This weekend Williams-Sonoma trains kids to be Thanksgiving kitchen helpers. Williams-Sonoma offers cooking classes for kids. Some are free; the ones that charge a fee usually include cookware to take home.  Kids can learn to make delicious recipes, from main courses to desserts and snacks, with plenty of tasting along the way. These classes are offered at all Williams Sonoma locations, class time may vary by store location.  Space is limited, advance registration is advised. Upcoming Schedule: November 2: Thanksgiving Helper: Pumpkin Pie ($30 per…

Moonlight Forest is a fantasy of lights that takes you to new places. Dive under the seas with exotic fish and a giant shark in our new Ocean Visions exhibit. Next step into a winter wonderland with our new Polar Dreams experience featuring playful penguins and cuddly sled dogs. Enjoy other themes and entertainment by live acrobats and other performers, plus free parking. If you’re looking for illuminating entertainment for your holiday guests, bring them to Moonlight Forest! TIME November…

Ventura County Farm Day aims to help kids see the connection between the food on their plates and the agricultural industry. Farm Day is a free, self-guided tour in which over 20 participating Ventura County farms open their doors, enabling the public to learn about agriculture firsthand. Each farm will feature a number of family friendly activities including free produce, agricultural book signings and food and beverage samplings. This free event welcomes visitors to enjoy both guided and self-guided tours,…

Art can transcend barriers of all kinds. Participants make a mini zine with artist Chynna Monforte in support of families separated at the border using powerful collage techniques inspired by artist Lari Pittman. About the Program: Art can transcend barriers of all kinds. Participants create art inspired by social justice issues, children’s literature, and Hammer exhibitions. ART WITHOUT WALLS is copresented by the Felipe de Neve Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library and the Hammer. The same event is held on Saturday at the library…

印地安人藝術品專場,欣賞異地藝術品 10:00am to 5:00pm The largest Native American arts fair in Southern California, this high-end marketplace features 200 artists representing more than 40 tribes. Visitors can browse and buy sculptures, pottery, beadwork, basketry, photography, paintings, jewelry, textiles, wooden carvings, and mixed-media works from established and emerging artists. The weekend also includes performances, children’s activities, informative talks and demonstrations, films, and the annual short play festival from Native Voices, the Autry’s award-winning resident theatre company. Admission: (Includes Museum Admission) Free for Autry Members…

The beloved TV classic Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is presented in a live stage production at the Downey Theatre. All the favorite characters appear in this musical production, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius  and, of course, Rudolph. Showtimes: 12pm & 3pm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QikoiYywj8

The Long Beach Veterans Day Parade & Festival has grown far beyond anything former Councilman Jerry Shultz imagined back in 1996. His original goal was to create a patriotic event in Long Beach. The very first year the Committee passed a hat to get enough money to buy incidentals. The first few years were very low key, then the parade began to grow, not only in size but also in notoriety. About ten years ago the Committee began working with Pageantry Events…