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Kids Free San Diego
October 1-31: During the entire month of October, kids 12 and under receive free admission with a paid adult to more than 70 of San Diego County's favorite museums, historic sites, aquariums, gardens and more. Many are even free for the whole family!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Halloween Spooky Night: Movie on The Promenade | The Shops at Santa Anita, Arcadia
October 23: Enjoy spooky trivia and games before an outdoor screening of Hotel Transylvania on The Promenade. FREE!
Movie Nights on the Lawn: Hocus Pocus | Paséa Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach
October 23: Bring a blanket for an outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus on the Ocean Lawn at Paséa Hotel & Spa. FREE!
Open House | Heritage Oak Private Education, Yorba Linda
October 24: Tour the campus and learn about programs for children from age 2.5 through 8th grade. Explore a curriculum taught one year ahead of grade level, plus violin, French, Spanish, athletics, and dedicated science, music, and art facilities.
Orange Up Close | Lemon Street Parking Lot, Orange
October 24: Meet city staff and explore the departments behind local services, including fire, police, public works, and parks. Check out a fire engine, police vehicle, and public works equipment up close. FREE!
Free Kids Pumpkin Carving Workshop | Anaheim Flower Co., Anaheim
October 24: Kids can carve a free pumpkin and enjoy flowers, treats, mini pancakes, face painting, a photo booth, and more. FREE!
Water Harvest | Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility, El Segundo
October 24: Blast off into a water education adventure with space-themed activities, photo opportunities, and hands-on STEM games. Try a kids' costume contest, live music, and facility tours while exploring exhibits from local agencies and community partners. FREE!
All Abilities Celebration | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
October 24: Celebrate creativity and the arts with live performances by local artists with disabilities, plus interactive dance and percussion workshops and hands-on activities. Explore a resource and activity fair featuring arts and disability organizations. ASL interpretation is provided for performances and announcements. FREE!
RJS 101 & First Responder Appreciation Event | Fire Station 112, San Pedro
October 24: Celebrate the 101st anniversary of LAFD Ralph J. Scott Fireboat 2 and honor Harbor-area first responders. Meet LAFD firefighters, grab complimentary food and drinks while supplies last, and join in family fun. FREE!
Haunted Little Tokyo Scavenger Hunt | Terasaki Budokan, Los Angeles
October 24: Dress up and explore Little Tokyo on a Halloween scavenger hunt, collect stamps for a special treat, and enjoy family activities at Terasaki Budokan. FREE!
Lucky Strike Family Fest | Participating Lucky Strike Locations
October 24-25: Enjoy free bowling, arcade play for kids, food samples, a DJ, face painting, balloon art, giveaways, and more. RSVP required. FREE!
Boo @ Bolsa | Bolsa Chica Conservancy, Huntington Beach
October 24: Try spooky science experiments, learn about creepy wildlife, play games, and go trick-or-treating at the "haunted" Interpretive Center.
38th Annual Family Halloween Carnival | Manhattan Heights Park, Manhattan Beach
October 24: Enjoy carnival games, a haunted house, inflatable maze, cupcake walk, crafts, open gymnastics, and a costume contest and parade at Manhattan Beach's Family Halloween Carnival.
Ektaa Diwali Fest | Great Park Live, Irvine
October 24: Celebrate Diwali with Indian music, cultural performances, food, shopping, henna, a traditional lamp lighting ceremony, and a drone show. FREE!
5th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival | Norman P. Murray Center, Mission Viejo
October 24: Celebrate Día de los Muertos with mariachi, folklórico dancers, a parade, community ofrendas, costume contests, crafts, face painting, a live butterfly experience, and more. FREE!
Fall Festival | Victory Park, Pasadena
October 24: Celebrate fall with costume contests, carnival games, free food, and family activities at Victory Park. FREE!
Halloween Science Night | Garvey Ranch Observatory, Monterey Park
October 24: Explore telescopes, launch rockets, see a Tesla coil, play Stump the Astronomer, and join a kids costume parade at Halloween Science Night. FREE!
Altadena After Dark | Altadena
October 24: Enjoy trunk-or-treating, custom cars, a bounce house, carnival games, live music, a haunted house, performers, and a separate non-scary kids experience. FREE!
Trunk or Treat | Mi Tierra Market, Whittier
October 24: Dress up for trunk-or-treating, a costume contest, candy, games, trivia, raffles, music, local vendors, and more. FREE!
Spooky Sunset Picnic with Bob Baker Marionette Theater | Will Rogers State Historic Park, Pacific Palisades
October 25: Bring a picnic for a Creepy Creatures Cyanotype Workshop and a spooky sunset performance by Bob Baker Marionette Theater. FREE!
1st Annual Trunk or Treat | McKenna Volkswagen Cerritos, Cerritos
October 25: Trick-or-treat from 14 decorated trunks and enjoy games, raffles, prizes, popcorn, hot chocolate, and more. FREE!
Fall Festival | Paséa Hotel, Huntington Beach
October 25: Celebrate fall by the sea with pumpkin decorating, local vendors, and a pet costume parade at Paséa Hotel & Spa’s first-ever Fall Festival in Huntington Beach. FREE!
Día de los Muertos | LA County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia
October 25: Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a grand public altar, immersive garden experiences, music, storytelling, a Catrina contest, kids crafts, local makers, and more.
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
Halloween Trick-or-Treat & Coco Movie Night | Pacific City, Huntington Beach
October 29: Trick-or-treat around Pacific City, get a Día de los Muertos-inspired airbrush tattoo, snap Halloween photos, and stay for an outdoor screening of Coco. FREE!
Discovery Days | Centennial Farm, Costa Mesa
September 30, 2026 – June 1, 2027: Explore the farm on an unguided tour, plant a radish seed to take home, and learn about chicks, rabbits, and seasonal crops. Visit pigs, goats, sheep, cattle, and poultry along the way.
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Halloween Fest Kids Market | City Hall, Villa Park
October 30: Shop a community market where the vendors are kids, selling their own handmade goods and creative products.
Day of the Dead: A Night of Community & Culture | Anaheim Community Center
October 30: Celebrate Día de los Muertos with vibrant altars, live performances, food, family activities, and an evening of culture and remembrance. FREE!
Halloween STEMebration | Battleship IOWA, San Pedro
October 31: Celebrate Halloween aboard the Battleship IOWA with FREE trick-or-treating, hands-on STEM experiences, Halloween games and activities, costumes, candy, and spooky science.
7th Annual Boonion Station | Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles
October 31: Trick-or-treat, make Halloween crafts, get your face painted, dance with a DJ, enter costume contests, spot stilt walkers, and more at Union Station. FREE!
International Food & Music Festival: A Taste of the Underworld | Embarcadero Waterfront Park, San Diego
October 31 - November 1: Celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos with international food, family attractions, local vendors, '80s funk, Spanish rock, Chicano soul, and more. FREE!
Halloween Celebration at Proud Bird | The Proud Bird Food Bazaar & Events Center, Los Angeles
October 31: Dress up for a Halloween afternoon with a kids costume contest, coloring activities, photo ops, pumpkin painting, prizes, and more. FREE!
Día de los Muertos Cultural Festival | Plaza Mexico, Lynwood
October 31: Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a community altar, live music, Aztec dancers, Catrinas, face painting, artisan vendors, and traditional food. FREE!
Halloween STEMebration | Battleship IOWA, San Pedro
October 31: Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, interactive STEM experiences, and themed games and activities aboard a real battleship. Costumes are encouraged. FREE!
Día de los Muertos | La Plaza Park, Dana Point
November 1: Celebrate Día de los Muertos with ofrendas, mariachi, folklórico dancing, crafts, chalk art, a Selena tribute, Banda AZ, and more. FREE!
Xantolo: Día de los Muertos Celebration | Progress Park, Paramount
November 1: Celebrate Día de los Muertos with art, live music, traditional food, ofrendas, and dance performances at Progress Park. FREE!
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
Free Day at The Huntington Library
EVERY FIRST THURSDAY: The first Thursday of every month is Free Day. Admission is free of charge with advance reservation.
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Antique Aircraft Display Days at Fullerton Airport
2nd Sunday of the Month: Owners of classic aircrafts are invited to display their aircrafts and visitors are invited to view the displays.
Kids Market | The District, Tustin
November 8: Shop a community market where the vendors are kids, selling their own handmade goods and creative products.
Shark Lagoon Nights | Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
Sep 22, Oct 6, Oct 20, Nov 10, Nov 24: Touch bamboo sharks, see rays, and get up close with large sharks during free after-hours evenings at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Only Shark Lagoon is open; event is weather-dependent. FREE!
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Free Saturday Family Theatre in Long Beach
September 5, 2026 - November 6, 2027: A free opportunity for kid of all ages to experience the magic of theatre. These free shows are open to all. Reservations are required.
Lowe’s Kids Workshops
MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Workshops are free, hands-on DIY experiences designed just for kids. Feb 21: Birdhouse / Mar 21: Lawn Mower / Apr 18: Terrarium / May 16: Garden Basket / Jun 13: Trophy Cup / Jul 18: Mini Toy Box / Sep 12: Haunted House / Oct 17: Firefighting Plane / Nov 14: Holiday Engine / Dec 12: Holiday Trolley Car / Jan 16, 2027: Winter Play Lodge
Public Star Party | Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles
September 19, October 17, November 14, December 19: Look at the Sun, Moon, planets, and other objects through a variety of telescopes at Griffith Observatory's free monthly star party. Volunteer astronomers are on hand to answer questions and guide viewing. FREE!
Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn Public Day | Griffith Park, Los Angeles
September 20: Tour Walt Disney's original home workshop and explore displays of backyard railroad history, an operating Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland model, and restored railroad cars. FREE!
Disclaimer: The Kidsguide team does their best to keep event details accurate at the time of posting, but information can change without notice! Be sure to double-check with the event organizer before heading out. Kidsguide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes on our calendar—we’re just here to help you find the fun!
