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Where will your Sunday in Los Angeles find you?
On the table for today in L.A. you’ll find Puppets in the Park at Barnsdall, day two of the train festival at Union Station, a coffee competition presented by AeroPress, Concerts in the Dome at Mount Wilson, Oktoberfest at Benny Boy, and more.
Three Top Picks To Do This Sunday
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission
Puppets in the Park with Bob Baker Marionette Theater – M FA > The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and Bob Baker Marionette Theater are teaming up for a magical morning of puppetry on Hollyhock House’s west lawn this Sunday. There will be two 30-minute shows (9:30 and 11 a.m.) buffered by by art activities led by Barnsdall Junior Arts Center instructors. It’s all free to attend, no ticket required. More info here.
Union Station Train Festival – M FA > Attention train lovers! Los Angeles Union Station is teaming up Metro, Amtrak and Metrolink to host a two-day train festival featuring a splendid lineup of railroad equipment tours and displays, model train exhibits, interactive information booths, live entertainment, giveaways, family-friendly activities and much more. It’s all free to attend. Runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. More info here.
AeroPress Championship -> To mark the 20th anniversary of the AeroPress Coffee Maker, the brand kicks off a five-city competition series with its first stop in Los Angeles. On Sunday, MICA Studios hosts a high-energy showdown where some of LA’s top roasters—including Stereoscope, Verve, and Lumen—compete for a spot at the U.S. AeroPress Championship in San Francisco. Tickets are $10 and include access to coffee tastings, food, drinks, music, and interactive challenges. More info here.
Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today
- The Pasadena Art Walk for 2025 brings over 180 local, hand-selected vendors to the Playhouse Village this Saturday and Sunday. M FA
- Thai Fest by the Beach is back this Saturday and Sunday, offering an immersive experience that captures the essence of Thailand at one of LA’s most iconic locations—the Santa Monica Pier.
- Looks Delicious at Japan House Los Angeles is the first U.S. exhibition dedicated to the Japanese craft of shokuhin sampuru or “food-samples,” which are three-dimensional models displaying a restaurant’s menu items in mouthwatering detail. M FA
- This Sunday, Mount Wilson Observatory continues its 2025 Concerts in the Dome series inside the legendary 100-inch telescope dome—renowned for its extraordinary acoustics. Two concerts are scheduled (3 and 5 p.m.), both featuring a The New Hollywood String Quartet.
- Benny Boy Brewing in Lincoln Heights brings back its three-day Oktoberfest celebration (this Friday to Sunday), pouring German-style beers and ciders alongside hearty bites from Shappy Pretzel Co., Zef BBQ, and Il Piacere. FA
- This Sunday, the Los Feliz Neighborhood City Council is celebrating the 1st anniversary of Disney Bros. Cartoon Studio Square Day with a community celebration featuring screenings, skating demos, trivia, community tables, and more. FA
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