Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best outdoors in Los Angeles the weekend of Sep 18–20, 2026: 12 picks, refreshed weekly.
12 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elysian Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictTequask · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA Dodgers-Giants matchup pairing two longtime division rivals.
Elysian Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictTequask · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA Dodgers-Giants matchup pairing two longtime division rivals.
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Drive, South Bay & Long BeachA.J. Croce connects his father Jim’s songs, his own work and their shared influences in Croce Plays Croce.
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Drive, South Bay & Long BeachA.J. Croce connects his father Jim’s songs, his own work and their shared influences in Croce Plays Croce.
Chain at Westfield Topanga, Canoga Park, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyNostalgic chain-food favorites get a chef’s rethink at Chain’s six-month Westfield Topanga pop-up.
Chain at Westfield Topanga, Canoga Park, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyNostalgic chain-food favorites get a chef’s rethink at Chain’s six-month Westfield Topanga pop-up.
