Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Los Angeles the weekend of Sep 18–20, 2026: 50 picks, refreshed weekly. Concerts, festivals, art, markets, and free outdoor events.
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50 picks · checked Sep 10
Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideSevan Seviant · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTry telescopes and talk with amateur astronomers as Griffith Observatory’s lawn becomes a public skywatching gathering.
Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideSevan Seviant · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTry telescopes and talk with amateur astronomers as Griffith Observatory’s lawn becomes a public skywatching gathering.
Los Angeles State Historic Park, Chinatown, Downtown & ChinatownDowntowngal · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCelebrate Bob Baker's puppetry legacy with art and community festivities at LA State Historic Park. Free, with RSVP required.
Los Angeles State Historic Park, Chinatown, Downtown & ChinatownDowntowngal · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCelebrate Bob Baker's puppetry legacy with art and community festivities at LA State Historic Park. Free, with RSVP required.
Johnny Carson Park, Burbank, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyDXR · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Velvonics, local artists and food trucks share Burbank’s free Autumn Arts Festival in Johnny Carson Park.
Johnny Carson Park, Burbank, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyDXR · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Velvonics, local artists and food trucks share Burbank’s free Autumn Arts Festival in Johnny Carson Park.
Green Street, Playhouse Village, Pasadena, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBrowse 180-plus independent artisans along Green Street at Pasadena ARTWalk, a free weekend of handmade art and design.
Green Street, Playhouse Village, Pasadena, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBrowse 180-plus independent artisans along Green Street at Pasadena ARTWalk, a free weekend of handmade art and design.
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireEllis-Sawyer · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsLACMA unpacks Reiko Sudō and NUNO’s textile experiments, from finished fabrics to the tools that made them.
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireEllis-Sawyer · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsLACMA unpacks Reiko Sudō and NUNO’s textile experiments, from finished fabrics to the tools that made them.
Central Avenue between MLK Boulevard and Vernon Avenue, Historic South Central, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictNewtonCourt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHear jazz across historic Central Avenue at a free festival with multiple stages, arts pavilions and family activities.
Central Avenue between MLK Boulevard and Vernon Avenue, Historic South Central, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictNewtonCourt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHear jazz across historic Central Avenue at a free festival with multiple stages, arts pavilions and family activities.
Aero Theatre, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDr. Strangelove meets a Kubrick conversation with Jonathan Lethem, Jason Reitman and TCM at the Aero.
Aero Theatre, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDr. Strangelove meets a Kubrick conversation with Jonathan Lethem, Jason Reitman and TCM at the Aero.
Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideUser:Godfinger · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHaruomi Hosono returns to US touring with Toro y Moi at the Greek Theatre.
Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideUser:Godfinger · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHaruomi Hosono returns to US touring with Toro y Moi at the Greek Theatre.
Emerson Avenue, Westchester, Santa Monica, Venice & the Westsidemanfred matticka · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWestchester's free WAM Block Party fills Emerson Avenue with music, dance, art, food trucks and activities for children.
Emerson Avenue, Westchester, Santa Monica, Venice & the Westsidemanfred matticka · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWestchester's free WAM Block Party fills Emerson Avenue with music, dance, art, food trucks and activities for children.
The Regent Theater, 448 S. Main St., Downtown LA & Arts DistrictCarol M. Highsmith · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsBrowse LosGothsCo.’s free Ofrendas community market inside the Regent, with a six-hour Sunday window.
The Regent Theater, 448 S. Main St., Downtown LA & Arts DistrictCarol M. Highsmith · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsBrowse LosGothsCo.’s free Ofrendas community market inside the Regent, with a six-hour Sunday window.
Glen Helen Regional Park, 2555 Glen Helen Pkwy, Inland EmpireInSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPlan a dance-festival weekend at Glen Helen, with Nocturnal Wonderland offering single-day and two-day passes.
Glen Helen Regional Park, 2555 Glen Helen Pkwy, Inland EmpireInSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPlan a dance-festival weekend at Glen Helen, with Nocturnal Wonderland offering single-day and two-day passes.
Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella, Orange CountyPat Lim, Los Angeles Times · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWeird Al’s Bigger & Weirder tour brings musical comedy to Honda Center in Anaheim.
Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella, Orange CountyPat Lim, Los Angeles Times · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWeird Al’s Bigger & Weirder tour brings musical comedy to Honda Center in Anaheim.
Greek Theatre-Los Angeles, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideSOFI TUKKER brings its cross-cultural dance music to the Greek’s ANIMAL TALK bill with DRAMA and KITO.
Greek Theatre-Los Angeles, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideSOFI TUKKER brings its cross-cultural dance music to the Greek’s ANIMAL TALK bill with DRAMA and KITO.
Mitsuwa Marketplace Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyJustice gets a city-pop makeover at Mitsuwa: exclusive hololive merchandise, a mini game and photo opportunities.
Mitsuwa Marketplace Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyJustice gets a city-pop makeover at Mitsuwa: exclusive hololive merchandise, a mini game and photo opportunities.
Griffith Park, Hollywood & West HollywoodA family-friendly Oktoberfest-themed celebration with live bands, German-inspired food, keeper talks, lawn games and seasonal activities.
Griffith Park, Hollywood & West HollywoodA family-friendly Oktoberfest-themed celebration with live bands, German-inspired food, keeper talks, lawn games and seasonal activities.
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireKen Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsImmortals Lion Dance brings a traditional lion dance and live music to LACMA's plaza for a free Mid-Autumn celebration.
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireKen Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsImmortals Lion Dance brings a traditional lion dance and live music to LACMA's plaza for a free Mid-Autumn celebration.
Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyTry bridesmaid dresses in person and take your choice home the same day, with free reserved shopping from in Costa Mesa.
Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyTry bridesmaid dresses in person and take your choice home the same day, with free reserved shopping from in Costa Mesa.
Echoplex, Echo Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsidePedro Szekely from Los Angeles, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBlood Club, Nikko Rubio, Katzu Oso and DustBowlChampion share Fuego Fest’s Echoplex bill.
Echoplex, Echo Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsidePedro Szekely from Los Angeles, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBlood Club, Nikko Rubio, Katzu Oso and DustBowlChampion share Fuego Fest’s Echoplex bill.
The Soraya, Northridge, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleySutton Foster makes her Soraya debut with a 40-piece Pacific Jazz Orchestra and new arrangements by conductor Chris Walden.
The Soraya, Northridge, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleySutton Foster makes her Soraya debut with a 40-piece Pacific Jazz Orchestra and new arrangements by conductor Chris Walden.
Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Inland EmpireAdrián Uribe’s 50 y Pico tour reunites audiences with his comic characters and new stories in Riverside.
Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Inland EmpireAdrián Uribe’s 50 y Pico tour reunites audiences with his comic characters and new stories in Riverside.
Intuit Dome, 3930 West Century Blvd, South Bay & Long BeachHear MANÁ’s arena-sized Latin rock as the Vivir Sin Aire tour reaches Intuit Dome.
Intuit Dome, 3930 West Century Blvd, South Bay & Long BeachHear MANÁ’s arena-sized Latin rock as the Vivir Sin Aire tour reaches Intuit Dome.
Observatory Festival Grounds, 3503 South Harbor Boulevard, Orange CountyAFI brings the band behind Sing the Sorrow and Silver Bleeds the Black Sun… to the Observatory’s outdoor grounds.
Observatory Festival Grounds, 3503 South Harbor Boulevard, Orange CountyAFI brings the band behind Sing the Sorrow and Silver Bleeds the Black Sun… to the Observatory’s outdoor grounds.
Dignity Health Sports Park, 18400 Avalon Boulevard, South Bay & Long BeachA championship playoff race program with FanFest, opening ceremonies and the gate drop.
Dignity Health Sports Park, 18400 Avalon Boulevard, South Bay & Long BeachA championship playoff race program with FanFest, opening ceremonies and the gate drop.
Crypto.com Arena, South Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictInvadingInvader · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUFC 331 brings a flyweight title rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja to Crypto.com Arena.
Crypto.com Arena, South Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictInvadingInvader · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUFC 331 brings a flyweight title rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja to Crypto.com Arena.