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Belmont Shore Railroad Club Open House
See all the trains operating and learn about model railroading and more. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Model train swap meet Saturday, November 16 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Belmont Shore Railroad Club, Angels Gate Park, 3602 S. Gaffey Street, Building 824, Peninsula. www.BelmontShoreRR.com
Dia de Los Muertos Festival
Art, culture, food, live entertainment. 6th Street between Pacific Avenue and Mesa Street. www.SanPedroDayOfTheDead.com
Harvest Festival
A free festival with family activities celebrating fall. Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 S. Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, Peninsula. 310-831-0311, www.GreenHillsMemorial.com
Light at the Lighthouse Music Festival
A family-oriented Christian event with music, food, games, activities. Pt. Fermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, Peninsula. www.LightAtTheLighthouse.org
Nature Walk
An easy to moderate walk through one of the Palos Verdes Peninsula’s nature preserves. An opportunity to look down on the rare Catalina Schist and see the rock exposed. George F. Canyon Nature Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates, Peninsula. 310-541-7613, www.PVPLC.org
Full Moon Hike
Exploring the nocturnal creatures that inhabit the Palos Verdes Peninsula. George F. Canyon Nature Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates, Peninsula. 310-541-7613, www.PVPLC.org. $13
Family Science & Storytime Featuring Hummingbirds
Hands-on exploration of the Palos Verdes Peninsula’s hummingbirds with a librarian sharing related children’s literature. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, Peninsula. 310-541-7613, www.PVPLC.org
It’s a Wonderful Life
San Pedro International Film Festival’s annual presentation of the holiday classic film by Frank Capra starring James Stewart. Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th Street, Downtown San Pedro. www.SPIFFest.org
The Nutcracker
Friday, December 13-Sunday, December 15
See dates and times below
San Pedro City Ballet, home of American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland, performs the classic Christmas program. Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th Street, Downtown San Pedro. www.SanPedroBalletSchool.com
Friday, December 13, 7 p.m.; Saturday, December 14, 2 & 7 p.m.; Sunday, December 15, 2 p.m.