The term “4/20” has long been cultural code for an afternoon smoking session, but since legalization in January 2018, it’s grown (yes, like a weed) into a bona fide celebration, especially in Los Angeles. Beyond 4:20pm (or am if you’re a wake-and-bake early bird), April 20th has become a springtime tradition that represents connecting with nature and each other, as well as promoting cannabis commerce, business and brands.

It may have all started in the 1970s in Northern California, but here in SoCal, we’ve made it our own and we have a plethora of pot-themed parties to prove it.   

Reefer Madness: The Musical
Wisteria Theater, Apr 10–May 10; $58

This “Tale of the Devil’s Terror” takes over North Hollywood’s Wisteria Theater for a presentation of the classic cautionary toker story. The “jazz-fueled, satirical stage experience” promises intoxicating performances, outrageous antics and creepy vibes inspired by Lucifer’s lettuce and the fear tactics of the past that made it forbidden, a perfect way to head into 4/20 this month and keep it going into the next.

Weed Bus L.A. Tour
Various locations, Apr 10, 11, 16, 17, 24, 25; $79

Cruise over to see homes seen in the classic Ice Cube Friday movies on this popular tour. You’ll also cruise over to Nipsey Square, visit shops like Cypress Hill’s Dr. Greenthumbs, check out local murals and a lot more at this L.A. high history experience. From South L.A. to Downtown, this three-hour guided tour will stone you with nug knowledge and fun activities like a blunt rolling challenge and photo ops on Craig Jones’s (Cube’s iconic character’s) porch.

Spring Awakening
Forge Studios, Apr 17, 18; $51.51

Open your mind at this two-day gathering put on by the Psychedelic Institute of Los Angeles. Explore consciousness, healing and community through plant medicine and psychedelics (cannabis, magic mushrooms, ayahuasca, ibogaine, DMT and MDMA) from a mental healing perspective. Networking, research, discussion, live performances and healing workshops are planned, and food will be available as well. 

The Smoke Yours Fest 
Various locations, Apr 17–20; $42-420

Brothers Keeper Productions present three days of weed worship. Slink Johnson plus the Smoke Yours Crew offer festivities in Hollywood and Inglewood featuring live music and DJs, art and “top-tier” brands coming together to celebrate marijuana and its people. From a bud-lover brunch to canna-comedy shows, the Brothers invite you to go big till you burn out.

“Make it Loud” at the Artist Tree 
West Hollywood and Hawthorne locations, Apr 18; free with purchase

Recreating a ‘90s record shop atmosphere, the Artist Tree consumption lounge will have DJs, record retail, food trucks, interactive art and retro analog music moments at both locations. Don’t miss activations from brands like STIIIZY and Mave (Hawthorne) and Dabwoods and West Coast Cure (WeHo). Purchase required for entry. 

Kushstock Festival
Makachi Space, Apr 18; $20 GA, $100 VIP

One of the most popular annual cannabis culture events in town, Kush offers a full day of music, community and competitions. It’s the 10-year anniversary of this shindig bringing together artists, brands, creators and supporters. Live music, from hip-hop to reggae, fuels the fest and a vendor marketplace features curated brands (RAW, Mohave, PuffCo, STIIIZY, PUSH, High Season) alongside other merchandise and crafts. Head-to-head cannabis contests with different categories and interactive judging add to the excitement. Hosted by Dr. K. 

Sluggers Hit and Munchies Block Party
Downtown L.A., Apr 18; $3.97

Focused on “celebrating community in tough times” this street soiree promises DJs, shopping, food and good vibes. Local art and unique vendors will be on hand and live performances will spark up throughout the day.

Green Qween
West Hollywood and Downtown L.A. locations, Apr 18–20; free

“Queer culture and cannabis culture collide” at Green Qween, so they’ll be celebrating 4/20 in fabulously inclusive fashion at both of their locations. In WeHo, a branded popsicle cart will offer go-go boys dancing in mint speedos and handing out frozen treats in front of the store as well as a 15-foot-tall inflatable drag queen holding a giant, illuminated joint on the rooftop of the store. Downtown, they host a “Smoke Show” movie night (Sun, Apr 19) with a screening of The Never Ending Story; “BYOBlanket” and picnic supplies. In store, they’re offering 50% off your largest item and 30% off the rest of your basket, plus a 4/20 goodie bag for the first 100 people.

Underground 4/20 Festival
Downtown L.A., Apr 19; $20-30.

LAOnLock and TruePotheads invite you to “pull up” to their toker’s oasis, which offers vendors, vibes and games galore. Hosted by Fr3$h, the event will also feature live performances by OTP.c4, Deuce Bigs and 4Eva Juice. It all starts at 4pm and lights up 20 minutes in, natch. 

Garden Party: Bicycle Day & 4/20 Celebration
Mi Alma Gardens, Apr 19; $55.55 at the door

Get in touch with nature at this outdoor affair featuring house and disco DJ sets by Cali Kris and Lauren Nikoh. Whimsical vendors, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages from Can, complimentary pre-roll and dab samples from Rosin Tech Labs will be available alongside energy healers, tarot readers, a crafting station and garden party photo ops. 

4/20 Cruise
Long Beach, Berth 55, Apr 19; $87

Das Brown Shugas Productions set sail for an afternoon and evening of the highlife. This one touts a chill and relaxed voyage lit up by dynamic DJ sounds. Enjoy the sunset in the best possible way and connect with hosts James Chanel Wright, La Chelle, Shake Baby, Speedy the Comedian and more amidst dope yacht vibes. 

I Love L.A. 4/20 Celebration
Location TBA, Apr 19; $15

Ghetto Life and Subfactory present their 19th annual weedapalooza featuring three “bass booming areas,” a “medicated” vendor marketplace, clothing vendors, food, (including their “world-famous ganja chip cookies”) and live graffiti art by Blacklight King and L.A.’s coolest crews. RSVP for location. 

Mecca’s Vice City 4/20: The Immersive Experience
Mid-City, Apr 19–20; free

The female-owned dispensary presents a two-day store party with games, giveaways, raffles and discounts. Look out for limited edition “big stack” gift boxes, pre-roll gifts, CBD mojitos and mingling.

The Big Lebowski Movie PartyAlamo Drafthouse, Apr 20; $26

Celebrate the holiday with the Dude and his buds. Smoke at home and prepare to order up on Alamo’s delicious munchies. Guests will also get goodies including a “F**k It, Let’s Go Bowling” bumper sticker (“to commemorate the forever-two-steps-behind Donny Kerabatsos”), a notepad like Jackie Treehorn’s and rolling papers for later. Don’t forget to wear a shabby sweater! 

Physical Media Mind-Melters
Vidiots, Apr 20; $13

This 4/20 program features “eye-popping and head-scratching shorts, clips, trailers and very special TV episodes on 35mm, 16mm, VHS, and DVD” culled from Vidiots’ trippiest collections and vaults to be enjoyed by stoners and sober folk alike. 

4/20 Puff & Paint
Sidegate Gallery, Apr 20; free via IGGet artsy at this afternoon of painting, puffing and connecting for pros or novices alike. The creative DTLA gathering will have raffles, music and more. Free entry also includes your first small canvas panel for free while supplies last. Bigger canvases, ceramic pieces and tote bags are available for purchase, as are infused drinks, small snacks and food. BYO cannabis, and entry is first-come, first-served. 

The Woods
West Hollywood, Apr 20; free

Woody Harrelson himself took to Instagram to tout his and Bill Maher’s earthy WeHo pot shop and the festivities they have planned for 4/20: DJ Wavy from Power 106, food, drinks (at Holy Water, the bar next door), photos, goodie bags and 42% off storewide, adding that, “I guess we don’t intend to make any money that day.” Thanks Woody!

4/20 at Pleasure Chest & Pleasure Med
West Hollywood, Apr 20; free

The legendary WeHo sex shop has been connected to a dispensary and smoking lounge (Pleasure Med) since 2023, creating a cannabis campus of sorts. For the holiday, they debut their new 4/20 collection of cannabis-themed pleasure products, adult toys, get-ups and card games that can be played in the lounge before you take the naughty stuff home.

Plus some 4/20 deals

Also check your favorite brands and neighborhood dispensaries for more events, promos and deep discounts for the holiday. Here are few that came through our inbox: 

Be$os, the South L.A.–based brand that celebrates Hispanic culture, is offering a promotion at Harvest Dispensaries for a chance to win a fancy new Stündenglass smoking device (retailing for $599). 

Muha Meds is giving 30% to 50% off of their products at various California shops, including Presidio Dispensary in Atwater.

Hip-hop star Wiz Khalifa’s new Khalifa Kush just debuted its line of vape carts, pre-rolls and flower at L.A. shops and you can buy ‘em on 4/20 at Jungle Boys, ZZ Flux, L.A. Cannabis Co, Trees Hollywood, the Chronic, Dope Sugar and more. See the full list of shops here.