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Hallowe’en Spooktacular | Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles
September 5 - November 8: Celebrate Halloween with 100+ spirited puppets, silly songs, spooky fun, a Día de los Muertos sequence, and costume parades in October.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
September 22 – October 11: Watch Disney's Beauty and the Beast take the stage in its first North American touring production in over 25 years. The beloved musical features all-new sets, dazzling costumes, and the classic Oscar-winning score.
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!
Boo-tastic Halloween Party | Adventure City, Anaheim
Select nights, October 2-30: Trick-or-treat, enjoy 11 rides, hop aboard the Halloween Express Train, explore the Cosmic Vortex, join a scavenger hunt and dance party, and more.
Carnival Colossal | Vista Hermosa Sports Park, San Clemente
October 8-11: Enjoy four days of carnival rides, midway games, food trucks, plus weekend live music and a beer garden. Thursday includes a sensory-friendly hour. Admission is FREE!
Spooktacular Season Fan Event: Hocus Pocus & The Nightmare Before Christmas | El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood
October 9 & 16: Celebrate Spooktacular Season with special Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas in 4D Fan Events featuring introductions, a live drawing demo, photo ops, and more.
Annual Night Sky Festival | Twentynine Palms
October 9-10: Explore the Mojave Desert's night skies with telescope viewing, hands-on science, Family Space Camp, astronomy lectures, a Glow Party, and a Night Star Party.
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Noche Latina | Renaissance High School for the Arts, Long Beach
October 9: Celebrate Noche Latina with student performances, cultural demonstrations, a Latin street food fest, art activities, an inflatable obstacle course, and more. FREE!
Astronomy Night | Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey
October 9: Explore the cosmos with expert guest speakers and astronomy talks, then look through telescopes to spot celestial objects up close. Telescopes come out when the weather permits. FREE!
A Great Day in the Stoke | Huntington Beach Pier
October 10: Hit the beach for a surf competition, 5K run/walk, free surf lessons, wellness activities, Double Dutch, live music, vendors, and more. FREE!
Culver City Arts Festival | Culver City Arts District
October 10: See live muralists, shop artisan vendors, catch music across three stages, and visit kids zones with hands-on art, a super slide, Velcro wall, and more. FREE!
Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade and Festival | Pasadena City Hall, Pasadena
October 10: Celebrate Latino heritage with a parade and festival themed "United by the Heartbeat of Our Community." Catch live music, cultural performances, art, food, educational displays, community booths, and family-friendly activities.
Hispanic Heritage Festival | Jane Addams Park, Lawndale
October 10: Celebrate Hispanic cultures with youth performances, food and craft vendors, games, activities, and a free concert at Lawndale's first Hispanic Heritage Festival. FREE!
CatCon in Pasadena
October 10-11: Celebrate cat culture with kittens, cat celebs, pop-up shops, workshops, giveaways, and more. All ages welcome.
Rancho Family Fest 2026 | Central Park, Rancho Santa Margarita
October 10–11: Spend a fall weekend with live music, food booths, a kids' fun zone and tot lot, and a marketplace of local makers and artisans. Catch School of Rock and line dancing, and find a beer and wine garden for adults (ages 21 and over).
Sensory Friendly Saturdays | GRAMMY Museum, LA
2nd Saturdays: Explore the GRAMMY Museum in a calmer, sensory-friendly environment with softer lighting and reduced noise levels.
Soar into STEM: Glider Day | Flight Path Museum & Learning Center, Los Angeles
October 10: Build and tune your own glider while learning about aerodynamics, then test your creation in a flight-line distance competition. Advance registration required.
Placentia Heritage Festival | Tri City Park, Placentia
October 10: Celebrate America's 250th anniversary and Placentia's centennial with a parade, car show, and live entertainment. Bounce on inflatable games, browse food vendors, and visit the beer and wine garden.
Turtle & Tortoise Day | Madrona Marsh Nature Center | Torrance
October 10: Meet live turtles and tortoises up close during this hands-on, all-ages event. This popular event is back again for another year. FREE!
Barks & Boos | Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia
October 10: Bring your pup for adoptable pets, free dog portraits, an agility course, garden strolls, vendors, food, and a Halloween dog costume contest.
Turtle and Tortoise Day | Madrona Marsh Preserve, Torrance
October 10: Meet baby turtles and tortoises, learn about these amazing animals, and discover adoption opportunities during a special visit from the California Turtle and Tortoise Society.
Irvine Global Village Festival | Great Park, Irvine
October 10: Celebrate 25 years of Irvine Global Village with international food, music and dance, cultural exhibits, a global marketplace, Kids Village activities, and more. FREE!
Fall Fantasy Book Faire | Autry Museum Lawn, Los Angeles
October 10-11: Enter a fantasy world of books, authors, cosplay, magical merchants, storytime, live knights, crafts, games, and immersive activities. Kids 10 and under are free.
Fur-Ever Friends Fall Festival | Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, Mission Viejo
October 10: Meet adoptable dogs, cats, bunnies, and reptiles, plus enjoy kids crafts, hands-on activities, wildlife education, and animal meet-and-greets.
Barks & Boos | The Arboretum, Arcadia
October 10: Bring your pup for a Halloween-themed day with adoptable pets to meet, free dog portraits, an agility course, and a dog costume contest. Browse info tables and vendors, grab bites from food trucks, and stroll through the garden.
Oktoberfest & Beerfest | Wild Rivers, Irvine
October 10: Celebrate Oktoberfest at Wild Rivers with live Oktoberfest music, German food specialties, local breweries, and a festive atmosphere.
Festa Italiana | 6th Street, San Pedro
October 10: Kick off Italian-American Heritage Month at a street festival with Italian food, live music and performances, artisan vendors, and unique merchandise. Fun for the whole family. FREE!
Shakespeare Bridge Centennial Parade & Block Party | Los Feliz, Los Angeles
October 10: Celebrate the Shakespeare Bridge with a 1926-inspired parade featuring costumes, dogs, and vintage cars, followed by a block party with live music, kids crafts, food, and more. FREE!
Drop-In Workshop for Families: Alebrijes | Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles
October 10: Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month by learning about alebrijes, fantastical, animal-inspired creatures from Mexican folklore. Discover why Mexico City dedicates an entire parade to them every October, then create an alebrije together with family. FREE for 17 & under!
Scarecrow Festival | Lions Park, Costa Mesa
October 10: Enjoy trick-or-treat stations, a kids costume parade, scarecrow contest, photo ops, live entertainment, music, and more. FREE!
Fest-of-All | Palms Park, Lakewood
October 10: Celebrate the many cultures of the community with music, dance, and food. Watch performances on the entertainment stage, bounce around the family fun zone, browse the craft village, and pick up a Passport Around the World.
Night of Alebrijes & Trunk or Treat | Willard Intermediate School, Santa Ana
October 10: Celebrate Halloween with treats, costumes, colorful alebrijes, a spooky maze, and more at the 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat.
Movie in the Park: Halloweentown | Penn Park, Whittier
October 10: Watch Halloweentown under the stars, plus enjoy crafts, giant lawn games, and music before the movie. FREE!
Zoo Quest: Dress Code | Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles
October 10: Team up to solve puzzle clues across the zoo in an after-hours, escape room-inspired game that explores how coats, coloration, patterns, and plumage help animals survive. Work through three chapters (Spots & Stripes, Change It Up, and Lookalikes), then stick around for keeper talks, food trucks, bars, and a DJ.
$5 Play Day | The Children’s Museum at La Habra
February - December: The Children's Museum at La Habra hosts its first $5 Play Day with full access to all exhibits. Ride the carousel, explore the Dino Garden, and hop aboard the historic train car.
Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day | Pretend City Children’s Museum, Irvine
October 11: Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day with storytelling, songs, and traditional instruments. Handle hands-on cultural objects while learning about Native American history, traditions, and the importance of preserving Indigenous cultures.
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.
Depot Day | Travel Town Museum, Los Angeles
October 11: Celebrate a day of trains, live music, and Halloween fun with a train-themed costume parade and contest. Play at the train tables, watch model train demonstrations, and grab a bite from the food trucks. FREE!
The Mole Fair | Gloria Molina Grand Park, Los Angeles
October 11: Celebrate Mexican flavors and traditions with 80+ food exhibitors, artisans, live music, cultural performances, culinary seminars, and a kids area. FREE!
Puptoberfest | Hunt Branch Library, Fullerton
October 11: Bring the whole pack to a pup-themed party with dog races, a dog runway show, live music, food trucks, kids activities, and a beer garden.
Pacific Marine Mammal Center Reopening | Pacific Marine Mammal Center, Laguna Beach
October 12: Explore a reopened marine mammal center after 3 years of expansion and rebuilding. Meet volunteer docents, try interactive displays, and see the new rehabilitation pools. Learn about ocean health, water reclamation, and the pinnipeds cared for in southern California. FREE!
Brass Rubbing Medieval Arts Center | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Long Beach
October 13 - November 7: Learn about knights, armor, and medieval customs during a docent talk, then make a take-home brass rubbing using metallic waxes and replica brass plates from English churches. English tea is also available with a reservation.
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
The Ranch Discovery Day | OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
October 15: Meet horses and farm animals, watch demonstrations, learn about horse care and bees, and join a kids stick horse rodeo. Reservations required. FREE!
Disney Fan Day | Hilbert Museum, Orange
October 15: Celebrate all things Disney with a meet and greet with Disneyland Secrets author Gavin Doyle, Disney-inspired crafts, and a look at Disney artworks from the Hilbert Collection. Join a VIP museum tour or an encore lecture with a Disney and Pixar animator, and dress up in favorite Disney-inspired looks.
Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest
October 10-12 & 17-19: Tour the decorated historical grounds during special park hours, enjoy Halloween-themed photo ops, find your way through the hay maze, and complete a scavenger hunt for ghoulish goodies.
O-Town Walls Block Party | Downtown Ontario
October 16-17: Celebrate the finale of O-Town Walls Mural Fest with two nights of breaking battles, workshops, a street skate park, food trucks, and more surrounded by newly created murals.
70th Annual Silverado Days | Peak Park, Buena Park
October 16–18: Celebrate the 70th annual Silverado Days with carnival rides, games, live music, and more than 70 arts, crafts, and commercial booths. Cheer on a pie-eating contest, mutt show, and horseshoe contests, check out a classic car show, and grab a bite at the International Food Court. FREE!
OC Japan Fair | OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
October 16-18: Experience Japanese culture with food, J-POP and traditional performances, a tuna cutting show, cosplay, crafts, anime merchandise, family games, and more.
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