Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Los Angeles Auto Show: Enjoy hours of comparison shopping, the opportunity for test drives and rides, plus check out automotive brands, the Kevin Hart Kollection, the “Garage” aftermarket showcase, Galpin’s Hall of Customs, Electric Vehicles Discovery Center and USA Street Foods, Nov. 17-26. Hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 17-18; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 19; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 20-22; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving Day); 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 24-25; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 26. Admission: the “Any Day” tickets $27 (ages 13-64); $15 ages 65 and older; $10 ages 6-12 (also, check for early entry admission, VIP guided tours, and other special admission tickets). No tickets sold at the door. All tickets must be purchased online. Facts: laautoshow.com/know-before-you-go/#faq. Also, updates and suggestions on how to get there: laautoshow.com/know-before-you-go. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. laautoshow.com
Harvest Festival – El Cariso Park: Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation presents the event that includes craft-making, dancing, musical entertainment, food tasting, games and a children’s story-time corner, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 17. Free admission. Location, 13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar. 818-367-5043. parks.lacounty.gov/fall and www.facebook.com/parks.lacounty.gov
Christmas Tree Lighting at the Promenade at Westlake: Shop at the Holiday Market, 5 p.m. Nov. 17, and stick around for musical entertainment, the tree lighting ceremony, an appearance by Santa Claus and a fireworks finale, 7-8 p.m. Location, 140 Promenade Way, Thousand Oaks, 818-637-8923. www.shoppromenade.com/events/tree-lighting-celebration-2/
Lightscape at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden: Step into an after-dark light-up world at “Lightscape,” a one-mile trail of art installations that celebrates the sparkle of the holiday season, opening at the…
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