10 things Happening in LA November ‘25

1. Hollywood Forever Día de los Muertos — Sat, Nov 1
   All-day altars, procession, music, and food on the cemetery grounds; one of LA’s most beloved cultural events. Día de los Muertos

2. Grand Park: Downtown Día de los Muertos — Sat, Oct 25–Sun, Nov 2
   Nine days of large-scale altars and performances in the heart of DTLA; free and family-friendly. Gloria Molina Grand Park+1

3. American Film Market (AFM) — Tue–Sun, Nov 11–16
   Global indie-film marketplace and speaker sessions; great for creators and cine-pros (Century City). American Film Market+1

4. Enchanted: Forest of Light (Descanso Gardens) — Sun, Nov 16–Sat, Jan 4
   Immersive, after-dark garden light trail—timed tickets only; perfect pre-holiday outing. Descanso Gardens+1

5. Holiday Ice Rink, Pershing Square — Thu, Nov 20–Sun, Jan 11
   Outdoor skating under the DTLA skyline; opens for the season with daily sessions. Pershing Square Ice Rink+1

6. LA Auto Show (Los Angeles Convention Center) — Fri, Nov 21–Sun, Nov 30
   Massive car show with test drives, new releases, and family zones. LA Auto Show+1

7. LA Classic Turkey Trot (Downtown) — Sun, Nov 23
   5K/15K/5-mile routes through historic streets; festive pre-Thanksgiving run. RunSignup

8. Turkey Trot LA (Thanksgiving Day) — Thu, Nov 27, 8am
   Costumed 5K/10K on Thanksgiving morning; medals, finisher village, and photo ops. Race Roster

9. USC vs. UCLA Football — Sat, Nov 29 (time TBA)
   The crosstown rivalry game at the Coliseum—electric atmosphere even if you’re neutral. USC Athletics+1

10. Hollywood Christmas Parade — Sun, Nov 30, 6pm
    Floats, bands, and holiday spirit along Hollywood Blvd/Vine/Sunset loop.