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Long Beach Zombie Walk & Halloween Party
October 11: Zombies take over Shoreline Village in Long Beach with a family-friendly Kids Zone, live music, spooky eats, costume contests, and the iconic Zombie Walk. FREE!
Placentia Heritage Festival
October 11: Celebrate 60 years of tradition with live music, classic cars, food, carnival games, and hometown fun at the Placentia Heritage Festival.
Turtle & Tortoise Day | Madrona Marsh Nature Center | Torrance
October 11: Meet live turtles and tortoises, learn about their care, and explore nature at this free family event at Madrona Marsh Nature Center. FREE!
California Seaweed Festival | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium | San Pedro
October 11: Dive into ocean fun at the California Seaweed Festival with seaweed crafts, live music, mermaids, touch tanks, and science talks at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. FREE!
Halloween Parade and Costume Contest in Norwalk
October 11: This free, community event includes marching bands, costume contests, and parade entries. Parade begins at 11am at the corner of Norwalk Blvd. and Mapledale St. and concludes at Hermosillo Park.
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day at The Getty Center
October 11: Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with music, dance, art, poetry, and storytelling during a free family event at the Getty Center. FREE!
Thank You LA – Roscoe’s 50th Anniversary Festival | Shoreline Aquatic Park | Long Beach
October 11: Celebrate 50 years of Roscoe’s with live music, car showcases, vendors, and a Kids Zone with bounce houses, games, and special guests. FREE!
Pup-toberfest | Hunt Branch Library | Fullerton
October 11: Celebrate fall with dog races, costume contests, food trucks, and kids’ games at Pup-toberfest in Fullerton.
Scarecrow Festival in Costa Mesa
October 11: See scarecrows displayed on the lawn, enjoy a kids costume contest, face painting, trick-or-treat stations, pumpkin decorating, music, food trucks, and more.
Seaside Movie Night: Hocus Pocus at Ventura Harbor Village
October 11: Watch Hocus Pocus by the sea with DJ tunes, games, crafts, giveaways, and costume prizes at Ventura Harbor Village. FREE!
READY Long Beach | Veterans Memorial Stadium | Long Beach
October 12: Learn safety tips, see emergency vehicles, enjoy kids’ rides, food, music, and more at READY Long Beach. FREE!
Harvest Festival at Green Hills in Rancho Palos Verdes
October 12: Pick a pumpkin, explore the maze, ride the hay wagon, and get creative with arts and crafts. FREE!
LA Korean Festival
October 16-19: Celebrate and learn about Korean culture with street foods, regional specialties, a marketplace, and performances from Korean musicians, artists and more.
Silverado Days in Buena Park
October 17-19: Bring the family and join the fun with carnival rides, games, contests, food, entertainment and raffles.
National Night Out in San Clemente
October 17: San Clemente’s National Night Out brings trick-or-treating, games, and giveaways, plus a close-up helicopter and public safety vehicle displays. FREE!
Día de los Muertos in Downtown Santa Monica
October 18: Visit Third Street Promenade for festive live entertainment, colorful community altars, pop-up market, and a public art installation by Los Angeles-based artist, Ricado Soltero. FREE!
Culver City Art Walk & Roll Festival
October 18: Stroll, dance, and explore art, music, and food at the Culver City Art Walk and Roll Festival. FREE!
Japanese Artisan and Cultural Fair at the Huntington Beach Central Library
October 18–19, 2025 Experience the beauty, craftsmanship, and traditions of Japan at this free two-day cultural celebration co-hosted by the Huntington Beach Sister City Association and the governments of Niigata... View Article
Anime Night Mart at Westminster Mall
October 18-19: Shop 200+ vendors, join the cosplay contest, and enjoy K-pop, games, and giveaways at SoCal Anime & Halloween Fest in Westminster. FREE!
Fall Festival at the Original Farmers Market in LA
October 18–19: Enjoy live music, fall crafts, and horse meet-and-greets during the Fall Festival at The Original Farmers Market. FREE!
Art of KPOP Demon Hunters at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra
October 18–November 2: Explore behind-the-scenes artwork from KPOP Demon Hunters at Gallery Nucleus, featuring concept pieces, tributes, and new works from production artists. FREE after Oct 19!
Bricktober at Toys “R” Us
October 18: Exclusive in-store event to build your own giraffe while supplies last. Check for participating locations.
Fang-tastic Halloween Party at Trade Market Place in Irvine
October 18: Trick-or-treat, craft, and play during Trade Market Place’s 2nd Annual Fang-tastic Halloween Party in Irvine. FREE!
Victorian Dark Carnival in Riverside
October 18: Sip tea with an undertaker and explore eerie curiosities at the Victorian Dark Carnival at Heritage House in Riverside. FREE!
Halloween Movie: Hocus Pocus at Bolsa Chica Park in Huntington Beach
October 18: Enjoy games, crafts, a costume contest, and an outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus during the free Halloween Spooktacular at Bolsa Chica Park in Huntington Beach. FREE!
Boo at the Oaks at Santiago Oaks Regional Park in Orange
October 18: The night will include fun activities like nature stations, creative crafts, a scavenger hunt for prizes and guided night hikes throughout the evening! Costumes are welcome.
Battleship IOWA Halloween STEMebration
October 18: Trick-or-treat through a real battleship at the USS IOWA’s Halloween STEMebration. Make slime in the “Spooky Lab,” launch spider rockets, and test your skills in games like Pumpkin Toss and Witch’s Ring. FREE!
World Famous Pumpkin Race at Manhattan Beach Pier
October 19: Watch pumpkins roll, race, and sometimes smash at the 35th Annual World Famous Pumpkin Race at Manhattan Beach Pier. FREE!
Street Fair in Sherman Oaks
October 19: Enjoy live music, carnival rides, pet adoptions, and local eats at the 33rd Annual Sherman Oaks Street Fair on Ventura Boulevard. FREE!
Celebrate Geoffrey’s Birthday at Toys ‘R’ Us
October 19: Celebrate Geoffrey’s Birthday with free Hot Wheels giveaways, coloring activities, and photo ops at participating Toys“R”Us inside Macy’s. FREE!
Haunted Night Market at the Inn at Mission San Juan Capistrano
October 19: Shop 30+ vendors, enjoy live music, trick-or-treating, a pumpkin patch, and costume contests at The Haunted Night Market in San Juan Capistrano.
Haunted Jail & Safety Expo in Lakewood
October 23: A spooky family event featuring kids spooky maze, haunted jail, games, attractions, and a display of first responder vehicles. FREEish!
Día de Los Muertos at Fullerton College
October 23: Enjoy an evening filled with music, food, activities, vendors, and performances that honor ancestors.
HI-CHEW® House of Mystery at Irvine Spectrum Center
October 24–26: Solve candy-themed challenges and taste test mystery flavors at HI-CHEW®’s House of Mystery pop-up at Irvine Spectrum. FREE!
Witches Paddle at Ventura Harbor
October 24: Watch witches paddle and kayak through the harbor. Plus, enjoy food, drinks, and live music in Ventura Harbor Village.
Halloween Carnival at Promenade | PV in Rolling Hills Estate
October 24–26: Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, rides, face painting, and a haunted house at Promenade PV. FREE!
Science Night at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa
October 24: Explore science demos, visit the aquarium and planetarium, and enjoy free hot dogs during Science Night at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa. FREE!
Fullerton PD Trunk-or-Treat in Downtown Fullerton
October 24: Trick-or-treat with local officers and enjoy festive fun at Fullerton PD’s annual Trunk-or-Treat downtown.
Halloween at Redondo Beach Pier
October 24: Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating along the pier and boardwalk, sponsored giveaways, and a themed selfie station. FREE!
Haunted Jail Tour & Halloween Celebration at LAPD Harbor Division in San Pedro
October 24: Meet local officers, collect candy, and tour the Haunted Jail during LAPD Harbor Division’s family-friendly Halloween celebration in San Pedro. FREE!
Boonion Station at Union Station LA
October 25: Enjoy trick-or-treating, crafts, dancing, and a costume contest at the 6th Annual Boonion Station Halloween celebration at Union Station in LA. FREE!
Halloween Street Fest at the Whittier Museum
October 25-26: Trick-or-treat, see cool cars, and explore the Whittier Museum’s haunted “Folklore Gone Wrong” maze at the Halloween Street Fair and Car Show. FREEish!
The Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade
October 25: Celebrate Anaheim’s Fall Festival with costume contests, live music, vendors, and a returning classic car show—then stay for the famous Halloween Parade at 7 PM. FREE!
Marina Spooktacular at Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey
October 25–26: Enjoy crafts, trick-or-treating, and haunted fun for all ages at Marina Spooktacular in Marina del Rey. FREE!
Dia de los Muertos Festival on Olvera Street in Los Angeles
October 25 - November 2: Featuring nightly novenario processions, outdoor altar displays, Aztec blessings, live music, and performances. FREE!
Free Saturday Family Theatre in Long Beach
March 1, May 3, June 21, September 13, October 25: A free opportunity for kid of all ages to experience the magic of theatre. These free shows are open to all. Reservations are required.
YMCA of OC Trunk or Treats
October 17-25: Families can enjoy safe trick-or-treating, decorated trunks, costumes, games, music, and plenty of festive fun at branches across the county. October 17: Newport Beach • October 18: Laguna Niguel • October 24: Huntington Beach • October 24: Mission Viejo • October 25: Fullerton. FREE!
Autumn in the Garden at the Fullerton Arboretum
October 25: Enjoy trick-or-treating, discovery stations, and a composting workshop during Autumn in the Garden at the Fullerton Arboretum. FREE!
Water Harvest at the Recycling Facility in El Segundo
October 25: Explore tours, exhibits, and hands-on demos on water conservation during Water Harvest 2025 in El Segundo. FREE!
Fall Corgi Beach Day: Howl-O-Ween Edition in Huntington Beach
October 25: Watch hundreds of costumed corgis hit the sand for Fall Corgi Beach Day: Howl-O-Ween Edition in Huntington Beach. 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!
