STRENGTH IN THE CITY Wellness Fest at Academy LA
Event Details
- Date
- Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 AM
- Ends
- Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
- Venue
- Academy LA
- Address
- 6021 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Source
Event info via Academy LA
- Organizer
- Academy LA
Academy LA is a nightclub on Hollywood Boulevard, and most weekends it fills up after dark. On Saturday, October 17, it does something different. STRENGTH IN THE CITY Fest: Los Angeles turns the venue into a morning wellness festival, with doors at 9:00 AM and the day wrapping up around 1:00 PM. If you are scanning the things to do in Los Angeles this month and want something that starts before brunch, this one is worth a look.
What to expect
The festival is billed as a community-driven health and wellness day built around movement, mindfulness and local connection, presented by Atlanta Life Insurance Company. The lineup promises more than 20 mini-classes, including yoga, Pilates, HIIT, dance, meditation and equipment-based workouts. Short classes make it easy to sample a few styles without committing to a full session of any one of them.
Beyond the classes, the organizers list recovery experiences, local vendors and food. The pitch is that you do not have to be a group-fitness regular. If you would rather browse the booths, try a recovery station and eat something, there is room for that too. It is one of the more relaxed things happening in Hollywood on a weekend morning.
The details
When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (doors at 9:00 AM)
Where: Academy LA, 6021 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Ages: All ages
Tickets: Through the Academy LA event page. A price was not listed when this post was written, so check the page before you go.
Getting there and planning your visit
Academy LA sits on Hollywood Boulevard in the heart of Hollywood, so rideshare or Metro is the easiest way in. Street parking in the area fills quickly, and a Saturday morning is no exception, so give yourself extra time if you drive.
Wear clothes you can move in and bring water. Mini-classes tend to run back to back, so a small towel and a pair of shoes you are comfortable changing in and out of will help. The venue is a club, so expect indoor space and house lighting rather than a typical sunny park setup. Details on class schedules, vendors and food were not published beyond the overview, so check the event page for updates closer to the day.
For more ideas in the neighborhood, browse our Hollywood guide and the rest of the festivals category.