Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Los Angeles the weekend of Oct 9–12, 2026: 267 picks, refreshed weekly. Concerts, festivals, art, markets, and free outdoor events.
267 picks · checked Sep 21
CicLAvia open-streets route (Downtown to Boyle Heights and Echo Park), Downtown, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictDowntowngal · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree car-free streets from Downtown to Boyle Heights and Echo Park, to bike, walk or skate.
CicLAvia open-streets route (Downtown to Boyle Heights and Echo Park), Downtown, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictDowntowngal · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree car-free streets from Downtown to Boyle Heights and Echo Park, to bike, walk or skate.
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Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Hills, Hollywood & West HollywoodMatthew Field, http://www.photography.mattfield.com · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia CommonsEasygoing surf-folk in the Bowl's outdoor hillside amphitheater, his biggest LA room this year.
Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Hills, Hollywood & West HollywoodMatthew Field, http://www.photography.mattfield.com · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia CommonsEasygoing surf-folk in the Bowl's outdoor hillside amphitheater, his biggest LA room this year.
Add to calendarThe Rams host the Bills in a prime-time holiday-Monday NFL game under SoFi's translucent roof.
The Rams host the Bills in a prime-time holiday-Monday NFL game under SoFi's translucent roof.
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Shoreline Drive & Marina Green, Downtown Long Beach, South Bay & Long BeachBenoît Prieur · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsRegistration is sold out but anyone can cheer along the coastal course and at the finish party.
Shoreline Drive & Marina Green, Downtown Long Beach, South Bay & Long BeachBenoît Prieur · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsRegistration is sold out but anyone can cheer along the coastal course and at the finish party.
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Exposition Park (South Lawn), Exposition Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictMissvain · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree day of cultural dance, drag, live music and vendors on the eve of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Exposition Park (South Lawn), Exposition Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictMissvain · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree day of cultural dance, drag, live music and vendors on the eve of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Add to calendarThe Chargers host the Broncos at SoFi Stadium with a kickoff.
The Chargers host the Broncos at SoFi Stadium with a kickoff.
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Kia Forum, Inglewood, South Bay & Long BeachNorthwalker · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsSombr headlines the Kia Forum for a single concert.
Kia Forum, Inglewood, South Bay & Long BeachNorthwalker · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Participating Pasadena cultural venues, Pasadena, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyPhotograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net). · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOne evening of free entry and performances at Pasadena museums, with free shuttles between them.
Participating Pasadena cultural venues, Pasadena, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyPhotograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net). · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOne evening of free entry and performances at Pasadena museums, with free shuttles between them.
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Autry Museum of the American West (Autry Lawn), Griffith Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideChris English · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA fantasy book fair on the Autry's lawn, both days, with costumes encouraged.
Autry Museum of the American West (Autry Lawn), Griffith Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideChris English · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA fantasy book fair on the Autry's lawn, both days, with costumes encouraged.
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Gloria Molina Grand Park, Civic Center, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictPhotographersnature · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree in Grand Park: 80-plus mole cooks, 50 artisans and a Teatro del Pueblo stage.
Gloria Molina Grand Park, Civic Center, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictPhotographersnature · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree in Grand Park: 80-plus mole cooks, 50 artisans and a Teatro del Pueblo stage.
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Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall HJ, South Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictGage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsStar City Games fills South Hall with free card play, vendors, artists and tournaments.
Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall HJ, South Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictGage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsStar City Games fills South Hall with free card play, vendors, artists and tournaments.
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Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bunker Hill, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictChris McClave from Connecticut, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSusanna Mälkki conducts the LA Phil in a Bartók program at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bunker Hill, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictChris McClave from Connecticut, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSusanna Mälkki conducts the LA Phil in a Bartók program at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Add to calendarLAFC hosts Vancouver at BMO Stadium in Downtown LA with a kickoff.
LAFC hosts Vancouver at BMO Stadium in Downtown LA with a kickoff.
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The Broad, Downtown LA, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictDllu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsYoko Ono’s major Broad exhibition reaches its final weekend.
The Broad, Downtown LA, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictDllu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsYoko Ono’s major Broad exhibition reaches its final weekend.
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Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Orange CountyKen Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOC Pride fills Downtown Santa Ana with a parade, live music and community celebration.
Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Orange CountyKen Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOC Pride fills Downtown Santa Ana with a parade, live music and community celebration.
Add to calendarSara Bareilles brings The Good Grief Tour to the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for one night.
Sara Bareilles brings The Good Grief Tour to the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for one night.
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Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyGage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA shopping floor, a workshop stage and a working adoption program, across two days.
Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyGage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA shopping floor, a workshop stage and a working adoption program, across two days.
Add to calendarOne night only: Ludovico Einaudi plays Walt Disney Concert Hall downtown.
One night only: Ludovico Einaudi plays Walt Disney Concert Hall downtown.
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Helms Design District, Culver City Arts District, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideBlcksx · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free one-day gallery sweep with art, design and books along Washington and La Cienega.
Helms Design District, Culver City Arts District, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideBlcksx · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free one-day gallery sweep with art, design and books along Washington and La Cienega.
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Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodWatch Carrie at 50 on the lawn at Hollywood Forever, with picnics, DJs and costumes.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodWatch Carrie at 50 on the lawn at Hollywood Forever, with picnics, DJs and costumes.
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Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Mid-Wilshire, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireLos Angeles · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIra Glass tells a reported story; improvisers who have not heard it build scenes from it.
Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Mid-Wilshire, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireLos Angeles · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIra Glass tells a reported story; improvisers who have not heard it build scenes from it.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireFred Cherrygarden · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCatch Aliens projected in 70mm at the Academy Museum, a one-day screening.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireFred Cherrygarden · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCatch Aliens projected in 70mm at the Academy Museum, a one-day screening.
Add to calendarThe band plays a single 8pm concert at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA.