Stranger Things is back on everyone's minds—the first four episodes of the final season will drop on Netflix on November 26—so it's no surprise that L.A. is celebrating with a free, super-fun activation that will take over a four-mile stretch of Melrose Avenue on Sunday, November 23 from 9am to 3pm.
Sponsored by Netflix and CicLAvia—Melrose Ave, the "One Last Ride" event invites participants to show up in full 1980s gear (leg warmers! Neon! Windbreakers!) or, perhaps, opt for a demogorgon costume?
Whatever you choose to don, get ready for some fan games, giveaways, live entertainment, a ton of merch for sale and a general sense of frivolity as everyone comes together on a car-free, shutdown part of the city.
Fully embracing some of the show's most defining scenes, the organizers have also partnered with local bike shop JustRideLa to offer a limited number of bicycles on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll want to show up early to secure yourself one, of course, or just bring your own (keep in mind that, according to the event's official website, "anyone under 18 must wear a helmet if they are on a bike, skateboard, scooter, skates or a passenger in a child seat.")
Once there, make sure to snag a quest book from one of the three different hubs set up on site. Find them all on Melrose Avenue: one between Vermont and Berendo, another between Plymouth and Windsor, and a third between Genesee and Fairfax. Each book features a map highlighting all trivia stops, special offers at local businesses, photo ops and a few other surprises.
L.A. isn't the only city in on the fun: a similar event is happening in Chicago on the same day.