This post covers the best things to do in Los Angeles, California in November and has been updated for 2025.
November is a great time to visit, particularly weatherwise, with high temperatures in the mid-70s F (24-25 C) early in the month, falling to near 70 F (21-22 C) by the end of the month.
Late night and early morning low temperatures can be a bit chilly averaging in the mid-50s F (13-14 C) early in the month falling to near 50 F (about 10 C) by the month’s end.
As local tour guides, we compiled this list based on our own experiences, but also by answering your questions.
We lead hundreds of people each month on tours in Los Angeles and on every tour we answer questions about things to do in the city.
It includes a top ten list, as well as evening, free, and family-friendly activities.
- Top 10
- Things to Do at Night
- Free Things to Do
- Family-Friendly Activities
- Walking Tours
- How's the Weather?
This section covers our top ten list for the month of November.
For more ideas on popular activities and attractions in LA, see our popular posts here:
1. Discover Los Angeles on a Walking Tour
If you’re interested in learning about the history of Los Angeles and seeing some of the most notable landmarks in the city, we offer a few different pay-what-you-want walking tours.
Our main tour covers Downtown Los Angeles and it includes sites such as the Walt Disney Music Hall, Pershing Square, the Bradbury Building, and more.
We also have a Hollywood tour which will take you to several sites such as the Walk of Fame, the Capitol Records building, and the TCL Chinese Theatre.
In addition to those opportunities, we also have a few self-guided Los Angeles tours and GPS-enabled audio tours.
2. Attend a Concert
Los Angeles is one of the biggest hubs for entertainment in the world.
You can expect a number of well-known musical artists to perform in the area throughout the month.
Concerts
- Sting | November 12, 13, 15, 16
- Sabrina Carpenter | November 15, 17, 18
- Aimee Mann | November 1, 2
- Usher | November 18, 19
Other bands and musicians with concerts in November include Fuerza Regida, Twisted Gypsy, and Maggie Rogers.
Music Festivals
- Making Memories Festival | November 9 | LA Historic State Park
- Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2025 | November 16-17 | Dodger Stadium
You can find more concerts in the LA area in November here.
3. Attend a Sporting Event
There are several professional sports teams in the Los Angeles area, and many of them will be performing at home this November.
Football
- Los Angeles Rams
- Los Angeles Chargers
Soccer
- Los Angeles Galaxy
- Los Angeles Galaxy II
- Los Angeles FC
Hockey
- Anaheim Ducks
- Los Angeles Kings
Check here for other sporting events in the Los Angeles area in November.
For more things to do at night, check the section down below.
4. Enjoy a Theatrical Production
From family-friendly musicals to dance to stage plays, Los Angeles often has a production on the stage in the evenings.
Musicals
- Back to the Future | November 5-30
- Clue | November 29-30
Opera/Ballet/Classical Music
- Los Angeles Philharmonic | various dates
Family-Friendly
- Cirque du Soleil - Kooza | November 1-3
You can find other theatrical performances in the LA area in November here.
5. Go to the LA Autoshow
Los Angeles brings their annual automotive festival to the Convention Center. something it's been doing since 1907!
The show takes place in over 1,000,000 square feet of space. It's also one of the best-attended shows in the world.
Car enthusiasts can see old models and new ones, with over 1,000 vehicles being shown.
Visitors can also test drive some of the cars.
The show takes place November 22 - December 1st, 2025.
Visit the Los Angeles Auto Show website for more information.
6. Take the Kids to the Turkey Trot
Before losing yourself in a Thanksgiving feast (or football game) come to DTLA for a 5k or 10k fun run for a good cause!
The annual Turkey Trot benefits The Midnight Mission, which is dedicated to helping the homeless in a variety of ways.
Both races will take place on November 28, 2025.
The race itself weaves through downtown and past a handful of notable landmarks.
Even if you don’t feel like taking part in this activity, you can always come and cheer on participating athletes.
For more family-friendly activities, please read our Things to Do with Kids section.
7. See Live Stand-up Comedy
Los Angeles is home to some of the most famous comedians in the world, and many others are drawn to perform in the city throughout the year.
As a result, there are usually a lot of great stand-up shows happening in the LA area.
Live Stand-Up
- Ralph Barbosa | November 1 (Long Beach)
- Whitney Cummings | November 9 (Anaheim)
Comedy Shows
- David Sedaris | November 16
Stand-Up Comedy Clubs
Improvisation
- Upright Citizens Brigade
- The Groundlings
- Comedy Sportz (family-friendly)
- Irvine Improv
For even more great nighttime activities please read our Things to Do at Night section.
8. Head to a Speakeasy for a Show
Head to the Beverly Center for a live immersive variety show that includes burlesque, aerials acts, dance and music.
Enjoy your custom cocktail as you enjoy the colorful and talented acts before you.
If you'd like the join the soiré, check the Vault: Immersive Spreakeasy page for tickets.
9. Visit a Haunted House
Even though Halloween is over, you can still find ways to be frightened.
Since 2011, Delusion has brought interactive horror theatre to Los Angeles. This year they return with an hour long show at the historic Stimson House.
Delusion: The Red Castle runs on selective nights. from September 20th-November 3rd
Find tickets and more information here.
10. Use a Tourist Pass to Save Money
There are several tourist attraction concession passes available in Los Angeles, and each one offers an opportunity to save money on the most popular activities in this city.
While all-inclusive passes provide admission to dozens of attractions over the course of a specific number of days, there are also services that allow you to pay one flat price for a set number of activities instead.
Alternatively, you can also “build your own pass” and save up to 20% off general admission prices at several popular locations when you purchase at least four tickets.
Here are some of the more notable attractions often included with these tourist passes:
- Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tours
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Sony Pictures Studio Tour
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour
- Six Flags Magic Mountain
- TCL Chinese Theatre Tour
- Natural History Museum
- Madame Tussauds
- Knott’s Berry Farm
- Los Angeles Zoo
- OUE Skyspace
- LEGOLAND
- And more!
In addition to receiving general admission for these activities, you’ll also get skip-the-line privileges at a few of the more popular locations.
Depending on which service you use and how you plan out your itinerary, a Los Angeles tourist pass could save you anywhere from 20% - 50% off tickets.
For more details, make sure to read our post covering Los Angeles tourist passes.
There are a lot of free activities to enjoy during your time in LA. In this section, we will be covering some of the best things to do for free in November
If you’re looking for more ideas, check out our post covering free things to do in Los Angeles.
Visit a National Park for Free
Spend some time at one of the National Parks that are a day trip away from Los Angeles without worrying about park admission fees.
Pack the car and head to Joshua Tree, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon, or make your way to Yosemite instead.
In honor of Veterans Day, the National Park Service will be offering free admission to all visitors on November 11th.
Free days can be busy but they are a big money saver!
Go to the Museum of Contemporary Art
Featuring a vast amount of contemporary and pop art, the Museum of Contemporary Art, or MOCA, is a great place to spend an afternoon.
Stroll through their galleries to see the artwork of names like Roy Lichtenstein, Franz Klein, Mark Rothko, and Jean Frautier among many others.
General admission is "free courtesy of Carolyn Clark Powers", and can be collected from the website in advance.
This is just one of many museums in the city that offers free entry.
If you’re interested in visiting other locations, please read our post covering free museums in Los Angeles.
See the Hollywood Sign
Located in Griffith Park, this historic sign is absolutely free to visit throughout the year – all you have to do is make the hike!
While the walk to this sign isn’t necessarily going to be easy for everyone, it won’t cost a thing to enjoy this activity and you’ll burn a few calories while you’re at it.
While you’re in the area, you may also want to enjoy one of the best views of Los Angeles at the Griffith Park Observatory.
If you don’t mind spending a few bucks, you can take a Hollywood Hills hiking tour which includes a trip to the Hollywood sign.
If you’re looking for more ideas, check out our post covering free things to do in Los Angeles.
THINGS TO DO AT NIGHT IN NOVEMBER
This section includes some great nighttime activities in LA in addition to some that we’ve already mentioned in this post like concerts, musicals, sporting events, stand-up comedy, and more.
For suggestions on other nighttime activities, see our post, Things to do at Night in LA.
See Los Angeles After Dark on a Night Tour
See the city lights, a movie studio, celebrities' homes, or Hollywood's hippest night clubs by taking a night tour.
Night Bus Tours are popular and fun. Check out the LA City Tour By Night to get an overview of the city.
If you came to see the stars (and not the ones in the sky), take a Celebrity Home tour that runs into the early evening.
For TV and movie buffs, you can take a Paramount Studios After Dark tour.
Want to dive into the LA night scene? Take a Hollywood Club Crawl!
Check out a Los Angeles Bar
There are many places to get a good drink in L.A. Below are just a sample of suggestions.
Go to the 7 Grand for a great whiskey bar. If you are a rum lover- head to Pouring With Heart.
The Slipper Clutch is like an 80s punk rock scene. Cocktails are super fancy but not super expensive since they are pre-batched.
Want to go back in time to a Hollywood-style swing bar? Go to the Cicada Club.
Looking for a themed- bar? Try Scum & Villainy in Hollywood- It is a STAR WARS-themed bar.
Want a really interesting experience? Look for Hollywood’s favorite speakeasy No Vacancy.
Have a Haunted Encounter on the Queen Mary
This famous 1930s cruise ship (now a hotel) was once considered by Time Magazine as one of the "Top 10 Most Haunted Places on Earth".
You can take their one-hour Haunted Encounters tour, offered several times daily.
If you prefer to visit this ship for its lush art-deco design and to learn its history, you can get a general admission ticket to tour parts of the ship.
For more spookiness, check out other haunted LA tours.
TIP: Admission to the Queen Mary is included with the Go Los Angeles Card.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES IN NOVEMBER
Many attractions and activities in LA are fun for people of all ages.
This section will cover a few of the best things to do with kids in November.
Some of the things we’ve already mentioned like the Turkey Trot and visiting a National Park are great free activities for families.
You can find more family-friendly things to do here.
Get Ready for the Holidays at a Theme Park
Most of the popular amusement parks in Los Angeles hold special holiday-themed events beginning in November.
Holidays at Disneyland Resort features a holiday-themed parade, fireworks, and even augments to popular rides such as It’s a Small World and the Haunted Mansion!
Knott’s Berry Farm turns into Knott’s Merry Farm which focuses more on holiday stage shows and even an ice show featuring Snoopy.
There are similar events at the following locations:
- Six Flags Magic Mountain
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- LEGOLAND California
Admission to each of these theme parks is included with at least one major Los Angeles tourist pass.
Check out the Autry Museum of the West
Located in Griffith Park, the Autry Museum of the West covers an extensive history of the American West.
Throughout the exhibits, see old Western movie props, art, Native American artifacts, and more.
Best of all, admission to this attraction is included with some tourist passes, so you don’t even have to pay full price to get inside!
For more ideas on activities and attractions in the park, check out our Things to Do in Griffith Park post!
Visit the LA Zoo
With over 250 species to visit, the LA Zoo is a great place to spend the day in LA with kids.
They also have a beautiful botanical garden to enjoy!
You can get up close to some of these animals with experiences like giraffe feedings and mingling flamingos!
Tie pass into it: Learn more about saving on admission to the LA Zoo with the LA Concession Pass.
See a Movie at the El Capitan Theatre
The historic theatre in Hollywood (it opened in 1926!) offers films with a little extra magic that children and families love.
Now owned by Disney, movie-goers can often expect confetti to fall from the ceiling, live singing, and appearances by Disney cast members.
Go to the Cayton Children’s Museum
LA’s Cayton Children's Museum is loaded with hands-on and interactive exhibits for little ones to enjoy!
Located on the Miracle Mile of museums on LA’s westside, the museum also offers classes and an art walk.
And if you're looking for more things to do with the kids, check out our post on kid-friendly activities.
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