Homecoming, Mattel Toy Store & More — Huge Week in El Segundo!

Hello, Gundo 👋 

We’ve got a huge slate of events for you this week in El Segundo. It’s hard to keep up sometimes, even for us.

Plus a new restaurant opens and another closes and Mattel opens their annual holiday toy store.

Make sure to watch the Hello Gundo Instagram as we’ll share everything new that pops up.

-Sam & Angie Greenspan

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Featuring many El Segundo residents, teachers, and even Hello Gundo’s own Angie Greenspan.
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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

We follow 150+ Instagram accounts, Facebook pages and groups, websites, and email lists to put together this comprehensive guide to everything happening in El Segundo this week.

Though we strive for 100% accuracy, as we all know too well: Schedules are subject to change. All event details are based on latest information on websites/social media. We’ve also called, DMed, and/or visited to confirm whenever possible.

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Thursday, October 15th

Trivia with MC Ken
🧠 Five Point Five Brewing, 7 PM, free

Goblin Loot Game Night 
 🃏 Stuft Pizza, all ages, 5:30 PM

Farmers’ Market
🥕 Main St., all ages, 3-7 PM, free

Live Music
🎵 Old Town Patio, 7-9 PM, free

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM, $11.50+

💵 Thursday food, drinks, and deals

• Bruxie - free snack with dine-in beer or wine during the Dodgers game

• Slice & Pint Pop-Up at El Segundo Brewing Co. - 4:30 PM until they run out

• G’s Il Capo dei Bar - buy one, get one free lunch, 12-3 PM

• Porterhouse - social hours 4-6 PM and 8-9:30 PM with food and drink specials

• Stuft Pizza - $1 slice night

• Habit Burger & Grill - kids eat free (Mon-Thurs, 1 meal per week)

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Friday, October 16th

ESHS Homecoming Parade
🎉 Main St., all ages, 5 PM, free

ESHS Homecoming Football Game vs. Santa Monica
🏈 ESHS, all ages, 7 PM, $7-$14

Don’t Tell Comedy
😆 Secret location, ages 21+, 7:30 PM, $30

Meditation Circle
🪷 Live Your Best Life, 4 PM, free

Spotlight Teen Event
🖌️ The Spot (300 E. Pine), 5-7 PM, free
Make posters before the football game with music plus free food.

Live Music
🧑‍🎤 The Tavern, ages 21+, 8 PM, free

Live Music
🎸 Old Town Patio, all ages, 5-8 PM, free

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 7:45-9:45 PM, $11.50+

💵 Friday food, drinks, and deals

• Porterhouse - social hours 4-6 PM and 8-9:30 PM with food and drink specials

• G’s Il Capo dei Bar - buy one, get one free lunch, 12-3 PM

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Saturday, October 17th

Mattel Toy Store Holiday Tent Opening
🎁 Mattel (1955 E. Grand), all ages, 10 AM-5 PM
A true perk of sharing a town with one of the world’s biggest toy companies.

An Afternoon of Spirit Messages
✨ Embassy Suites LAX, all ages, 2 PM, $60
Psychic medium A.J. Barrera will bring you messages from beyond.

The Bullpen Card Show
⚾️ The Bullpen, all ages, 11 AM-5 PM, free

Nosferatu
🧛 Old Town Music Hall, 2:30 PM, $25 [7 PM show sold out]
Screening of the 1922 silent film, accompanied live on organ.

CPR Saturday
💓 ESHS Cafeteria, 8:30 AM, $1-$31

Free Paper Shredding, E-Waste, and Compost Event
♻️ El Segundo Public Works (150 Illinois), 8-11 AM, free

National Friends of Libraries Week Open House
📖 El Segundo Public Library, 10 AM-3 PM, free
Browse used books and enjoy some refreshments. First 30 new Friends members get a tote bag.

Pumpkins + Pilates
🧘 Love.Life, 11 AM-12:30 PM, $35
Price includes mat Pilates class and a pumpkin spice latte.

Unplugged on the Deck
⛱️ Lil Simmzy’s at The Point, 10-11:30 AM, free
A session with BriteMinds Learning Center about helping kids build a healthy relationship with technology.

Start With S.T.E.A.M.
🤖 El Segundo Public Library, ages 0-5 + families, 10:30-11 AM, free

Pumpkin Patch - Build a Ceramic Pumpkin
🎃 Standard Ceramics, ages 14+, 6:30-8:30 PM, $100

Live Music
🎸 Old Town Patio, all ages, 5-8 PM, free

Live Music
🧑‍🎤 The Tavern, ages 21+, 8 PM, free

💵 Saturday food, drinks, and deals

• The Tavern on Main - kids eat free all day

• The Kebab Shop - kids eat free

• Porterhouse - food & drink specials from 4-5:30 PM and 8-9:30 PM

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Sunday, October 18th

Skechers 18th Annual Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
🚶 Manhattan Beach Pier, all ages, 9:30 AM, $30

Enchanted Wand Workshop
🪄 Sugar Monkey Brewing, all ages, 2-4 PM, $45
Craft and paint your own unique magic want.

Sip & Paint
🎨 Blum, ages 21+, 4-6 PM, $65 (includes one glass of wine)

2026 Pumpkin Race [outside the 🫧 warning]
🎃 Manhattan Beach Pier, all ages, 12 PM, free

Young Frankenstein [both shows currently sold out]
⚡️ Old Town Music Hall, 2:30 PM and 7 PM, $10-$12
Screening of the 1974 Mel Brooks classic.

Live Music
🎶 Old Town Patio, 1-4 PM, free

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 1-3 PM, $11.50+

💵 Sunday food, drinks, and deals

• Rock & Brews - NFL Sundays get a hotdog and unlimited nacho bar from 11 AM-2 PM. Adults $22, Kids $15.

• The Kebab Shop - kids eat free

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Monday, October 19th

Lucky Guess Trivia 
🧑‍🎓 Sugar Monkey Brewing, ages 21+, 6:30-8:30 PM, free

Meditate in El Segundo
🧘 Blue Butterfly Coffee, all ages and levels, 7-8:15 PM, suggested $15 donation

Crafty Crew - Fall Luminaries
🕯️ El Segundo Public Library, grades 4-5, 2:30-3:30 PM, free

Genealogy Club
🧬 El Segundo Public Library, 11 AM-12 PM, free

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM, $11.50-$15.50

💵 Monday food, drinks, and deals

• EZPZ - buy a slice, get one free… or buy a whole pie and get a second at half price

• Old Town Patio - open Mondays for Monday Night Football

• Rock & Brews - kids eat free

• Marmalade Cafe - kids eat free 3 PM - close

• Vinny’s Pizza - half off medium pizzas

• Habit Burger & Grill - kids eat free (Mon-Thurs, 1 meal per week)

• El Segundo Brewing Co - Reverse happy hour: $2 off beers, 7 pm to close.

• Color Me Mine - $5 studio fee for kids 5 and under

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Tuesday, October 20th

Bingo Night + Halloween Costume Contest
⚪️ Richmond Bar & Grill, all ages, 6 PM, free

Trivia with Budds
🧑‍🎓 Brewport Tap House, ages 21+, 6 PM, free

Trivia Night at California Smash
🤔 California Smash, 5-9 PM

Dart League
🎯 El Segundo Brewing Co., ages 21+, 4 PM-close

Crafteen
🖼️ El Segundo Public Library, grades 6th-12th, 3:30-4:30 PM, free

Ready for School Storytime
📗 El Segundo Public Library, ages 3-5, 10-10:30 AM, free

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM, $11.50-$15.50

🌮 Tuesday food, drinks, and deals

• EZPZ - buy two slices and get a free small ice cream or buy two pizzas and get a large soft serve.

• Burger Lounge [outside the 🫧 warning] - kids eat free

• Sauced - Game Night (discounted games including axe throwing)

• Taco Tuesday at G’s Il Capo dei Bar, Standard Station, and Rock & Brews

• Habit Burger & Grill - kids eat free (Mon-Thurs, 1 meal per week)

• El Segundo Brewing Co - Reverse happy hour: $2 off beers, 7 pm to close.

• Porterhouse - food & drink specials from 4-6 PM and 8-9:30 PM

• Color Me Mine - BOGO studio fee

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Wednesday, October 21st

Bardstown Bourbon & Food Pairing
🥃 Porterhouse, ages 21+, 6:30 PM, $138/person
A four-course dinner with Bardstown bourbon pairings.

Lululemon Grand Re-opening
🧘 Lululemon at The Point, all ages, free
Includes surprises, giveaways, and a gift card hunt.

Trick-Or-Treat Fest
🎃 The Point, all ages, 10 AM-12 PM, free
Activities include live music, balloons, characters, tick-or-treating, and specials at some stores and restaurants.

Sip & Paint
🎨 Color Me Mine, ages 21+, 6-9 PM, $10 + cost of item (BYOB)

Karaoke Night
🎙️ Sugar Monkey Brewing, 6 PM, free

Boardroom Run Club
🏃 Boardroom Brewery, 6 PM, free
A ~5k run to the beach.

El Segundo Mahjong Club
🀄️ Joslyn Recreation Center, 5-7:30 PM, free

Music with Nathalia Palis
🎸 El Segundo Public Library, ages 0-5, 10-10:45 AM, free

Tales and Treasures
📙 El Segundo Public Library, grades K-3, 3-3:45 PM, free

Public skate at the Toyota Sports Performance Center
⛸️ Toyota Sports Performance Center, all ages, 2:30-5 PM, $11.50-$15.50

💵 Wednesday food, drinks, and deals

• Scooter’s Jungle Toddler Time - ages 6 and under, 10:30 AM-12 PM, $17 + 1 adult

• Sauced - Hump Day Wednesday (discounted games, all night happy hour)

• G’s Il Capo dei Bar - Kids eat ½ off

• Marmalade Cafe - ½ off all bottles of wine

• Habit Burger & Grill - kids eat free (Mon-Thurs, 1 meal per week)

• Rock & Brews - burger specials

• Smashburger Manhattan Beach [outside the 🫧 warning] - kids eat free

• Porterhouse - Wine Wednesdays (25% off bottles) and food & drink specials from 4-5:30 PM and 8-9:30 PM

• El Segundo Brewing Co - Reverse happy hour: $2 off beers, 7 pm to close.

• Color Me Mine - $5 studio fee after 5 PM

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“THE SECOND” HALF

Gundo Scoop

There’s a new Mexican restaurant in town!
Cocina Victorias has opened in the Chase Bank plaza at Grand and Main.

The Mattel Toy Store Holiday Tent opens on Saturday
In case you missed this above, the annual Mattel Toy Store opens on Saturday. It will be open through the holiday season, Thursday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM.

True Food Kitchen has closed at The Point
True Food Kitchen’s parent company recently filed for bankruptcy and shut down three locations, including ours.

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New & Ongoing Deals

⛳️ Topgolf deals
50% off Mon-Thu all day and/or snag 30 minutes of free play time.

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Save the Date / Get Your Tickets Now

Events coming up, often where it’s wise to get your tickets sooner rather than later.

• Rock & Run 5K - 10/24. A great charity event that starts at the ESFD station and takes the long way to Rock & Brews.

• 4th Annual El Segundo Puzzle Hunt - 11/6.

• El Segundo Rotary 75th Birthday Party - 11/7.

• Bonsai Bar at Sugar Monkey - 10/18, 11/15, 12/20. These sell out SO fast and so far in advance.

• Ladies Night Out - 11/19. Add the Ed! Foundation’s mega popular annual event to your calendars.

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Who are you and why are you doing this?

We’re Sam and Angie Greenspan, El Segundo residents and since 2016 and major El Segundo boosters ever since.

We also believed we were the right people to give this town its first newsletter.

Angie’s a realtor who works here in town and all over L.A. — so she’s plugged in to everything happening and has been a de facto source for local event info for years. Sam’s a writer and works in email marketing.

Please spread the word!

— Sam & Angie Greenspan

P.S. If you have any ideas or anything you want to see us include in this newsletter, reply to this email to let us know!