Five Los Angeles events worth planning a trip around

Malibu Food & Wine

Year two of this coastal celebrity-chef festival takes over Saddlerock Ranch for three days, including a Charlize Theron charity dinner and an Italian Night hosted by Adam Richman, with proceeds benefiting local causes.

Greek Festival Los Angeles

The official festival of Saint Sophia Cathedral draws more than 15,000 guests for three days of Greek food, wine, live music, and traditional dancing on the grounds of one of LA's most striking Greek Orthodox landmarks.

LA Chocolate Salon & Festival

Now in its 18th year, this all-tastings-included afternoon brings a curated roster of award-winning artisan chocolate makers to Pasadena for demos, chef talks, and nonstop sampling.

Off the Hook Seafood Festival

The 8th annual seafood festival drops anchor on the pier with sustainable seafood, an oyster competition, and live yacht rock, with proceeds benefiting Heal the Bay.

Hollywood Christmas Parade

The 94th edition of this near-century-old tradition follows its classic 3.5-mile route down Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard, with celebrity floats, marching bands, and Santa Claus closing out the night.