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Weekend Guide

Weekend Guide

Los Angeles magazine's guide to having a great weekend

Gary Smith
October 17, 2025

Fall in Los Angeles is in full swing, and this weekend’s lineup blends style, scares, and star power. From runway moments at StyleWeekOC and cinematic chills at Street Food Cinema’s Halloween takeover to the cozy community vibes of The Original Farmers Market Fall Festival, there’s no shortage of ways to embrace the season. Architecture buffs can dive into design at Dwell Open House, while pop fans can catch Addison Rae lighting up The Wiltern with her infectious energy. However you spend it, the city is ready to keep you inspired from Friday through Sunday.

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Street Food Cinema: Booze, Bites and Fright — Oct. 16–18

Heritage Square Museum transforms into a Halloween playground for adults as Street Food Cinema serves up its 21+ “Booze, Bites and Fright” series. Across three nights (and again on Oct. 24–25), horror flicks take over the open-air venue, paired with themed eats, craft cocktails, live entertainment, and immersive scare zones. Expect spine-tingling screenings, spirited drinks, and plenty of spooky surprises among the museum’s historic Victorian houses.

StyleWeekOC — Oct. 15–19

Fashion Island becomes a hub of high style this week as StyleWeekOC returns in partnership with the Newport Beach Film Festival. The multi-day celebration blends fashion and film through runway shows, industry panels, red carpet events, and in-store activations. Expect exclusive screenings, stylish moments, and plenty of SoCal glamour as designers, filmmakers, and tastemakers gather for this coastal-meets-couture showcase.

The Original Farmers Market Fall Festival — Oct. 18–19

Autumn arrives in full color at The Original Farmers Market’s beloved Fall Festival, a weekend-long celebration that captures the season’s cozy charm. Families can enjoy live music, equestrian performances from Urban Saddles, hands-on crafts, and a petting zoo surrounded by festive décor. With harvest-inspired treats and community spirit in abundance, this annual event turns the historic market into one big pumpkin-spiced party.

Dwell Open House — Oct. 18

Architecture lovers, take note: Dwell’s Open House experience offers rare, up-close access to some of Los Angeles’s most celebrated homes. Spend the day exploring Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Hollyhock House alongside other modernist gems across the city, each tour guided by experts eager to share insights into design, preservation, and innovation. It’s an intimate, one-day immersion into L.A.’s architectural legacy—perfect for anyone who sees beauty in blueprints.

Addison Rae at The Wiltern — Oct. 19–20

TikTok’s breakout superstar turned pop sensation takes center stage at The Wiltern for two nights of high-energy performances on her buzzy Addison Tour. With viral hits, choreographed flair, and a growing catalog that proves she’s more than just an influencer, Addison Rae brings her signature blend of charisma and confidence to one of L.A.’s most iconic venues.

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