🎃 Halloween parties, street fairs, and pumpkins.

Welcome to your weekly Valley update! Today is Thursday, October 17, 2024.

In this week’s NoHo Nick:

• 👻 Dog parade

• 🥕 Vegan food festival

• 🎃 Halloween parties

• 🍤 Fish tacos

It’s spooky season in LA!

Want to tour Halloween yard decorations?

Want to know about the best costume shops and scary events?

Check out this Halloween in LA Map.

An Instagram account called Halloween in Burbank created the map to feature all the local haunts.

Here’s what’s happening this week:

LA News

🍔 A new In-N-Out is in limbo (Woodland Hills). The City okayed a new In-N-Out on Ventura Blvd., but a Woodland Hills resident plans to sue, citing traffic and air quality concerns. Supporters say the project fits the Reimagine Ventura plan, which hopes to turn Ventura Blvd. into SFV’s “main street.” (ValleyNewsGroup) If more In-N-Outs means smaller lines elsewhere, is it a community service?

🎬 Dolby Theatre Sold (Hollywood). Jebs Hollywood Entertainment, which also runs the TCL Chinese Theatre, bought the Dolby Theatre—home of the Oscars—for around $50 million. The investment group includes producer Elie Samaha and former Sony president Jeff Sagansky. (LA Times) New owners, same red carpet.

💻 iPads at Las Palmas Park (San Fernando). Thanks to the Tech and Education Grant, the City of San Fernando bought 15 iPads for Las Palmas Park to help seniors, students, and parents build digital skills. They can be used to browse the internet, apply for scholarships, or even connect on Zoom. (City of San Fernando) But do they have Wordle on them?

🎭 High School Arts Scholarships (Los Angeles). The Music Center’s Spotlight program offers $100,000 in scholarships and professional classes to local arts students. High school students can apply for free by October 18 by submitting video auditions in acting, dance, and music. (NoHo Arts District)

Food and Drinks

🎃 Vegan Halloween Food Exchange (North Hollywood): Vegan bites, a drag show called "Infamous Vampires," pumpkin decorating, and a costume contest at Lawless Brewing. Food, beer, mimosas, and other boozy drinks to keep things festive. Dog-friendly. Free. October 20 from 12 PM to 6 PM.

👻 Magnolia House of Haunts (Pasadena): Annual Halloween party at a swanky 100+ year-old home and bar. Sip on spooky cocktails with a live DJ, and enter a costume contest. Dress to impress in your ghoulish best! Free. RSVP required. Saturday, October 26th at 9 PM.

☕️ Horror Vibes Coffee (North Hollywood): The Valley’s spookiest and scariest coffee shop. In October, they’re doing custom drinks, in-store pop-ups, community events, and movie crossovers. Scary vibes all around. Try their “Call of Cthul-ube” and “Dr. Pepper and Mr. Hyde.”

🦐 Costa Azul (Burbank): Low-key Mexican joint offering tacos, ceviche, and cold beers. Celebrating 28 years of service in October. Try their signature bacon-wrapped shrimp! Save $5 off any $20+ dish through October. Mention NoHo Nick!

Things to Do

🎉 Sherman Oaks Street Fair (Sherman Oaks): The 32nd annual street fair on Ventura Blvd. The Valley’s largest annual event. Community stage for musicians, carnival games, craft beer and cocktails, street vendors, and local business sponsors. Family friendly. Free. October 20 from 10 AM to 6 PM.

👻 Spooky Dog Parade (North Hollywood): Celebrate Halloween with your furry friends at the 15th annual North Hollywood pet parade. At the corner of Willowcrest and Huston. A spooktacular evening of pets in costumes at this adorable neighborhood tradition. October 31st at 6 PM.

🎸 Two Rooms Concert Experience (East Hollywood): Every party has two rooms—one for live music and one for talking and friendship. It's a Halloweekend Show, chill house party-style. BYOB. And new music from four local artists. Costumes not required. Bring scary vibes and make a new friend. $18. October 26 at 8 PM.

💀 ‘Coco’ Live Concerts (Northridge). Experience the magic of Disney Pixar’s Coco at a live-to-film concert. Featuring the Orquesta Folclorica Nacional de Mexico. Enjoy an unforgettable journey through the Land of the Dead. $50. October 26th and 27th at 3 PM.

🍻 Trivia Nights (North Hollywood): Put your brainpower to the test. Join Brews Brothers Brewery weekly for a night of fun trivia, food, and fierce competition. Gather your team, grab a drink, and show off your pop culture skills. Win a bar tab. Sundays at 7 PM.

Pumpkin Patches

🎃 Here’s where to pick pumpkins in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles in October 2024 (Patch).

• Forneris Farms (Mission Hills)

• Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch (Culver City)

• Shawn's Pumpkin Patch (Palms)

• Tina's Pumpkin Patch (Sherman Oaks)

• Toluca Lake Pumpkin Festival (Toluca Lake)

• Tapia Bros. Farm (Encino)

• Seasonal Adventures Christmas Tree (Around LA)

• Bennett's Best (Agoura Hills)

• Calabasas Pumpkin Festival (Calabasas)

• Underwood Family Farms (Moorpark)

Cute Home Alert

🏡 Charming 3-Bed Valley Home (Van Nuys): Ideal starter home. 1,105 sq ft with granite counters, wood floors, and central air. Detached 2-car garage with extra storage. On a peaceful, tree-lined street, offering a cozy vibe and valley views. Built in 1950. Perfect for outdoor gatherings. $749,900.

Random

🏒 The LA Kings give out free hockey tickets if it’s your birthday. Register by the 1st of your birthday month for two free tickets to a regular season game.

🌭 Read the complete guide to hot dog etiquette. The dos and don’ts of eating this “sacred food.”

Trivia

❓️ Which San Fernando Valley town is not considered part of Los Angeles? In 1910, this place refused to join LA.

Come back next week for the answer!

NoHo Nick

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