Free things to do this weekend in and around the San Fernando Valley

San Fernando Valley's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, October 2, 2026 to Sunday, October 4, 2026.

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• Free First Fridays - 480 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103, Friday, October 2, 2026, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
• Salsa Nights - Runway Playa Vista - West Millennium, Playa Vista, CA, Friday, October 2, 2026, 6:00 PM
• Free Fall and Holiday Mini Photo Sessions with Shoott! - Los Angeles & Inland Empire - Shoott - Broadway, New York, NY, Saturday, October 3, 2026 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, see link for times
• Beach Cleanup - Cabrillo Marine Aquarium - 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731, Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9:00 - 10:30 AM
• Marina del Rey Farmers Market - Los Angeles County Department of Beaches & Harbors - 13837 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292, Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST
• Tina's Pumpkin Patch - Tina's Trees - Woodman Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA, Friday, October 2, 2026 to Sunday, October 4, 2026, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday and Saturday; 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday
• First Sunday Family-Friendly Bird Walks - California Botanic Garden - 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, Sunday, October 4, 2026, 8:00 - 10:00 AM
• Free Fall and Holiday Mini Photo Sessions with Shoott! - Santa Barbara and Ventura - Shoott - Broadway, New York, NY, Saturday, October 3, 2026 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, see link for times