Your weekend fun has arrived right on time! Enjoy all that October has to offer, from Broadway hits to spooky frights and more! Check out what’s happening in your neighborhood from October 17 through October 19.
Los Angeles Weekend Events | October 17 – October 19
Tarantino Live: Pulp Rock Extravaganza
When: Until November 16
Where: CineVita | Inglewood
What: For the Record is back with its most ambitious show yet: Tarantino Live returns inside CineVita, the world’s largest Spiegeltent, now home to FTR at Hollywood Park next to SoFi Stadium. The high-octane production honors 30 years of Pulp Fiction and reimagines unforgettable scenes and musical numbers from Quentin Tarantino’s iconic films, like Kill Bill, to Django Unchained. Expect a dazzling, immersive blend of theater, film, and concert that celebrates the legendary director’s cinematic universe.
Les Misérables
When: Until October 19
Where: Hollywood
What: The world’s most beloved musical returns to Hollywood in a “reimagined” production of Les Misérables at the Pantages Theatre. The epic tale of justice, redemption, and revolution hits the road once again, packed with all the iconic moments you know and love. Expect soaring vocals, barricade battles, and enough French angst to make your revolutionary heart sing.
Santa Anita Park’s Oktoberfest
When: Until October 19
Where: Pasadena
What: Santa Anita Park’s Oktoberfest celebration returns for two weekends, October 11–12 and 18–19, blending the thrill of horse racing with Bavarian festivities. Enjoy stein-holding and costume contests, corn hole, musical chairs, keg rolling, pretzels, and plenty of beer. General admission is $38 and includes a mini tasting stein, eight three-ounce tastings, a $5 betting voucher, a tip sheet, and grandstand seating, while VIP group tickets ($75 per person, three-person minimum) offer picnic table seating and a $20 food voucher.
Westside and Beach Communities Weekend Events | October 17 – October 19
Angel City Jazz Festival
When: Until October 19
Where: Culver City
What: The Angel City Jazz Festival returns with two weeks of genre-defying performances across multiple L.A. venues. Celebrated for spotlighting boundary-pushing artists, this year’s lineup features both international icons and emerging local talent with a focus on the West Coast’s experimental jazz scene. Expect everything from avant-garde to traditional styles, with select free shows and ticketed events ranging from $20 to $48.rts.
Dark Harbor
When: Until November 2
Where: Long Beach
What: Step aboard the Queen Mary for Dark Harbor: Summoned by the Seas, a haunted attraction that uses the ship’s own eerie history as its backdrop. Explore new and reimagined mazes in the vessel’s pool, kitchen, and staterooms, all while navigating fog, monsters, and narrow staircases. Between scares, you can sip cocktails in hidden speakeasies, catch live entertainment, or take a spin on the carnival rides.
South Coast Botanic Garden’s Dogtoberfest
When: Until October 26
Where: Palos Verdes
What: South Coast Botanic Garden’s Dogtoberfest is back—and this time, your pup gets weekend privileges all month long. Every Saturday and Sunday in October, dogs are welcome to join you for scenic strolls through the garden’s lush walking paths. Humans can enjoy an Oktoberfest-style pub crawl with beer samples at four themed stations (full pours, pretzels, and bratwurst available for purchase), while pups can party it up with a “dance pawty” and navigate a tail-wagging obstacle course.
San Fernando Valley Weekend Events | October 17 – October 19
Urban Death Tour of Terror
When: Until November 1
Where: North Hollywood
What: Now celebrating its 20th spine-tingling season, Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group presents Urban Death: Tour of Terror, a flashlight-guided haunted theatre experience in North Hollywood. Likewise, guests navigate a pitch-black maze and witness a chilling sequence of avant-garde vignettes, each more unsettling than the last. Frequently named one of the scariest Halloween haunts in the country, this experimental show promises 40 minutes of bone-chilling suspense and deeply disturbing thrills—perfect for horror fans craving something truly unique.
Neil Sedaka at The Velvet Martini Lounge
When: October 19
Where: The Velvet Martini Lounge | 4349 Tujunga Avenue
What: Back by popular demand, music legend Neil Sedaka returns to The Velvet Martini Lounge for an unforgettable evening of iconic hits and storytelling in an intimate supper club setting. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, dinner, and a live performance of favorites like “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and “Calendar Girl.” VIP guests can enhance their experience with a meet & greet and exclusive gift bag.
Halloween Horror Nights
When: Until November 2, 2025
Where: Universal Studios | Universal City
What: Universal Studios Hollywood kicks off Halloween Horror Nights on September 4, transforming the park into a scream-filled spectacle with themed haunted houses and mazes. Highlights include a Fallout-inspired post-apocalyptic wasteland, the chilling Jason Universe celebrating 45 years of Friday the 13th, and a terrifying Five Nights at Freddy’s maze. Of course, the Terror Tram returns with creepy encounters featuring Blumhouse villains like M3GAN.
Conejo Valley Weekend Events | October 17 – October 19
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Conejo Valley
When: October 18
Where: The Promenade at Westlake
What: Join the fight to end Alzheimer’s at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 18, at The Promenade at Westlake. This inspiring community event raises critical funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research, with a morning program beginning at 10:00 AM and the walk kicking off at 10:30 AM. Participation is free, and teams of all ages and abilities are welcome.
Boo at the Zoo Event
When: October 18 – October 19 and October 25 – October 26
Where: The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
What: Celebrate Halloween at the Teaching Zoo’s annual Boo at the Zoo event at Moorpark College, taking place October 18–19 and 25–26, 2025, from 11am to 4:30pm. Enjoy animal shows, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, crafts, food trucks, and close encounters with over 100 animals. This family-friendly event is held at Ventura County’s only zoo and supports the college’s Exotic Animal Training and Management Program.
Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Farms
When: Until October 31
Where: 3370 Sunset Valley Rd | Moorpark
What: Celebrate the season at Underwood’s 28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival, featuring a massive pumpkin patch, live entertainment, games, rides, themed weekends, and tons of photo ops. Your admission includes access to attractions like wagon rides, a corn maze, a pumpkin house, an animal center, giant spiders, slides, and weekend-only events like pig races and live music. Weekday tickets are $16 at the gate; weekend tickets range from $25–$36 and must be purchased online (kids under 2 and parking are free).