Hosted by: Vegan Playground
Location: Boomtown Brewery
Time: 5-10pm
Cost: Cost of your dinner

• 15+ of SoCal’s best vegan vendors
• Free entrance
• Free street parking
• Family Friendly
• Dog Friendly
• Indoor and outdoor seating
• DJs, photobooth, pinball, darts, pool, cornhole, & giveaway

Hosted by: B&T’s Deli
Location: B&T’s Deli
Time: 11am-5pm
Cost: Cost of your lunch

‘We’re celebrating the launch of our new, limited edition sandwich in collaboration with SriMu cheese. Come by the deli and meet the incredible team behind one of our favorite plant-based cheeses. We’ll have cheese samples and our newest creation on the menu. Saturday 10/5 11am to 5pm or sold out.’

This weekend, Crossroads Kitchen (all locations) is launching their newest Fall Menu.

They are also continuing their Pastry Pop Up at their Melrose location is on Saturdays starting at 9am.

Pastry Pop Up updates come from their instagram.

Hosted by: Vegans of LA
Location: Leo Carillo State Beach, Tower 4
Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: Free

Join Veggie Hikers, Vegan Spirituality, and the “No Meat & Mingle” communities at Leo Carrillo State Beach for our annual hike and vegan cookout! If you can’t make the hike, please attend the cookout (and vice versa)!

The cookout / potluck portion of the event starts at 2PM.

There is a lot more info on the Meetup link, visit below.

Hosted by: Modern Biology
Location: Pasadena Presbyterian Church
Time: 7pm
Cost: $17

Science and Art come together as we appreciate the transformative power of fungi and celebrate more-than-human worlds.

Tarun Nayar / Modern Biology is a viral ‘mushroom musician’ who creates soundscapes from the bioelectric changes in plants and mushrooms. He’s invited some of his favourite mycologists, ecologists, poets and musicians to celebrate the plant and fungal kingdoms and inspire hope and resilience.

Expect a short scientific talk, poetry and musical performances, culminating in a live plant and mushroom music experience by Modern Biology in which listeners are encouraged to ‘try on’ plant and fungal consciousness, and expand their awareness to these more-than-human worlds. Also expect great sound and some amazing projection mapping in this gorgeous and historic church.

Hosted by: Monica Film Center
Location: Monica Film Center

Music for Mushrooms is a narrative documentary highlighting the personal journey of shamanistic musician and filmmaker East Forest (Krishna-Trevor Oswalt) – a collaborator of the late Ram Dass – whose bold experiments pair music with guided psychedelic experiences to create spaces of healing for a fracture

d world.

The film captures East Forest as he discovers a practice of guided ceremonial concerts that offer participants an immersive environment to confront their pain and fears, fostering hope, and moving them to re-engage with their own true north.

Hosted by: Armory Center for the Arts
Location: Altadena Community Garden
Time: 10am-12pm
Cost: Free

Join the Armory at the Altadena Community Garden where we’ll exchange amaranth recipes and get hands-on experience with cooking this traditional pre-Columbian staple during an all-ages workshop led by members of Malaqatel Ija, Semillas Viajeras, Seed Travels. We invite you to come, share, and eat.

In this hands-on workshop we will make a recipe using amaranth greens and seeds. This is an all ages family friendly workshop using ingredients from the garden.

Hosted by: Maciel’s
Location: Maciel’s
Time: 6-8:30p
Cost: $10.95+

Join Maciel’s for round two of their amazing special menu night.

How it works: You put down a $10.95 deposit here as well as reserve the exact number of each item you plan to order at the event. The deposit will go towards your meal when you pay at the shop that evening. This helps us reduce food waste.

You can come to the shop any time between 6-8:30pm. You will choose dine-in or take-out when you order. We will have extra seating inside and outside.

Hosted By: Besties Vegan Paradise
Location: Besties
Time: 7pm every Thursday
Cost: Free

Come hang out with new vegan friends and try new vegan brands; ​7pm 5K all levels welcome. Free Soft Serve Cool Down.

Hosted By: Love Amaro
Location: Love Amaro Pizza, Venice Boardwalk
Time: Their hours
Cost: your meal

I had to mention this ‘event’ because this is my favorite pizza in the world. Happy International Pizza Month!!!

•🚨Mention this ad for our month deal
To celebrate we have some amazing specials
🍕420 deal: 4 Slices for $20 ($5 a slice)
🍕Buy any Large or Xlarge pizza and get 2nd for $10 OFF
• This deal is good everyday for the month of October. Pizza so good it will make you smile 🥰🍕

Hosted By: Pressed Jobes
Location: Glowing Greens Eatery
Time: 6:45p Doors
Cost: Free

The best stand-up show on Wednesdays in Echo Park at a plant-based place - @glowing_echopark - doors 6:30pm/show 7. FREE SHOW! $8 mocktails & sammies

Hosted By: Mort & Betty’s Vegan Jewish Deli
Location: Mort & Betty’s, Atwater Village
Time: 5:30p-8p
Cost: Whatever you order

Yom Kippur Break Fast pre-order is open through 10 AM Monday October 7 🍽️ We're offering pickup for the whole menu & @avocadotoastca is offering delivery for a la carte items.

🍄‍🟫 Mushroom & Cashew Liver Pate
🍅Appetizing Platters (pick-up only)
🥯 Fresh Baked Organic Bagels
🥯 Cultured Cashew Schmears
🥕 Smoked Carrot Lox
🥕 White Carrot Whitefish
🍎 Pumpkin Apple Pecan Coffee Cake
🍪 & MORE!

Learn more here.

Hosted By: We Explore Earth
Location: LA Boulders
Time: 5:30p-9:30p
Cost: $175

We would like to invite anyone interested in trying rock climbing for their first time at @LABoulders & to try new food at our favorite playground @veganplayground! 🥾🌲🌎 All climbers of all levels welcome & all wild spirits! WEE Tribe night out are an introduction to the indoor gym rock climbing 101 & intro to good vegan food! 🧗🏻‍♀️😋🔥

Let climb, eat & have some fun, together!

Hosted By: Earth Pass x Lavender & Truffles
Location: Lavender & Truffles
Time: 6pm
Cost: Discounted ice cream!

Join Earth Pass at the newly opened Lavender & Truffles for an ice cream social. First 10 guests get free ice cream then 15% off after signing up for Earth Pass! Feel free to bring friends.

Hosted By: Vegandale
Location: LA State Historic Park
Time: All day
Cost: $10+

World’s largest vegan festival. Major artists take the stage at Vegandale, + eat, drink, and shop vegan at over 120 vendors from around the globe, and clean up on free samples from our sponsors.

Hosted By: Now Serving LA
Location: Now Serving LA
Time: 7p
Cost: $15+

Joe Yonan, food and travel editor at The Washington Post and James Beard Award-winning food writer in conversation for Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking: Vegan Recipes, Tips and Techniques, moderated by Ben Mims, James Beard Award-nominated cookbook author and food writer. Book signing and meet and greet to follow.

Hosted By: Hey, Sunshine
Location: Hey, Sunshine
Time: 10-11am
Cost: $43

​​​​​​​​​​​​​Join us at Hey, Sunshine Kitchen's Culver City restaurant where we'll learn how to make two delicious, popular, and unique dishes: Blue Ribbon Chili + Creamy From Scratch Guacamole with Chips.

​​​​​​​Here's what we have in store for you!

• ​​​​​​​🥗 You'll receive 1 FREE ENTREE after class at Hey, Sunshine Kitchen.

• ​​​​​​​❤️ Up close and personal time with Heather and Jenny, founders and chefs of Hey, Sunshine Kitchen.

• ​​​​​​​🍋 Super fun demo-based cooking class: learn how to make two delicious, popular, and unique dishes:
  ➢ Blue Ribbon Chili
  ➢ Creamy From Scratch Guacamole with Chips

• ​​​​​​​📕 Take home 2 amazing dish recipes.

Hosted By: Vegans of LA
Location: Vegans of LA food bank
Time: 7:45-9:45a
Cost: Free

Help by volunteering to sort food (Wednesdays) or distribute food (Thursdays). Occurs every third Wednesday and Thursday of the month.

Hosted By: Rated V Food
Location: Venice Beach / Love Amaro Pizza
Time: 1pm
Cost: $5

​​​​​​Save the date! Sunday, Oct 20th the Vegan Foodie Run Club is coming to Venice Beach! Comment VENICE for the sign up link. Our 2 mile run destination will be @loveamaropizzeria all levels welcome.

$5 to secure your spot (meeting spot will be sent after sign up) limited time offer! Price will increase to $10 in December as this supports the organization of the events.

Distance 2 miles. Destination @loveamaropizzeria (everyone is responsible for purchasing their own food). Meet more vegans and make new friends while supporting vegan restaurants. Visit the website here.

Hosted By: Lavender & Truffles’s Dessert Speakeasy
Location: Venice Beach
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: $125

Join us for an immersive culinary experience in The Art of Ice Cream Creation, where you'll embark on a journey through the science and artistry behind handcrafted, artisanal ice cream. In this hands-on workshop, participants will not only learn how to craft delicious ice cream but also discover the role of each ingredient that brings the perfect scoop to life.

What is included in the workshop:
3 courses
3 recipes
1 pint of Lavender & Truffles ice cream to take home!

Hosted By: HotforFood x Au Lac DTLA
Location: Au Lac DLTA
Time: 5:30p-8:30p
Cost: Free

Join HotforFood chef Lauren Toyota for #LastFridays every last Friday of the month for #hotforfood special menu items

Hosted By: Love Always Animal Sanctuary
Location: Love Always Animal Sanctuary
Time: 3-7p
Cost: $10 for adults, $23/child - 100% are donations to organizer. See event details.

​​​​​​Join us for a Vegan Friendly (all candy and food is meat, egg, and dairy free) Halloween experience benefiting Love Always Sanctuary! We are pleased to welcome Plant Based Treaty for this one-of-a-kind party for compassionate kids!

This is one event you don't want to miss! Here's what to expect:

• Experience trick-or-treating with the animals

• Have fun playing games

• All vegan candy & treats

• Dance party for all ages

• Costume contest for kids

• Arts & crafts table where kids can create their own trick-or-treat bag

• Visit our rescued animals including goats, sheep, goats, donkeys and more!

• Sanctuary Grill will be selling vegan hot dogs and burgers.

Space is limited, so grab your tickets now to reserve your spot!

Halloween costumes are encouraged, but not required.

Hosted By: Eataly x VeganAF
Location: Eataly Century City

Note: This Event is sold out, but more tickets could become available with cancellations. Check out Eataly’s eventbrite for more cooking classes. ​​​​​​

Los Angeles-based, Chanel Goodson, is the chef/owner and operator of Vegan AF, a woman and Black-owned bright pink food truck that tours the streets of Los Angeles, serving up the best street food forward vegan cuisine. Chanel will be teaching you how to make the perfect fall treat - an apple pie eggroll!

This fusion of flavors and ingredients highlights the best of street food and completely vegan. In this class, Chanel will walk you through the ingredients and steps to making her favorite vegan recipes from her food truck. Join us as we blend warm, spiced apples with crispy, golden wrappers to make a delicious, vegan-friendly dessert that is perfect for the season!

Hosted By: Vegan It Should Bee
Location: Vegan It Should Bee
Time: Tuesday & Wed 4-9pm
Cost: Your meal

Calling all vegan food lovers! Join us at VEGAN_ITSHOULDBEE for delicious plant-based bites from October 8-9 at 1949 W Ave L, Lancaster, CA 93534. 🍽️✨ 🕓 Open Tuesday-Wednesday from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM!

And while you’re here, swing by GMC Cut for a fresh haircut! ✂️💇‍♂️ Let’s make it a day of self-care and tasty eating! See you there! 🥦💚

Hosted By: Kind Heart Coalition
Location: Harrison Serenity Ranch
Time: 1p Check-in
Cost: $175

From Veg Out: ‘California’s first and only all-vegan camping festival, the Kind Hearted Campout, is back for its fourth year.The Kind Hearted Campout offers a unique blend of music, activism workshops, yoga, and art activities, making it a must-attend for anyone passionate about animal rights and community building. The event is family- and dog-friendly, with food and beverages from sponsors like Forager, Local Roots Kombucha, and Foods Alive.

Hosted By: Alder & Sage
Location: Alder & Sage Restaurant
Time: 5-8pm
Cost: Free

​​​​​​Hippea VEGAN backyard Pop-up is back! Join us at Alder & Sage for a day filled with delicious plant-based treats and good vibes. Indulge in a variety of vegan dishes, from savory to sweet, all made with love and cruelty-free ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or just curious about the lifestyle, this event is perfect for everyone. Come hang out, enjoy the food, and maybe even discover your new favorite vegan snack. See you there!

Hosted By: Harvest Cafe
Location: Harvest Cafe Ventura
Time: 3-6pm
Cost: $93

Join us at Harvest Cafe for a hands-on experience in crafting delicious vegan cheeses!

Learn to make non-dairy cheeses in this info packed hands on class! We will be making a variety of vegan cheeses for a variety of foodie applications from herby creamy cheese, to sliceable rounds to melty “moxerella” that goes perfect with pizza. We will have some non nut based cheese demos as well including a hemp parmesan! Class is all organic and gluten-free and includes take home recipes. Early sign up discount available

Hosted By: Vegan Food Popup Events
Location: Ski Beach Park
Time: 12-6pm
Cost: Free

San Diego's premier Halloween party, featuring spooky performances, a wickedly delicious selection of seasonal food and drink items, an array of bewitching goods and crafts plus enchanting products and services.

Enjoy a full day of entertainment with festive music, performances, art and games, a bouce house, plus costume contests with prizes. Enter an immersive experience of true terrors, with scary games and activities presented by Fright for Future, if you dare.

Hosted By: SoCal VegFest
Location: OC Fair & Event Center
Time: 11am- 6pm
Cost: $13/day pass

Immerse yourself in the ultimate Vegan Weekend Celebration at the SoCal VegFest — Southern California’s largest and most beloved plant-based festival offering an array of vegan food and samples, beverages, cooking demos, speakers, and the event’s first-ever Vegan Holiday Market featuring more than 80 vendors.

SoCal VegFest attendees can anticipate an exceptional experience featuring a VIP section with complimentary alcoholic beverages alongside an abundance of free food and drink tastings. Enjoy tasty bites from our vegan vendors and food truck partners serving up a plethora of food and drinks, all set against the backdrop of a vibrant, joyful gathering.

The festivities will take place at the OC Fair & Events Center, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, October 26-27, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. This event is designed to welcome individuals of all ages.