Things To Do in Los Angeles November 2024 with Kids

LA Zoo Lights dazzle. Photo by Jamie Pham
LA Zoo Lights dazzle. Photo by Jamie Pham
10/27/24 - By Toby B

November brings plenty of things to do in Los Angeles as we gear up for holidays from Veterans Day to Thanksgiving and full steam ahead to Christmas. Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Los Angeles this month. 

It's a good thing that November starts with an extra hour of sleep. With our LA calendar jam-packed with fun things to do, that extra hour will be much very much needed. Step into a favorite childhood toy at the immersive Lite-Brite Worlds of Wonder in Santa Monica. The Natural History Museum's new wing opens with a day-long celebration. You'll find NHM Commons at the intersection of science, nature, and culture, with new outside and inside spaces, free experiences, and a green-boned dinosaur named Gnatalie. And the countdown to the holidays begins with tree lightings, holiday trains, and twinkling lights! 

For more fun things to do in Los Angeles this November, see what's open in LA on Thanksgiving, start planning those holiday outings with the best holiday activities and Christmas events for kids, and prepare for more than just a turkey with our Thanksgiving Activities Guide for Families. 

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in November—we're adding more events to the Los Angeles Family Event Calendar every day. Keep reading for the very best things to do in Los Angeles this November, and don't forget to check back weekly for our picks for the best things to do in Los Angeles each weekend. 

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Rev into a car lover's paradise. Photo courtesy of the LA Auto Show
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The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids in November 2024

Jung Kook Exhibition - Golden: The Moments

Boyle Heights
November 1 - 17, 2024
Jung Kook Exhibition Golden: The Moments explores the K-Pop icon's rise to global stardom and celebrates his debut solo album Golden. Guests can relive the key moments that shaped his musical journey and witness his evolution as an artist. READ MORE

Self Help Graphics Día de los Muertos Celebration at Civic Center Park

East LA - FREE
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Self Help Graphics' 50th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration takes place at Civic Center Park in East LA. The public is encouraged to dress up in their favorite Día de los Muertos fashion and take part in the festive Día de los Muertos Celebration Procession. Participants meet up at 2pm in Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights, then take the Metro* to Civic Center Park for the celebration. READ MORE

Exploring Your Universe 2024

Westwood - FREE
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Exploring Your Universe returns to the UCLA campus, taking over the science section with hands-on demonstrations and experiments, talks, a planetarium show, and access to rare fossils.  READ MORE

Lite-Brite Worlds of Wonder Santa Monica

Santa Monica
Starts Thursday, November 7, 2024
What a bright idea! The latest immersive experience is based on Hasbro's iconic toy Lite-Brite. The experience features 11 interactive rooms and a game zone, plus a 360° theater that immerses guests in three themed worlds: Underwater, Prehistoric and Outer Space. READ MORE

Kidspace Winter Frolic

Pasadena
Starts Friday, November 8, 2024
Kidspace Children’s Museum transforms into a land of wonder and delight at its third annual Winter Frolic. The Winter Frolic offers a flurry of experiences and programs, including no-ice sock skating, "ice" play, and a snowman photo op. READ MORE

PST ART + Science Family Festival

Mid-Wilshire - FREE
Friday - Monday, November 9 - 11, 2024
KABOOM! SPLATTER! WOW! These are just some of the sounds guests can hear at the PST ART + Science Family Festival at La Brea Tar Pits, where art and science collide for an unforgettable family-friendly event. The festival site features tented and outdoor spaces filled with interactive content that explores the rich and diverse art and science of Southern California. Families are invited to be curious, be creative, and to come and join the fun! READ MORE

San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade

Pacoima - FREE
Monday, November 11, 2024
The 21st Annual San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade honors servicemen and women past and present in all branches of the military.  Veterans with immediate family members  - and only veterans with immediate family members - ride in this parade. READ MORE

Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration & Fireworks

Beverly Hills - FREE
Thursday, November 14, 2024
A spectacular shimmering glow of lights brightens up Rodeo Drive during the annual Beverly Hills Holiday Lighting Ceremony.  ​The evening includes live entertainment, festive decor, and the arrival of Santa Claus.. The evening ends with fireworks over Rodeo Drive. READ MORE

LA Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow

Griffith Park
Starts Friday, November 15, 2024
Zoo Lights once again lights up the night with a holiday light display at the LA Zoo. The event transforms select areas of the zoo into an immersive landscape filled with spectacular lantern sculptures of animals among blooming flowers, towering trees, and more. This year, Santa returns to join in the fun.  READ MORE

NHM Commons Opening Day Celebration

Exposition Park - FREE
Sunday, November 17, 2024
The Natural History Museum celebrates the opening of its new wing, NHM Commons, with a day-long, outdoor-indoor, museum-wide festival. Guests can be among the first visitors to see Gnatalie, the 70-foot green-boned sauropod. READ MORE

Holiday in the Park

Burbank - FREE
Friday, November 22, 2024
It's one of Burbank's biggest events of the year! The city gets the holiday season started with its annual Holiday in the Park event on Magnolia Boulevard.  The festive street festival spans 9 blocks with activities, live music, vintage car show, holiday boutique, art fair, kids fun zone, a Ferris Wheel, and photo opportunities with Santa Claus and other characters, and more. READ MORE

LA Auto Show

DTLA
Friday - Sunday, November 22 - December 1, 2024
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, giveaways, and gaming. READ MORE

Christmas on the Farm

Moorpark
Starts Friday, November 29, 2024
Underwood Farms' Moorpark Farm Center is brimming with activity this holiday season. A wide range of activities are included with admission, such as visits to the Animal Center, holiday photo ops, tractor-drawn wagon rides, animal shows, a baby goat experience, and combine & harvester slides. And on two select weekends: Santa"s Reindeer!  READ MORE

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train

Orange
Starts Friday, November 29, 2024
Irvine Regional Park's annual Christmas Train offers both daytime and nighttime rides through the historic park to meet Santa at his Village. Grab your tickets fast- this event sells out every year!  READ MORE

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