Summertime is coming to an end in LA, which means that its time to get up and get out! Los Angeles has a ton of events happening throughout the season all ranging from concerts, festivals, wine tours, fireworks shows and much more. Check out this list of all things happening right here at home this month. Make sure to check the end of the list for some spooky festivities coming up!
Remember to check back as this list will be updated.
Scavenger Hunt Anyone?
Friday-Saturday, September 7-8
Downtown
Check out an all-night, app-driven scavenger hunt that moves you from the Malibu pier to Griffith Park (and beyond!). So if you've been wanting to get a better feel of the city, here's your chance during this 24-hour hunt. Potential to win up to $5K in prizes!
The Starting line is Downtown at the LA State Historic Park
Cost: $48 per player
Dance Downtown’s ‘90s night
Friday, September 7
Grand Park - Downtown
Got some moves you haven't busted out since the 90's? Well, nows your chance to get into the groove with some like-minded folks. Dress to impress for this event!
Cost: Free
Escape room
September 11, 2018 (7 p.m.)
Downtown
Let's go back. Way back, to 1940's Hollywood. Break free of this film-noir styled mystery with Escape Room LA. Do you have what it takes?
Cost: $33-$39
Listen to the Temptations
September 11 - 12, 2018 (8 p.m.)
Downtown (1.7 miles north)
Check out the gripping story of the temptations in Ain't Too Proud and listen to some of the greatest hits including My Girl, Just My Imagination, and Papa Was a Rolling Stone at Ahmanson Theatre.
Cost: $65 - $195
Party at the zoo
September 14, 2018 (6 to 10:30 p.m.)
Griffith Park (10 miles north)
Ditch the average bar and go hang at the Zoo for the night during their Roaring Nights events that features a live band, DJ, Bars, and food trucks.
Cost: $21
Outdoor movies
September 15, 2018
North Hollywood Recreation Center
11430 Chandler Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601
Movies are great. Watching movies outside is even better. Check out a great film at Eat See Hear while hitting up a food truck and listening to a local band.
Cost: $8 – $21
Taco Tasting
September 15, 2018
2.2 miles NE
Hungry? Head to Taco Takeover and grab some tacos, cocktails, beer, games, all while listening to live music at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes.
Cost: Starting at $57
Movies at the Cemetery
September 15 & 22, 2018
Hollywood
Enjoy a movie and bring along your own dinner, wine, beer, blankets, pillows, a small tarp, or low chairs to Cinespia’s Hollywood Forever Cemetery Movie Screenings. Listen to some live music too as you wait!
Cost: Starting at $12
The Great American Smokeout with Snoop Dogg
September 15, 2018 (7 p.m.)
Ontario
Go hang at The Great American Smokeout. Hear some of your favorites like Snoop Dogg, Slightly Stoopid, Cypress Hill, Kottonmouth Kings, Don Carlos, Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony, Musical Youth, DJ Quik, Berner, Warren G, and Afroman perform.
Cost: Starting at $67
Craft Beer Long Beach Festival
September 15, 2018 (noon to 5 p.m.)
Long Beach
Beer tasting, live music, and food? Sounds like a good time at the Craft Beer Long Beach Festival!
Cost: Starting at $30
Dogumenta L.A.- Art for dogs
September 14 - 16 and 21 - 23, 2018
Downtown - 735 S. Figueroa Street
Your pup deserves a night out too. Try taking the little ones to an art show curated just for dogs.
The show will have sound and smells dogs can appreciate at.
Cost: Free with RSVP
Dreamgirls Musical
September 14 - 30, 2018
North Hollywood
This emotional rags-to-riches tale focuses on a fictional 60's Motown girl group building their musical career and the turmoil that comes along with it.
Cost: $40.00 - $80.00
Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival
September 16, 2018
East Los Angeles (8.7 miles east)
Beginning at 10:30 a.m. celebrate Mexican Independence Day with Mariachi music, art, food, and of course some dancing.
Cost: Free
USC College Football
September 21, 2018 (7:30 p.m.)
Exposition Park
Watch the U.S.C. Trojans play Washington State and get riled up enjoying the exciting game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Taste of Orange County
September 21, 2018 (7 p.m., VIP 6 p.m.)
Costa Mesa- Segerstrom Center
Check out some “beverage sampling, unlimited food samples, and live entertainment” during this 21+ event.
Cost: Starting at $65
Oktoberfest
September 21 - Oct. 28, 2018 (weekends)
Anaheim - The Phoenix Club
Enjoy German food, beer, live bands, polka dancing, and entertainment at this great event.
Cost: Free admission for children age 17 and younger.
Free Museum Day
September 22, 2018
Statewide
Have any museums you've been meaning to get to, but haven't? We'll make sure to go on Museum Day! Sign up and get two free tickets!
Free national park day
September 22, 2018
Nationally
Grab a camera and get out to enjoy a great national park. Expect a ton of like-minded individuals but that just means you can make new friends who enjoy the same things.
The Sweets Show
September 22 - 23, 2018
Anaheim - Anaheim Convention Center
Ready for a yummy pastry, baking, and cake show that promises “delicious samples, freebies, classes, panels, and celebrity appearances.”
Cost: Starting at $12
Beyond Fest - Horror film festival
September 27 - Oct. 4
Aero Theatre in Santa Monica and Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood
This festival promises to be “a world genre film festival dedicated to delivering the best in horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and badass cinema.”
Cost: Starting at $8
Paint and Run
September 29, 2018
Huntington Beach
If taking a run and getting bombarded by colored cornstarch suits your needs then this event is for you! Grab some friends for a fun time.
Cost: Starting at $14.99
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival - Chinese lunar festival
September 29, 2018 (5 p.m. to midnight)
Chinatown - Chinatown Central Plaza
Enjoy some live music, a craft-beer garden, mooncake, cultural demonstrations, local bands, and DJs during this festival.
Cost: Free
Intimate Illusions - Magic show
September 29, 2018
Beverly Hills - Beverly Wilshire Hotel
Go check out a 90-minute magic show with a beautiful live cello accompaniment.
Cost: Starting at $65
Reign of Terror Haunted House
September 29, 2018 (and October dates)
Thousand Oaks - Janss Marketplace
Visit this haunted house that promises “100 bone-chilling rooms and 8 terrifying attractions.”
Cost: Starting at $15
California Vegetarian Food Festival
September 29 - 30, 2018
Hollywood - 5300 Melrose Ave
This food festival will offer great tips and advice on fitness, cooking, and a healthier lifestyle. Try some food samples and watch some cool cooking demos.
Cost: $20 - 75
Dino Fest - Dinosaur festival
September 29 - 30, 2018
Exposition Park - Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Love dinosaurs? This festival is for you then! Enjoy some fossil discoveries and rare specimens. You also have the option to take part in hands-on activities.
Chocolate Convention
September 30, 2018
Pasadena - Pasadena Convention Center
Get ready for some yummy artisan and gourmet chocolates at the Los Angeles Chocolate Salon. View some demonstrations and wine tasting while there!
Cost: Starting at $20
Abbot Kinney Festival - Venice festival
September 30, 2018
From Venice Boulevard to Main Street
Take part in hanging at the tourist central hub of Venice beach and check out some creative artwork, music, food trucks, beer gardens, and kids’ rides.
Cost: Free
CicLAvia
September 30, 2018 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Downtown - Claremont & San Dimas
Walk, bike, or roller skate for 8 miles with the city of L.A! Things can get a bit hectic, but there's nothing like enjoying a beautiful sunny day out with like-minded individuals who all want to have a bit of fun and get some exercise in.
Cost: Free