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Maya: The Exhibition at California Science Center
APRIL 2 - JANUARY 15: Through priceless artifacts and hands-on exhibits, discover how the ancient Maya built and sustained complex cities in the heart of the rainforest.
Exhibition: Pokémon x Kogei | Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft
JULY 25 - JANUARY 7: Pokémon x Kogei presents the historic collaboration between Pokémon and some of Japan's most talented artists.
Limited-Time Exhibit | Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secrets of the Sewer at Discovery Cube OC
SEPTEMBER 16 - FEBRUARY 19: Experience the first-ever museum exhibit featuring the four heroic ninjas in training— Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Leap to the rescue and learn teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving as you work your way through puzzles, mazes, and obstacles. Explore the sewer-like lair, where good guys win and bad guys lose!
Shaqtoberfest
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 31: Shaq is taking over Long Beach and The Queen Mary for his own twist on Halloween at Shaqtoberfest.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Dinner Event at Riley’s Farm in Oak Glen
SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 28: Enjoy homemade appetizers, hop on the hayride and take a trip in the countryside, participate in a variety of classic country contests, and be on the lookout for the Headless Horseman. It's a fun night of apple-bobbing, pie-eating contests, dancing, country music, and great food.
Pa’s Pumpkin Patch in Long Beach
SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 31: Pa's Pumpkin Patch offers a large variety of pumpkins to choose from, as well as haystacks, corn stalks and gourds. Enjoy a snack bar, pony ride, a petting zoo and a variety of games and rides.
Enchanted Country Pumpkins in Brea
OCTOBER 5-31: In operation since 1972, Enchanted Country Pumpkin Patch and fall festival extravaganza has something for everyone this season! Lots of thrills on huge slides, inflatable obstacle courses and jumpers, ride on kid-sized John Deere Tractors, farm animal exhibit, and carnival games galore with awesome prizes!
Stanleyhaus – Nightmare Before Christmas Neighborhood Display
OCTOBER 7-31: Step into another world for a one-of-a-kind experience where the Stanley family has transformed the entire neighborhood into the Nightmare Before Christmas
Summertime Explorers Kids Club at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach
WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 3-31: Bring your little ones to 2nd & PCH for a FREE weekly exploring! Each week offers a different theme with fun activities, games & prizes, crafts, and more!
Peppa Pig’s Sing-Along Party at the City National Grove of Anaheim
October 19: Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig will be singing along to some of their favorite songs, and they invite children and families alike to join in the fun. Dance, clap, and sing with Peppa and her family along with Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep, and Gerald Giraffe. Blow up those balloons and get the disco ball ready as you and your family party along with Peppa in this 60-minute interactive sing-along adventure!
Lil Chef Baking Classes, Halloween Workshops & Parents Night Out
OCTOBER 12, 19, 20, 22 & 27: Enjoy Crazy for Baking Workshops, plus Fun Halloween Treats, Jack-O-Lantern Workshop and Parents Night Out Costume Party.
The Fans Strike Back: A Star Wars Fan Exhibition in Santa Monica
OCTOBER 12 - NOVEMBER 30: An exhibition featuring more than 600 official items from the Star Wars Universe collected by fans and displayed for fans. Immerse yourself in a galaxy far, far away and see photos, posters, costumes, figures, and models of different types and sizes.
Fall Outdoor Movie Nights at Muzeo in Anaheim
Get into the spirit of the season with free, family-friendly outdoor movie series in the MUZEO courtyard. Concessions and fall drinks available for purchase. Crafts and contests start at 5pm.
West Coast Customs presents Cruis’n the Park Car Show at Six Flags
FRIDAYS - SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 26 - MARCH 14: Cruise through the park from the comfort and safety of your own car for a drive-thru auto show experience where you will see more than 100 of the world’s best automotive displays, presented by world-famous West Coast Customs.
2nd & PCH Movies & Moonlight in Long Beach
OCTOBER 20: Hocus Pocus will be screened. Movies are complimentary to the community; self-seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Fan Events at El Capitan Theatre
OCTOBER 13 & 20: The Friday the 13th Fan Event features a special introduction by Disney Legend Don Hahn and a Nightmare Before Christmas Zoetrope Vinyl. The Opening Night Fan Event includes the Zero 30th Anniversary popcorn container.
Halloween Glow Parties at Candified in Long Beach
OCTOBER 6, 13, 20, 27: Great for date night! Drop the kids off for Halloween Glow Parties at Candified. The night includes pizza, beverages, creation stations, and glow cotton candy.
Halloween-Themed Skate Nights at Pigeon’s Roller Rink
OCTOBER 6-27: Halloween-themed, all-ages skate nights include Disney Villains Skate Night (October 6), "Friday the 13th" 80s Night (October 13), 70s Roller Disco (October 20), and Barbie Skate Night (October 27). Costumes encouraged.
Wildlife Learning Center’s Creeptacular in Sylmar
OCTOBER 7, 14, 21, 28: Enjoy spooky decor and lights, meet some creepy critters, and don't miss the photo ops. Each child received a complimentary goodie bag that can be filled up during a scavenger hunt around the center.
LA County Library Fest
SELECT DATES, SEPTEMBER 9 - OCTOBER 21: Library Fest events are going on at 10 library locations throughout September and October. Design your own tote bag, create a video in the 360 photo booth, participate in interactive programs, enjoy face painting and magic performances, learn from STEAM activities, and more.
Halloween & Fabulous Fall Festivals at Segerstrom Center
OCTOBER 21: A celebration of the traditions, the magic and the fun that take place around the world during the fall: Halloween, Día de los Muertos, Mid-Autumn Festival, Diwali, and more.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
OCTOBER 21: Something wizardly comes our way. Party before and after the film with DJ sets, themed treats, and a photo booth that might give you a glimpse into your future.
Archaeology Month at the Skirball
WEEKENDS, OCTOBER 1-22: Sift and sort to find replicas of ancient artifacts buried beneath the sand, weigh and examine your findings, and analyze clues. On Sundays, enjoy live demos, hands-on activities, and special guests. Oct 1: Fiber Paintbrush Making / Oct 8: Basket Weaving / Oct 15: Artifact Preservation / Oct 21: Hand-Dyed Bandana / Oct 22: Soapstone Amulets
Día de los Muertos in Santa Fe Springs
OCTOBER 21: Come by Heritage Park for the annual Day of the Dead celebration featuring an evening of traditional music, delicious food, artisan vendors, sugar skull workshops, and entertainment for all.
Pasadena Playhouse Family Play Day
OCTOBER 21: Join Pasadena Playhouse for their first ever Family Play Day featuring children's musicians, dancers, circus acts, arts and crafts stations, face painters, balloon animal artists, food trucks, and more.
Maker Faire Orange County
OCTOBER 21: Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (an Tell) on Earth — a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these “makers” to show hobbies, experiments and projects.
Family Weekend Workshop: Make Your Mark! at The Broad
OCTOBER 21: Create works of art inspired by artists Andy Warhol and Julie Mehretu. Family Weekend Workshops take place outdoors on the East-West Bank Plaza at The Broad and offer free activities and workshops to engage with the art on view in the museum.
Open Main Street Festival in Santa Monica
OCTOBER 21-22: The Open Main Street festival returns to Santa Monica with live music, Day of the Dog collaboration, pickleball pop-up courts, rock climbing wall, and kids corner with sports, face painting, g-rated comedy show, musical story time and more.
In-N-Out Burger 75th Anniversary Festival at Pomona Dragstrip
OCTOBER 22: In-N-Out Burger will celebrate its 75th Anniversary with an all-day family-friendly festival featuring drag racing, large-scale car show with hot rods and muscle cars, unlimited carnival games and rides, cookout trucks, and live music.
Red Ribbon Parade & National Night Out in San Clemente
OCTOBER 23: Join the city in celebrating healthy choices and being drug-free with the Red Ribbon Parade, followed by a community safety fair on the Community Center lawn in celebration of National Night Out.
Special Launch Celebration of Diary of a Wimpy Kid No Brainer with Jeff Kinney in El Segundo
OCTOBER 24: Celebrate the launch of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer with Jeff Kinney. Audience members will be invited to join Jeff on stage and face-off in a brain-challenging game show-style events celebrating libraries.
Día de los Muertos on Olvera Street
OCTOBER 25 - NOVEMBER 2: The nightly celebration begins in the plaza with Novenario Procession, featuring blessings, "living muertos", and free sweet bread. Visit community altars, enjoy live entertainment, face painting, and La Danza de la Muerte, a vibrant theatrical performance that tells the story of Día de los Muertos.
Spooky Skele-bration at Tustin Library
OCTOBER 26: Enjoy a magic show by Brettso the Great and a ton of hocus pocus! Families are invited to join the costume parade, try out not-so-creepy crafts, sweet treats, and other fun photo ops.
Octo-Boo-Fest at Downtown Fullerton Market
OCTOBER 26: Visit the Downtown Fullerton Plaza for trick-or-treating, kids costume parade, bounce house, face painting, food vendors, and more.
Neurodivergent Family Night “Halloween” at Pretend City
OCTOBER 26: Celebrate Halloween by visiting stations for goodies. Event is specifically for families with children of all ages from the neurodiverse community and with other disabilities. Pretend City will be closed to the public.
Día de los Muerto Celebration at Fullerton College
OCTOBER 26: Join Fullerton College for a free evening of music, food, activities, ofrendas, and performances.
Trick or Treat Parade at Garden Grove Main Library
OCTOBER 26: Trick or treat event for all ages. Enjoy a spooky maze, craft, black light bubble party, and trick or treating.
Día de los Muertos Celebration at The Muckenthaler in Fullerton
OCTOBER 26: Enjoy festivities for the whole family, live music, local artisans, and arts and crafts for kids.
Pageant of the Monsters in Laguna Beach
OCTOBER 27, 28, 29 and 31: Get ready to howl with delight because the spooktacular Pageant of the Monsters is clawing its way back to Laguna Beach. Presented by the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, this monstrously delightful Halloween event transforms the Pageant’s backstage into a family-friendly haunted house with an artist twist. Only resurrected every 5 years, it's a must-see Halloween event!
Evening Halloween Train Rides in Torrance
OCTOBER 27-28: Take a ride with Southern California Live Steamers at Torrance's own miniature railway located in Wilson Park. Costumes are highly encouraged.
The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert at Hollywood Bowl
OCTOBER 27-29: Tim Burton‘s The Nightmare Before Christmas in concert featuring Danny Elfman with a live orchestra and special guests to be announced! Go early for a costume contest and trick-or-treating.
Trick-or-Treat at Lakeview Senior Center in Irvine
OCTOBER 27: Bring your little ghouls and goblins to the Lakeview Senior Center for a morning of Halloween fun. Featuring special trick-or-treat stations, snacks, and Halloween activities.
Glow in the Dark Halloween Festival in Norwalk
OCTOBER 27: Game booths, costume contest, raffles, music, crafts, and lots of candy. Festival is held at Norwalk Park, Hermosillo Park, and Lakeside Park.
Día de los Muertos at Pretend City
OCTOBER 28: Create arts and crafts for loved ones. This enchanting celebration is all about honoring and remembering our loved ones in a joyful and meaningful way.
Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular at Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
OCTOBER 28: Date confirmed, more details TBA.
Day of the Dead Screenprinting Workshop at Laguna Art Museum
OCTOBER 28: Celebrate 50 years of Chicano and Latino printmaking innovation and excellence in this hands-on silkscreen printing workshop to celebrate Day of the Dead. Participants will learn how to create a handmade stencil with their own design, and silkscreen images with vibrant inks on tote bags.
Día de los Muerto Pop Up Event at Wilmington Cemetery
OCTOBER 28: Shop from over 60 booths and vendors, enjoy face painting, food and dessert, arts and crafts, and more.
Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Long Beach
OCTOBER 28: The event includes trick-or-treating, sensory activities, arts and crafts, mad science lab, performances, and more. Universally designed for children of all abilities.
Movie in the Park: Disney Haunted Mansion (2023) in Mission Viejo
OCTOBER 28: Watch a free screening of Disney Haunted Mansion (2023) at Cordova Park. Movie begins at dusk. Fun games and music beginning at 6pm.
Most Terrifying Objects in Space: Halloween STEM Presentation in Mission Viejo
OCTOBER 28: Join NASA Solar System Ambassadors from Science Heads as they explore the most terrifying objects in space. Vampire stars? Check. Black Widow pulsars? Check. Dark Energy? Check.
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