🦖 Books, Walks, and Community Health

Welcome to your weekly San Fernando Valley update: October 9–15, 2025.

In this week’s NoHo Nick:

• 📕 Books

• 🚶 Walks

• 🎃 Halloween

• ♦️ Board games

“They’ve never had that many people before.”

Last week, I shared a library book sale in Van Nuys.

Apparently, tons of you showed up! Thanks for supporting our libraries.

Libraries often sell old books to make space for new inventory.

All of the books, DVDs, and CDs were on sale for $1 or less.

Heads up — There’s another sale this weekend in Sherman Oaks.

🍺 Oktoberfest Music Fest Fundraiser (North Hollywood):

Grammy-winning guitarist Laurence Juber (Wings) headlines this autumn concert and fundraiser alongside other bands.

Ticket sales support adults with developmental disabilities.

Dinner and dessert are included in the ticket price. There’s also a cash bar.

$40. Saturday, October 11, gates at 3 PM at the ARC Center.

Get tickets →

📩 Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up to get it.

Here’s what’s happening:

🚈 LAX People Mover Faces Delays. The airport train won’t be ready until mid-2026. This is three years late and $880M over budget. A report blames tension between Los Angeles World Airports and contractor LINXS. Officials still hope it’ll be ready for the 2026 World Cup. (LAist)

🅿️ More Expensive Street Parking. L.A. City Council voted 10-0 to raise parking meter rates by 50%. This is the first increase in 10 years. Meters will also run until midnight in busy areas. The changes could bring in $14.4 million annually. The start date hasn’t been announced. (KTLA)

These are my favorite upcoming events:

Ongoing

🍹 Burden of Proof NA Bottle Shop (South Pasadena): SoCal's largest non-alcoholic beverage selection. “The best hangover-free beers, wines, spirits, and cocktails.” Throughout October, catch spooky-themed events like mocktail classes, book swaps, and craft nights. Free tastings every Saturday.

🎸 Weekly Variety Show (Sunland): This is a weekly variety show. Live music, presentations, and weird art in a psychedelic, welcoming vibe. The house band bookends the night with silly sing-alongs. Bring an instrument to jump on stage. Free. Every Tuesday, at 8 PM at Sunland Sunspace (9681 Sunland Blvd).

Friday, October 10

🕺 “Grease” Party (North Hollywood): Valley Opera's Grease fundraiser is a full-blown throwback party. Learn to hand jive, sing karaoke, and hit up carnival games and a silent auction. Dress in your poodle skirt best. $10. Friday, October 10, at the Mayflower Club.

👻 Night Walking Tour (Sylmar): Explore Pioneer Memorial Cemetery by flashlight. Hear ghost stories and urban legends before a paranormal investigation with a special guest. Bring a friend, bring your courage. Proceeds benefit the cemetery. $39. Friday, October 10 OR October 24, 7 PM.

💕 North Hollywood Singles Mixer (North Hollywood): This 50/50 balanced singles event curates a carefully selected guest list. No swiping required. Enjoy a private heated patio with a fire pit, social games, and craft seltzers. 100+ local singles. $10. Friday, October 10, at 7 PM at Lawless Brewing Co.

Saturday, October 11

🧹 North Hollywood Neighborhood Cleanup (North Hollywood): Join neighbors with rakes, brooms, and pickers to beautify the streets. All tools are provided. Make the community shine. Free. RSVP appreciated. Saturday, October 11, from 8 AM to 11 AM at Lankershim & Sherman Way.

🎃 Fall Festival (North Hollywood): Kids' activities, pumpkin painting, a Taylor Swift tribute band, a claw machine, and dog adoptions kick off the fall season. Sponsored by Adrin Nazarian. Family-friendly. Free. Saturday, October 11, from 3 PM to 6 PM at North Hollywood Recreation Center.

👟 Hot Girl Walk Book Club (Studio City): Mia Lind, the creator of the “hot girl walk,” is hosting a book reading, signing, and 2-mile Hot Girl Walk to celebrate her new book. Brunch included. Proceeds support women’s nonprofits.$22-$30 (includes book, tote, giveaways). Saturday, October 11, at 10 AM at Annabelle's Book Club LA.

🏓 Pickleball Speed Dating (Calabasas): Meet singles on the court at this flirty pickleball dating night. Speed-dating rounds, fire pits, yard games, bingo, food, and drinks. $40. Saturday, October 11, at 6 PM at Calabasas Pickleball Club.

🎲 Board Game Day (Burbank): Meet new people and play cool games at this casual Verdugo Park hangout. Bring your favorite board games, card games, friends, and whatever else you'd like. Laid-back fun on the grass. Free. Saturday, October 11, 12 PM at Verdugo Park.

🏥 Community Health Fair (Sun Valley): Free health screenings, Medi-Cal/Medicare help, and family fun. Raffles for TVs and bikes, free backpacks, face painting, bouncers, pony rides, live music, and lunch. Get your blood pressure and glucose tested on-site. Free. Saturday, October 11, at 10 AM at 9375 San Fernando Rd.

💚 Toluca Lake Health Fair (Toluca Lake): Free mammograms, health screenings, and fitness demos. Kids can tackle a health challenge for prizes, snap pics with Heartbeat Harry (an 11-foot inflatable mascot), and everyone can sample Gelson's healthy eats. Free. Saturday, October 11, from 10 AM to 3 PM.

🏳️‍🌈 Out in the 818: Meetup Happy Hour (Tarzana) - The inaugural event of a new LGBTQ+ social group. Casual happy hour to connect, unwind, and build community. Meet new friends. Free. Saturday, October 11, at 4:30 PM at Dark Horse Tavern.

🏍️ Ugly Motorcycle Club Fundraiser (Canoga Park): Annual fundraiser to help send care packages to active service members worldwide. Tickets include tri-tip dinner, a bar, raffles, an auction, vendors, and live music. $50 (includes dinner). Saturday, October 11, from 2 PM to 10 PM at The Elks Lodge.

Sunday, October 12

🗳️ Prop 50 Community Forum (Valley Village): Hear SFV's elected leaders discuss Prop 50 and how it will shape our future. The panel includes Senators Menjivar and Stern, as well as Assemblymembers Rodriguez, Schultz, and Gabriel. Bring your questions. Free, RSVP required. Sunday, October 12, at 4:30 PM at Temple Beth Hillel.

Happening Soon

🔍 Bellwether (North Hollywood): Dark thriller play about a missing six-year-old in a cookie-cutter community. As the investigation unfolds, suspicion turns on the parents. Spooky for Halloween. $31-$35. From October 17 to November 1 at Stuart Rogers' Studio. —  I’m writing all of the music for this show! 

💎 Jewelry Studio Party (North Hollywood): Ceci Greco, a local handmade jewelry brand, opens its studio for a night of celebration. Self-guided tour, new jewelry pieces, drinks, bites, and a lively artist-meets-community vibe. Free. Friday, October 17, at Ceci Greco Studio, from 6 PM to 9 PM. — I went to Ceci’s last party and met many of my neighbors.

🍷 Armenian Wine & Spirits Festival (Glendale): The 8th annual street festival transforms Orange Street into a vibrant hub with Armenian and international wines, spirits, live music, global cuisine, and a handcrafted art marketplace. $100 (includes all tastings). Sunday, October 12, from 3 PM to 9 PM.

My Valley Pass is “San Fernando Valley’s #1 Visitors Guide.” 

Their October lineup is packed with action.

🎃 Night Out at the Cube (Sylmar): Discovery Cube science museum transforms into a spooky experience after dark for adults 21+. DJ, pumpkin catapults, carnival games, a costume contest, and hands-on STEM. $36. Drinks included. Friday, October 10, from 7 PM to 11 PM at Discovery Cube LA.

🎬 San Fernando Valley Film Tour (Van Nuys): Explore dozens of iconic and hidden filming locations from your favorite movies. Includes stops for photos and something for everyone. Classic scenes and secret Valley spots. $50. Sunday, October 19, at 10 AM.

🎃 Valleyween Cinema Presents: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Movie (Mission Hills): The historic Andres Pico Adobe transforms into a Halloween wonderland. Special lighting and decorations for this film screening. Unlimited popcorn and drinks. Limited-edition gifts. $25 adults, $15 kids. Friday, October 24, from 6 PM to 9:30 PM at Andres Pico Adobe Park.

🍴 FOODZILLA Food Fest (San Fernando): The Valley’s largest food festival. Support aspiring food truck and restaurant owners. Plus, artisan and creative vendors showcase handcrafted goods and one-of-a-kind creations. Free. Saturday, October 25, from 5 PM to 9 PM at San Fernando City Hall.

👻 San Fernando Valley Bizarre Tour (Van Nuys): Paranormal researcher Manny D'Mago (from America's Got Talent) leads you through the Valley's darkest mysteries, eerie stories, and haunted spots. Sunday, October 26, from 11 AM to 2 PM.

🏡 Featured Rental (North Hollywood)

$2,995/mo. 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom. 740 Square Feet.

Semi-furnished (including a king bed, dining table, Roku TV, and more). Includes two parking spaces. The home is the back unit on a gated lot, offering extra privacy.

🚓 California police pulled over a self-driving Waymo for an illegal U-turn, but they couldn’t give it a ticket.

🚗 One third of Angelenos don’t drive.

❓️ Approximately how many registered food trucks and carts are in L.A.?

Last week’s question: What is the longest street in Los Angeles?

Answer: Sepulveda Boulevard is 42.8 miles long, making it the longest street in L.A. However, sections of the road have been renamed over the years.

Thank you for reading. See you next week!

PS I know we’re overdue for a NoHo Nick meetup. I promise it’s coming soon!

PPS I just relaunched the NoHo Nick Events calendar. Now, all event submissions will automatically appear on the calendar.

📩 Was this forwarded to you? Sign up to get it.

📣 Want your event featured? Submit it.

🛍️ Promote your business to Valley locals. Advertise in NoHo Nick.

⚾️ Dodgers Bars in the Valley

🥕 Top Farmers Markets in the San Fernando Valley

⛰️ Top Hikes in the San Fernando Valley