October 10th, 16th, & 29th – Halloween Animal Art Preschool Program

10:15 am – 11:15 am | OC Zoo at Irvine Regional Park

Join OC Parks for a class that includes hands-on learning, fun crafts, and meeting zoo creatures up close! This program is for ages 3 to 4 only, with parents accompanying the child for the entire program.

October 10th – Fall Fitness Hike with Yoga at Newport Coast

8:00 am – 11:00 am | Buck Gully Reserve

After a brief walk from the Community Center with Irvine Ranch Conservancy leads, enjoy a 4-mile fitness hike on the Buck Gully Trail to warm up your legs before relaxing into yoga. The yoga is suitable for those with little or no experience and features basic poses centered on the muscles used for hiking, biking, and other sports. 

October 10th-12th & 17th-19th – Fall-O-Ween

4:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Heritage Hill Historical Park

Join OC Parks and enjoy frightful fun by exploring decorated historic grounds and participating in family-friendly activities, including fall and Halloween-themed photo opportunities, a scavenger hunt for spooky surprises and a spirited straw maze.

October 11th – Kids Ghost Rock Hike

8:30 am – 10:30 am | Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Join OC Parks naturalists and hike to Ghost Rock along the Laurel Canyon Trail. Participants will stop and explore the different plants, animals, and insects they find along the way! Sunscreen, sturdy footwear, and water are recommended.

October 11th – Bats: Heroes of the Night

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve

As the day starts to settle into the night in OC Parks’ Limestone Canyon, bats awaken, stir, and streak into the evening sky.  Participants will head out with Irvine Ranch Conservancy leads towards a popular roosting location to watch our nighttime heroes begin their nightly adventures. This program is ideal to visually observe the bats in flight, though bat detectors are available to listen for their high-frequency calls.

October 15th – Autumn Birdwatching

7:30 am – 9:30 am | Peters Canyon Regional Park

Join an experienced OC Parks volunteer and stroll through Peters Canyon Regional Park searching high in the trees for flittering friends and low in the scrubs for bouncing birds.

October 17th & 31st – Autumn/Halloween Morning Yoga Hike at Bommer Cattle Camp

8:00 am – 10:00 am | Bommer Canyon Preserve

Join Irvine Ranch Conservancy at Bommer Canyon for an easy two-mile hike through the nature loop and meadow before practicing yoga at the Cattle Camp. This historic old west setting connects participants with the history of the Irvine Ranch.The barn’s outdoor stage is perfect for yoga.

October 18th – Halloween Spooktacular at Plaza Paseo Real

11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Plaza Paseo Real 

Families are invited to Plaza Paseo Real for a fang-tastic morning filled with festive fun. Enjoy live DJ entertainment, face painting, balloon twisting, Halloween-themed kids’ crafts, photo opportunities, and plenty of trick-or-treating throughout participating shops and restaurants on the upper level of the plaza. The celebration takes place in the courtyard next to La Costa Roasting, with costumes encouraged for guests of all ages. Free and open to the public.

October 18th – Boo at the Oaks

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Santiago Oaks Regional Park

The night is full of creepy creatures and scary sounds…unless you know what’s out there! Visit the OC Parks’s Santiago Oaks after dark to discover which critters call this canyon home. The evening is filled with fun nature stations, creative crafts, a scavenger hunt for prizes, and guided night hikes throughout the evening!

October 19th – Stand Up to Trash: “Trash is Spooky”

8:00 am – 11:00 am | Dana Point Harbor

Through environmental education initiatives, Stand Up to Trash has not only removed over 15,000 pounds of trash from the local environment but also raised awareness in over 11,000 participants about the importance of waste reduction and environmental conservation since its founding in 2020. Join the movement for a special “Trash is Spooky” themed event at Dana Point Harbor.

October 24th – Nature Creativity: Fall Glass Jars

9:30 am – 11:30 am | Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Celebrate fall by making an autumn-colored pressed flower jar with OC Parks, perfect for candles or fairy lights. Participants will go on a short meditation walk and explore the different meanings of fall. 

October 25th – Halloween Zoo-tacular Volunteer

9:30 am – 1:30 pm  & 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm|OC Zoo at Irvine Regional Park

Join OC Parks for Halloween fun at the OC Zoo! Activities include a scavenger hunt*, trick-or-treating*, and spooky crafts for kids! Come see the zoo animals receive treat-filled pumpkins throughout the day!

October 25th – Boo at the Bay: Family Halloween Party

11:00 am – 3:00 pm |Directions shared upon registration

Join OC Parks at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center for a family-friendly Halloween party! Participants will read spooky stories, make creepy crafts, conduct wacky science experiments, meet bizarre animals and play hair-raising games. Participants are encouraged to attend in costume. The event will also feature booths and exhibits from nature-minded community partners, including the Orange County Bird of Prey Center, the Environmental Nature Center, and Critter Squad: Wildlife Defenders.

October 31st – (Spooky) Plants Among Us: Learning About Plants at Bommer Canyon Preserve

9:00 am – 11:30 am | Bommer Canyon Preserve

Curious to learn about the plants among us, who’s sus and who’s not? Join Irvine Ranch Conservancy for a (spooky) hike at the Bommer Canyon Preserve, part of the City of Irvine’s Irvine Ranch Open Space, where participants will look at local flora, talk about native and non-native species, and learn how different plants impact our ecosystems.

October 31st – Wild Tales – Spooky Edition

10:00 am – 11:00 am | Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Happy Halloween! To celebrate the holiday, OC Parks and participants will be exploring spooky critters that live at Upper Newport Bay. Guests and their little one(s) are encouraged to come in costume for this week’s program.

October 31st – Little Folk Club

10:00 am – 10:45 am | Dana Point Harbor

Join everyone’s favorite sing-along at an all-new location at Bump Out Park. Located right along Dana Point Harbor Drive, bring your blankets, your favorite instruments and your childlike wonder to Little Folk Club by Victoria Bailey. Guests and their little one(s) are encouraged to come in costume for this week’s program.

October 31st – Trick-or-Treat Downtown Santa Monica

3 pm – 6 pm | Downtown Santa Monica & Third Street Promenade 

Hosted by Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM, Inc.), this free, family-friendly Halloween celebration invites trick-or-treaters of all ages to visit participating businesses throughout Downtown Santa Monica and enjoy a festive Halloween party on the Promenade. Highlights include live music, a pumpkin patch, free kids’ activities, 10+ trick-or-treat stations, pet-friendly fun, and plenty of photo ops for the whole family. A full map of participating businesses will be available closer to Halloween.

October 31st – Halloween Spooktacular at Anaheim Hills Festival

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm |Anaheim Hills Festival
Celebrate Halloween at Anaheim Hills Festival’s annual Spooktacular! Families can dress up in costume and enjoy trick-or-treating at participating shops and restaurants throughout the shopping center, along with a live DJ, face painting, balloon twisting, and plenty of photo opportunities. This free community celebration is the perfect way to kick off your Halloween night before heading out for more trick-or-treating.

The largest Guatemalan festival outside of Guatemala!

9th Annual Festival Chapin de Los Angeles 

Commemorating the heart of the Mayan World

Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Lafayette Park, Los Angeles.

The Festival Chapin de Los Angeles is a non-profit organization returning for its 9th edition.

We are pleased to announce that the theme of the 2025 Festival Chapin de Los Angeles will be the municipality of Chichicastenango, Quiché, a place steeped in the magic and mysticism of Mayan culture.

The festival spans a seven-block stretch in the heart of the Guatemalan community in Lafayette Park. It is a two-day community event, open to the public and free of charge. Attendees will experience vibrant Guatemalan music, engaging arts and crafts, and delicious Chapin cuisine.

Gastronomy:
Food will be available for purchase, including delicious and traditional Guatemalan dishes such as garnachas (similar to a Mexican sope), shucos (Guatemalan-style hot dogs), chicken pepián, enchiladas, and hilachas (stewed meat), and much more.

Handcrafts:
Footwear, pottery, jewelry, clothing, traditional tablecloths and purses, etc.

History:
The Republic of Guatemala is a Central American country that was historically the core of the Mayan civilization, one of the most sophisticated and developed societies in the history of the Americas and the world. After being subjected to Spanish rule, Guatemala gained independence in 1821 and became an independent republic. In the 1950s, a civil war began that lasted for decades, driving generations of Guatemalans to seek a better life abroad, often in Florida, Texas, and California.

The Los Angeles metropolitan area is home to one of the largest Guatemalan populations outside of Guatemala. Communities with substantial numbers of Guatemalans include the cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Hawthorne, Palmdale, Inglewood, Paramount, and the unincorporated communities of Lennox and Val Verde.

“Chapin” is a word many Guatemalans proudly use to describe their ethnic origins. Its history dates back to the 15th century. Chapines were a platform-style shoe popular in Spain. Over time, the footwear that gave its name to the Guatemalan nickname disappeared, and is now used as an adjective for a person who comes from Guatemala.

Sponsors:
Los Angeles City Council Districts 1 and 10; Banrural; Bantrab Remittances; Cerveza Famosa; Telemundo 52, Raffallo’s Pizza, an Italian restaurant in Hollywood; Mega 96.3; Hollywood Mobile Pet Grooming; Temple Recycle, World Connection; Pollo Campero; Grupo AlbaVisión; Ducal, among others.

About the Festival Chapin de Los Angeles 
Chapin Summer Festival Inc. is a California-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Guatemalan art and culture abroad. The organization’s mission is to provide resources to educational institutions in Guatemala, supporting the education, health, and well-being of the country’s underprivileged children.

 Laguna Art Museum (LAM) proudly announces the return of its 13th annual Art + Nature, a vibrant celebration that explores the relationship between art and the natural world. Starting the week of November 1, this dynamic event brings together thousands of attendees and continues to be one of LAM’s marquee events, as emphasized by this year’s unprecedented free admission throughout November generously provided by the Office of Vice Chair Katrina Foley, Orange County Board of Supervisors.“The 13th annual Art + Nature continues to deepen the museum’s exploration of the profound relationship between creativity and the environment,” said Julie Perlin Lee, Executive Director of Laguna Art Museum. “This year’s events and exhibitions invite the community to engage with the natural world in bold new ways, reflecting our commitment to inspiring dialogue, awareness and action through art.”

This year’s Art + Nature will feature a full schedule of exhibitions and community events, including:

SOS by Ana Teresa Fernández:

This year’s Art + Nature commissioned artist, Ana Teresa Fernández, presents SOS, a multi-dimensional project incorporating sculpture, performance and photography that will bring a dynamic and community-focused approach to Art + Nature 2025. 

From November 6 – 10, Fernández’s  SOS  will unfold in phases, culminating in a collective activation involving 800 participants holding circular mirrors. The sculptural installation, An Ocean in a Drop, will invite exploration on Main Beach while Fernández engages visitors with a photography station named We Are Water, where visitors can pose with Fernández’s artwork that reflects the ocean. 

Silence and Solitude: Conrad Buff and the Landscapes of the American Southwest:

Silence and Solitude will be on view from September 20, 2025 -January 25, 2026. This landmark exhibition, curated by Dr. Deborah Solon, marks the first major museum exhibition dedicated to modernist painter Conrad Buff. Through evocative depictions of the American West, Buff forged a unique vision that contributed to California’s artistic identity in the 20th century. 

On the Road to Zion, Oil on canvas, 47 1/2 x 64 1/2 in. Courtesy of Phoenix Art Museum

Eternal Construction: Photographic Perspectives on Southern California’s Built Environment:

Eternal Construction will be on view from September 20, 2025 – January 18, 2026. This exhibition brings together artists from Laguna Art Museum’s permanent collection who have engaged deeply with themes of urbanization, infrastructure, environmental transformation and conceptual interpretations of space. Rather than presenting a wide survey, this exhibition offers an in-depth exploration of artists with multiple works in the collection, allowing for a richer, more layered engagement with their investigations of land-use and development. 

Barbara Kasten (b. 1936), Construction A&A, 1984. Polacor ER Photograph. 28 x 21 1⁄2 in. 1994.127. Gift of the Richard H. Mumper Trust. Image courtesy of Laguna Art Museum.

Event Highlights:

Saturday, November 1, Art + Nature will kick off with Upcycled Couture: Restoring the Future Runway Show at Laguna Art Museum. This innovative runway show brings together the creative talents of students and early-career designers with the impactful missions of LAM’s community partners. The runway will feature one-of-a-kind sustainable and upcycled designs, which artfully interpret and illustrate the partner organizations’ missions, blending sustainability with high fashion. This exciting showcase highlights the powerful synergy between art, nature and our community.

On Sunday, November 2 , Art + Nature will host a Block Party at Main Beach featuring local non profit partner organizations, local vendors and family art activities.

On Thursday November 6,  Ana Teresa Fernández will debut her multi-dimensional project, SOS. The project incorporates sculpture, performance and photography that will bring a dynamic and community-focused approach to Art + Nature 2025 and will be on view from November 6 – 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. daily at main beach. Also on November 6, artist Ana Teresa Fernández will host an engaging Artist Talk at Laguna Art Museum. 

On November 9 at 10:30 a.m., 800 participants will come together on Laguna’s Main Beach to create Fernández’s social sculpture SOS. The participants will use the artist’s handheld acrylic mirrors to spell “SOS” or “Save Our Seas” in morse code along the beach and mimic the movement of the waves on the shoreline. Sign up as a participant in the SOS Social Sculpture here.

Other special events include an SOS Performance by Laguna Dance at Main Beach on November 7, Keynote speech by former NASA scientist Jonathan Trent on November 8 and an SOS Paddle Out on November 11.  To sign up as a participant in the SOS Social Sculpture and all other events, visit lagunaartmuseum.org/event-calendar. 

Art & Nature 2025 Events Schedule:

• Saturday, November 1: 
  • 5 – 8 p.m.: Upcycled Couture: Restoring the Future Fashion Show at Laguna Art Museum
• Sunday, November 2: 
  • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Art + Nature Block Party at Main Beach
• Thursday, November 6: 
  • 5 p.m.: Artist Talk: Ana Teresa Fernández at Laguna Art Museum
  • 6  – 9 p.m.: First Thursdays Artwalk
• Friday, November 7: 
  • 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. – SOS Performance by Laguna Dance at Main Beach
• Saturday, November 8: 
  • 3 – 4 p.m.: SOS Artistic Swimming Performance at Laguna Beach High School & Community Pool
  • 6:00 p.m.: Keynote: Jonathan Trent at Laguna Art Museum
• Sunday, November 9:
  • 10:30 a.m.: SOS Social Sculpture at Main Beach
• Monday, November 10:
  • 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.: SOS Paddle Out at Main Beach

Laguna Art Museum’s Art + Nature continues to bridge art and nature, inspiring creativity, sustainability and deeper reflection on the environment’s role in our lives. This year’s event promises to be an enriching experience for all ages, showcasing cutting-edge art and fostering environmental awareness.

Art + Nature is generously sponsored by early support from: Capital Group, Anonymous, McBeth Foundation, Laguna Beach Garden Club, FOA Foundation of Laguna Beach, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Kathleen and Richard Malcolm, The Bush Family Foundation, Jan and Ken Kaplan and Lori and Harley Bassman.

Free admission during the month of November is generously provided by the Office of Vice Chair Katrina Foley, Orange County Board of Supervisors. This support partially funds Laguna Art Museum’s 13th annual Art + Nature initiative.

For more information about Art + Nature and Laguna Art Museum, visit lagunaartmuseum.org. To stay connected and learn about upcoming events, follow the museum on Facebook, Instagram and X.

Credit: Laguna Art Museum.

On Sunday, October 12; between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CicLAvia will celebrate its 15^th year and 63^rd car-free open streets event bringing joy to Angelenos,catalyzing vibrant public spaces, active transportation and good health through car-free streets. CicLAvia—Heart of LA, presented by Metro, connects several of the most important and historic Los Angeles neighborhoods, welcoming everyone of all ages and abilities to enjoy this day of 7.15-mile of open streets. Always free, enjoy the day by walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, chilling, or simply spectating. Participants can show up anywhere along the route between 9am-4pm to enjoy the open streets, take the time to explore, and see where the day takes you.

Imagine streets alive with joy, laughter, and the freedom to roam. CicLAvia is a nonprofit organization that has been opening streets throughout Los Angeles County for 15 years. It transforms city streets into a car-free celebration of community, connection, and possibility — places where participants can slow down, connect, and appreciate the city in a new way. CicLAvia is about reimagining our city streets as welcoming spaces for everyone — places for walking, running, rolling, skating, cycling, gathering, and enjoying the moment.

As a nonprofit, CicLAvia relies on the public’ssupport to continue bringing opportunities for meaningful community connections, mindful exploration, and greater understanding across Los Angeles.

CicLAvia—Heart of LA includes four (4) hubs filled with plenty of activities and programs along the route. Hubs are walking zones (mandatory dismounts) and meeting points along the route which include the MacArthur Park Hub located on West 7^th St adjacent to MacArthur Park; Chinatown Hub located on N Broadway north of College St; Little Tokyo Hub located on S Central Ave south of 1st St; and Mariachi Plaza Hub located on 1^st St east of S Boyle Ave. Hubs offer free family-friendly activities, restrooms, free water refilling stations, free basic bike repair, bike parking, places to sit and meet up with friends and family, and first aid. Free pedicab rides are available at each hub’s information booth.

The CicLAvia—Heart of LA route is accessible via many different forms of transportation. There is not one place to start or finish. Read more about getting to the route through these links: Hubs, Metro, Bike Share, Parking for the event, Group Meet-Ups: Walk/Run Clubs, Feeder Rides, Bus Detours, and Help Getting to CicLAvia.

Please note, if you are biking to and from CicLAvia along any streets that are open to cars, it is at the discretion of the individual.

“Returning each October to where CicLAvia started in Los Angeles is always nostalgic but there’s also always something new along the route to explore, see, taste, enjoy,” says CicLAvia Executive Director Romel Pascual. “We have some extra special things planned for this event, which marks CicLAvia’s 15th birthday.”

In partnership with Caltrans, a special exhibit honors 15 years of CicLAvia joy, culture, and community – with memorabilia, photos, and maps from every route since the first event. Since 2010, CicLAvia has transformed streets into car-free spaces for nearly 2 million people to walk, bike, roll, and connect across Los Angeles. This exhibit is FREE and open to the public. Visit the Norma Dorsey Museum at Caltrans District 7 Headquarters (100 Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012) Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm, and from 9am-1pm during CicLAvia on Sunday, October 12.

To celebrate their birthday, CicLAvia is launching a $15 per month Street Star level in  support of future CicLAvia Sundays. New monthly contributors at the $15 or above level will get a limited edition commemorative pin and a special invitation to the Heart of LA Friends of CicLAvia Birthday Lunch. Street Stars are monthly supporters who keep CicLAvia rolling all year long.

Lastly, don’t miss the Natural History Museum “LA on Wheels” exhibit and the October honoree, CicLAvia’s executive director Romel Pascual.

Inspired by Bogotá’s weekly ciclovía, CicLAvia has been temporarily closing streets to car traffic and opening them as public parks in Los Angeles since 2010. CicLAvia car-free streets connect all of us to the neighborhoods where we live, work, shop, learn, and play. Active participants at CicLAvia use people-powered mobility to navigate public streets in a safe and joyful way. Along the way there is shopping at local businesses, access to cultural and architectural gems, using open streets as spaces to connect with each other, and making a positive impact on the environment by creating a more sustainable and climate resilient city and region. Over the past 15 years CicLAvia has helped communities re-imagine a greener and cleaner Los Angeles, while also promoting equitable transportation options, healthier lifestyles, and closer connections to community.

Only people-powered vehicles are allowed. No electric scooters, electric skateboards, hoverboards, electric unicycles, motorcycles and other non-people-powered vehicles are allowed at CicLAvia. Class 1 e-bike pedal-assist allowed. Class 2 e-bikes are allowed when the throttle is powered off. Class 3 e-bikes are allowed when pedal-assist is powered off. Manual and motorized wheelchairs are allowed. Learn more here.

Participants assume all known and unknown risks of participation in CicLAvia. More information regarding participants rights can be found here: https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia-safety

Since CicLAvia launched in 2010, over two million Angelenos had the chance to stroll, jog, skate, and cycle through neighborhoods like Boyle Heights, Chinatown, Culver City, Hollywood, Lincoln Heights, Little Tokyo, Mid City, North Hollywood, Pico Union, Canoga Park, Winnetka, Reseda, South LA, Venice, Watts, and West Hollywood. CicLAvia could not have had such a successful year without amazing supporters, dedicated volunteers, a hard-working team, and all of the participants and CicLAvia enthusiasts.

The 2025 CicLAvia Season concludes on November 23 with CicLAvia—Melrose Ave.

WHO:
Free for all, CicLAvia is a nonprofit organization committed to introducing Angelenos to the vibrant civic and cultural treasures throughout Los Angeles. CicLAvia highlights important issues to all Angelenos – from environmental health and air quality improvement to access to safe and open parks, physical and mental well-being. CicLAvia has captured the imagination of nearly two million people who have traveled together along more than 355 miles of streets. CicLAvia builds a unifying social fabric, joyously connecting culturally diverse neighborhoods and neighbors to each other through open streets. CicLAvia is not just about cycling, it’s also about multiple modes of people-powered transportation. Whether one walks, strolls, skates, jogs, scooters, or bikes, CicLAvia creates so many incredible moments and experiences enjoying our city streets together.

HOW & MORE INFORMATION:
• Visit https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_heart_of_la25 for more detailed information
• https://www.ciclavia.org/; info@ciclavia.org; 213-355-8500
• Stay up to date on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciclavia/
• Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciclavia
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CicLAviaLA

Join OC Parks and celebrate the spooky season at the fifth annual Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park, Oct. 10-12 and 17-19.

Enjoy festive, family-friendly activities and explore the decorated historic grounds during special park hours. Grab your costumes and take your photo at a variety of fall and Halloween-themed photo opportunities, as well as enjoy a scavenger hunt for spooky surprises and a spirited straw maze. The event is free to attend with free parking.

“We’re thrilled to mark five years of Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park,” said Supervisor Donald P. Wagner, Orange County Board of Supervisors. “This beloved tradition continues to bring friends and families together year after year, while also introducing them to one of Orange County’s treasured historic spaces.” 

Costumes are highly encouraged. Pets are welcome on leashes no longer than 6 feet. Bring your cameras and join the tradition as OC Parks marks five years of fall festivities in one of Orange County’s most charming historic settings.

Fall-O-Ween

Date: October 10-12 & 17-19

Time: 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Heritage Hill Historical Park 

Address: 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630

Website: www.ocparks.com/heritagehillhistoricalpark

Cost: Free

Parking: Free

Public Contact: (949) 923-2230 

Credit: OC Parks.

LOS ANGELES PRINTERS FAIR

Saturday & Sunday, October 11 & 12, 10am – 4pm

The Los Angeles Printers Fair at the International Printing Museum in Carson is back, bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever! With the backdrop of the Printing Museum’s world-famous collection of antique presses, the Printers Fair is the largest celebration of letterpress, paper arts, and book artistry in the West.

Over 100 artist-vendors and more than 2,000 visitors are expected to attend this unique art Fair, to explore the creative worlds of handmade books, paper marbling, vintage letterpress printing, and much more. This year’s ex- hibitors include some of the finest letterpress and printmaking artists in the reigon, who will be offering a wide variety of custom posters, prints, hand-printed cards, memorabilia, decorative papers, and antiquarian books for sale. Throughout the Museum’s galleries, visitors can get creative printing their own keepsakes on antique presses, have their name cast in hot metal type, make paper by hand, learn about Risograph printing, and screen print their own custom design!

Headlining this year’s Printers Fair is the legendary Detroit-based artist Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. of KENNEDY PRINTS! Self-described as the “CITIZEN PRINTER” Kennedy is a powerhouse in the world of contemporary printmaking—celebrated for his bold, colorful posters that tackle themes of race equity and social change, blending art with activism in ways that are both joyful and provocative. His posters have been featured in major institutions like the Library of Congress, MoMA, and Poster House—but he remains fiercely grounded in the community, committed to keeping print accessible and empowering. His appearance at this year’s Printers Fair offers visitors a rare opportunity to meet and learn from one of the most important voices in contemporary printmaking.

Admission to the LA Printers Fair event is $15 for adults, or $10 for students/seniors. Tickets are good for both day. Parking is free. Tours, printing demos, and activities are ongoing throughout the event. Proceeds from the LA Printers Fair benefit the International Printing Museum, a nonprofit educational institution dedicated to the heritage, preser- vation, and advancement of the printing arts.

For more information or advance tickets: www.printersefair.com or 310-515-7166

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025

Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 at 11am–4pm

Getty Center

Free tickets

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Getty will host its fourth annual family festival celebrating Southern California’s vibrant Native American cultures. The theme for this year’s event highlights libraries and storytelling, with family activities sharing traditional and contemporary Indigenous perspectives and narratives. The program features dance and music performances, poetry, storytelling, and hands-on activities like zine and collage making. The full lineup of artists and free tickets are available on the event website.

Ventura Harbor Village kicks off October seaside sunshine and embraces the spirit of the season with a full lineup of events. From pop-culture celebrations like a Taylor Swift CD Listening Party and an EV Car Show, to hallowed-themed family activities with witches, and doggies, and zombies oh my! Ventura Harbor Village sets the stage for plenty of options to participate this October for a sparkling and spooktacular good time!  venturaharborvillage.com/events

Located on the stunning Pacific coastline, Ventura Harbor Village is a must-visit destination. With its serene backdrop of yachts, vibrant sunsets, ocean breezes, and a variety of water sports, plus fresh seafood spots, waterfront wine tastings, craft cocktails, and one-of-kind retail shopping, there’s something for everyone.

Here’s What’s Happening this October at Ventura Harbor Village:

Taylor Swift Life of a Show Girl CD Listening Party                                                                                                                                                                                                        Friday, October 3, 2025, 5 – 7 PM at Ventura Harbor Village                                                                                                                                                                                              Be among the first to hear Taylor Swift’s brand-new album, Life of a Showgirl, together with fellow fans at Ventura Harbor Village. This free seaside celebration invites Swifties of all ages to gather along the waterfront, listen to the new album, and soak in the moment as a community.  Highlights include a Full Album Listening Experience with 95.1 KBBY radio team onsite blasting Taylor’s newest songs across the waterfront, a Friendship Bracelet Station with supplies provided for Swifties to craft and trade bracelets with fellow fans, Taylor Swift Giveaways from KHAY Radio that include theme park prizes and Swift-inspired goodies, Sticker Station & Glitter Bar and Surprise Moments with extra Taylor-themed touches throughout the day. Free.https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/taylor-swift-life-of-a-showgirl-listening-party/

Seaside Movie Night: Hocus Pocus

Saturday, October 11, 2025, 5:30 – 8:30 PM at Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn                                                                                                                                                            Seaside Movie Nights last of the movie series for 2025 on Ventura Harbor Village’s Main Lawn, where movie goers get spellbound by the Halloween cult classic, Hocus Pocus. Witch & movie enthusiasts of all ages are encouraged to bring their blankets, low chairs, and wear their most bewitching costume for a night of laughs, frights, and festive fun under the stars.  Come early to dine at seaside restaurants and join in the 5:30 PM preshow fun that includes giveaways and more, followed by the movie screening at approximately 6:30 PM.

Free. https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/hocus-pocus/

Ventura Harbor Witches Paddle 2025
Friday, October 24, 2025, 4 – 5:30 PM at Ventura Harbor Village
Halloween Harbor vibes are on the water as the witches don their witchy and warlock costumes for a seaside cos-play moment in the sea!  This bewitching Halloween event invites stand up board paddlers and kayakers to glide along Ventura Harbor Village main channel. Now in its seventh year, this magical tradition (initiated by two local ladies Christie Moorehouse and Susan Stuart) has grown into a highly-anticipated community event. Rentals are available at Ventura Boat Rentals, or visitors can bring their own and launch from the Village docks or the Ventura Harbor public launch ramp.  Great photography moments & DJ tunes in store. https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/witches-paddle-2024-2/

HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest 2025
Saturday, October 25, 2025, Noon – 2 PM at Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn
Calling all dog owners and canine lovers to Ventura Harbor’s beloved dog costume contest! From spooky pups to sea-worthy pooches, contestants will vie for top prizes, including Best in Show, Spookiest, Most Sea Worthy, Most On Trend, and Most Creative. Following the contest, dog owners can partake in a doggie parade along the waterfront promenade into the Ventura Harbor Village. The event is sponsored by Ventura Pet Barn. Space is limited to the first 75 dogs and it’s free to enter. Signups open up online on October 17, first come basis. https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/howl-2024-2/

Kids Seaside Trick or Treat 2025
Sunday, October 26, 2025, Noon – 3 PM at Ventura Harbor Village  (Noon – 1 PM – pre trick or treat festivities and activities and 1-3 PM is the trick or treating in the Village)
Make it a family affair as part of Ventura Harbor Village’s festive trick-or-treat adventure throughout the Village.  New this year, an extra hour with live entertainment before the Trick or Treating begins from Noon- 1 PM with a host of fun from bubble and magician shows, to a Monster Mash Kids Dance Party, Harbor Skeleton Hunt with prizes, photo opps and face painting.  Then at 1 PM – 3 PM, let the Trick or Treat begin (while supplies last) With 20+ participating Harbor shops and restaurants giving out plenty of seaside treats, Halloween themed crafts, professional pumpkin carving, and vendors, this fun event is not to be missed. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to dress in costumes. (note that last minute accessories are available for purchase from both Hats Unlimited or Lost in Socks)! Don’t forget to bring a Trick or Treat bag.  Make certain to look for the witch hats with the green twirling hair for participating merchants who will be sharing their sweet goodies, in celebration of Halloween.  Free. https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/kids-seaside-trick-or-treat-2025/

Thriller Zombie Dance
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2:45 – 3:15 PM at Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn
Ghoulish zombies take over Ventura Harbor Village’s Main Lawn for a live performance of the iconic Thriller dance.  Sponsored by FitZone Ventura, this Halloween favorite is sure to delight die-hard Halloween fans. Want to learn the dance?   All ages welcome to participate (in costume please)  https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/thriller-zombie-dance-2025/

Additional onsite event in October @ Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn, include:

Walk To End Alzheimers presented by Alzheimer Association                                                                                                                                                                                      Saturday,October 4, 2025, Registration 9 AM, Ceremony 10 AM and Walk 10:30 AM at Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn                                                                                          With new treatments emerging in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, now is the time for hope. Now is the time for action. Assist in keeping the momentum going in the community at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease.  Sponsors of the event are EdwardJones and Alzheimers Association. https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/walk-to-end-alzheimers/

Night Of Worship & Prayer presented  by Touch of Jesus Ministries                                                                                                                                                                          Saturday, October 4, 2025, 4 -6 PM at Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn                                                                                                                                                                        All are welcome to worship together during this two-hour worship. https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/night-of-worship-prayer/

Electric Vehicle Showcase Presented by Santa Barbara- Ventura Chapter of Sierra Club and Clean Power Alliance                                                                                            Sunday, October 5, 2025, 10 AM – 4:30 PM at Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn                                                                                                                                                             Head over to Ventura Harbor Village’s Main Lawn to witness an amazing showcase of electric vehicles in honor of National Drive Electric Week. On display will be cars, Vans, SUV’s, trucks, bikes and other electric equipment, even vintage EV conversions. During the day, car owners, who have years of EV ownership, will enthusiastically discuss their experience, and answer questions about owning an EV. Nissan Leaf, VW ID.4, Tesla Model S,3,X, Y, Chevy Bolt & Volt, Hyundai Ioniq6, Kia EV6, Rivian RIT, Ford Lighting, Lucid Air are just some vehicles enthusiasts can expect to see!   The event is sponsored by the Santa Barbara – Ventura Chapter of the Sierra Club and the Clean Power Alliance, and produced by the EV Advocates of Ventura County.  Free.https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/electric-vehicle-showcase-2/

Dining, Shopping, and More:
Before or after these events, relax and enjoy waterfront dining at any of Ventura Harbor Village’s dozen restaurants offering a variety of cuisines from seafood to sweet treats. Plus, explore unique coastal boutiques and specialty shops, or rent a boat to experience the harbor first hand.

Credit: Ventura Harbor Village