News Summary
Los Angeles will host a diverse array of events from October 10 to 12, featuring cultural celebrations, festive markets, haunted houses, and family-friendly activities. Art enthusiasts can visit ArtNight in Pasadena, while adults can enjoy the spooky atmosphere at Night Out at The Cube. Families can participate in community events like the Fall Festival in NoHo, and there’s something for everyone from music to horror exhibitions. Explore local artisans at markets and partake in hands-on activities at the Seaweed Festival. There’s truly something for everyone this weekend, reinforcing LA’s vibrant cultural landscape.
Los Angeles is set to host a variety of exciting events from October 10 to 12, catering to diverse interests and age groups throughout the city. With activities ranging from cultural celebrations to festive markets and thrilling haunted houses, there is something for everyone to enjoy this weekend.
Top Events this Weekend
One of the standout events is ArtNight in Pasadena, which offers free activations and art displays at various sites, including the Arts Center and USC Pacific Asia Museum, complemented by free shuttles for easy transportation. This event is highly recommended for art enthusiasts.
Another highlight is Night Out at The Cube, an adult-only event at Discovery Cube featuring a spooky atmosphere with drinks, food, and entertainment. Attendees can take part in a corn maze, pumpkin catapults, and a costume contest. Tickets start at $36, allowing participants to experience a fun-filled evening.
The Ivy Station Night Market will present its Halloween edition on Saturday, showcasing local vendors, tarot reading, pumpkin decorating, and live music, all while free admission is offered from 5 to 10 p.m.
For those inclined toward aquatic adventures, the 6th Annual Seaweed Festival will take place at Marine Cabrillo Aquarium, featuring hands-on activities, live music, and cooking demonstrations. The festival starts with a fundraiser on Friday and continues on Saturday, with free admission from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
More Thrills and Entertainment
The horror and sci-fi fanatics will not want to miss SON OF MONSTERPALOOZA in Burbank, which brings together over 150 vendors and celebrity guests. Tickets range from $38.65 to $150 for those eager to dive deep into the horror genre.
Urban Death Tour of Terror kicks off this weekend at Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre, featuring a series of chilling vignettes and a creepy maze running every Friday and Saturday through November 1. Tickets are available for $24 in advance.
Broadway enthusiasts can enjoy an immersive theatrical experience with Delusion: Harrowing Of Hell, running from Thursday to Sunday at the Variety Arts Theater in DTLA until November 9. General admission tickets start at $113.
Reign of Terror Haunted House promises a thrill with 142 rooms spread over 32,000 square feet, returning for its 25th season. Guests can visit during a time-honored Halloween tradition, with tickets starting at $42.99, open until November 2.
Family-Friendly Options
The Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns event takes place at South Coast Botanic Garden, showcasing stunning hand-carved pumpkins and light displays, with tickets starting at $24.99 through November 2.
Saturday will also see special activations for Indigenous Peoples’ Day at The Getty, where local workshops and cultural activities take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., requiring advance reservations.
Additionally, Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final is happening on Saturday, featuring a global dance battle with champions from 50 countries. Free general admission tickets begin at $42.
Community events include the San Fernando Really Really Free Market, which offers free food, clothing, and supplies from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday with no admission charge. Families can enjoy the Fall Festival in NoHo featuring live music and pumpkin painting from 3 to 6 p.m., also free to attend.
Sunday Fun
As the weekend wraps up, Sunday features CicLAvia Heart of LA, the city’s largest open streets event connecting neighborhoods from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., free of charge. Another fun experience, HOWL-O-WEEN at Arts District Brewing, will host a doggie costume contest and drink specials starting at 3 p.m.
For those interested in cultural exploration, Filled Market x Smorgasburg celebrates Filipino American History Month with food vendors and artisans on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free admission.
In summary, Los Angeles offers an array of events this weekend that promote a vibrant cultural landscape and cater to all ages and interests. From spooky activities to creative workshops and vibrant markets, residents and visitors can immerse themselves in the city’s dynamic offerings throughout October 10-12.
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Additional Resources
- LAist: Best Weekend Events in Los Angeles (October 10-12)
- Time Out: October Events Calendar
- We Like LA: Things to Do This Week in Los Angeles
- Secret Los Angeles: Things to Do in October
- ABC7: Day of the Dead Events in Southern California
- Wikipedia: Los Angeles
- Google Search: Los Angeles Events
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Los Angeles
- Google News: Los Angeles Events
- Los Angeles Magazine: Halloween Events in October 2025
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