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Fall fun on the farm. Photo courtesy of Underwood Family Farms
Fall fun on the farm. Photo courtesy of Underwood Family Farms
9/24/25 - By Toby B

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of our favorite events and activities to add to your list this weekend

It's harvest time in LA, and we are reaping in lots of... well, pumpkins mostly.  There's the farm-fresh pumpkins of the 28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Farms, the photo-ready pumpkins of the Nights of the Jack at King Gillette Ranch, and the ride-adjacent pumpkins of the kid-friendly Knott's Spooky Farm. Other fun that's cropping up this weekend includes LA Comic Con at the LA Convention Center and the Annual Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival & Jazz Festival. 

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Fall Family Festival at Bright Horizons

Multiple Locations - FREE
Thursday, September 25
Bright Horizons is bringing fun, friends, and family together at its fall festival. Meet other families, get to know the Bright Horizons community, and participate in hands-on fall activities. Everyone is welcome. READ MORE

Knott's Spooky Farm

Buena Park
Starts Thursday, September 25
Knott's Berry Farm invites kids to a daytime non-scare Halloween celebration that's about cheer, not fear. Kids can dress in all their Halloween finery to go trick-or-treating around the town of Calico’s shops and buildings, plus enjoy additional Halloween activities. READ MORE

LéaLA 2025 Literary Festival

DTLA - FREE
Thursday - Sunday, September 25 - 28
LéaLA 2025 Literary Festival promotes reading and books in Spanish, and recognizing the culture and customs of the Latino community in the United States. The program features writers in the Spanish language, poetry reading sessions, academic discussions, and creative workshops for children. READ MORE

Coco at the El Capitan

Hollywood
Starts Friday, September 26
Remember Coco? The El Capitan brings back the award-winning Disney-Pixar feature for a limited run.  Mariachi Divas and the Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles perform live on stage as guests enter the theatre. The audience is then treated to the Fiesta of Lights featuring music from the movie. READ MORE

Tricks and Treats at Magic Mountain

Valencia
Starts Friday, September 26
The fun is spooky, not scary, at Six Flags Magic Mountain's daytime Halloween festivities. At the all-new daytime fall festival "Tricks and Treats" scares up family-friendly activities, a trick-or-treat trail, and access to Magic Mountain's world-class rides. READ MORE

Nights of the Jack

Calabasas
Starts Friday, September 26
Nights of the Jack is a family-friendly, Halloween-themed show situated on a mile-long nature trail filled with thousands of hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns and endless photographable moments. Through the magic of light projection mapping, ordinary buildings are transformed into hauntingly fantastic wonders. This year a reimagined illuminated field debuts, promising a thrilling and chilling display. Also new, the "Almost Dark" trail allows guests to explore the experience as day becomes night, just as the sun is setting, as the lights are first coming on. READ MORE

Los Angeles Comic Con

DTLA
Friday - Sunday, September 26 - 28
Los Angeles Comic Con is LA's largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime, cosplay, and pop culture. Fans can attend over 300 panels and presentations showcasing some of the most recognized and beloved names in pop culture READ MORE

Autry Museum Annual Block Party

Griffith Park
Saturday, September 27
The Autry celebrates its 37th anniversary with its Annual Autry Block Party. This year's event honors local heroes and community members who came to the aid of those in need during the fires and continue to support the community to this day. The festivities include a carnival on the lawn with family-friendly activities such as bounce houses, a mechanical bull, a Ferris Wheel, and a mini train. READ MORE

The Port of Hueneme Banana Festival

Port Hueneme - FREE
Saturday, September 27
The Port of Hueneme Banana Festival returns for another year. Guests can enjoy a variety of delicious foods, which may include banana empanadas, banana splits, banana funnel cakes, banana lumpia, banana cream pie melts, banana Italian ice, banana popcorn, banana cupcakes, and chocolate-covered bananas. Both parking and admission are free. READ MORE

Oktoberfest Downtown Santa Monica

Santa Monica - FREE
Saturday, September 27
Prost!  Downtown Santa Monica celebrates Oktoberfest with a day of festivities on Third Street Promenade. The day includes live performances and entertainment for all ages, classic Oktoberfest games and contests, and a kids zone. READ MORE

West Side Story Opera at the Beach/ Opera in the Park

Santa Monica & Altadena - FREE
Saturday, September 27
When you're a jet, you're a Jet all the way... to Altadena.  But if you're a Shark you might feel more at home on Santa Monica Pier. Angelenos can watch a live broadcast of LA Opera's West Side Story​ at their choice of two venues, both outdoors and under the stars. The Santa Monica Pier location features a baby shark viewing tank courtesy of Heal the Bay Aquarium; Altadena's Loma Alta Park has the rocket scientists of CalTech teaching the history of jet propulsion READ MORE

28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Farms

Moorpark
Starts Saturday, September 27
Underwood Family Farms' annual Fall Harvest Festival features pig races, animal shows, a corn maze and gourd tunnel, a combine slide, tractor rides, Farmer Craig’s Chicken Show, hay pyramids, and animals to feed, as well as a gigantic pumpkin patch. READ MORE

Annual Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival & Jazz Festival

Watts - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, September 27 & 28
On Saturday, Watts Towers Arts Center plays host to the 43rd anniversary of the Annual Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival, a free festival featuring world-class live music and drumming performances, drum circles, dancing, art exhibitions, arts and crafts for sale, international food, and more. On Sunday, the 48th Annual Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival follows, with free performances throughout the day. READ MORE

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire Long Beach Arena

Long Beach
Saturday & Sunday, September 27 & 28
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live makes its debut at Long Beach Arena, with Glow-N-Fire, adding a fiery twist to the monster truck competition. Fans of all ages can watch the iconic Hot Wheels monster truck toys -  including Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Gunkster, and more -  come to life in a full-size, kid-focused, immersive Hot Wheels experience. The show introduces the new Skelesaurus, the giant that unleashes his fossil fury. Fans can also witness a special appearance from a transforming robot, plus the high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks... READ MORE

Family Weekend Workshops: Create, Connect, Celebrate

DTLA - FREE
Sunday, September 28
This weekend, the Broad celebrates the closing of the special exhibition, Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me. Finding inspiration in Gibson's use of color and beadwork, museum visitors can make their own one-of-a-kind beaded piece.  READ MORE

Big Sunday Books N' Brunch

Hollywood
Sunday, September 28
Big Sunday wants to get books into the hands of young readers ... and you can help! The annual Books N' Brunch offers many opportunities for folks of all ages to help out. Volunteers at the in-person event help sort the donations. READ MORE

Academy Museum Free Day 2025

Mid-Wilshire - FREE
Sunday, September 28
In celebration of its fourth anniversary, the Academy Museum offers complimentary general admission on September 28, 2025. READ MORE

McClure Twins at Sloomoo Institute LA

Fairfax Sunday, September 28
YouTube sensations the McClure Twins take over Sloomoo Institute LA for a day of slime-filled fun, in celebration of their custom slime collaboration with Sloomoo Institute. Alexis & Ava host slime-making workshops at 9am and 10:30am, followed by Meet & Greet sessions at 12:30pm and 1:30pm. READ MORE

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