Stores and neighborhoods across the region are encouraging people to shop local this Small Business Saturday. Here are some options:

Did you pore over the Scholastic Book Fair catalog as a child? If this appeals to you, visit Chevalier’s Books at the exuberant book fair. After hours, guests can sip drinks and peruse holiday specials from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. There will also be refreshments, a free shopping bag and free gift wrapping.

The Makers Hive Market at OC Foodie Central – Anaheim Packing District – runs from noon to 4 p.m. and features crafts and gifts of all kinds from creatives, as well as local food vendors and live music.

From Ocean Park to Main Street, downtown to Montana Ave. Santa Monica offers a variety of small business Saturday walks. Check out her video for more information and to take advantage of one of LA’s most walkable cities for your holiday shopping.

Museum shops are some of my favorite places to find unique gifts from artists and inspired, whimsical finds, especially for kids. Get your culture fix at one of the great museums across LA County and do your holiday shopping on Museum Store Sunday with deals and gifts available for purchase at museum stores from the Getty to Hammer to LACMA to the LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Breit and more. A full list of participating museums can be found on the Museum Store Sunday website.

It’s all your fault, Tyler Price is ambitious and far exceeds the weight of a black box theater and tells the story of a family whose daughter Lucy suffers from epilepsy. Her struggles are seen through the eyes of her middle school-aged son, Jackson, who stages a musical after a bullying incident at school. Reminiscent of current hits like Dear Evan Hansen And Besides normal, Tyler Price worked with director and co-writer Kristin Hanggi (Rock of Ages).

It’s not the holiday season in LA without these puppets. The classical ballet was first performed by the puppet company in 1969 and was recently renovated for 2024. Bring the whole family to Sierra Madre to experience a new version of Clara and the Mouse King as only Bob Baker’s puppets can.

The anonymous art duo Guerrilla Girls have been subverting the art world and making outrageous work for decades. Now, for the first time, they have their very own show in Los Angeles at Beyond the Streets, and it couldn’t be more timely and relevant. Their merchandise is also for sale, and you can’t go wrong with the question, “Do women have to be naked to get into the Met?” Museum?” Poster.

Are you ready to feel the burn? The day after Turkey, head to Santa Clarita for this challenging 10-mile, 2,000-foot elevation hike in Whitney Canyon Park. Bring your own water, snacks, and extra clothing for a day of fun and outdoor exploration with the 52 Hike Challenge crew.

The Garden Cinema was built in 1946 and is one of the last remaining single-screen cinemas. Nancy Kim owned and operated the local movie theater and was the lifeblood of the local movie theater until her death in 2022. In her honor, the cinema is hosting its first annual Nancy Kim Day with a screening of her favorite film, face/off, the 1997 science fiction/action film directed by John Woo and starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage. Find out more about Kim here and take the chance to see this 90s classic again on the big screen. Performances begin on Saturday at 2:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Plus there’s free cake!

Taco restaurant chain HomeState is teaming up with egg brand Vital Farms to sell its boozy eggnog at eight local locations ahead of the holidays. The seasonal Nog bottles are made from True Blue eggs from the brand’s special Azure chickens and will be on sale starting Friday until they sell out.

If you haven’t had your fill of turkey, head to Luxe on Sunset for a three-course Thanksgiving celebration featuring seasonal favorites like slow-cooked free-range turkey, roasted butternut squash soup, and classic pies.

Set your alarm and get tickets to the OC Restaurant Week opening party for $25 off with promo code BlackFriday25.

The annual event will take place March 2-8, 2025.