We’re diving right into mid-September with a bevy of local fun! There are plenty of great ways to spend your weekend around town, and we have you covered. Read on for our weekend round-up of events!
Los Angeles Weekend Events | September 16 – September 18
Museum Day
When: September 17
Where: Various L.A. Museums
What: Hosted by Smithsonian magazine, Museum Day invites you to check out LA’s top museums for FREE. This year you can enjoy the day at the GRAMMY Museum, Japanese American National Museum, Museum of Latin American Art, CAAM, and more!
LUMINEX 2.0: Projected Realities
When: September 17
Where: DTLA
What: Downtown LA comes to life with dazzling lights for one night only this Saturday. The site-specific light-installation project will be staging augmented reality installations and more, all for free, around DTLA.
LA Beer Fest
When: September 17
Where: Westlake
What: The LA Beer Fest is back and brewing up pours from over 80 breweries. Make your way to this one-day beer fest and enjoy food trucks, live music, and more.
Westside and Beach Communities Weekend Events | September 16 – September 18
Oaktoberfest
When: September 17
Where: Venice
What: While it’s not yet October, you can kick off this famed fall fest early at Firestone Walker Brewery this Saturday. The one-day event, named after the brewery’s signature lager, will feature food, music, and more. In addition, there will be three German-inspired beers and special package options.
BeachLife Ranch
When: September 16 – 18
Where: Redondo Beach
What: BeachLife Festival goes country for this weekend’s music line-up. Make your way to Redondo Beach for music from The Lumineers, Hall & Oates, Brandi Carlile, Dierks Bentley, Wilco, and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.
Malibu Triathalon
When: September 17 – September 18
Where: Malibu
What: Even if you are not participating in the Malibu Triathlon, you can still cheer on Saturday’s participants. See competitors swim, bike, and run their way along Zuma Beach and PCH at this weekend’s Olympic distance race. Funds raised will go towards Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’s Pediatric Cancer Research Program.
San Fernando Valley Weekend Events | September 16 – September 18
Eat | See | Hear
When: Until October 29
Where: North Hollywood
What: With stops at different locations around town, Eat|See|Hear brings the fun to the best local destinations. See cult flicks, enjoy delicious food and hear the sounds of L.A.’s top local bands.
Halloween Horror Nights
When: September 8 – October 31
Where: Universal Studios | Universal City
What: There’s no running or hiding because Halloween Horror Nights is back and haunting now through October 31. Get your spook on with haunted houses and mazes inspired by the Weekend, Halloween, The Black Phone, Freak, and the classic Universal Monsters.
All-Age Skate Night
When: Every Saturday
Where: Moonlight Rollerway | Glendale
What: Get your roll on this Saturday at Moonlight Rollerway’s All-age skate night. The Saturday night skate will be for all ages from 8 PM to 11 PM, with tickets required for entry.
Conejo Valley Weekend Events | September 16 – September 18
38th Annual Ventura County Coastal Cleanup Day
When: September 17
Where: Throughout Ventura County
What: Help keep the coast clean by participating in this Saturday’s annual California Coastal Cleanup Day. From 9 am to noon, you can help remove trash and plastic pollution in the Ventura County area. Let’s help ensure our local beaches stay beautiful!@vccoastcleanupday to remove trash and plastic pollution that has been accumulating in our County since the last Coastal Cleanup Day.
805 Night Market
When: September 17 – 18
Where: The Oaks | Thousand Oaks
What: Inspired by open-air night markets, 805 Night Market invites you to venture out this weekend. Eat, drink, socialize, and be entertained at this fun festival, open to all ages.
21st Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Wine & Beer Festival
When: September 17
Where: Hyatt Regency Westlake | Westlake Village
What: Join the Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation for an evening of wine, beer, and bites. Since its inception, the event, for adults ages 21 and up, has raised over $550,000 to benefit the Ventura County Special Olympics and the Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation. Both help support many local charities and provide student educational scholarships.