10 Things To Do For This Saturday in L.A. [10-4-2025]

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The Courtyard at The Hammer as seen from the second story. Photo by Christina Champlin

Saturday to-dos? Yeah, we’ve got a few.

In the pipeline for today in Los Angeles you’ll find a Made in L.A. opening celebration at the Hammer, the Muertos Artwalk at Olvera Street, a Tito’s Fiesta Mexicana, the LA Greek Festival, Gather & Grow in Santa Monica, and more.

Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday

M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission

Made in L.A. 2025 Public Opening NightFA > Made in L.A. is the Hammer Museum’s signature biennial exhibition highlighting artists practicing throughout the greater Los Angeles area, and per usual, they’re marking the debut of the 2025 edition with a big public celebration this Saturday Expect evening access to galleries paired with music in the courtyard, plus food and drink available for purchase all night. And it’s all free to attend! Keep in mind the exhibition will open to the public on October 5, and will be on view through March 1, 2026. More info here.

Muertos Artwalk – M FA > Discover local artists and Olvera Street merchants during the Muertos Artwalk, returning this Saturday. The hand-curated event features a number of vendors offering unique artwork, jewelry, accessories, clothing, face painting, and more. Free to attend. Runs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. More info here.

Tito’s Fiesta Mexicana at Tito’s Tacos -> This Saturday, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Tito’s Tacos are teaming up to celebrate National Vodka Day and National Taco Day, which happen to occur on the same day of the year. Coupled with the food and drink will be entertainment by comedian Eric Schwartz and world famous Mariachi bands. Proceeds will go on to benefit The Culver City Cultural Affairs Foundation. Tickets cost $35 for food and alcohol, $20 for those interested in food only.

Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today

  • Descanso Gardens’ family-friendly Carved returns for 2025 this weekend with a freshly thought out pumpkin wonderland featuring a new route, hundreds of carved pumpkins, and kid-friendly activities.
  • On Saturday, the L.A. Arboretum hosts Barks & Boos, a day of fun for dogs, craft beers and food trucks for humans and pet adoption education for those considering rescuing a dog in need of a home.
  • South Coast Botanic Garden hosts Dogtoberfest every Saturday and Sunday in October.
  • The City of Santa Monica’s Gather & Grow series is back this Saturday at Reed Park with a free day of art and family fun starting at 4 p.m.
  • This Saturday, a barbershop quartet will open a screening of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man in 35mm at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures as part of the museum’s  Family Matinee series.
  • Get ready for the ultimate celebration of pets at PetCon 2025, returning to the Wallis Annenberg PetSpace this Saturday and Sunday.
  • This Friday to Sunday, the LA Greek Festival offers a 3-day celebration of authentic cuisine, wine, music, dancing, and cultural experiences to Saint Sophia Cathedral

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