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LA Weekend: Day Of Dead Cemetery & Street Fests; Halloween Boat Parade

Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Oct. 28-29, throughout Los Angeles County? Patch has you covered.

Among top events Oct. 28-29, 2023, throughout LA region: Halloween lighted boat parade in Marina Del Rey; and Dia De Los Muertos fests at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, LA's Calvary Cemetery and in Long Beach, Santa Monica, Simi Valley and Venice.
Among top events Oct. 28-29, 2023, throughout LA region: Halloween lighted boat parade in Marina Del Rey; and Dia De Los Muertos fests at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, LA's Calvary Cemetery and in Long Beach, Santa Monica, Simi Valley and Venice. (Credit: Hollywood Forever Cemetery )

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout Greater Los Angeles — from the Westside, South Bay and beaches, through DTLA, the East Side, San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys to the Ventura County line.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Oct. 28 to Sunday, Oct. 29.

Find out what's happening in Hollywoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Among top events throughout the LA region are: the Halloween lighted boat parade in Marina Del Rey; and Dia De Los Muertos festivals at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, LA's Calvary Cemetery, also in Long Beach at the Museum Of Latin American Art, 2nd & PCH and Hotel Maya, in Santa Monica at the pier, downtown and at Socalo restaurant, plus at parks in Simi Valley and Venice. Scroll down to find event links, details and other happenings.

Always check with organizers that events are proceeding as planned.
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DTLA & EAST SIDE:

Refocusing Your Cultural Lens to Landscape: Presentation & Discussion With Craig Torres, OXY ARTS. Eagle Rock

Find out what's happening in Hollywoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Diabetes Walk & Awareness Health Fair, Long Beach

The Queen Mary Haunted Encounters Tour: Long Beach

The Queen Mary Paranormal Ship Walk Tour: Long Beach

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY & VENTURA COUNTY:

Pumpkin Party, Leonis Adobe Museum, Calabasas

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ALSO SEE:

LA Halloween Event Guide 2023: Pumpkin Patches & Trick-Or-Treats

Haunted Houses 2023: LA Guide To Halloween's Bone-Chilling Best

Oktoberfest 2023: LA Guide To The Best Of Bavarian Fests

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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?

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