Taste of Soul on Crenshaw is one of the largest free street festivals in LA — 350,000 people on a single Saturday in October, the whole stretch of Crenshaw lined with Black-owned restaurants and community orgs from Leim…Taste of Soul on Crenshaw is one of the largest free street festivals in LA — 350,000 people on a single Saturday in October, the whole stretch of Crenshaw lined with Black-owned restaurants and community orgs from Leimert Park. Metro K Line drops you right there. Who's going? more

The LA Haunted Hayride at Griffith Park's Old Zoo has been running every October since 2009 — a tractor-pulled wagon through the abandoned 1930s bear grottoes after dark, plus a full Halloween village and haunted m…The LA Haunted Hayride at Griffith Park's Old Zoo has been running every October since 2009 — a tractor-pulled wagon through the abandoned 1930s bear grottoes after dark, plus a full Halloween village and haunted maze on the grounds. Who's going this October? more

Night of the Jack at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas runs all of October — a mile-long trail through hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns in an outdoor ranch setting, no jump scares, just thousands of lit pumpkins and amb…Night of the Jack at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas runs all of October — a mile-long trail through hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns in an outdoor ranch setting, no jump scares, just thousands of lit pumpkins and ambient sound design after dark. Who's going? more

IndieCade in LA every October is the Sundance of games — nominated titles that you play for five minutes in Culver City and carry in your head for years. Past selections include Journey, Monument Valley, and Disco Elysi…IndieCade in LA every October is the Sundance of games — nominated titles that you play for five minutes in Culver City and carry in your head for years. Past selections include Journey, Monument Valley, and Disco Elysium. Who's showing up to play what's next? more

Outfest LA is the largest LGBTQ+ film festival in the world — mid-to-late July, Regal LA Live as the anchor venue. Most films here will never get a theatrical release outside the festival circuit. If you want to see wha…Outfest LA is the largest LGBTQ+ film festival in the world — mid-to-late July, Regal LA Live as the anchor venue. Most films here will never get a theatrical release outside the festival circuit. If you want to see what's next, this is where it shows first. Who's going? more

Fairplex Oktoberfest runs every Friday and Saturday evening in October — German and craft beers, bratwurst and pretzels, live polka, and the Fairplex grounds actually big enough to hold the energy properly. 21+, $20-35.…Fairplex Oktoberfest runs every Friday and Saturday evening in October — German and craft beers, bratwurst and pretzels, live polka, and the Fairplex grounds actually big enough to hold the energy properly. 21+, $20-35. Who's going to Pomona this fall? more

The LA Marathon 2027 goes Stadium to the Stars — Dodger Stadium through Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and into Century City. 25,000+ runners, March 7. Registration is open now. Who's running it?The LA Marathon 2027 goes Stadium to the Stars — Dodger Stadium through Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and into Century City. 25,000+ runners, March 7. Registration is open now. Who's running it? more

Anime Matsuri 2026 in Houston (July 23-26) brings together English dub and Japanese seiyuu guests in a way most West Coast cons don't — the voice acting culture here is its own thing. 30,000 attendees, one of the l…Anime Matsuri 2026 in Houston (July 23-26) brings together English dub and Japanese seiyuu guests in a way most West Coast cons don't — the voice acting culture here is its own thing. 30,000 attendees, one of the largest in the South. Anyone making the Houston trip? more