Looking to make the most of your weekend? From sports matchups and seasonal markets to cultural events and festivals, there’s something for everyone (and every budget) happening in L.A. Read on for some ideas to create your own weekend adventure.
It’s all near the Metro bus or rail system. Plan your trip with Apple or Google maps, the Transit or Moovit apps or our trip planner.
Friday, November 8
Ice at Santa Monica presented by Disney+
The Ice at Santa Monica rink will have its grand opening ceremonies on Friday between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. — join in the fun and ride for FREE that night! The rink will be open through January 20, 2025.
Go Metro: Take the E Line to Downtown Santa Monica Station
Ivy Station Night Market Fall Feast
The monthly night market gets an autumn makeover this Friday with dozens of local vendors and food trucks, craft beer, fall season crafts, DJ-spun tunes, plus adoptable dogs from A Purposeful Rescue.
5 to 10 p.m. FREE
Go Metro: Take the E Line to Culver City Station
LAFC Soccer
After winning game two, Vancouver comes to town for the decisive game three in their playoff series against LAFC on Friday night.
Go Metro: Take the E Line to Expo Park/USC Station or the J Line to 37th St/USC Station — it’s a short walk from either to BMO Stadium.
Ride like a pro on game day.
L.A. Lakers Basketball
The Lakers host two eastern conference teams this weekend — the 76ers on Friday and the Raptors on Sunday — at Crypto.com Arena.
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.
UCLA Football
The Bruins host Big 10 opponent Iowa on a rare Friday evening game at the Rose Bowl.
Go Metro: Take the A Line to Memorial Park Station in Pasadena, turn right out of the station and walk to the free Rose Bowl bus shuttle next to the Parsons complex that drops off at Gate B at the stadium.
Tips for your game day trip.
Saturday, November 9
L.A. Kings Hockey
The Kings started this week in first place in the Pacific Division — not where the experts predicted them to be! L.A. hosts the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday evening.
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.
Self Care Yoga at CAAM
Need a mindful reset to prepare for the holiday season? Bring your exercise mat to the California African American Museum’s Self Care Yoga for a 60-minute flow led by yoga and meditation teacher Constance Hartwell. The class is geared for beginners as well as experienced practitioners.
Starts at 11 a.m. FREE with advance RSVP
Go Metro: Take the E Line to Expo Park/USC Station
Saturday and Sunday
Inglewood Open Studios
The annual Inglewood Open Studios art walk offers a mix of tours and talks at galleries and artist studios in and around the city of Inglewood. The Inglewood Public Library will host a slate of special events, plus you can catch a fashion show at ECF Art Centers and an after-party on Saturday at Lalo’s Grill.
Main art walk: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. FREE
Go Metro: Take the K Line to Downtown Inglewood Station
Jackalope Pasadena
Ready to kick off your holiday shopping? Indie craft market Jackalope comes to Central Park in Old Pasadena for a two-day marketplace pop-up, with more than 200 local hand-selected artisans.
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 pm. FREE
Go Metro: Take the A Line to Del Mar Station
L.A. Clippers Basketball
The 76ers and Raptors visit the Intuit Dome to play the Clippers on Saturday and Sunday nights.
Go Metro: Metro is running a free shuttle to the Intuit Dome for select games in November from the C Line’s Hawthorne/Lennox Station — including Saturday night’s game against the 76ers (Nov. 9). More info here. Other options for all home games including Metro Bus Lines 117 (Century Boulevard) or 212 (La Brea Av/Prairie Av) or Torrance Transit Line 10, with stops adjacent to the Intuit Dome. Please keep in mind the C and K Lines were reconfigured last Sunday — the C Line now runs between Norwalk and the new Aviation/Century Station. The K Line is temporarily running in two segments: between Redondo and Aviation Century and between Westchester/Veterans and Expo/Crenshaw. Transfer between the C and K Lines at Aviation/Century.
PST ART: Art x Science Family Festival
La Brea Tar Pits hosts the PST ART: Art x Science Family Festival Saturday through Monday, featuring fun and learning for the entire family. Come for kid-friendly art and educational experiences and workshops, plus shows each day produced by the Edinburgh Science Festival.
Saturday-Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. FREE
Go Metro: Take Line 720/20 along Wilshire Boulevard
Sunday, November 10
L.A. Chargers Football
The Chargers are in the hunt for a playoff spot and have a very winnable conference game with the Tennessee Titans coming to town Sunday afternoon.
Go Metro: Our free SoFi Stadium Shuttle runs between the C Line’s Hawthorne/Lennox Station and the stadium. Please keep in mind the C and K Lines were reconfigured last Sunday — the C Line now runs between Norwalk and the new Aviation/Century Station. The K Line is temporarily running in two segments: between Redondo and Aviation Century and between Westchester/Veterans and Expo/Crenshaw. Transfer between the C and K Lines at Aviation/Century.
Ride like a pro on game day.
Check back next week for another weekend roundup!
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