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Spider Pavilion at Natural History Museum
September 14 - November 30: Walk among hundreds of orb weavers, see giant garden spider webs, and check out tarantulas, wolf spiders, and more.
Knott’s Scary Farm
September 18 - November 1: The fully transformed theme park features uniquely haunted mazes and attractions, sinister shows, and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking in the fog and hiding in every corner of the park.
Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns | South Coast Botanic Garden
September 19–November 2: Stroll through glowing pumpkin displays, enjoy live entertainment, roast s’mores, and play in the Fun Zone at Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns.
Dia de los Muertos at Castle Park in Riverside
September 20 - November 2: Experience a family-friendly daytime celebration of Mexican and Latin American traditions. Enjoy live traditional performances, follow the trick-or-treat trail, join in on the dance party, and show off your costume.
Halloween Bash at Kidspace Children’s Museum
September 20 - October 31: March in costume parades, mix potions, bowl pumpkins, and create silly monsters at the Kidspace Halloween Bash in Pasadena, the cutest way to celebrate spooky season.
Knott’s Spooky Farm in Buena Park
September 25 - October 31: Trick-or-treat through Ghost Town, join Snoopy’s costume party, and ride the Halloween Hootenanny log flume at Knott’s Spooky Farm, a daytime celebration made just for kids.
Nights of the Jack in Calabasas
September 26 - November 1: Walk through an interactive trail filled with thousands of hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins. Vast grounds of elaborate, larger-than-life pumpkin installations greet visitors as they walk around the history-filled ranch.
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 60 of San Diego County's favorite museums, historic sites, aquariums, gardens and more. Many are even free for the whole family!
Spooktacular Golf at Camelot Golfland
October 1-31: Camelot Golfland transforms to a spooktacular attraction. Play mini golf amid festive lights and decorations.
Carved at Descanso Gardens
October 3-30: Be enchanted by luminous jack-o’- lanterns, fall foliage, and whimsical displays.
Adventure City’s Boo-Tastic Halloween Party in Anaheim
SELECT DATES, OCTOBER 4 - OCTOBER 31: A boo-tastic Halloween party featuring exciting rides, trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, free glow accessories, dance party, and more!
Pumpkin Palooza | Discovery Cube OC
Weekends, October 4–26: Discover spooky science, glowing slime, and eco-friendly fun at Discovery Cube’s Pumpkin Palooza, featuring a dance party with 20-foot DJ pumpkin Jack-o-Lynn.
HalGLOWeen at San Diego Zoo
Fridays–Sundays, October: Watch glowing acrobats, meet “spooky” animals, and dance to DJ beats at HalGLOWeen — the San Diego Zoo’s light-up Halloween celebration for the whole family.
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!
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.
Halloween Fright Fest Market at Anaheim GardenWalk
Weekends, October 10-26: Enjoy live music, spooky vendors, free crafts, and giveaways at GardenWalk in Anaheim. FREE!
Spooky Campover at Lions Tigers & Bears
October 24-25: Camp out in the countryside and sleep under the stars. This spooky overnight event includes campfire songs and s'mores, animal trivia, pumpkin carving, and a Halloween costume contest.
Annual Ghost Haunt at Calico Ghost Town
October 24-26 & October 31 - November 2: This annual event includes, trick-or-treating, costume contests, pumpkin carving, kids’ carnival tent, campfire and ghost stories, games, live entertainment stage shows, haunted attractions and more.
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!
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!
Lil’ Chef October Halloween Fun Cooking Classes
OCTOBER 10, 17, 24 & 25: Make Apple Muffins, Decorate Haunted Mansions, Enjoy Halloween Fun Parent's Night Out, along with Adult & Me Mummy Pizzas and a fun Halloween Camp––all in October for ages 3 and up.
Zombie Car Wash in Garden Grove
October 17–November 1: Brave the undead at Garden Grove’s Zombie Car Wash, a haunted drive-thru filled with zombies, scares, and a squeaky-clean finish.
Little Seedlings Story Time at Sherman Gardens
EVERY FRIDAY: Join Sherman Library & Gardens to share favorite stories, picture books and poems. Perfect for preschool children and their caregivers.
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 Train Ride at Wilson Park in Torrance
OCTOBER 25-26: Enjoy a train ride around the park, costumes encourages!
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 Hangar Halloween Bash – Goonies Edition at the USS Midway
October 24: Step aboard the USS Midway for the Haunted Hangar Halloween Bash, a Goonies-themed night of pirate crafts, treasure hunts, live entertainment, and big costume prizes.
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!
Halloween Aglow at Birch Aquarium
October 24-25: Trick-or-treat, play games, and see underwater pumpkin carving at Birch Aquarium’s Halloween Aglow.
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!
Julian Autumn Jubilee in Santa Ysabel
September 20 - October 26: Enjoy hayrides, crafts, cider pressing, and live shows.
Pumpkin Diving in Mission Viejo
October 25: Jump in and pick your pumpkin as the Sierra pool is transformed into a floating pumpkin patch. Decorate your pumpkin and play fun carnival games.
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!
Harbor Hayride at Ocean Institute in Dana Point
October 25: Enjoy live music, apple cider, temporary tattoos and trick-or-treating all while cruising the beautiful Dana Point Harbor on the R/V Sea Explorer.
Autumn Festival at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Weekends, October 4-26: Celebrate the season with wildlife, special entertainment, and culinary comforts. Meet Robert the Zebra, Safari Parker, hoedown with not-so-scary scarecrows, enjoy live music, navigate through a maze, and more.
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!
Halloween-Themed Public Skates at the Rinks (Various Locations)
October 25–31: Dress up and skate to spooky tunes during Halloween-themed public sessions at ICE rinks across OC and LA—costumes earn free skate rentals at select locations!
Boo at the Zoo at The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
October 18-19 & 25-26: Enjoy two weekends of family fun with interactive trick or treating, pumpkin bingo, photo opportunities, wildlife programs & meet & greets.
Boo at The Zoo at Wild Wonders
October 18-19 & 25-26: Join Wild Wonders for some spooky fun the last two weekends in October. Go on a flashlight tour to see nocturnal animals, plus enjoy candy stations and apple cider.
Weekend Train & Trolley Rides at Southern California Railway Museum in Perris
Weekends, January 11 - October 26: Take a ride on the Museum Railway on a real operating trolley or behind a locomotive every weekend. Parking, entry to grounds, and entry to open exhibits are free (except during special ticketed events).
Boo at the LA Zoo
October 18-19 & 25-26: The Halloween spirit will be in full swing with trick-or-treating stations featuring premium Mars candies, plus animal pumpkin feedings, themed photo ops, education stations, an extinct animal graveyard, and more. Costumes are encouraged!
Boo at the Santa Ana Zoo
October 18-19 & 25-26: Halloween family festival including trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt, and rides (ride tickets required).
Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Fest at Santa Anita Park
October 25-26: Enjoy pony rides, pumpkin painting, inflatables, games, and more at Santa Anita Park’s Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Fest.
Fairbrook Manor Home Haunt in Long Beach
October 18-19 & 25-26: Pack up your family and friends and visit Fairbrook Manor for spooky photo ops, laughs, and screams. This home haunt in Long Beach welcomed 3,200 guests last year.
Fierce! Catio Lounge at the Natural History Museum in LA
Select Weekends, Aug-Oct: Meet adoptable cats and kittens at NHM’s Fierce! Catio Lounge.
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!
