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Still buzzing from Heart of LA? So are we. It’s hard to match the fun we all had together in the car-free streets last Sunday, but, fortunately, you can keep some level of fun going this week. LA is full of free entertainment, and this first full week of December isn’t any different. There’s holiday crafting, winter art installations, some great stuff at libraries, and more through which you can explore your city without spending a penny.  

First time attending a CicLAvia? Here are some helpful notes to remember about our events.

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a day to recognize (and give business to) those locally-owned brick and mortar businesses that help make our communities feel, well, more like a community. It’s yet another reason to get out and explore some of the great mom-and-pop storefronts LA has to offer.  

There’s so much to love about LA, and virtually endless ways to explore and enjoy without opening your wallet. Every week we put together a menu of free and fun activities happening around town. In the spirit of thankfulness, we decided to assemble a platter of opportunities to give back to our vibrant city and region while you make new friends and perhaps see a part of town you’ve never visited.

CicLAvistas from all parts of the region are getting set to gather and explore the city during another joyous CicLAvia event.  The Heart of LA route is full of local gems. And while it's tough to highlight everything thing there is to explore along this route in a single blog, we put together a small sampling of local gems that serve as community gathering spots throughout the year. You’ll find them along the CicLAvia -- Heart of LA route, in neighborhoods like Chinatown, Boyle Heights, Downtown LA and Little Tokyo. Some you can’t miss while others are quaint, tucked-away plazas. These neighborhood treasures help express the local identity and history of the communities they’re in while inviting locals and visitors alike to come together.  

Thanksgiving is about a week away, and there's of large platter of LA goodness to serve your appetite for fun this week. From farmers markets to art fairs to beach clean-ups, we’ve assembled a platter of free, fun happenings for you to check out around LA County.  

From free flu shots (staying healthy is FUN!) to art walks, free dance classes, to delicious food, we hope you take advantage to all LA has to offer.

Get out there and explore your city outside of a car and outside of CicLAvia events! Wherever you're going and however you're getting there, always have safety top of mind and remember that our roads are for everyone.

It’s hard to believe that we’re closing out October and heading into November already… time flies when you’re having fun, they say. The rest of the year will also go by fast with all the fun stuff to do around town. Here’s a look at some of the fun and free things in LA this week.

Bikes, baseball, art, furbabies, and pottery. What more could you possibly want from your city?