What to Know

  • Night Out at LACMA Fall 2025
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art
  • Smidt Welcome Plaza
  • Oct. 8
  • 7-9 p.m.
  • Free but be sure to RSVP; spots are limited
  • A GIF photo booth, aura readings, and gallery access are part of the event

There are many among us who are currently following the flickering glow of jack o’lanterns to find all of the fall fun times, which is, of course, a good path to take.

But we’ll be looking for the light, specifically “Urban Light,” to lead us to our next autumn outing.

And that event? It’s a Night Out at LACMA, a pay-nothing, come-and-savor-good-things to-do that will glow, like a vintage street lamp, at the Miracle Mile museum Oct. 8.

That’s a Wednesday night. And, honestly, we could stand to sprinkle more Wednesdays onto our social calendars, which are a little light on merry mid-week possibilities.

Excellent DJ tunes, oh-so-autumn-y aura readings, aura photography, and a host of tempting nibbles, including Santa Canela’s miniature LA-shaped churros are part of the two-hour scene.

And, yes, access to the galleries, where “Tavares Strachan: The Day Tomorrow Began” and other acclaimed exhibits are on view.

And nearby by? Chris Burden’s seminal, shimmerful, super-splendid-ful “Urban Light,” an iconic installation made for whimsical fall photos. Or if you’re not in the picture-taking mood, simply standing among the vintage street lamps is an ethereal act that possesses its own LA-flavored magic.

Entry to a Night Out at LACMA free, as happily mentioned, but don’t just roll up to the art institution Oct. 8 with doing a little pre-work; be sure to RVSP ahead of time, as spots are limited.

Parking will have a fee, if you stow your vehicle at the Pritzker Parking Garage; there’s street parking in the area, too, but of course, as always, do check the signs for what fees are due.