Solo-Friendly Events Happening in LA This Weekend [12.5 - 12.7]
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Needful Things Night Market
12.5 | 5 PM | Long Beach
Needful Things Night Market brings together local vendors, books, ceramics, handmade goods, natural wine, spirits, fresh flowers, and holiday wreaths, all paired with Oh La Vache serving ooey gooey raclette straight off the wheel. Alder & Sage keeps the evening flowing with coffee, tea, beer, wine, cocktails, and mocktails while you browse. The mix of food, drinks, and small makers creates an easygoing atmosphere that is perfect for showing up solo since wandering from booth to booth naturally leads to conversations with vendors and other shoppers.
Stitches & Stretches
12.5 | 7:00 PM | Eagle Rock
One Down Dog hosts an evening of mindfulness, movement, and making that includes a guided meditation with Bobbi, a bring-your-own-materials knitting circle with Olivia, and a restorative mini-practice that eases hand, wrist, and forearm tension. Artist Mo will also be in the lobby sharing a preview of her Paint and Meditation series and adding a gift card to the giveaway. The mix of gentle activities and a warm studio vibe makes this an easy event to attend solo since you can quietly settle in, create at your own pace, and naturally meet others doing the same.
Silver Lake Shorts
12.5 | 7 PM | Silver Lake
Silver Lake Shorts hosts its final short film festival of 2025 this Friday at El Cid on Sunset, featuring screenings, drinks, food, and both indoor and outdoor seating. After the films, the night shifts into a lively party where guests can mingle before heading to the official afterparty at Pizza Pila with music by Ego Plum. The crowd is creative and welcoming, which makes it an especially easy event to attend solo since people naturally chat between films and throughout the party.
Intrepid: A Comedy Show inside a Dry Bar
12.5 | 8:30 PM | Alhambra
Intrepid Comedy Show returns to Free Spirited Lounge in Alhambra with a free lineup of comics performing inside an alcohol-free space known for its creative mocktails and easygoing vibe. The crowd tends to be warm and intentional, which makes it a great spot to meet like-minded people without the usual bar scene. It is an especially welcoming option for anyone attending solo since laughter and shared tables make conversation flow naturally.
In Todo BIPOC Holiday Craft Fair
12.6 | 9 AM | Arts District
This Saturday from 9AM-4PM, the In Todo Holiday Craft Fair at SUAY Sew Shop will bring together over 90 BIPOC artists, designers, and small business owners for a full day of shopping, art, and community. Guests can browse handmade apparel, jewelry, home goods, and more while enjoying music, food, and interactive experiences, including custom chainstitching and a free clothing swap. With a focus on sustainability, creativity, and inclusion, it’s a warm, festive way to shop local and connect this holiday season.
Community Book Exchange
12.6 | 10 AM | Venice
The Community Book Exchange hosted by Venice Book Club invites neighbors to bring books to swap or donate, enter a raffle for locally donated prizes, and meet others who love reading. Any leftover books will be passed on to community organizations in need. It is a relaxed, come-as-you-are gathering where showing up solo works perfectly since browsing titles and chatting with other readers makes it easy to strike up conversation and feel part of the neighborhood.
Frogtown Holiday Hop
12.6 | 12 PM | Frogtown
Frogtown’s annual Holiday Hop turns the LA River corridor into a festive stretch of art exhibits, craft vendors, food pop ups, music, animal adoptions, and holiday shopping across 15 venues. Visitors can browse handmade goods, join free and ticketed craft activities, enjoy discounts and giveaways, and take part in the “Find the Frog” treasure hunt, with multiple food drive drop-off points supporting local families. The event is walkable and community-driven, making it a great solo outing since wandering between venues naturally leads to meeting neighbors, artists, and other explorers along the way.
The Little Art Market
12.6 | 12 PM | Silver Lake
The Little Art Market pops up at Lyric Hyperion Theater & Café with portraits, tarot readings, pottery, prints, clothing, and more from local artists, making it an easy place to browse for holiday gifts while enjoying a coffee. The vibe is relaxed and neighborly, and vendors are always happy to chat about their work, which makes it a great solo outing since wandering from table to table naturally leads to meeting artists and other shoppers.
Wine & Tea Tasting
12.6 | 5 PM | Mt. Washington
The garage space at the Dredge House is being transformed into a cozy tasting room featuring wines selected by Natalie Pelletier, next-level loose-leaf teas from Now Disturbing, and baked goods from Side Project Bakes. Guests can settle into an intimate setting and browse curated glassware, teacups, decanters, and other holiday pieces while they sip. With shared tables and a naturally conversational atmosphere, it is an easy event to attend solo since tastings always open the door for meeting new people.
Santa Cruise + Holiday Party Toy Drive
12.6 | 3:00 PM + 8:30 PM | Santa Monica -> Culver City
Santa Cruise returns on December 6 with two back-to-back events. At 3 PM, the free group ride kicks off from Santa Monica City Hall for a six-mile, beginner-friendly holiday cruise open to skaters, bikers, scooters, and all wheels. Then at 8:30 PM, the celebration continues with a ticketed holiday party and toy drive at Loaded Boards HQ, complete with drinks, raffles, and late-night energy. Both gatherings attract a friendly, open crowd, making them great options for anyone riding or partying solo.
Silver Lake Jams
12.6 | 7:30 PM | Silver Lake
Silverlake Jams hosts its final session of the year with a night of live music under the stars, featuring three musicians, an open bar stocked with beer, wine, cocktails, hard kombucha, mocktails, and sake teas, plus personal poems typed on the spot by Nico Patino, snacks, goodie bags, and an afterparty at Melody Wine Bar. The vibe is warm and communal, making it one of the easiest events to attend solo since the crowd shows up ready to listen, mingle, and turn strangers into friends.
8th Annual POT Holiday Market
12.6 + 12.7 | 12 PM | Jefferson Park
Pot Studio’s Holiday Market fills the weekend with more than 50 local vendors, food and drinks, ornament making, kids activities, and plenty of festive community energy. It is their biggest annual event and an easy place to shop small, explore handmade goods, and enjoy the atmosphere, with free gift bags for early guests and discounts on classes. The friendly, come-and-go flow makes it a great solo outing since browsing booths and participating in activities naturally sparks conversations with artists, neighbors, and other shoppers.
Use Code: “NextFunHoliday” at checkout for free tickets.
Southbath + Journaling + Party in the Park
12.7 | 10 AM | Elysian Park
The Gratitude Group hosts its final Elysian Park Slow Mornings gathering of the year with a blend of meditation, journaling, and open sharing, followed by a relaxed Sunday Funday hangout with We Explore Earth that includes pizza, music, and time in the park. The pace is gentle and community oriented, which makes it an easy event to attend solo since everyone arrives ready to reflect, connect, and enjoy a simple, grounding morning together.
Temple Art Market
12.7 | 11 AM | Echo Park
Temple Grounds hosts its final market of the year on Sunday, December 7 from 11 AM to 4 PM, inviting shoppers to skip the big-box stores and support local artists and makers instead. Visitors can browse handmade goods crafted with intention, enjoy community vibes, and even join the Connection Challenge for a chance to win prizes from local businesses. The market’s warm, neighborhood feel makes it especially easy to attend solo since browsing booths and chatting with vendors naturally leads to meeting new people.
Embodied Artistry
12.7 | 11 AM | Long Beach
This creative workshop invites guests to slow down and reconnect with their inner artist through gentle self-reflection, guided exercises, meditation, breathwork, sensual movement, and intuitive painting led by creative director Sabi Dhillon. The focus is on creating from self rather than performance, offering a calm space to explore ideas you might usually avoid or overlook. The reflective pace and supportive environment make it especially welcoming for anyone attending solo, since the process naturally encourages personal insight and quiet connection with others.
Infinite Love Rescue Paw-liday Party
12.7 | 12 PM | Torrance
Smog City Beer is hosting a festive, family- and dog-friendly afternoon with a painting workshop, a Santa photo booth, a costume contest, giveaways, Pup Cups, and more to kick off the holiday season. The event supports Infinite Love Rescue, a Los Angeles nonprofit dedicated to finding forever homes for abandoned dogs. With plenty of activities, friendly pet owners, and an easygoing atmosphere, it is a great place to stop by solo, meet new people, and enjoy the company of very cute dogs.
Draw, Design & Print Your Own Holiday Cards
12.7 | 4 PM | Chinatown
Holiday Riso Card-Making Workshop takes over a new Chinatown studio, inviting guests to design and print their own two-color greeting cards using illustration, collage, or digital tools. All materials, hot cocoa, and coffee are included, and a studio tech will be on-site to guide beginners through the process. With flexible arrival times and a relaxed creative setup, it is an easy event to join solo since you can work at your own pace and naturally chat with others while you design and print.
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