Event Calendar

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with free, family-friendly programming at the Santa Monica Pier. The public program includes community altars, art installations, face painting, an Aztec blessing, mariachi and Ballet Folklórico performances. Held in the Merry-Go-Round Building, the event offers an opportunity to experience Día de los Muertos programming through visual art, music and performance. Visit the official event website for current schedule and event information.

Election Day in the United States is the day set by law for the general elections of public officials. It occurs on the Tuesday right after the first Monday in November. It is a civic holiday in some states, including Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and the territory of Puerto Rico. Some other states require that workers be permitted to take time off from employment without loss of pay.

The annual Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration brings an evening of holiday programming to Beverly Hills. The free public event features live music, dance, holiday installations and entertainment, concluding with a fireworks finale. It is a seasonal occasion for visitors interested in an outdoor holiday celebration along Rodeo Drive. Visit the official event website for current schedule and event information.

In the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day legal holiday that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November (i.e. the Thursday falling between November 22 and November 28). The period from Thanksgiving Day to New Year's Day is often collectively referred to as the "holiday season" and the holiday itself is often nicknamed Turkey Day. Thanksgiving is generally considered a secular holiday and is not directly based on religious canon or dogma. The holiday's origins trace to harvest festivals that have been celebrated in many cultures since ancient times and most people celebrate by gathering at home with family or friends for a holiday feast. A tradition also exists to share the fruits of the harvest with those who are less fortunate.

The Westside Thanksgiving Community Dinner & Celebration is an annual Thanksgiving Day gathering featuring a free community dinner and celebration. The program includes food, clothing, groceries, haircuts and live music, with no reservations necessary. Open to all, the event offers a community-centered way to mark the holiday at the West Los Angeles Civic Center. Visit the organizer's website for current admission and event information.