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Let’s get your Saturday in SoCal off on the right foot!
On tap for today in L.A. you’ll find the 2026 edition of Grand Ave Arts: All-Access, the Venice Yoga Festival & Block Party, Bob Baker Marionette Theater 4th Annual Hallowe’en Costume Ball, Boo at the L.A. Zoo, the L.A. Times Food Bowl, and more.
Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
Grand Ave Arts: All-Access – M FA > Dive into L.A.’s arts and culture scene when Grand Ave Arts: All Access returns to Downtown Los Angeles this Saturday. Now in its tenth year, this free community event invites Angelenos to explore DTLA’s cultural corridor and enjoy performances, workshops, and activities provided by 14 iconic L.A. cultural institutions, including a free open house event at the LA Opera. The event is free to attend, but visitors are encouraged to RSVP. Runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info here.
The Venice Yoga Festival & Block Party – FA > On Saturday, the Venice Yoga Festival & Block Party brings a full day of wellness, live music, art, and community celebration to Muscle Beach Venice. The free, family-friendly event features outdoor yoga sessions, kirtan, workshops, and a local artisan bazaar. Admission is free. Runs noon to sunset. More info here.
Bob Baker Marionette Theater 4th Annual Hallowe’en Costume Ball -> The Bob Baker Marionette Theater and The Elysian Theater co-present the 4th Annual Hallowe’en Costume Ball this Saturday, with all proceeds benefiting the beloved nonprofit puppet theater. The evening features a special performance of Hallowe’en Spooktacular, a costume contest, dancing on the world-famous red carpet with DJ Kindness spinning, and a wine and cocktail bar. Standard tickets start at $60. More info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- The Department of Beaches & Harbors hosts Marina Spooktacular this Saturday and Sunday at Burton Chace Park. FA
- This Saturday and Sunday, Anime Night Mart hosts a free anime mini-con experience at South Bay Galleria featuring over 150 local vendors, voice actor appearances, cosplay fashion shows with cash prizes, J-Pop and K-Pop performances, e-gaming, a maid cafe, and a scavenger hunt.
- Beginning this Saturday and Sunday, Boo at the L.A. Zoo is back for 2026 with a family-friendly Halloween celebration spanning two spooky weekends.
- On Saturday, the 8th Annual Disability Pride Parade & Festival returns to the East L.A. Civic Center. FA
- Beginning this Saturday, Gloria Molina Grand Park presents Downtown Día de los Muertos, transforming the civic park into an illuminated outdoor sanctuary and cultural exhibition. FA
- Day two of the L.A. Times Food Bowl continues on Saturday at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.
- This Saturday, Ivy Station hosts a family-friendly Halloween Boo Bash featuring trick-or-treating at local businesses across the plaza, Halloween crafts, face painting, games, and balloon twisting. M FA
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