Your Complete Guide to Sukkot in Los Angeles: The Best Events Happening Now (September 29–October 2, 2026)

Chag Sameach, Los Angeles! Sukkot is here, and from Tarzana to Silver Lake, from USC to the Palisades, the Jewish community is celebrating in style. Whether you're shaking a lulav, rolling sushi, sipping sake, or watching fire performers light up the night, there is something for every Angeleno this week. Here's your neighborhood-by-neighborhood rundown of everything happening through Simchat Torah.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Kick off Sukkot with a full evening of options across the city.

Families in the Valley should head to Chabad of the Valley's Sukkot Family Fun Day (11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 18181 Burbank Blvd., Tarzana) — a midday program perfect for little ones. Registration is available online.

Over in Silver Lake, Jewish Silver Lake is hosting a Sukkot Family Puppy Party (5:00–7:30 p.m.) featuring rescue puppies from Pups Without Borders, pizza, a magic show, balloon animals, lulav and esrog, and a hands-on sukkah food activity. RSVP through their Eventbrite link for the address.

At Chabad USC (2713 Severance St.), the night runs in shifts: Sushi in the Sukkah kicks off at 6:00 p.m., followed by JGrads: Sips in the Sukkah at 7:00 p.m. for the 21+ crowd — wine, community, and meaningful conversation under the stars.

In the Valley Village, Adat Ari El (12020 Burbank Blvd.) hosts its JLC Fiesta in the Sukkah from 6:00–7:30 p.m. RSVP was required by September 25, but call ahead to check availability.

The evening's showstopper? Ushpizin with Fire hosted by the Israeli American Council Los Angeles (6:30–9:30 p.m., IAC Shepher Community Center, 6530 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills). Professional fire performers, festive music, and food for purchase — an unforgettable family night. Tickets are approximately $15–$18; confirm the current price at checkout.

For the Westside crowd, Temple Israel of Hollywood (7300 Hollywood Blvd.) brings Sushi and Sake in the Sukkah at 6:30 p.m. — sushi, sake, bites, community, and a brief clergy teaching.

Wrapping up the night: Happy Minyan (9311 W. Pico Blvd.) presents Longing for Jerusalem — An Evening with Naomi Solomon from 8:00–10:00 p.m., and Chabad of Northridge (17142 Devonshire St.) hosts its popular Men's Steak in the Sukkah at 8:00 p.m. for $36 per person.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Wednesday turns up the energy considerably.

Start the morning at B'nai David-Judea's Tikkun Olam Breakfast at the Beth Jacob Sukkah (9:30 a.m., Pico-Robertson area) — a meaningful way to combine community service and Sukkot.

The afternoon belongs to the teens: Chabad of Northridge's CTeen Sukkah Hop (5:00 p.m.) loads teens onto a party bus for three sukkahs followed by dinner at Karne. Meanwhile, Chabad of Pasadena (1090 E. Walnut St.) opens its doors for a Sukkot Community Celebration from 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Wednesday night is stacked. The beloved Magical Mystery Sukkah Tour 2026 — now in its 22nd year — rolls out at 6:00 p.m. from the Pico-Robertson area. This annual Neshama fundraiser takes 50 young professionals (21+) to festive sukkahs across the city with music, food, drinks, and surprises. Tickets start at $36 at givebutter.com/magical-mystery-sukkah-tour-2026. Don't sleep on this one — spots go fast.

Also at 6:00 p.m.: Chabad USC's Sukkah Speakeasy (mocktails and speed dating — yes, really), and Mishkon Tephilo (206 Main St., Venice) hosts Fall Nights, Sukkah Lights — a young professionals mingle (20s–30s) with wine, beer, and light bites on a pay-what-you-can basis.

The Skirball Cultural Center (2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.) presents its Common Ground Dinner — Sukkot: Many Paths, One Table at 6:30 p.m., featuring music, stories, and a conversation on hospitality and belonging with Joshua Reuben Silverstein and Challah and Soul's Judi Leib. Tickets are $80–$90 and this event was listed as sold out — check the waitlist by emailing the Skirball directly.

For teens, STAR hosts a Sukkot Party (7:00–9:00 p.m., private Beverly Hills home — address via RSVP) with shawarma carving, a fruit man, DJ, and a blue-and-white theme. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Deadline to RSVP was September 28 — call ahead.

Later in the evening: Eretz Cultural Center (6170 Wilbur Ave., Tarzana) throws its Sukkah Soirée from 8:00–11:30 p.m. in one of LA's largest sukkahs. Tickets run $36–$45 at eretzsynagogue.org.

And for the young professionals scene, Chabad's Jewish Young Professionals Sukkot Social takes over Très LA Bistro at the Pacific Design Center (700 N. San Vicente Blvd., Suite G180, West Hollywood) starting at 8:00 p.m. with kosher bites from Lenny's Casita. Ages 21–45. Government ID required. Tickets from $21 on Eventbrite.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1

On campus, Chabad USC serves Pizza in the Hut at noon at the Trousdale Sukkah in front of Bovard Auditorium — free kosher pizza and Torah insights. A USC classic.

Thursday evening brings a remarkable lineup for women: The Art of Welcoming: A Women's Sukkot Event with Jewish Food Lab at Wilshire Boulevard Temple's Erika J. Glazer Family Campus (3663 Wilshire Blvd.) runs 5:30–9:00 p.m. (VIP from 5:30 p.m., main event from 7:00 p.m.) with author Leah Koenig, Rabbi Leah Lewis, and Jill Cooper Lefferman leading a conversation on food and hospitality. Tickets are $50 (main) and $72 (VIP + main) at simpletix.com.

Kol Tikvah (Woodland Hills) hosts an Adults Only Sukkot Event from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at an off-site location — RSVP to get the address.

Also Thursday: Chabad USC's Shakes in the Shack (6:00 p.m., fresh smoothies and live music), Sinai Temple's ATID Sushi in the Sukkah (10400 Wilshire Blvd., $36 nonmembers — confirm timing with Sinai directly), Kehillat Ma'arav (1715 21st St., Santa Monica) screens Sukkah City at 7:00 p.m. with sukkah snacks, Nefesh leads Parsha Study in the Sukkah at 7:30 p.m. on the St. Paul's Commons rooftop (840 Echo Park Ave.), and Jewish Silver Lake closes the night with a Sukkot Parlor Night featuring jazz, drinks, and parlor games at 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 — INTO SIMCHAT TORAH

Temple Israel of Hollywood (7300 Hollywood Blvd.) wraps the week beautifully: a Family Shabbat in the Goodman Courtyard from 5:30–6:15 p.m., followed by Simchat Torah Shabbat services with song and dance from 6:30–7:30 p.m., available in-person and on Zoom.

Chabad of Pasadena also holds Evening Services and Short Hafakot — call ahead for the time.

ALL WEEK: OPEN SUKKAH AT THE COMMONS

Nefesh keeps its sukkah open to the public at St. Paul's Commons rooftop (840 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles) through October 2: Tuesday–Thursday 6:00–10:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Drop in anytime.

Chag Sameach from all of us at The LA Jewish Home. May your sukkah be sturdy, your lulav fragrant, and your week filled with simcha.