#1
Crenshaw, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireSaturday, October 17, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.Free admission
Taste of Soul 2026
LA’s free Taste of Soul fills Crenshaw Boulevard with live music, food and family zones.
FreeOne Day Only
Los Angeles: Weekend of Oct 16–18, 2026
Hand-picked every week — checked against organizers’ own pages.
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Los Angeles the weekend of Oct 16–18, 2026: 138 picks, refreshed weekly. Concerts, festivals, art, markets, and free outdoor events.
138 picks · checked Sep 28, 1:02 PM PT
The 10 best things to do in LA the weekend of Oct 16–18
- Taste of Soul 2026 — Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. · Free · Koreatown & Mid-Wilshire
- 17th Annual El Sereno Día de los Muertos Festival — Saturday, October 17, 3–9:30 p.m. · Free · Silver Lake
- Family Festival: LA and Mexico in Focus — Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Free · Santa Monica
- Lost. Found. Returned. — On view through Oct 18 · Free · Santa Monica
- Public Star Party – October 17, 2026 — Sat, Oct 17 2:00pm · Free · Silver Lake
- Carmen at LA Opera — Opening Saturday, October 17 · Music Center
- A Bigger Splash at Lacma — Saturday, October 17, 7–9pm · Free · Miracle Mile
- Odilon Redon: Otherworldly Visions — On view through Oct 18 · Free · Santa Monica
- David Lynch: LA — On view September 19–December 23 · Mid-City
- LA Punk Film Festival — 10th Anniversary Weekend — Friday, October 16 at 10pm; Saturday · Santa Monica
What's free the weekend of Oct 16–18?
- Día de los Muertos Recuerdo Poster Workshop — Saturday, October 17, noon–3 p.m. · Free · Silver Lake
- California Visionaries: The Lives and Legacies of Walt Disney and Hubert Eaton — On view September 19–February 7, 2027 · Free · Studio City
- Alexander Apóstol: Regime: Dramatis Personae — Opens Sunday, September 20 · Free · Bunker Hill
- In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at Moca — On view September 20–January 3, 2027 · Free · Bunker Hill
- Stendahl’s World: Marketing Ancient Mexico and Modern Art in Los Angeles — On view through Oct 18 · Free · Santa Monica
138 picks
The 10 picks
Crenshaw, Koreatown & Mid-Wilshire#1Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. · One Day Only
Crenshaw, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireTaste of Soul 2026
LA’s free Taste of Soul fills Crenshaw Boulevard with live music, food and family zones.
Add to calendar#2
El Sereno, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideSaturday, October 17, 3–9:30 p.m.Free
17th Annual El Sereno Día de los Muertos Festival
This free El Sereno festival pairs community altars with mariachi, art, food and vendors.
FreeOne Day Only
#2Saturday, October 17, 3–9:30 p.m. · One Day Only
El Sereno, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the Eastside17th Annual El Sereno Día de los Muertos Festival
This free El Sereno festival pairs community altars with mariachi, art, food and vendors.
Add to calendar#3
Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideSaturday, October 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Free
Family Festival: LA and Mexico in Focus
A free Getty day brings mariachi, folklórico, storytelling and hands-on art to the Center.
FreeOne Day Only
#3Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · One Day Only
Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideFamily Festival: LA and Mexico in Focus
A free Getty day brings mariachi, folklórico, storytelling and hands-on art to the Center.
Add to calendar#4
Getty Center, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideMichael Gäbler · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOn view through Oct 18, 2026Free general admission
Lost. Found. Returned.
See Lost. Found. Returned. in Los Angeles this weekend.
FreeArt
#4On view through Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Getty Center, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideMichael Gäbler · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons#5
Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideSat, Oct 17, 2026 · 2:00pmFree general admission
Public Star Party – October 17, 2026
See Public Star Party – October 17, 2026 in Los Angeles this weekend.
FreeOne Day Only
#5Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 2:00pm · One Day Only
Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsidePublic Star Party – October 17, 2026
See Public Star Party – October 17, 2026 in Los Angeles this weekend.
Add to calendar#6
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Music Center, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictOpening Saturday, October 17; performances through November 7Ticketed
Carmen at LA Opera
See Carmen at LA Opera in Los Angeles this weekend.
Limited Run
#6Opening Saturday, October 17; performances through November 7 · Limited Run
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Music Center, Downtown LA & Arts District#7
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireSaturday, October 17, 7–9pmFree
A Bigger Splash at Lacma
See A Bigger Splash at Lacma in Los Angeles this weekend.
FreeOne Day Only
#7Saturday, October 17, 7–9pm · One Day Only
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-Wilshire#8
Getty Center, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideRobert F. Tobler · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOn view through Oct 18, 2026Free general admission
Odilon Redon: Otherworldly Visions
See Odilon Redon: Otherworldly Visions in Los Angeles this weekend.
FreeArt
#8On view through Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Getty Center, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideRobert F. Tobler · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOdilon Redon: Otherworldly Visions
See Odilon Redon: Otherworldly Visions in Los Angeles this weekend.
Add to calendar#9
Pace Gallery Los Angeles, Mid-City, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireOn view September 19–December 23, 2026; opening reception Saturday, September 19, 2026, 6–8pm
David Lynch: LA
See David Lynch: LA in Los Angeles this weekend.
ArtLimited Run
#9On view September 19–December 23, 2026; opening reception Saturday, September 19, 2026, 6–8pm · Limited Run
Pace Gallery Los Angeles, Mid-City, Koreatown & Mid-Wilshire#10
Laemmle West Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideFriday, October 16 at 10pm; Saturday, October 17 from 10am–6:30pm
LA Punk Film Festival — 10th Anniversary Weekend
See LA Punk Film Festival — 10th Anniversary Weekend in Los Angeles this weekend.
One Weekend Only
#10Friday, October 16 at 10pm; Saturday, October 17 from 10am–6:30pm · One Weekend Only
Laemmle West Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideLA Punk Film Festival — 10th Anniversary Weekend
See LA Punk Film Festival — 10th Anniversary Weekend in Los Angeles this weekend.
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#11
East Los Angeles, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideSaturday, October 17, noon–3 p.m.Free
Día de los Muertos Recuerdo Poster Workshop
Make free Día de los Muertos recuerdo posters at an all-ages East LA workshop.
FreeOne Day Only
#11Saturday, October 17, noon–3 p.m. · One Day Only
East Los Angeles, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideDía de los Muertos Recuerdo Poster Workshop
Make free Día de los Muertos recuerdo posters at an all-ages East LA workshop.
Add to calendar#12
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyOn view September 19, 2026–February 7, 2027; museum open Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5pmFree
California Visionaries: The Lives and Legacies of Walt Disney and Hubert Eaton
See this exhibition in Los Angeles this weekend.
FreeArt
#12On view September 19, 2026–February 7, 2027; museum open Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm · Limited Run
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyCalifornia Visionaries: The Lives and Legacies of Walt Disney and Hubert Eaton
See this exhibition in Los Angeles this weekend.
Add to calendar#13
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireGary Minnaert (Minnaert)) · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsOpens Sunday, September 20, 2026; on view through March 7, 2027
Textile Alchemy: The Art of Reiko Sudō & NUNO
More than 100 textiles reveal Reiko Sudō and Nuno’s mix of craft and innovation.
ArtLimited Run
#13Opens Sunday, September 20, 2026; on view through March 7, 2027 · Limited Run
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireGary Minnaert (Minnaert)) · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsTextile Alchemy: The Art of Reiko Sudō & NUNO
More than 100 textiles reveal Reiko Sudō and Nuno’s mix of craft and innovation.
Add to calendar#14
MOCA Grand Avenue, Bunker Hill, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictOpens Sunday, September 20, 2026; on view through January 3, 2027FREE
Alexander Apóstol: Regime: Dramatis Personae
Apóstol’s first Los Angeles presentation recasts power through staged political portraits.
FreeArt
#14Opens Sunday, September 20, 2026; on view through January 3, 2027 · Limited Run
MOCA Grand Avenue, Bunker Hill, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictAlexander Apóstol: Regime: Dramatis Personae
Apóstol’s first Los Angeles presentation recasts power through staged political portraits.
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#15
Vidiots, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the Eastside#15Saturday 4pm · One Day Only
Vidiots, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the Eastside#16
Night Gallery, Arts DistrictOn view September 19–October 31, 2026; first day Saturday, September 19, 2026, gallery open 11am–6pm
Ben Tong: Idea of North + Sarah Miska: Happy Trails
See Ben Tong: Idea of North + Sarah Miska: Happy Trails in Los Angeles this weekend.
ArtLimited Run
#16On view September 19–October 31, 2026; first day Saturday, September 19, 2026, gallery open 11am–6pm · Limited Run
Night Gallery, Arts DistrictBen Tong: Idea of North + Sarah Miska: Happy Trails
See Ben Tong: Idea of North + Sarah Miska: Happy Trails in Los Angeles this weekend.
Add to calendar#17
Commonwealth and Council, KoreatownOn view September 19–October 25, 2026; first day Saturday, September 19, 2026, gallery open 10am–5pm
Past Time / Crownsprouting / Vessels / Private Life at Commonwealth and Council
See this exhibition in Los Angeles this weekend.
ArtLimited Run
#17On view September 19–October 25, 2026; first day Saturday, September 19, 2026, gallery open 10am–5pm · Limited Run
Commonwealth and Council, KoreatownPast Time / Crownsprouting / Vessels / Private Life at Commonwealth and Council
See this exhibition in Los Angeles this weekend.
Add to calendar#18
The Arepa Stand, Mar Vista, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideOpen this weekend — recently opened
The Arepa Stand
See The Arepa Stand in Los Angeles this weekend.
Limited Run
#18Open this weekend — recently opened · Limited Run
The Arepa Stand, Mar Vista, Santa Monica, Venice & the Westside#19
MOCA Grand Avenue, Bunker Hill, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictGrandave-1986 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOn view September 20, 2026–January 3, 2027MOCA Grand Avenue general adm…
In These Times: Recent Acquisitions at Moca
MOCA's newest collection show features several LA artists and hints at where it is headed.
ArtLimited Run
#19On view September 20, 2026–January 3, 2027 · Limited Run
MOCA Grand Avenue, Bunker Hill, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictGrandave-1986 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIn These Times: Recent Acquisitions at Moca
MOCA's newest collection show features several LA artists and hints at where it is headed.
Add to calendar#20
Getty Center, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideOn view through Oct 18, 2026Free general admission
Stendahl’s World: Marketing Ancient Mexico and Modern Art in Los Angeles
See this exhibition in Los Angeles this weekend.
FreeArt
#20On view through Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Getty Center, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideStendahl’s World: Marketing Ancient Mexico and Modern Art in Los Angeles
See this exhibition in Los Angeles this weekend.
Add to calendar#21
New Beverly Cinema, Hollywood & West Hollywood#21Saturday 11:59pm · One Day Only
New Beverly Cinema, Hollywood & West Hollywood#22
Good Alley Reserve, Arcadia, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyOpen this weekend — recently opened
Good Alley Reserve
See Good Alley Reserve in Los Angeles this weekend.
Limited Run
#22Open this weekend — recently opened · Limited Run
Good Alley Reserve, Arcadia, Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley#23
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireSaturday, October 17, noon–3pmFree
Chess at Lacma
See Chess at Lacma in Los Angeles this weekend.
FreeOne Day Only
#23Saturday, October 17, noon–3pm · One Day Only
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-Wilshire#24
Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideSeptember 12–October 18, 2026From $40.25
Dog Man: The Musical
Dog Man: The Musical is a reviewed weekend pick.
Limited Run
#24September 12–October 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Santa Monica, Venice & the Westside