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The Station Activation program transforms Metro stations and properties in community-centered spaces that celebrate culture, support local economies and enhance the rider experience. Operating at the intersection of transit, community engagement and economic development, the program helps create welcoming destinations through events, partnerships and positive community presence.
Interested in bringing your event, organization or community activation to a Metro station? Submit your inquiry HERE to explore partnership opportunities with Metro.
June
June 1 (Monday through Friday): Coffee Cart Service
- Station: Wilshire/Fairfax (Ellas Coffee); Wilshire/La Brea (Crenshaw Coffee); Wilshire/La Cienega (Coming Soon!)
- Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 7am – 11am
- Note: No coffee service on holidays
June 1 and 2 (Every Monday and Tuesday): Lost in Los Angeles
- Station: Wilshire/La Brea
- Event Time: 8am – 12pm
June 2 (Every Tuesday): Farm Habit Farmers Market
- Station: Wilshire/Fairfax
- Event Time: 3:30pm – 7:30pm
June 4 (Every First Thursday of the Monty): Skate Hunnies (New Activation!)
- Station: Wilshire/Fairfax
- Event Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
- Expected Attendance: 250
- Skate Hunnies is an inclusive, Los Angeles-based community that empowers skaters of all skill levels to connect through high-energy events. For their upcoming activation, they will begin at the Wilshire/Fairfax station and skate to the Academy Museum.
June 6: 909 Open Night Market at Glendora
- Station: Glendora
- Event Time: 5pm – 10pm
June 6 (Every other Saturday): PRO Dance Free Outdoor Salsa Class
- Station: Wilshire/Fairfax
- Event Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
June 7: Craft Contemporary
- Station: Wilshire/Fairfax
- Event Time: 11am – 1pm
June 7: Parmalee Pottery (New Activation!)
- Station: Wilshire/Fairfax
- Event Time: 11am – 4pm
- Parmalee Pottery is a creative community hub that fosters connection through accessible, hands-on ceramic workshops and artisan events. For their activation they will host an interactive pottery workshop directly on the Wilshire/Fairfax plaza.
June 8: (Every Sunday): Farm Habit Farmers Market
- Station: Wilshire/La Brea
- Event Time: 10am – 2pm
June 11: PIKL LA
- Station: Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Brea
- Event Time: 3pm – 7:30pm
June 12: World Cup – Downtown Inglewood
- Station: Downtown Inglewood
- Event Time: 2pm – 6pm
- Metro is partnering internally to pilot new plaza design elements for future use during LA28 while adding music and amenities to create an energized pre-game atmosphere for riders.
June 12: World Cup – City of Pasadena
- Station: Memorial Park, Del Mar
- Event Time: 4:30pm – 9:30pm
- Metro will guide fans to the Pasadena Convention Center for a community watch party, with music, match highlights, and clear wayfinding along the route.
June 13: Dance Free Outdoor Salsa Class
- Station: Wilshire/La Brea
- Event Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
June 17: Destination Ethiopia
- Station: Wilshire/Fairfax
- Event Time: 12pm – 6pm
- A culturally immersive event celebrating Ethiopian food, music, and small businesses.
June 18: World Cup – Boyle Heights Chamber of Commerce Celebration
- Station: Mariachi Plaza (E Line)
- Event Time: 5pm – 10pm
- Metro is working alongside the Boyle Heights Chamber of Commerce to welcome riders with music, match highlights, and wayfinding that connect the station to the nearby community watch party.
June 19: World Cup – DTLA Alliance & The Bloc Celebration
- Station: 7th St/Metro Center (A, B, D, E Lines)
- Event Time: 4pm – 10pm
- Metro is transforming its busiest station into an energetic gateway guiding fans directly to the watch party at The Bloc.
June 20: World Cup – 909 Market Celebration
- Station: Pomona North (A Line)
- Event Time: 5pm – 10pm
- Metro is teaming up with 909 Market to deliver a large-scale, World Cup-themed market and watch party expected to draw thousands of attendees.
June 21: World Cup – City of Santa Monica Celebration
- Station: Downtown Santa Monica (E Line)
- Event Time: 10am – 6pm
- Metro is supporting the city’s adjacent event by creating a seamless arrival experience with music, wayfinding, and amenities that welcome riders to the festivities.
June 21: World Cup – Original Farmers Market FIFA World Cup Fan Zone
- Station: Wilshire/Fairfax (D Line)
- Event Time: 11am – 3pm
- Metro is partnering with Angel City Football Club and PIKL LA to activate its newest station with interactive games, music, and food as fans head toward the nearby fan zone.
June 24: World Cup – Koreatown Celebration
- Station: Wilshire/Western (D Line)
- Event Time: 4:30pm – 8:30pm
- Metro is bringing music and match highlights to the mezzanine and plaza to improve the rider experience as they make their way to the City of Los Angeles’ nearby watch party.
June 27: World Cup – Ube Fest Soccer Celebration
- Station: Norwalk Station (C Line)
- Event Time: 12pm – 8pm
- Metro is partnering with Ube Fest to create a festival that brings together food, culture, and World Cup viewing in a family-friendly setting, expected to draw thousands of attendees.
June 27: California Cultural Festival
- Station: Wilshire/Fairfax
- Event Time: 4pm – 8pm
- A calming, community-focused festival centered on mental wellness, featuring guided yoga, meditation, sound baths and live music.
June 28: World Cup – Leimert Park Celebration
- Station: Leimert Park Station (K Line)
- Event Time: 9am – 4pm
- Metro is joining Juneteenth and Open Streets celebrations with music and cultural elements that connect the station to the surrounding community.
JULY
July 1 (Monday through Friday): Coffee Cart Service
- Station: Wilshire/Fairfax (Ellas Coffee); Wilshire/La Brea (Crenshaw Coffee); Wilshire/La Cienega (Coming Soon!)
- Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 7am – 11am
- Note: No coffee service on holidays
July 4 and 5: World Cup – Ervin Magic Johnson Park FIFA World Cup Fan Zone
- Station: Avalon and Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Stations (A, C Lines)
- Event Time: 8:30am – 5pm (July 4); 11:30am – 8pm (July 5) Metro is supporting access to the official fan zone at Magic Johnson Park by welcoming riders with programming and guiding them with clear wayfinding.
July 5: (Every Sunday): Farm Habit Farmers Market
- Station: Wilshire/La Brea
- Event Time: 10am – 2pm
July 5: Craft Contemporary
- Station: Wilshire/Fairfax
- Event Time: 11am – 1pm