Los Angeles | Weekender Social

This Weekend

Events happening Friday through Sunday.

Arts and Music, Family and Kids

L.A. Comic Con 2026

Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2026

General admission is 3 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1.

Los Angeles Convention Center1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015Los Angeles County

The convention center hosts a three-day public show for comics, games, cosplay and panels. The listing places it in West Hall, South Hall and nearby meeting rooms.

Organizer page, Los Angeles Convention Center

Coming up

Events after this weekend.

Arts and Music, Food and Drink, Family and Kids

Noche de Altares

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026

The organizer lists the event from 12 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2026.

4th Street between Ross and BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92701Orange County

El Centro Cultural de Mexico organizes a Dia de los Muertos gathering on 4th Street in downtown Santa Ana. The posted event address sits between Ross and Broadway.

Organizer page, El Centro Cultural de Mexico

Family and Kids, Arts and Music, Food and Drink

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort

Nov. 13, 2026, to Jan. 6, 2027

The resort dates the holiday season from Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 6, 2027, and points visitors to the Disneyland app for park hours.

Disneyland ResortAnaheim, CAOrange County

Both Anaheim parks, Downtown Disney and the resort hotels add holiday decor, shows and seasonal food through early January. A park ticket and a reservation are required to enter a park.

Organizer page, Disneyland Resort

Family and Kids, Arts and Music

Enchant Los Angeles

Nov. 20 to Dec. 27, 2026

Visit Pasadena dates the event from Nov. 20 through Dec. 27, 2026. Check the organizer's page for daily hours.

Santa Anita Park285 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007Los Angeles County

A ticketed light maze and holiday village occupies Santa Anita Park for the season. The tourism page also describes skating, food and visits with Santa on the grounds.

Organizer page, Visit Pasadena

Family and Kids, Food and Drink

Knott's Merry Farm

Nov. 20, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027

The park dates the event from Nov. 20, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027. Check the organizer's page for daily hours.

Knott's Berry Farm8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620Orange County

Knott's Berry Farm dresses the park for the season with lights, holiday shows and seasonal food. The page includes most rides with admission and charges extra for food and some experiences.

Organizer page, Knott's Berry Farm

Family and Kids, Outdoors and Beaches

L.A. Zoo Lights

Nov. 20, 2026, to Jan. 10, 2027

The box office is open on event evenings from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. between Nov. 20 and Jan. 10 except Nov. 26 and 30, Dec. 1, 7, 14, 15, 16, 24, 25 and 31 plus Jan. 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027Los Angeles County

The zoo opens after dark for a lighted walk with snacks, photo spots and a skating rink that needs its own ticket. The season skips several posted nights, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Organizer page, Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Family and Kids

LA Auto Show 2026

Nov. 20 to 29, 2026

Hours run 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 20, 21, 27 and 28, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 22, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 23, 24 and 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 26 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 29.

Los Angeles Convention Center1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015Los Angeles County

The public auto show fills several downtown halls with vehicles, test drives and displays. The venue page says the show is open on Thanksgiving Day.

Organizer page, Los Angeles Convention Center