October fun is in full swing! From pumpkin fest to local frights, and more, there are plenty of things to do this fall. Check out what’s happening in the neighborhood from October 18 through October 20.
Los Angeles Weekend Events | October 18 – October 20
Grand Ave Arts: All Access
When: October 19
Where: DTLA
What: For one afternoon, Bunker Hill’s institutions will offer free performances, exhibitions, and tours along Grand Avenue. Highlights include a singing workshop at the Colburn School, LA Opera recitals at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and a Day of the Dead celebration at Grand Park. Participating venues include the Broad, MOCA, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Boo-ze, Bites & Frights
When: October 11 – October 19
Where: Heritage Square Museum
What: Similar to its Yuletide Cinemaland series, Street Food Cinema is transforming Heritage Square Museum into a spooky, cinematic wonderland for Halloween. Each night, you can enjoy a different double feature, with movie selections like Paranormal Activity and The Ring or X and Pearl. Alongside the films, you’ll have the chance to explore haunted home tours, indulge in adult trick-or-treating, and browse food trucks, a bar, and various market vendors.
Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos
When: October 19 – November 2
Where: DTLA
What: Grand Park’s two-week display of 20 altars, created by local artists and community organizations, kicks off with Grand Ave Arts: All Access. For the first time, the opening festivities will span two days, starting on October 19 with face painting, live music, and poetry, followed by a festival and inaugural parade on October 20. The celebration concludes with an outdoor film screening on November 2, presented by the GuadaLAjara Film Festival.
Westside & Beach Communities Weekend Events | October 18 – October 20
Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion
When: October 17 – August 2025
Where: The Skirball Museum | Westside
What: Explore over 50 garments from Diane von Furstenberg, including her iconic wrap dress, in this career-spanning exhibition at the Skirball. The show also highlights her philanthropic work and the impact of her upbringing as the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, alongside artwork and fabric swatches.
Cirque du Soleil: Kooza
When: October 19 – December 1
Where: Downtown Santa Monica
What: Cirque du Soleil brings its high-flying show KOOZA to the beach, leaving DTLA for Santa Monica. This marks the troupe’s first performance under the big top by the Santa Monica Pier since 2014.
South Coast Botanic Garden’s Dogtoberfest
When: Until October 27
Where: Rancho Palos Verdes
What: South Coast Botanic Garden’s popular dog-walking hours expand to every weekend in October for the new Dogtoberfest. Along with dog-friendly walking paths, the event features an Oktoberfest-inspired pub crawl for humans, offering free beer samples at four stations (with full pours, pretzels, and bratwurst available for purchase). The fun continues for pups with a “dance pawty,” obstacle course, and a marketplace.
San Fernando Valley Weekend Events | October 18 – October 20
Chatsworth Oktoberfest
When: October 19
Where: Glendale
What: Enjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family at Chatsworth Oktoberfest, featuring a beer tent, kids’ area, vendors, and games. Highlights include live German music by the Big Lucky Band and more festivities throughout the day.
House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soirée
When: Until November 2
Where: Glendale
What: Step into a Glendale theater (324 N Orange St, Glendale) for a supernatural soirée filled with magic, hauntings, and mystery that will send shivers down your spine. House of Spirits offers a two-hour immersive experience where you can explore eerie performances and macabre pop-ups, all while sipping on themed drinks. Each ticket includes four mini cocktails to accompany your chilling adventure.
Goat Yoga
When: October 20
Where: Los Angeles Equestrian Center | 480 Riverside Drive Burbank
What: Join a relaxing and playful yoga session for all skill levels, led by a certified instructor. Friendly Nigerian Dwarf goats will accompany you, adding a fun challenge to your stretches, balance, and core strength, while bringing plenty of smiles along the way.
Conejo Valley Weekend Events | October 18 – October 20
Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Farms – Wild West Weekend
When: October 19
Where: 3370 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark
What: The 27th Annual Fall Harvest Festival returns to Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark from Saturday, September 28 to Thursday, October 31, 2024. The farm will become a sprawling Pumpkin Patch and Fall Harvest experience, complete with games, rides, photo opportunities, live entertainment, themed weekends, bands, and more. Festival hours are from 9am to 6pm daily.
Halloween Fun in Thousand Oaks
When: October 19
Where: 2525 N. Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks
What: The Conejo Recreation & Park District is hosting a Halloween event for young children on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 6:00-9:00pm at the Thousand Oaks Community Center. Highlights include the annual Haunted Trail hike, a costume contest, Trick-or-Treat Street, and a live reptile show. Tickets for the Haunted Trail are $5 and must be purchased in advance, while admission to other activities is free.
Calabasas Pumpkin Festival at De Anza Park
When: October 20, 10am – 5pm
Where: 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas
What: The 2024 Calabasas Pumpkin Festival will take place on Sunday, October 20th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Juan Bautista de Anza Park. Enjoy pumpkin-themed activities like pumpkin painting, a pumpkin patch, professional pumpkin carving, live music, food, and more. Tickets are $10 in advance online and $15 at the gate, with free admission for kids under 24 months.