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OktoBOOfest at Downtown Fullerton Plaza
October 30: Get spook with a trick-or-treating, kids parade, pie-eating contest, food, and brews at OktoBOOfest in Fullerton. FREE!
Halloween Carnival at Veterans Park in Bell Gardens
October 31: Play games, grab food, and watch a dazzling laser show at Bell Gardens’ Halloween Carnival and Día de los Muertos celebration. FREE!
Centennial Farm Discovery Days
September 30 - June 1: During a Discovery Day, “farmers” are stationed around the farm available to answer questions and provide information.
Halloween Spooktacular at Stonewood Center
October 31: Visit Stonewood Center for crafts, photos with the Addams family, and store to store trick-or-treating.
Halloween Spooktacular at Anaheim Hills Festival
October 31: Trick-or-treat, dance to a live DJ, and enjoy balloon twisting and face painting. FREE!
Old Pasadena Halloween Celebration
OCTOBER 31: Come out for a frightfully good time with the whole family, Friday, 5-8 p.m. Nearly 100 businesses will offer treats to costumed children! It makes for a safe and festive evening along Colorado Boulevard and adjacent streets. Look for the orange Treat Stop signs in the windows to find the goodies!
Ghouls Night Out at 2ND & PCH in Long Beach
October 31: Celebrate Halloween with live music, trunk-or-treating, and costume contests at this free evening event for families. FREE!
Neighborhood Halloween Carnival at Silverado Park in Long Beach
October 31: Enjoy a free community Halloween carnival with games, crafts, and trick-or-treating, plus costume contests and prizes for all ages. FREE!
Halloween Event and Pumpkin Patch in Downey
October 31: An annual Halloween event featuring carnival games, face painting, creepy crawl maze, inflatables, food trucks, and more!
Halloween Spooktacular in Hawaiian Gardens
October 31: Celebrate Día de los Muertos with games, treats, scare zones, and a community ofrenda at Hawaiian Gardens’ Halloween Spooktacular. FREE!
Halloween Carnivals with City of Lakewood Parks
OCTOBER 31: Halloween Carnivals will be held at Biscailuz, Bloomfield, Bolivar, Boyar, Del Valle, Mayfair, Palms and San Martin parks. Activities include: game booths, special contests, prizes and candy. Haunted Houses will be held at Bolivar, Del Valle, San Martin and Palms parks. Inflatable attractions for an additional fee will be at Mayfair Park.
Day of the Dead in Historic Gaslamp San Diego
NOVEMBER 1-2: Experience traditional dance performances, face painting by local artists, and hands-on crafts for kids, all set against a lively mercado in the historic Gaslamp district.
Compton Woodley Air & Space Fair | Woodley Airport
November 1: Experience flight simulators, VR moon walks, stunt pilots, and STEM fun at Compton’s free Air and Space Fair. FREE!
Family Festival: The World of Medieval Travel at Getty Center in Los Angeles
November 1: Step back in time for medieval music, crafts, storytelling, and live shows at Getty Center’s free family festival. FREE!
The Scared x Pow Wow at Autry Museum in Los Angeles
November 1: Celebrate Native culture with a full day of pow wow dancing, live drumming, and community. Sample Indian tacos and fry bread, browse Native arts and crafts, and learn about traditions through storytelling and cultural exhibits. FREE!
Family Fest: Día de los Muertos at The Wallis in Beverly Hills
November 1: Celebrate Día de los Muertos with altar-building, dance, face painting, and story time for all ages at The Wallis. FREE!
Día de Muertos Celebration at Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
November 1: Watch live performances from mariachi to baile folklorico, enjoy our traditional food options, and browse vendors.
ArtLab at Hammer Museum
SATURDAYS: Drop by Art Lab for hands-on creative activities inspired by artworks on view at the museum.
Dia De Los Muertos in San Clemente
November 1: Enjoy live performances, including folklorico dancing, traditional Mexican music, and storytelling. Local food vendors will also offer delicious Mexican cuisine and sweet treats. FREE!
Día de los Muertos: Magic of the Altars at Roosevelt-Walker Community Center in Anaheim
November 1: Create altars, crafts, and celebrate loved ones with art, games, and community workshops at Magic of the Altars. FREE!
LAFD Fireboat 2 Centennial Celebration in San Pedro
November 1: Celebrate the 100th birthday of LAFD’s Old Fireboat 2 with tours, fire apparatus, live music, food, and family fun. FREE!
Día de los Muertos at the Santa Monica Pier
November 1–2: Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Santa Monica Pier with altars, live mariachi, Aztec dancers, and a community procession. FREE!
Día de los Muertos Celebration at the City of Gardena City Hall Lawn
November 1: Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Gardena with live performances, food, games, and a community ofrenda honoring loved ones. FREE!
Events at Long Beach Public Libraries
Ongoing: Explore free events at Long Beach Public Libraries, including storytimes, workshops, book clubs, and hands-on activities for all ages!
Día de los Muertos at Gloria Molina Grand Park in LA
Oct 25–Nov 2: A 9-day exhibition to celebrate Día de los Muertos. Special ceremonies with glowing altars, live music, and art honoring immigrant legacies on 10/25 and 11/2. FREE!
Community Day at Back Bay Science Center in Newport Beach
Sundays: Tour labs, touch sea creatures, wander the trails, and watch animal feeding during this free drop-in open house. FREE!
25th Annual Día de los Muertos Family Festival on Main Street Canoga Park
November 2: Enjoy folklórico dances, altars, classic cars, and live music at Canoga Park’s Día de los Muertos Family Festival. Celebrate culture and community with food, art, and family fun. FREE!
Mexican Day of the Dead Family Festival at Bowers Museum
November 2: Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.
Downey Día de los Muertos Art Festival
November 2: Celebrate with live music, cultural performances, altars, food and more. FREE!
Exploring Your Universe at UCLA
NOVEMBER 2: Exploring Your Universe (EYU) at UCLA will be hosting science booths and science talks with subjects ranging from astronomy, biology, geology, chemistry, sustainability, psychology, and more.
2025 Dodgers Parade & Championship Celebration
November 3: Celebrate the Dodgers’ back-to-back World Series win with a downtown parade and stadium event featuring live entertainment, player appearances, and team-themed fun.
Mermaid Story Time with Once Upon an Island in Newport Beach
Nov 5 - Jan 28, 2026: Enjoy mermaid story time with bubbles, puppets, and story time magic, plus a free latte for moms. RSVP required. FREE!
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.
Fun Fridays Market: Día de los Muertos at Lakewood Center
November 7: Shop, eat, and dance to live mariachi at Lakewood Center’s Día de los Muertos Market. FREE!
Día de los Muertos: Noche con la Familia at Cerritos College
November 7: Celebrate life and remembrance with live music, art, food, and a screening of “Coco” at Cerritos College’s Día de los Muertos: Noche con la Familia. FREE!
Shark Lagoon Nights at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
SELECT FRIDAYS, JANUARY - NOVEMBER, 2025: Get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators and have a chance to touch smaller sharks such as bamboo sharks. You will also see rays and large sharks in the Aquarium’s Shark Lagoon. Coffee, hot cocoa, and snacks are available for purchase. Shark Lagoon Nights are weather-dependent and can be canceled due to inclement weather.
Ice at Santa Monica Grand Opening Celebration
November 7: Grand Opening with free skating (first come, first served), on-ice performances, live DJ sets, giveaways, and a holiday “snow” moment from 6–10 PM. FREE!
Citadel Outlets Tree Lighting Concert
November 8: Celebrate the lighting of the World’s Tallest Christmas Tree with live performances by SZN4, Pressley, Full Circle Boys, and OCSA students at Citadel Outlets. FREE!
Rail Giants Train Museum in Pomona
2nd Weekends: Climb aboard historic locomotives and explore rail history at RailGiants Train Museum in Pomona.
Kenneth Hahn Youth Fishing Derby in Los Angeles
November 8: Kids ages 5–15 can enjoy a morning of fishing, food, and fun at Kenneth Hahn Park’s annual Youth Fishing Derby. FREE!
Scout-O-Rama 2025 at Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center
November 8: Explore archery, gold panning, camping, and more family-friendly adventures at Scout-O-Rama in Irvine. FREE!
Veteran’s Day Celebration in Artesia
November 8: Celebrate local heroes with breakfast, guest speakers, displays, and family fun at Artesia Park. FREE!
Holiday Faire at Great Park in Irvine
November 8: Shop handcrafted gifts, art, and holiday décor while enjoying live festive music at Irvine’s annual Holiday Faire. FREE!
Welcome Home! Veterans Day Celebration at OC Fair & Event Center
November 8: Honor veterans with live music, exhibits, and free hot dogs at Heroes Hall’s Veterans Day Celebration in Costa Mesa. FREE!
Veterans Day Celebration in Long Beach
November 8: Salute veterans with flyovers, live music, food, and family fun at Long Beach’s annual Veterans Day Celebration. FREE!
Community Values Art, Art Values Community at MOLAA in Long Beach
November 8: Celebrate art, music, and community with free admission, live performances, and interactive activities at MOLAA. FREE!
Merry & Bright Tree Lighting Celebration at LBX Hangar in Long Beach
November 8: Enjoy holiday music, crafts, cookies, and a visit from Santa before the big tree lighting at this free, family-friendly event. FREE!
Events at Long Beach Public Libraries
Ongoing: Explore free events at Long Beach Public Libraries, including storytimes, workshops, book clubs, and hands-on activities for all ages!
Getty Drawing Day
October 26 - December 7: Sketch costumed models, explore figure drawing, and learn from guest artists—materials and guidance provided.
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.
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!
