CicLAvia: Heart of LA

when: Oct 18 at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

where: Downtown Los Angeles

how much: Free

who: everyone

the Whaddup:

CicLAvia gets rid of those pesky cars from L.A. streets – and the streets fill up with smiles! Those are their words, not mine.  But, they’re kinda true.  This Sunday CicLAvia returns to the streets that started it all, downtown Los Angeles.  Get our there and explore on bike, foot, stroller and people have fun with it and find many more creative means of locomotion.

This route features six miles for participants to check out, taking people through Boyle Heights, the Arts District, Little Tokyo, Civic Center, Chinatown, Historic Core and as far west as Macarthur Park.

Learn more about this route and other important details here.

more info: website

25th SHERMAN OAKS STREET FAIR

when: Oct 18 at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

where: Ventura Blvd Between Van Nuys & Kester

how much: free

who: everyone

the Whaddup:

The largest event in the entire San Fernando Valley—is scheduled for Sunday, October 18 from 10am to 6pm. Located on Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks, California, the fair stretches 9 blocks from Van Nuys Blvd. to Kester Blvd. Admission is free and up to 100,000 people are expected again this year.

The event features live music of all sorts, nearly 200 vendors and displays, food courts, a beer, wine, and cocktail garden, classic cars, antique fire trucks from the LAFD Historical Society, carnival rides, a Kids Zone, raffle prizes, and much more.  It’s right down the street, are you going?

more info: website

LA River Nature Walk

when: 11:00am October 17th

who: everyone

where: 2825 Benedict St Los Angeles

how much: free

the Whaddup:

LA River Nature WalkJoin FoLAR’s LA River Docents on our daily guided tour along the Los Angeles River Bike Path launching from the Frog Spot. This is your chance to start exploring the hidden ecosystem that runs through the heart of Los Angeles and ties us all together.

Frog Spot Info
Located along the breathtaking Elysian Valley bike path.  Make sure to look out for our signs in the neighborhood – they’ll help your way to the Frog Spot!

This is something to check out!

more info: website

Get Inspired On A Family Hike

when: Oct 17 at 10 a.m.

where: Santa Monica Mountains Visitor Center, 26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, Ca

how much: free

who: everyone

the Whaddup:

Take a leisurely walk with the fam and a ranger on this easy 1-mile loop trail to learn about the local history and plants. Get spectacular 360 degree views of the mountains and the ocean!  The picture above is not of the Santa Monica Mountains, I hope you knew that and were just waiting to comment below that I was mistaken.

more info: website

Tapia Bros Pumpkin Patch

where: 5251 Hayvenhurst Ave, Encino, CA 91436

when: Saturday, October 3 through Saturday, October 31

who: everyone

how much: varies
the Whaddup:

Pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, Bounce house, farm market, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours. I love this place because it’s smaller, simpler than the huge festivals” Now through October 31.

If you don’t want to put miles on the car in search of your magic pumpkin, Tapia is a low mileage alternative that gives you that far away farm feel.
more info: website

Boney Island Opening Weekend!

where: 4602 Morse Ave. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

when: this weekend / then Oct 21-31

who: The whole family

how much: Free (Treehouse Tour – $10 donation)

the Whaddup:
Boney Island is a super fun, magical, creative, intricate and kid-friendly Halloween display in the yard of a 3-Time Emmy Award Winning Producer. The water light music show which features singing pumpkins and animated skeletons performing magic tricks and dancing will have you amazed!

more info: website

Calabasas Pumpkin Festival

where: Juan Bautista de Anza Park 3701 Lost Hills Road , Calabasas, CA 91302

when: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

who: Everyone

how much: $5, FREE PARKING & SHUTTLES Saturday, October 17 through 18

the Whaddup:
A little further down the road, up actually.  I guess it depends on your perspective.  The Calabasas Pumpkin Festival offers live bands, a dj dance zone, marketplace vendors, delicious food & pumpkin treats, pumpkin beer, pumpkin painting, professional pumpkin carving and so much more! The low $5 admission price includes all inflatables & a giant slide, Halloween carnival games, reptiles & bug shows, contests, a Saturday morning costume parade plus car displays, bands, and a Business Expo.

This isn’t your Grandma’s pumpkin festival.  But since Calabasas translated is squash, it’s a no brainer.

more info: website