New Car-Free Plaza Kicks Off with Live Music, Games, Halloween-Themed Activities
Broxton Plaza, Westwood Village’s new pedestrian-friendly plaza, is celebrating its soft opening this weekend, October 25-26, with a packed schedule of family-friendly events. Located on lower Broxton Avenue between Weyburn and Kinross Avenues, the plaza offers a car-free space for visitors to enjoy outdoor dining, events, and activities, bringing fresh energy to the heart of Westwood.
The celebration begins Friday with a lineup of live music, free coffee, sound baths, and even a Boba Happy Hour. On Saturday, activities continue with lawn games, craft stations, a mat pilates class, and a double-feature movie screening.
Event Highlights:
Friday, October 25
- 11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Free coffee with Boondocks Coffee Cart
- Noon: Lunchtime Sound Bath
- 1:00 p.m.: UCLA Herb Alpert Student Performance
- 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Boba Happy Hour
Saturday, October 26
- 11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Free coffee with Boondocks Coffee Cart
- 1:30 p.m.: Mat Pilates Class with Mighty Pilates
- 4:00 p.m.: Lawn games, crafts, and trick-or-treating
- 5:00 p.m.: Special performances by the Angeles Academy
- 6:15 p.m.: Raffle with local business prizes
- 6:30 p.m.: The Nightmare Before Christmas screening at Broxton Plaza
- 10:30 p.m.: Ghostbusters screening at Landmark Theatre (ticket required)
Sunday, October 27
- 1:00 p.m.: Live music by UCLA Herb Alpert students
Broxton Plaza is designed as a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented area that supports local businesses and enhances the neighborhood’s character. The plaza features tables, chairs, large planters, and weekly activities, transforming the street into a lively public space where residents and visitors can relax, dine, and connect.
- Location: Broxton Plaza is located on Lower Broxton Avenue between Weyburn and Kinross Avenues.
- Cost: All events are free.
- Outside Food: Picnics are welcome, though alcohol is not permitted.
- Pets: Leashed dogs are welcome.
- Parking: Nearby paid parking is available, including two hours free at 1036 Broxton Ave before 5 p.m., or $5 after 5 p.m.
