Noelophile

11/11/2025

https://noelophile.com/?p=20501 Where'd the time GO? This Thursday, Los Angeles Zoo hosts their opening night of "L.A. Zoo Lights". This tradition is a favorite!

Billed as “L.A.’s Wildest Holiday Tradition”, “L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow” runs on select evenings from November 13th through Sunday, January 11th, 2026. Tickets are currently on sale.

11/10/2025

Look what's happening in California's Victorian village of Ferndale! Now is the time to make plans for accommodations if you'd love to see this firsthand. (I know I would!)

11/08/2025

https://noelophile.com/?p=20459 Two weeks from today, the Great Dickens Christmas Fair and Holiday Party opens in Daly City! Here's some of what you can see and experience.

11/03/2025

https://noelophile.com/?p=20401 It's almost time for the 40th Annual GLIDE Holiday Jam, in San Francisco! The concert happens Thursday, November 13th, and tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available.

And as they celebrate 40 years of unconditional love and community support through incredible music, GLIDE is about to make their landmark celebration even more unforgettable!

10/31/2025

https://noelophile.com/?p=20393 I love Halloween! May it be a fun, "eerie" day for everyone.

10/27/2025

Happy National Black Cat Day!

10/26/2025

At 12:30 pm today, the Vendor Fair starts--and at 2:30 pm , Long Beach will really be "putting on the dog" as Haute Dogs' 24th annual "Howl'oween Dog Parade" happens near Rosie's Dog Beach! Here's Justin Rudd's page for more information!

10/26/2025

Ohhh so enchanting!

10/22/2025

https://noelophile.com/?p=20351 Can you believe I'm posting about Christmas events before HALLOWEEN? That never used to be my tradition.
But--times change. Events sell out (one time slot on the December 6th date is already showing zero availability!). And I don't want to disappoint anyone who's planning something special for Christmas season.
So, here are three special events, currently booking or just about to!

10/19/2025

https://noelophile.com/?p=20344 Starting off our Christmas season, 2025 posts with an interview with Jalene Ressegue of Custom Crazy Candy Cakes! Jalene will be exhibiting her work at Torrance Craftsmen's Guild's 56th annual "Arts & Crafts Fall Faire"--and if you would like to see her candy cakes (no actual "cake" involved, these are spectacular candy towers!) and perhaps order for Christmas, now is the time! (She'll also be making some for Thanksgiving!)

Jalene starts with a theme, chooses different types of candy and arranges the confections, accordingly, on a layered base. Her “cakes” are actually candy towers, and they’re customized for Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, birthdays, graduations, Valentine’s Day…

07/01/2025

https://noelophile.com/?p=20204 Right after July 4th, Justin Rudd and his team are doing something special. They'd like your help.
(Oh, and they're also hosting the 21st edition of the Great American Kids' Bike Parade, ON the 4th! Here's more information.)