Top San Fernando Valley Events

Looking for fun things to do in the San Fernando Valley and around LA?

Find something to do this weekend in the Valley.

Below, I share my favorite local events and community activities.

January 2025

🎨 Watercolor Workshop with Pastries (Woodland Hills): Explore watercolor painting, learn techniques like color mixing, and create greeting cards to take home. No experience is needed. Painting supplies, coffee, tea, OJ, champagne, and pastries are included. $60. Saturday, January 25, at 11 AM.

💖 Community Walk (Location TBD): Join a ”Hot Girl Walk” community walk to support fire recovery. The walk encourages donations of gift cards and new clothes for fire victims. Donate a $25+ gift card and receive a free tote bag. Saturday, January 25, 9 AM to 11:30 AM. 

🌓 Lankershim Lunar Block Party (North Hollywood): Celebrate the Year of the Snake on Lankershim Blvd with food trucks, arts and crafts, cultural performances, and over 80+ Asian makers selling handmade goods. Free. RSVP required. Saturday, January 25, from 12 PM to 4 PM. 

🎾 Free Tennis (Sawtelle): Hit the tennis courts. Connect with neighbors at this tennis free play. It's open to everyone. Bring a racket, water, and extra tennis balls. Come to reset, reflect, and reconnect with your community. Free. Sunday, January 26, at 2 PM.

🎸 Valley United Benefit Concert (Van Nuys): Rock out for a cause at the Airtel Plaza Hotel. 80s and 90s cover band The Flux Capacitors are performing. Hosted by My Valley Pass. Live performances from other local songwriters and bands. Donations accepted (blankets, hygiene products, gift cards). $25. Sunday, January 26 at 2 PM.

🎥 Tarantino: Pulp Rock (Hollywood): Dive into Quentin Tarantino’s cinematic universe with a live concert in a boutique theater. It blends a rock show, immersive theater, and iconic storytelling. Reimagined soundtracks and unforgettable dialogue from Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and more. Approximately $100/person. January 21 to February 16, 2025. 

🐉 Chinese New Year Fundraiser (North Hollywood): Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Risky Business, a secret cocktail bar. They’ll have kung fu movies, dim sum, and cocktails—all for a great cause. Proceeds support the Wildfire Recovery Fund. Wednesday, January 29.

💼 How to Do Business When the World Is on Fire (Virtual): Join an open, inclusive conversation for entrepreneurs, business owners, and creatives on navigating ethical business practices in challenging times. An “Entrepreneurs Anonymous” meetup. Hosted by OUR SPOT coffee shop in Long Beach. Free. Wednesday, January 29, 11 AM–12 PM.

✨ Burbank Chamber New Year Mixer (Burbank): Network, sip, and spin pottery at Claytivity Pottery Studio. Refreshments, pottery demos, and a chance to talk to other local business owners. $25. Thursday, January 30, 5:30–7:30 PM.

February 2025

🎤 Podcast Live Chat: Normal Gossip + Sounds Like a Cult (Mid-Wilshire): Podcast hosts Kelsey McKinney (Normal Gossip) and Amanda Montell (Sounds Like a Cult) are together for a night of conversation at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. Quirky and funny hosts. $46. Includes a copy of McKinney’s new book. Tuesday, February 18, at 7 PM.

🎭 Whose Line is it Anyway? (Live) (Thousand Oaks): Laugh out loud with the stars of the hit improv comedy show Whose Line is it Anyway? Hilarious songs and sketch comedy. With Greg Proops, Ryan Stiles, Jeff Davis, and Joel Murray. $75. February 20, 2025.

Markets

🎄 South Pasadena Flea Market (Pasadena): Shop handcrafted goods, vintage clothing, vinyl, antiques, and more. Third Saturday of every month from 9 AM to 3 PM.

🌒 Los Feliz Night Market (Los Feliz): Every Tuesday and Wednesday is a vibrant evening of street food, live music and DJs, and unique merchandise. Pizza, tacos, hot dogs, and sweet treats. Street market in Los Feliz. Family friendly. Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 PM to 11 PM

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🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Wine (North Hollywood): Flow into relaxation with Emily Phillips at Haley’s Wines. One-hour all-levels yoga session followed by a glass of wine, spritz, Paloma, or non-alcoholic beverage. $30. Sunday, January 19, at 11 AM.

🤝 MLK 2025 Volunteer Festival (Downtown LA): Celebrate Dr. King’s legacy with volunteer opportunities in health equity, food security, and more. Enjoy live music and shop from minority-owned businesses. Free. Monday, January 20, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

🎳 Pinz Social Bowling League (Studio City): Grab three friends. Then, compete in a local bowling league every Tuesday or Wednesday for 10 weeks. Includes three games of bowling, shoes, and drink specials—$25 per week, per person. Begins Tuesday, January 21. Email [email protected] to participate.

🍺 Beer Exchange (North Hollywood): Join beer enthusiasts for a fun night of sharing and discovering new brews at Brews Brothers. Bring 1-3 of your favorite bottled beers to share with new friends. New and unique flavors are encouraged. The price includes one draught beer, too. $20. Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

📚 Vroman’s Bookmark Contest (Pasadena): Calling all K-3rd and 4th-6th graders. Enter Vroman’s Bookstore’s Annual Bookmark Contest by designing a bookmark representing the theme of books and reading. The winning artists will receive a $50 gift card, 50 bookmarks for their class, and the chance to feature their designs in the store. The deadline is January 24, 2025.

❄️ Kidspace Museum Winter Fun (Pasadena): You and your kids can feel merry for winter for a few more days. The 4th annual Winter Frolic features trike rides through a giant gingerbread house, building ice forts, dressing a snowman family, and more! Plus, a “sock skating rink.” Until January 5, 2024.

🥐 Maker Market (North Hollywood): Start your year with delicious pastries from La Rochelle Bakery. Shop local small businesses at Just Buy the Thing. Explore new vendors and find unique items at this vibrant pop-up market. Saturday, January 11 & Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

📚 Studio City Library Book Sale (Studio City): The Studio City Library hosts its last monthly book sale for 2024. Saturday, December 28, from 9:30 AM to 12 PM.

🍿 Pub Movie Night Mondays (Van Nuys): Pair your pints with iconic films at MacLeod Ale Brewing Co every Monday! With matinee showings at 5 PM and second screenings at 8 PM. This week, they’re playing Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Casablanca. Buy a beer, get some popcorn, and enjoy classic movies. Free. Monday, December 30.

🚶 New Year’s Eve Hike (Griffith Park). Join the 5 AM Crew for their annual sunrise hike on New Year’s Eve. It’s a 6-mile roundtrip hike up to a beautiful sunrise and breathtaking view of LA from Griffith Park. Bring a flashlight, sweater, hiking boots, and water. Start the new year with dozens of new friends. Thursday, December 31 at 4:30 AM.

🌋 Lord of the Rings New Year’s Eve (Burbank): One fling to rule them all. Ring in the New Year with a LotR celebration featuring trivia, cocktails, and an extended edition watch party. Tickets include an open bar, themed drinks, a midnight champagne toast, and entry into the trivia contest. Hobbits and Elves are welcome. $65. December 31 at 7 PM.

🥂 Fancy New Year’s Eve Dinner Party (Burbank): Celebrate the start of 2025 in style at Palma Ristorante with oysters, steak, and pasta. Live music starts at 9 PM, and a champagne toast and gourmet pizza bar at midnight. A kids' menu is available for little ones. December 31 at 6 PM ($250 per person) and 8:30 PM ($300 per person).

🌞 Winter Solstice Ceremony (Topanga): Transformative half-day retreat at Butterfly Mountain. Kundalini yoga, guided meditation, sound healing with crystal bowls, journaling, and a fire ceremony. Release the old, align with your light, and embrace your highest potential. $111. Saturday, December 21, from 1 PM to 6 PM.

🖼️ Arts Center Holiday Party (North Hollywood): March April, a community arts center, is hosting a holiday party with food, drinks, and live music. Giveaways, tunes, and holiday cheer. Get a sneak peek of their 2025 creative plans. Artists, writers, and educators run this community space. Events and workshops on writing, drawing, painting, and more. Year-round studio and co-working hours. Free. Saturday, December 21, from 6 PM to 10 PM.

🐶 Dog Christmas Party (North Hollywood): Idle Hour hosts a “Howliday” party for puppies and people. It will feature festive treats for your furry friends, specialty holiday cocktails for humans, and photos with Santa for the dogs (and humans, too). Proceeds will support the Animal Rescue Mission. Saturday, December 14, from 1 PM to 3 PM.