Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Circus Vargas – Bonjour Paris!: The circus is in town — Woodland Hills — with a Parisian-style inspired theme. Show runs 7 p.m. Oct. 5; 4 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6; 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7; 12:30, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Oct. 8; 7 p.m. Oct. 11-12; other dates through Oct. 16. Tickets vary by seating area: $35 and up; $30 and up seniors; $25 and up children. Location, Promenade Mall, corner of Erwin Street and Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Woodland Hills. 877-468-3861. www.circusvargas.com
Carved – Descanso Gardens: A display of lit-up jack-o-lanterns and other installations, Oct. 6-29. Tickets must be purchased in advance; $35-$45; $25-$30 children; tinyurl.com/4f56m8nx). Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintidge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org
Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms: Theme weekends, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: “Farm Country,” Oct. 7-8 ($26); “Antique Tractors,” Oct. 14-15 ($28); “Wild West,” Oct. 21-22 ($28); “All About Pumpkins,” Oct. 28-29 ($28). Event includes animal center, a chicken show, corn maze, live entertainment and shows, games, rides and entry to “pick-your-own” fields (check website for more details). Weekend admission is in advance and online only and sol by date and entry times. Check the website for hours, admission and offerings Monday-Friday (admission for these days is at-the-gate only). Some activities require an extra fee. Farm market hours, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Location, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. 805-529-3690. underwoodfamilyfarms.com/fall-harvest/
Oktoberfest at Los Angeles Mission College: The Culinary Arts program at the college holds the event that includes beer tasting, their Bavarian-style cuisine and entertainment, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 7. Beer: 818 Brewing; San Fernando Brewing Co.; Shadowgrove Brewing. Minimum age: 21. Tickets $85 (plus fee). Reservations and payment required in advance. Location,…
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