Happy weekend everyone! We’re just as excited to get out of the office and enjoy the beautiful SoCal weather as you are! Here are the top 10 fun weekend activities in Los Angeles for Sept. 16-18. Enjoy!
Friday, Sept. 16
Halloween Horror Nights (theme park): It’s the opening night of Universal’s Halloween Horror Night! Prepare yourself for a night of screams, horror and thrill. Get your spooky on at 7 p.m. and grab your tickets online for $59. Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza.
Savor Santa Ana (tasting): Try a little bit of everything at this walking event in downtown Santa Ana. You’ll have the opportunity to select from over 40 distinctive restaurants and food producers. The event starts at 5 p.m. and for $10 you’ll get 5 tastings. Get your tickets here. Historic District, N. Spurgeon and Fourth St., Santa Ana.
American Lebanese Cultural Festival (festival): Check out the American Lebanese festival- a night full of music, dancing, cultural food and games for all ages. Doors open at 5 p.m. Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
Saturday, Sept. 17
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (family): Chinatown will celebrate the full harvest moon with a festival featuring live music, an outdoor baccarat lounge, a craft beer garden and live cooking demos. Get on the event list here. The festival starts at 5 p.m. at Central Plaza,
951 N. Broadway, Los Angeles.
Comic Con 2016 (cosplay): The weekend-long Comic Con will return to Long Beach for a celebration of pop culture, comic books and gaming. There will be a ton of product sales, educational programs, and meet and greet sessions with celebrities. You can get your tickets here for $35 or $55 if you want to attend both events. The event starts at 10 a.m. at the Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach.
Yoga Day (active): LMU is hosting a free day of yoga featuring past, present and future expressions. Workshops, lectures and various practices will be offered throughout the day. The event starts at 9 a.m. and you can register here. Yoga Studio, 1 Loyola Marymount University Drive, Los Angeles.
Potato Mountain Spud Crawl (active): Do you love potatoes? If so, then you should check out the first annual Potato Mountain Spud Crawl. Crawlers will hike up the potato mountain to the trail head, watch the sunset and then hike back down all while wearing the funkiest hats. The hike starts at 5 p.m. and you can sign up here. Potato Mountain, Palmer Evey Mtwy, Claremont.
Sunday, Sept. 18
Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks (sport): For the first time in 37 years, the Rams will make their regular season debut at the Memorial Coliseum. Be apart of the moment and get your last minute tickets here. Parking and tailgating opens at 8 a.m. with kick off at 1:05 p.m., 3911 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles.
Eaton Canyon Falls (hiking): Looking to get a little hiking adventure in before heading back to work? Join Pasadena Hiking Pacers and hike the 4.2 miles to Eaton Canyon Falls. The group will meet at 7 a.m. at Eaton Canyon Natural Area, 1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena.
Classic Auto and Motorcycle Show (family): Come show off your classic car or motorcycle. If not, come on out and take a look at some other cool vintage rides. The event is free and starts at noon, 38315 Ninth St., Palmdale.
–City News Service