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Another glorious Sunday in Los Angeles awaits! So what’s your plan?
In view for today in L.A. you’ll find Día de los Muertos Family Day at LA Plaza, a Joint Seafood Halloween Block Party, Japan Family Day at Santa Anita Park, Boo at the LA Zoo, Spooky Storytime at CAAM, and more.
Three Top Picks To Do This Sunday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
Día de los Muertos Family Day at LA Plaza – M FA > This Sunday, celebrate Mexican traditions at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes during Día de los Muertos Family Day, featuring live music, regional Oaxacan dance performances, a community ofrenda, and food vendors. Attendees can participate in hands-on workshops to paint papier-mâché masks, craft flower crowns, and make herb bundles, plus access an on-site Mobile Voting Center. Admission is free with RSVP. Runs noon to 4 p.m.. More info here.
Joint Seafood Halloween Block Party – M FA > Joint Seafood DTLA goes spooky this Sunday with a Halloween block party featuring a costume contest open to pets too, local food and drinks, new merch, and flash tattoos. Vendors include Domestic BBQ, Birria Pa La Cruda, Toro Tea, Wolf and Crane, Meat and Essentials, JOIMO Kombucha, Mineragua, and Jarritos. More info here.
Japan Family Day -> One of the largest Japanese Family Festivals in SoCal, Japan Family Day brings two days of Japanese culture, entertainment, and food to Santa Anita Park this Saturday and Sunday. Fun for the entire family the festival runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both dates, and attendees can also catch the G3 Tokyo City Cup at the race track on Sunday. Tickets cost $5 and after October 18 they go up to $10. More info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- Art educator Jason Williams (Story J) leads a Halloween-themed Story J’s Slightly Spooky Storytime at the California African American Museum this Sunday. M FA
- The Department of Beaches & Harbors hosts Marina Spooktacular this Saturday and Sunday at Burton Chace Park. FA
- On Sunday, RUNWAY Playa Vista hosts 7th Annual RUNWAY Halloween Bash & Candy Coach Experience.
- 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.
- Cabrillo Marine Aquarium hosts a free tidepool walk to the Point Fermin Tidepools this Sunday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. FA
- 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.
- Beginning this weekend, Gloria Molina Grand Park presents Downtown Día de los Muertos, transforming the civic park into an illuminated outdoor sanctuary and cultural exhibition. FA
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