Hopped off the plane at LAX, with a dream of a Nittany Lion win at USC.

Folks, Penn State football is headed to the West Coast for Big Ten play. If you’re headed to the City of Angels for the game this weekend and looking for ways to fill your time, Onward State has you covered.

For the committed fans heading to the Golden State, we compiled a list of the best things to do in Los Angeles this weekend.

Penn State Alumni Association Events

The Penn State Alumni Association Los Angeles chapter is hosting a “Welcome Back To Los Angeles Again” with a weekend full of events for alumni and friends. Check out its website for more information about events, locations, and other updates.

Friday, October 11

• Happy Valley United Fan Kickoff Luncheon — Noon to 2 p.m. at Sofi Stadium
• PSAA Roar Tour Welcome Mixer — 7 to 9 p.m. at Tom’s Watch Bar at LA Live
• PSULA After Party — 9 p.m. at Tom’s Watch Bar at LA Live

Saturday, October 12

• Pregame + Party Bus at The Brit — 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m at Britannia Pub
• Champs Bar Takeover at 901 Bar — 9:01 a.m. at 901 Bar and Grill
• Roar Tour Pep Rally — 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Expo West Lawn

Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers

The NLDS title is currently up for grabs between the Dodgers and the Padres, depending on the outcome of game four, game five is set to be held in Dodger Stadium. Tickets to the game can be purchased online.

College Volleyball

Even though Penn State women’s volleyball doesn’t travel to the West Coast till the end of October, Big Ten play is still happening in the “Battle of LA” match at USC’s Galen Center as USC faces UCLA at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 13. Tickets can be found online.

Music

Billy Joel — One Night Only Tour

Award-winning artist Billy Joel is performing at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood at 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 12 as part of his “One Night Only World Tour.” Tickets are available online.

Cigarettes After Sex — X’s World Tour

Popular band “Cigarettes After Sex” is bringing its tour to the Kia Forum in Inglewood at 8 p.m. on Friday, October 11, and Saturday, October 12. The concert is listed as sold out, but resale tickets can be found online.

Weezer — The Voyage of the Blue Planet Tour

Rock band Weezer is set to put on a concert in the Intuit Dome in Inglewood at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 11. Tickets can be found online.

Festivals & Theme Parks

Santa Anita Park Oktoberfest

What’s better than beer, live music, and lots of food? Santa Anita Oktoberfest has it all in one. The event will take up two weekends beginning Friday, October 12, and Saturday, October 13. Tickets and more information about the event can be found here.

Disneyland

It’s Halloween time at Disneyland. All over Disneyland Park and California Adventure Park in Anaheim are many fall and Halloween festivities to enjoy. Tickets and reservations for this weekend are still available here.