Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in Los Angeles with your globe-trotting, game-loving guide, Oly Bennet! It’s Sunday, October 5th, 2025, and let me just say—LA is vibing hard this morning. The skies are serving that classic smog-meets-sunshine blend, trendy locals are brunching with sunglasses in the shade, and the city’s pulse is set to “electric anticipation.”

Today’s weather is as LA as avocado toast: clear skies with a high near 78, so whether you’re hiking up Runyon for the views or just cruising Sunset with some iced coffee, it’s prime time to be out. In local excitement, the city is buzzing with events for every flavor of fun—from concerts and book fairs to pet meetups that’ll have your Instagram howling.

Let’s kick off with a taste of today’s standout events. Sports fans, you’re in luck: it’s an NFL Sunday at SoFi Stadium, as the Los Angeles Chargers face off against the Washington Commanders—expect tailgates, adrenaline, and possibly someone in a giant foam finger suit. If you’re looking for cultural dopamine, The Walt Disney Concert Hall is rolling out The Rite of Spring with Dudamel, so snag those last-minute tickets if you love your music bold and your orchestras show-stopping. And for the bookish adventurers, Rare Books LA is transforming Union Station into a warm-lit wonderland of antiquarian treasures, celebrating none other than horror legend Guillermo Del Toro’s upcoming Frankenstein flick. Today’s also your last chance to catch Will Rawls: Unmade at the Hammer Museum—the perfect artsy detour between eats.

Families, the adventure (and sugar rush) await! The Discovery Cube LA makes science and Halloween collide with Enchanted Halloweekends. If your little monsters need to get some wiggles out, check out mini photo sessions in the OC, or let them dash through pumpkin patches and corn mazes at Tanaka Farms in Irvine. And don’t sleep on LA’s own Haunted Hayride for classic spooky thrills right in Griffith Park. For something delightfully absurd, there’s Pocket Monster Rave at Catch One—yes, it’s Pokémon meets dance party, and grown-ups, this one’s for your inner ten-year-old with glow sticks.

On today’s city news radar, the foodie crowd is buzzing about the upgraded Grand Central Market, with new vendor pop-ups rolling out global flavors—rumor has it, there’s bao buns that’ll change your life. LA Metro’s new express buses are launching on key east-west routes, promising to shave precious minutes off your trek from the Arts District to Santa Monica. Pro tip: download TAP LA’s updated app for real-time arrivals and mobile ticketing—because you came to see the city, not wait for buses.

What’s Oly’s local tip? Embrace the city’s taco alleyways after dark. While every tourist lines up at the big names, the best carne asada street tacos lie just off the beaten track: ask a local in Boyle Heights, and you might end up at a curbside legend with a salsas cart and stories to match. And for a classic LA plot twist, keep your eyes peeled on Fairfax; murals change like goalie lineups here!

Don’t forget, LA turns extra magical at sunset. Hit the Griffith Observatory for golden-hour selfies or wind up your day with a rooftop movie at LEVEL DTLA—the kind of “only in LA” night that’ll make your group chat explode.

Tomorrow, things crank up another notch: stay tuned for coverage of the Muertos Art Walk on Olvera Street, more Halloween parties, and the inside scoop on a secret food festival downtown that’s supposedly BYOB: Bring Your Own Burrito.

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