The Dodgers may be done playing for the year, but the calendar around Dodger Stadium is still packed. Between fan events, a music festival, a holiday movie night, and the looming threat of a lockout, there’s still plenty happening in the LA area before winter settles in.
One of the first dates to circle is November 7, when free agent reliever Alex Vesia is scheduled to host a meet-and-greet at Perris Valley Kia from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free, giving fans a chance to meet him and get an autograph. The first 50 people through the door will also receive a custom baseball signed by Vesia.
November also brings one of the biggest non-baseball events of the month back to Chavez Ravine. Camp Flog Gnaw returns to Dodger Stadium on November 14 and 15, with Tyler, the Creator once again hosting the festival. The lineup includes Future, Don Toliver, and Steve Lacy, turning the ballpark into a very different kind of stage for the weekend.
A week later, another Dodgers prospect will be in front of fans. Outfielder Josue De Paula is set for a meet-and-greet at Cardboard Legends in Van Nuys on November 21, starting at 1:30 p.m. It’s another chance for supporters to get a closer look at one of the organization’s rising names.
Then comes a holiday-season twist at Dodger Stadium on November 28. Fans can head inside the ballpark to watch Home Alone on the field. Gates open at 4 p.m., the movie starts at 6, and tickets are priced at $35.
The final date on the calendar is December 1, when Major League Baseball locks out as the current collective bargaining agreement expires. If that happens, players on the 40-man roster cannot have contact or work out in any team facilities until a new deal is reached.
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