#1
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Exposition Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictOn view September 20–December 6, 2026$10 add-on plus museum genera…
Spider Pavilion
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Outdoors in Los Angeles on Sunday, Oct 18
Hand-picked every week — checked against organizers’ own pages.
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best outdoors in Los Angeles on Sunday, Oct 18: 11 picks, refreshed weekly.
11 picks · checked Sep 28, 1:02 PM PT
The 10 best outdoor picks in LA on Sunday, Oct 18
- Spider Pavilion — On view September 20–December 6 · $10 add-on plus museum genera… · Exposition Park
- Jazz at Lacma — Friday evenings through October, 6–8 p.m. · Free · Miracle Mile
- Chain at the Mall — Residency running through February · Studio City
- Carmen Lomas Garza: Picturing the Familiar — October 3–February 14, 2027 · Museum admission: adults $15.… · Downtown Riverside
- California Collectives: Asian American Moderns, 1924–1965 — On view through Nov 1 · Riverside
- Pasadena Farmer's Market — Saturdays through November 14, 8 a.m.–noon · Pasadena
- South Bay Sushi Club — Open this weekend — recently opened · Redondo Beach
- Paul R. Williams: An Architect Considered — On view August 18–March 13, 2027 · Free · Exposition Park
- Stones Throw 30 Music Festival — Friday–Sunday, October 16–18 · Silver Lake
- Mega Night Market at Great Park Live — Saturday–Sunday, October 17–18, 11am–10pm · Irvine
11 picks
The 10 picks
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Exposition Park, Downtown LA & Arts District#1On view September 20–December 6, 2026 · Limited Run
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Exposition Park, Downtown LA & Arts District#2
LACMA — Smidt Welcome Plaza, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireGunnar Klack · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFriday evenings through October, 6–8 p.m. — free, no ticketsFree
Jazz at Lacma
Free Friday-evening jazz behind Urban Light, no tickets needed and picnics welcome.
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#2Friday evenings through October, 6–8 p.m. — free, no tickets · Limited Run
LACMA — Smidt Welcome Plaza, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireGunnar Klack · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJazz at Lacma
Free Friday-evening jazz behind Urban Light, no tickets needed and picnics welcome.
#3
Chain at Westfield Topanga, Canoga Park, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyResidency running through February, 2027; check operator for current hours
Chain at the Mall
Four chefs turn a Westfield Topanga food court into a six-month collaboration.
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#3Residency running through February, 2027; check operator for current hours · Limited Run
Chain at Westfield Topanga, Canoga Park, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyChain at the Mall
Four chefs turn a Westfield Topanga food court into a six-month collaboration.
#4
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, Downtown Riverside, Inland EmpireOctober 3, 2026–February 14, 2027Museum admission: adults $15.…
Carmen Lomas Garza: Picturing the Familiar
Carmen Lomas Garza: Picturing the Familiar has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#4October 3, 2026–February 14, 2027 · Limited Run
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, Downtown Riverside, Inland EmpireCarmen Lomas Garza: Picturing the Familiar
Carmen Lomas Garza: Picturing the Familiar has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#5
Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, Inland EmpireOn view through Nov 1, 2026
California Collectives: Asian American Moderns, 1924–1965
California Collectives: Asian American Moderns, 1924–1965 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#5On view through Nov 1, 2026 · Limited Run
Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, Inland EmpireCalifornia Collectives: Asian American Moderns, 1924–1965
California Collectives: Asian American Moderns, 1924–1965 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#6
Victory Park Farmer's Market, PasadenaSaturdays through November 14, 8 a.m.–noon
Pasadena Farmer's Market
Pasadena Farmer's Market has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#6Saturdays through November 14, 8 a.m.–noon · Limited Run
Victory Park Farmer's Market, PasadenaPasadena Farmer's Market
Pasadena Farmer's Market has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#7
South Bay Sushi Club, Redondo Beach, South Bay & Long BeachOpen this weekend — recently opened
South Bay Sushi Club
South Bay Sushi Club has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#7Open this weekend — recently opened · Limited Run
South Bay Sushi Club, Redondo Beach, South Bay & Long BeachSouth Bay Sushi Club
South Bay Sushi Club has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#8
USC Fisher, Exposition Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictOn view August 18, 2026–March 13, 2027Free admission
Paul R. Williams: An Architect Considered
Paul R. Williams: An Architect Considered has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#8On view August 18, 2026–March 13, 2027 · Limited Run
USC Fisher, Exposition Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictPaul R. Williams: An Architect Considered
Paul R. Williams: An Architect Considered has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#9
Stones Throw headquarters, Highland Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideFriday–Sunday, October 16–18Ticketed
Stones Throw 30 Music Festival
Stones Throw 30 Music Festival has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#9Friday–Sunday, October 16–18 · One Weekend Only
Stones Throw headquarters, Highland Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideStones Throw 30 Music Festival
Stones Throw 30 Music Festival has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#10
Great Park Live, Irvine, Orange CountySaturday–Sunday, October 17–18, 11am–10pm
Mega Night Market at Great Park Live
Mega Night Market at Great Park Live has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
One Weekend Only
#10Saturday–Sunday, October 17–18, 11am–10pm · One Weekend Only
Great Park Live, Irvine, Orange CountyMega Night Market at Great Park Live
Mega Night Market at Great Park Live has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
More on Sunday
#11
Newport Beach Film Festival venues, Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, Orange CountyOctober 15–22, 2026
Newport Beach Film Festival 2026
Newport Beach Film Festival 2026 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#11October 15–22, 2026 · One Weekend Only
Newport Beach Film Festival venues, Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, Orange CountyNewport Beach Film Festival 2026
Newport Beach Film Festival 2026 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
