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 fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Shoott - 5401 Peck Rd, Arcadia, CA 91006, and additional Los Angeles and Inland Empire locations, Friday, October 2, 2026 to Sunday, October 4, 2026, see link for times
• Free First Fridays - 480 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103, Friday, October 2, 2026, 4–7 pm
• Salsa Nights - Runway Playa Vista - West Millennium, Playa Vista, CA, Friday, October 2, 2026, 6:00 pm
• Tina's Pumpkin Patch - Tina's Trees - Woodman Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA, Friday, October 2, 2026 to Sunday, October 4, 2026, Friday and Saturday 10 am–9 pm; Sunday 10 am–8 pm
• FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Shoott - Broadway, New York, NY, Saturday, October 3, 2026 to 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