From a puppet show carnival to a giant science fair to several L.A. home teams playing in major sports matchups, this weekend is full of exciting activities you can easily reach by Metro. Want to learn more? Keep reading for details!
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Friday, April 11
The Bruin Flea
The Bruin Flea will take over Broxton Plaza in Westwood Village with a wallet-friendly shopping experience featuring everything from jewelry and collectibles to vintage clothing, streetwear, pins, stickers and more. And (just about) everything is $30 or less! 3 to 8 p.m.
Go Metro: Take Line 2, 6, 602 or 761 to Westwood/Weyburn
Spring Market at Ivy Station
Ivy Station’s monthly night market will bring a “Spring Break Y2K” party theme to the Culver City hotspot this Friday, featuring a DJ spinning 90s-’00s tunes, food trucks, craft beers, artisan shops, and a throwback photo booth.
5 to 10 p.m. FREE
Go Metro: Take the E Line to Culver City Station
L.A. Dodgers Baseball All Weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Grab some friends and root for the home team all weekend when the Dodgers face the Chicago Cubs.
Go Metro: Connect with the Stadium Express at two convenient locations – Union Station or the South Bay. For more information, including boarding locations and game day tips, visit metro.net/dodgers.
L.A. Lakers at Crypto.com Arena
The Lakers meet Houston Rockets on the court this Friday night.
Go Metro: Take the A or E Line to Pico Station, which is a one-block walk from Crypto.com Arena in downtown L.A. The Metro J Line bus, as well as other local bus routes, also stop near the arena. Tips for your game day trip.
Saturday, April 12
Reading by Moonrise
April is National Poetry Month, and Clockshop is celebrating the art of the verse with an afternoon of poetry readings at Los Angeles State Historic Park. The event is curated by Ivanna Baranova, a poet, artist and co-director of the Poetic Research Bureau.
4 to 6 p.m. FREE, $5 donation is encouraged
Go Metro: Take the A Line to Chinatown Station, and it’s a short walk up North Spring St to the park.
City of STEM Festival and Los Angeles Maker Faire
L.A.’s official science festival, City of STEM, along with the Los Angeles Maker Faire marketplace, will converge on Exposition Park’s South Lawn for a family-friendly day of science and creative exploration. The fun for all ages will feature STEM activities, workshops and special appearances by science celebrities and creators.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE
Go Metro: Take the E Line to Expo Park/USC Station
LAFC Soccer at BMO Stadium
The Black and Gold play the San Jose Earthquakes – don’t miss it!
Go Metro: Connect to the E Line and exit Expo Park/USC, or take the Metro J Line and exit 37th St/USC. Tips for your game day trip.
L.A. Kings Hockey at Crypto.com Arena
The Kings will be out to avenge their loss to the Colorado Avalanche on the ice.
Go Metro: Take the A or E Line to Pico Station, which is a one-block walk from Crypto.com Arena in downtown L.A. The Metro J Line bus, as well as other local bus routes, also stop near the arena.
Sunday, April 13
Bob Baker Day 2025
The 11th annual Bob Baker Day brings an otherworldly carnival atmosphere to Los Angeles State Historic Park. Come for the Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s fun blend of music, games, and puppet shows, and stay for tasty bites, ice cream and more from a lineup of food trucks.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE, RSVP is required
Go Metro: Take the A Line to Chinatown Station, and it’s a short walk up North Spring St to the park.
Check back next week for another weekend roundup!
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A portion on this post was produced in collaboration with WeLikeLA.
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