From holiday kickoffs on the beach to giant light mazes, concerts, magic shows, and handmade markets, this weekend brings the start of the festive season across Southern California. Here’s what’s happening November 21–23.
Hermosa for the Holidays
Date & Time: November 21–23, 2025
Friday: 5–9 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10 am–9 pm
Place: Downtown Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach transforms into an open-air winter wonderland for a full weekend of festive fun. Shop artisan vendors, enjoy carnival rides, catch live music and community concerts, visit the Letters to Santa station, watch the tree lighting, take pictures with Santa, and enjoy beachfront holiday spirit all weekend long.
Link: https://www.hbchamber.net/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Enchant: The World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze
Date & Time: November 21 – December 28, 2025
Place: Santa Anita Park
Explore the world’s largest Christmas light maze, glide on a real ice trail, visit Santa, roam an artisan shopping village, and enjoy festive bites and drinks. A full holiday world brought to life with glowing trails, themed photo ops, and immersive displays.
Link: https://www.enchantchristmas.com/los-angeles/#close
Marisela at YouTube Theater
Date & Time: November 21, 2025 | 8–10 pm
Place: YouTube Theater, Inglewood
Mexican-American icon Marisela brings her unmistakable voice and catalog of classics to Inglewood for one night only.
Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/marisela-inglewood-california-11-21-2025/event/0A00623CCED15BE6
Maná at the Kia Forum
Date & Time: November 21, 2025 | 8–10 pm
Place: Kia Forum, Inglewood
Legendary rock band Maná brings their high-energy show and decades of hits to the Forum.
Link: https://www.axs.com/events/889914/mana-tickets?cid=
Blaxmyth Live at The Viper Room
Date & Time: November 22, 2025
Place: The Viper Room, West Hollywood
A genre-bending night where metal meets hip-hop. Blaxmyth’s “ghetto metal” sound takes over the iconic Viper Room for a high-energy show presented by Kelly McGarry Presents.
Link: https://www.instagram.com/blaxmyth_theofficial/
Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet Tour
Date & Time: November 22–23, 2025 | 7–9 pm
Place: Crypto.com Arena
Sabrina Carpenter closes out her L.A. run with two final arena shows this weekend.
Link: https://www.axs.com/events/869506/sabrina-carpenter-tickets?cid=
Los Angeles Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Date & Time: November 23, 2025 | 5:20–8:20 pm
Place: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
Sunday Night Football with the Rams hosting Tampa Bay. This is also the Aaron Donald celebration game, making it one of the most anticipated matchups of the season.
Sawdust Winter Fantasy – Laguna Beach
Date & Time: Weekends, November 21–December 21 | 11 am–7 pm
Place: Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Beach
An annual holiday market featuring 180+ artists, handmade gifts, live music, art classes, demonstrations, seasonal treats, and photo-ready winter scenes.
Link: https://sawdustartfestival.org/
Magic at the Majestic with David Minkin
Date & Time:
November 22 shows: 5 pm & 7:30 pm
November 23 shows: 2:30 pm & 5 pm
Place: Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Award-winning magician David Minkin performs an intimate evening of world-class magic blended with storytelling. Suitable for adults and mature kids 7+.
Link: https://davidminkin.com/magic-at-the-majestic/
Doggie Dive – San Clemente
Date & Time: November 22, 2025 | 9 am–12 pm
Place: Ole Hanson Beach Club, San Clemente
A dogs-only recreational swim event before the pool closes for winter. Includes a costume contest, pool play, and a doggie pie-eating contest. Pre-registration recommended.
Link: https://www.san-clemente.org
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