3 Things To Do In October That Aren't Halloween Related

Here we are, teetering on the edge of October and pleading for the weather to cooperate with the urge to wear sweaters and boots.  Halloween candy and décor are featured in every store and creative costumes are on your mind (how are you ever going to top last year’s Netflix and Chill outfit?), but October has so much more to offer than All Hallows Eve – presenting the top 3 things to do in October in Los Angeles that have nothing to do with Halloween!

Oktoberfest

Traditionally Oktoberfest happens in September but much like avocados those of us in Southern California get a bit of an extended season.  There are a number of festivals to choose from in the Los Angeles area, most of which fall between the middle to end of October.  Do some googling and get ready to dust off your lederhosen and toast with your favorite stein of beer!

Apple Picking

Okay, it might sound a little “basic” but it’s actually super fun!  Few things feel as autumnal as strolling through an orchard, hand-picking fruit in that magical, golden-hour glow and then having them instantly pressed into crisp, spiced cider, or taking them home to bake the freshest pie of all time.  Bonus points if you can go on a day below 70 degrees!

All The Sports

October marks the month in which almost all the major sports are happening at the same time – what a month to be alive!  Baseball playoffs begin, football is in full swing (is there anything more Fall than a great tailgate?), and basketball and hockey come back into play.  It’s a month for beer tasting and bratwurst grilling, game watching and pie baking, and general joy and coziness, regardless of the outside temperature.