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Looks like this rain will clear up just in time to enjoy the weekend. So what’s on the agenda?
In view this October 23-25 in Los Angeles, you’ll find the LA Times Food Bowl, Grand Ave Arts: All-Access, Boo At The Zoo, Japan Family Day, the Disability Pride Parade & Festival, the Marina Spooktacular, Día de los Muertos Family Day at LA Plaza, and more.
Things To Do This Weekend
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission, TP = Top Pick
Scarium Family Night -> The Aquarium of the Pacific’s annual Scarium Family Night returns this Friday featuring trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, vampire magician shows, costume contests, and monster mash-up DJ sets. Tickets are $30.95 for general admission, $20.95 for members, and free for children under three. Event runs 6:30 to 9 p.m. More info here.
Booz-e, Bites & Frights – M > Street Food Cinema’s annual adults-only Boo-ze, Bites & Frights series is back at Heritage Square Museum for the Halloween season, featuring horror double features, haunted pathways, mansion tours, costume contests, food trucks, and themed bars. This weekend features Sinners and Blade on Friday, then Jennifer’s Body and Bodies Bodies Bodies on Saturday. Tickets start at $45. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. both nights. More info here.
Heart-Throb Slasher – M > This Friday at Dynasty Typewriter, host Lane Moore and special guest Mara Wilson offer up Heart-Throb Slasher, an interactive, totally improvised 1980s horror movie comedy show. Guided by audience participation and retro teen board games, the audience decides who lives or dies as the nostalgia-fueled slasher story unfolds. Tickets are $22.99. Show starts at 10:30 p.m. More info here.
Urban Death: Tour of Terror at Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre -> Zombie Joe’s annual tradition of Urban Death is back for 2026 with a brand new series of terrifying vignettes, bookended by walks through a creepy maze. Runs on Fridays and Saturdays (and a few Sundays) with multiple performances each night. Advance tickets are $24 online, or it’s $28 at door. Get more info here.
LA Times Food Bowl -> Sample endless bites and drinks from Los Angeles top chefs and restaurants at the annual L.A. Times Food Bowl, hosted at Barker Hangar this Friday and Saturday. Friday features the 101 Best Restaurants list reveal, while Saturday features cooking demonstrations with Anthony Anderson, Cedric the Entertainer, and Roy Choi, alongside a Philippine culinary showcase and live DJs. Tickets start at $170. More info here.
Grand Ave Arts: All-Access – M FA TP > 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.
Halloween Boo Bash at Ivy Station – M FA > 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. Costumes are encouraged, and complimentary two-hour parking validations are provided. Admission is free. Runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. More info here.
7th Annual Disability Pride Parade & Festival – FA > On Saturday, the 8th Annual Disability Pride Parade & Festival returns to the East L.A. Civic Center. This event is open to the general public welcoming allies and supporters for a day of solidarity. Expect live entertainment, activities and opportunities to connect with local resources. More info here.
Downtown Día de los Muertos – M FA > Beginning this Saturday, Gloria Molina Grand Park presents Downtown Día de los Muertos transforms the civic park into an illuminated outdoor sanctuary and cultural exhibition. The 10-day community installation honors departed loved ones through a collection of community-crafted altars, visual art, live music, and public gatherings designed for collective healing and remembrance across Los Angeles. Altars remain on display through November 2. Admission is free. Get 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.
The Venice Yoga Festival & Block Party -> 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.
Marina Spooktacular – FA > The Department of Beaches & Harbors hosts Marina Spooktacular this Saturday and Sunday at Burton Chace Park. The two-day Halloween festival features family-friendly day activities and intensified scares after dark. Admission is free with RSVP. Runs 4 to 10 p.m. both days. More info here.
Anime Night Mart at South Bay Galleria – 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. Admission is free. Runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days. More info here.
Boo At The Zoo – > 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. Festivities feature six trick-or-treating stations, animal pumpkin enrichment sessions, keeper talks, an inflatable corn maze, themed photo-ops, and a spooky conservation expo. Guests can also enjoy pumpkin painting, wandering costume characters, and live Bob Baker Marionette Theater shows. Included free with paid zoo admission or membership. 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.
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.
Day of the Dead at El Pueblo – M FA > Beginning this Sunday, Olvera Street’s annual Día de los Muertos Festival returns for a nine-day celebration honoring life and remembrance through community altars, live entertainment, and cultural traditions. Highlights include Teatro del Barrio’s nightly performance of La Danza de la Muerte, face painting, a 5K run, and the evening Novenario Procession featuring Aztec dancers, incense blessings, “Living Muertos” skeleton processionals, and free sweet bread at the Kiosko. Admission is free. Altars are open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.. More info here.
Slightly Spooky Storytime – M FA > Art educator Jason Williams (Story J) leads a Halloween-themed Story J’s Slightly Spooky Storytime at the California African American Museum this Sunday. Inspired by the exhibition Sinners: Sounds That Summon, the family-friendly event features interactive storytelling, games, drawing, and animated characters. Admission is free with RSVP. Runs 2 to 3:30 p.m. More info here.
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.
Dining & Drinking
(picks by Christina Champlin)
Jilli x YORI x Sooki One Night Pop Up (October 23) -> illi teams up with Korean sauce brands YORI and Sooki for a one night only menu bringing bold Korean flavors to the modern K fusion bar. The lineup includes Crispy Gochujang Fried Chicken, Spicy Sesame Hwe Bibimbap, Honey Butter Chips, and housemade milk ice cream finished with sesame oil, plus a few surprises. More info here.
Feast of Resistance: Decolonial History Through Food at Azay (October 25) -> Azay in Little Tokyo continues its Feast of Resistance series with the theme “Decolonial History Through Food.” Educator Tony Osumi leads guests in rethinking culture and collective learning through dishes and culinary history. This sixth edition centers stories and foods tied to protest, diaspora, community, and identity. Tickets are $50 with sliding-scale options. More info here.
11th Annual BlocktoberFest at Maple Block Meat Co. (October 25) -> Maple Block Meat Co. in Culver City is celebrating its 11th Annual BlocktoberFest on Sunday, October 25, from noon to 4 p.m., turning its parking lot into an outdoor beer garden and family-friendly block party. The all-you-can-eat BBQ feast features Hot Honey Glazed Baby Back Ribs, Wood-Grilled Smoked Tri-Tip, Smoked Chicken, Housemade Sausage Links, Smoked Brisket Tacos, and classic sides, served alongside local craft beers. Live music, a DJ, a cornhole tournament, games for all ages, and a raffle with prizes keep the afternoon going, and kids 10 and under can decorate pumpkins for free. Tickets range from $13 for general admission to $59 for VIP unlimited barbecue. More info here.
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