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Korean Music and Dance Performance at Descanso Gardens
SEPTEMBER 14: Watch the Korean Classical Music & Dance Company perform ancient traditional dance forms.
International Food and Music Festival in Downey
SEPTEMBER 14: Enjoy live entertainment, food, activities, and more. There will be festival attractions, DJ, face painting, photo shoot, caricature, and street performances.
Bob Baker Marionette Theater presents ¡FIESTA! at The Ford in LA
SEPTEMBER 15: ¡FIESTA! features a marionette lineup of dancing cacti and colorful birds, marimba maestros from Xochimilco, a brand new Día de Muertos sequence, and a newly outfitted marionette mariachi band inspired by Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Ángeles!
East LA Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival
SEPTEMBER 15: Start the day with the annual parade, enjoy 2-hours of floral floats, talented marching bands, and impressive equestrians that grace the procession. Then celebrate the vibrant and rich culture, history and traditions during Mexican Independence Day at the festival with cultural food, music, dances, and exhibits.
Opening Day of Spider Pavilion at Natural History Museum
September 14: Walk among hundreds of orb weavers, see giant garden spider webs, and check out tarantulas, wolf spiders, and more.
Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
SEPTEMBER 17: Mickey is getting ready for the biggest playdate ever at the Clubhouse with all his favorite pals including Minnie and Goofy, the Puppy Dog Pals, Ginny and Bitsy from “SuperKitties” and Ariel from “Disney Jr.’s Ariel,” but mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun. Can Team Spidey from “Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends” find out who is behind this and help save the playdate?
Moon Festival at Heritage House in Riverside
SEPTEMBER 17: Join the Museum of Riverside at Heritage House to celebrate the Moon Festival with lion dancing, storytelling, crafts, moon gazing and more!
Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play at Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks
SEPTEMBER 18: Mickey is getting ready for the biggest playdate ever at the Clubhouse with all his favorite pals including Minnie and Goofy, the Puppy Dog Pals, Ginny and Bitsy from “SuperKitties” and Ariel from “Disney Jr.’s Ariel,” but mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun. Can Team Spidey from “Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends” find out who is behind this and help save the playdate?
Knott’s Scary Farm in Buena Park
SEPTEMBER 19 - NOVEMBER 2: 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.
Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch
SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 31: Enjoy the tractor hayrides, straw maze, petting corral, and pony rides. Grab a wheelbarrow and pick from variety of pumpkins and visit the nut farm store.
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride at Griffith Park
SEPTEMBER 20 - NOVEMBER 2: Experience a Halloween party at Janelle Monáe's Monáe Manor, take a hayride through Midnight Falls, go trick-or-treating, watch live shows, and take part in attractions like axe throwing and mini escape games.
Castle Dark at Castle Park in Riverside
FRIDAY - SUNDAY NIGHTS, SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 27: Immerse yourself in an eerie atmosphere, where unexpected scares are in every corner. Walk through horrifying mazes, watch spine-tingling performances throughout the night, enter into scare zones around Castle Dark, and enjoy themed treats and thrilling rides.
Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns in South El Monte
SEPTEMBER 20 - NOVEMBER 2: Stroll a glowing half-mile trail of thousands of magnificent, hand-carved pumpkins. A magical light show illuminates larger-than-life displays including a nautical sea-scape, a pirate ship, dinosaurs, dragons, and lots more.
Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Farm in Redlands
SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 31: Visit the largest outdoor pumpkin patch in Southern California! Enjoy rides, slides, ponies, petting zoos, games, and food. Attractions include a corn maze, sunflower fields, cow coaster, mini ATVs, carousel, corn box, and lots more.
Halloween at Kidspace Children’s Museum
SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 31: Join the fun with costume parades, trike rides through a spooky house, and crafts. Activities include Adopt-a-Monster Imagination Workshop, mixing magical potions, and Pumpkin Bowling.
The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor in Long Beach
SELECT NIGHTS, SEPTEMBER 20 - NOVEMBER 2: Halloween festival featuring haunted mazes, hundreds of monsters, immersive attractions, live entertainment, VIP experiences, themed bars and lounges, carnival rides, festive eats and treats, instagrammable moments and more!
Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles
SEPTEMBER 20: Mickey is getting ready for the biggest playdate ever at the Clubhouse with all his favorite pals including Minnie and Goofy, the Puppy Dog Pals, Ginny and Bitsy from “SuperKitties” and Ariel from “Disney Jr.’s Ariel,” but mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun. Can Team Spidey from “Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends” find out who is behind this and help save the playdate?
Dia de los Muertos at Castle Park in Riverside
WEEKENDS, SEPTEMBER 21 - NOVEMBER 3: Celebrate the traditions of Mexican and Latin American culture with live music and festive decor, dance parties and “Duke’s Trick or Treat Trail”. Go trick-or-treating around Castle Park and take part in fun seasonal activities like pumpkin painting, slime and piñata making, and go through a Halloween maze.
Little Shop of Horrors at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa
SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 19: At Mushnik’s Skid Row Florists, down-on-his-luck Seymour pines for his beautiful co-worker, Audrey, not knowing the feelings are mutual. When he stumbles across a strange and interesting new plant, it looks like Seymour may get everything he’s ever wanted. But first, he’ll have to tackle the sneaky succulent’s unquenchable thirst for human blood in this thrilling creature feature bursting with the sounds of doo-wop and Motown!
Pixar Putt in Long Beach
SEPTEMBER 21 - JANUARY 26: This open air, pop-up mini-golf sensation is made up of interactive putt-putt holes inspired by the stories, characters, and icons from some of Pixar’s most beloved films including Inside Out 2, Toy Story, Cars, Monsters, Inc., Soul, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, A Bug’s Life, Wall-E, Luca and Turning Red.
Rail Safety: Los Angeles at Union Station
SEPTEMBER 21-22: Take part in the largest railroad safety event in downtown Los Angeles in more than a decade. The SBRHS’ historic, 1927-built steam locomotive, Santa Fe 3751, will headline the two-day event on Track 15 and will be joined by some of today’s most modern Metrolink and Amtrak passenger train equipment and information booths, providing a unique educational opportunity for attendees to learn about the size, scale, and speed of trains and learn new ways to be safe around railroad tracks.
National Dance Day at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
SEPTEMBER 21: Join this pumped up daytime dance party featuring live performances, workshops, plus ice cream truck, photo booth, and 360° video booth.
Peltzer Pumpkin Farm in Temecula
SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 31: Peltzer Pumpkin Farm offers gold mining, pony rides, a petting zoo, carnival games, tractor garden, and more.
Mrs. Doubtfire at Sergerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
SELECT DATES, SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 6: Everyone's favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Segerstrom Center! Rob McClure will reprise his Tony-nominated Broadway performance in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call "wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny" (Manchester Evening News) and "a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers" (The Hollywood Reporter).
LAZERDOME: Mousical Movie Magic at Orange Coast College Planetarium
SEPTEMBER 24: Enjoy your favorite songs from popular family films and experience them in an entirely new way as Laser Movie Magic reimagines them using vibrant laser light. Soundtracks include The Lion King, Star Wars, Encanto, Frozen, Moana and many more.
Vampirates Dinner Show in Buena Park
SEPTEMBER 25 - NOVEMBER 3: If you’ve been to Pirate’s Dinner Adventure, you’re in for a whole new swashbuckling Halloween themed treat this October! Costume contest on select nights.
Knott’s Spooky Farm in Buena Park
SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 31: Little ghouls can trick-or-treat around the town of Calico’s shops and buildings to collect sweet treats from the friendly townsfolk plus enjoy even more kids' Halloween activities.
SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream
SEPTEMBER 27 - NOVEMBER 2: Howl-O-Scream has arrived to transform the peaceful SeaWorld San Diego park into something sinister featuring haunted houses, scare zones, roaming haunts, live entertainment, thrilling rides, and more. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Monster Mash at Anaheim GardenWalk
SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 27: Enjoy a fun and chilling experience at the GardenWalk's Monster Mash, a monthlong family-friendly celebration featuring market vendors, live music, photo ops, haunted house experience, and more.
Prancers Farm Pumpkin Patch in Santa Paula
SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 31: Explore 40 acres of pumpkins and enjoy activities and attractions including pumpkin bowling, corn expedition, zipline, pumpkin axe throwing, and lots more. Enjoy live entertainment from fire dancers, jugglers, magicians, and musicians.
Nights of the Jack in Calabasas
SEPTEMBER 27 - NOVEMBER 2: 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.
Ninja Kidz! Live on Stage in Riverside
SEPTEMBER 27: The Ninja Kidz are leaping out of your screens and into your city with Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities. The fate of the universe hangs in balance as imposters threaten to infiltrate a stage near you. Join for the first ever Ninja Kidz live action adventure filled with audience participation, physical challenges, games, and epic battles. What happens when two worlds collide? The audience holds the key to shape how each adventure unfolds with an infinite number of possible outcomes.
Family Nite at Columbia Memorial Space Center
SEPTEMBER 27: Visit Columbia Memorial Space Center for a free Family Nite event, open to the public.
Pumpkin Fest at Cal Poly Pomona
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 27: Pick the perfect pumpkin, enjoy a marketplace of vendors, see agriculture-themed demos, visit the farm stand, go through mazes, enjoy photo ops, and lots more!
Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 31: The farm will transform into a giant Pumpkin Patch, Pick Your Own & Fall Harvest experience filled with games, rides, photos ops, live entertainment, themed weekends, bands and more! Weekends will include all live entertainment.
Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch at OC Fairgrounds
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 31: Visit the OC Fair & Event Center for a pumpkin patch featuring kiddy rides, petting zoo, inflatable slides, bounce house, and obstacle course.
Fallstivities Pumpkin Patch at The Outlets at Orange
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 31: Free activities include DIY coloring masks, fun photo ops, and outdoor movies. Paid attractions include inflatables, obstacle courses, big trikes track, scooters ride track, and spider bungee jump.
World Gorilla Day: Walk on the Wild Side at LA Zoo
SEPTEMBER 28: Follow a self-guided tour to see western lowland gorillas and other primates, uncover fascinating facts, and count your steps along the way. With engaging animal keeper talks, special feedings, and enriching activities, this event promises a wild adventure.
Los Angeles Libros Festival
SEPTEMBER 28: The Los Angeles Public Library will host the city's largest celebration of bilingual books featuring performances, storytelling, art workshops, and authors for all ages.
Birds of Prey at the ENC Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
SEPTEMBER 28: Witness these fascinating creatures up close as expert naturalists showcase hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons. Learn about their unique biology, hunting techniques, nesting habits, and their important role in maintaining ecological balance.
Laguna Hills Heritage Day
SEPTEMBER 28: Join the City of Laguna Hills for Heritage Day with family activities, crafts and games, live entertainment, food and drinks, and more.
Fall Camp at Colorz Kidz in Los Alamitos
SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 4: Register for Fall Camp with Colorz Kidz! Artists will explore painting, drawing, and mixed media. Plus, learn about significant artists and art history. Sign up for by the week or choose individual days.
Kids Free in October at San Diego Museums
OCTOBER 1-31: All month long, kids free admission with a paid adult to more than 50 of San Diego County’s favorite museums, historic sites, aquariums, gardens and more.
Pumpkin City’s Pumpkin Farm in Laguna Hills
OCTOBER 1-31: Meander through thousands of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes in a charming farm atmosphere. Enjoy amusement rides, game booths, and activities.
Dia De Los Muertos in San Clemente
OCTOBER 1: Enjoy live performances, including folklorico dancing, traditional Mexican music, and storytelling. Local food vendors will also offer delicious Mexican cuisine and sweet treats like pan de muerto (traditional bread of the dead).
Tina’s Pumpkin Patch in Sherman Oaks
OCTOBER 2 - NOVEMBER 3: Join the fun at Tina's Pumpkin Patch with pony rides, petting zoo, train ride, bouncer, slide, obstacle, and free straw maze.
The Haunted Car Wash in Anaheim
OCTOBER 3-31: Experience a world-class car wash through a haunted tunnel! The Tunnel of Terror car wash is a carefully curated experience, with scary and creepy performers popping up throughout the wash, and special effects providing a terrifying ambiance.
OC Auto Show in Anaheim
OCTOBER 3-6: See hundreds of new vehicles, check out the massive indoor EV test track and learning center, and enjoy test drives. Kids can participate in the scavenger hunt, enjoy photo ops, meet Hank the Robot, go on a virtual off-road driving experience, and test drive a mini electric vehicle.
Boney Island at the Natural History Museum in LA
OCTOBER 3-31: An immersive Halloween light up experience with exhibits, shows, photo ops, food trucks, and more. Costumes are encouraged.
HalGLOWeen at San Diego Zoo
OCTOBER 4-27: The zoo's Halloween-themed extravaganza features interactive performances, Skeleton Band, scarecrow stilt-walkers, Python Path, talented acrobatic spider performers, Dr. Zoolittle's Tricks & Treats, bubble dance party, and more. New this year, walk through an ethereal adventure with mystical surprises around every corner.
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!
