Los Angeles is buzzing with a vibrant array of activities and festivals this weekend, from October 10-12, 2025, offering diverse options for every interest. Residents and visitors alike can immerse themselves in art, cultural celebrations, community gatherings, and seasonal festivities across the sprawling metropolis.
Art and Cultural Exploration Across Pasadena and The Getty
Art enthusiasts have a prime opportunity to explore the creative heart of Pasadena during ArtNight Pasadena on Friday, October 10. From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, over 18 art and cultural institutions across the city will open their doors for free, showcasing exhibitions, live music, dance, theater, and interactive art-making activities. Free shuttle buses will facilitate movement between participating venues, making it easy to experience the city’s rich artistic landscape.
On Saturday, October 11, The Getty Center invites the community to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a special family festival from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This event highlights Southern California’s vibrant Native American cultures through engaging activities, hands-on workshops, and musical performances, focusing this year on the theme of libraries and storytelling. Attendees can participate in zine-making, collage workshops, enjoy poetry readings, drumming, dance, and comedy from Indigenous artists.
Community, Open Streets, and Sustainable Futures
Sunday, October 12, marks the return of CicLAvia—Heart of LA, transforming major thoroughfares into a car-free playground from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This beloved open streets event encourages walking, biking, skating, and exploring vibrant neighborhoods including Westlake, Downtown LA, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Arts District, and Boyle Heights. Complementing the spirit of community and exchange, the San Fernando Really Really Free Market will take place on Sunday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, offering a space for sharing free goods, food, and clothing.
The 6th Annual California Seaweed Festival is set for Saturday, October 11, at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro, running from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This free, family-friendly event celebrates the diverse world of seaweeds and their applications in art, cooking, science, and conservation, featuring talks, workshops, vendors, and food demonstrations.
Festive Fall and Halloween-Themed Entertainment
As autumn deepens, Los Angeles embraces seasonal fun. BLOCtober Boofest at The Bloc in Downtown LA on Saturday, October 11, offers a free, festive evening from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The event includes trick-or-treating, face painting, crafts, and culminates with an outdoor screening of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at 7:00 PM. The Ivy Station Night Market in Culver City hosts a “Spooky Season” edition on Friday, October 10, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, featuring local makers, food trucks, craft beer, tarot readings, and pumpkin decorating. For dog lovers, Arts District Brewing hosts its annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest on Sunday, October 12, starting at 3:00 PM, with adoptable dogs on-site from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Culinary Delights and Unique Performances
Food and beverage enthusiasts can head to the LA Beer Fest – Oktoberfest Edition at Los Angeles Center Studios on Saturday, October 11. This event features numerous local breweries, food trucks, and Bavarian music across two sessions, from noon to 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. For a unique comfort food celebration, Tender Fest 4 Ever takes over the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills on Sunday.
Additionally, Discovery Cube Los Angeles hosts a spooky, 21+ Night Out at The Cube on Friday, October 10, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, complete with exhibits, drinks, and Halloween-themed activities. The Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final is also set for Saturday at the Intuit Dome, showcasing elite street dancers from around the globe. For those looking for live music, L.A. LIVE offers several performances throughout the weekend, including The Budos Band on Friday and Pedro Fernández on Saturday.
This action-packed weekend in Los Angeles promises a diverse range of activities, from artistic endeavors and community engagement to seasonal festivities and culinary explorations, ensuring there’s something exciting for everyone to enjoy across the city’s many vibrant neighborhoods.
