LAist Voter Game Plan Zine-Making Party

Election homework rarely comes with glue sticks. On Tuesday, October 27, LAist is turning ballot research into a craft afternoon with its Voter Game Plan Zine-Making Party, a free, drop-in gathering at Los Angeles Trade Technical College. If you are scanning for things to do in Los Angeles that are free and actually useful, this one earns a spot on the calendar.

When: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 2 PM to 7 PM Where: Los Angeles Trade Technical College, 400 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Price: Free

What to expect

The afternoon opens with a quick rundown of what is on your ballot this fall. After that, facilitators walk you through making a handmade zine based on the measures and races you care about. A zine, if the word is new to you, is a small, often hand-built booklet, a bit like a mini-magazine for sharing stories, information or art.

The idea is that your finished zine becomes a talking point. Tuck it in a bag, hand it to a relative, or leave it on a coffee table, and it gives you an easy way to bring up the issues that matter most to you with family and neighbors. Everything you need to make one is provided, so there is nothing to buy or bring. LAist also promises food, drinks and music, which makes this feel more like a hangout than a civics lesson.

Drop in or stay all day

The party runs five hours, and LAist says you can come for a little while or stay until the end. That flexibility helps if you are coming from work or juggling errands. Show up at 2 PM if you want the ballot overview and the full crafting stretch, or arrive later and ask a facilitator to catch you up. It is also a low-pressure place to meet new people, since everyone is working with scissors and paper and nobody is expected to be an artist.

Getting there

The venue sits on West Washington Boulevard, just southwest of Downtown. Parking and transit details are not listed on the event page, so check LAist's listing before you go and plan a little extra time for a weekday afternoon. If you are building a list of LA events this weekend or later in the month, this makes a good midweek addition, and it pairs well with a visit to a nearby ballot drop-off or vote center once your zine has you feeling prepared.

For the official details and any updates, see the LAist event page. Browse more creative picks in our arts and culture section.