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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day at The Getty Center
OCTOBER 12: Enjoy activities such as a cyanotype workshop, create Tongva clapper sticks, participate in traditional music and dance performances, savor a tasting menu inspired by Indigenous ingredients.
Fest-of-All: Lakewood’s Multicultural Food & Music Festival
OCTOBER 12: Community festival featuring music, dancing, multicultural food court, family fun zone, craft village, and children's cultural booth.
Public Star Party at Griffith Observatory
OCTOBER 12, NOVEMBER 9, DECEMBER 7: Bring the whole family to look at the Sun, Moon, visible planets, and other objects, to try out a variety of telescopes, and to talk to knowledgeable amateur astronomers about the sky and their equipment.
Sunset Sail with Los Angeles Maritime Institute
OCTOBER 12: Sail out of Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach and enjoy a special visit and pirate lessons from a cast of characters! Enjoy the sunset over Long Beach Harbor from the deck of a tall ship as you sit back and relax or become part of the crew.
Coraline at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery
OCTOBER 12: Watch the beloved spooktacular classic and enjoy the night with DJ set and photo booth.
Taste of Santa Ana at MainPlace
OCTOER 12: Sample unlimited dishes from Santa Ana's food scene, with local restaurants, food trucks and beverage vendors for one ticket price. There will be live music, kid's zone, photo booth, lawn games, and more.
Depot Day at the Travel Town Museum
OCTOBER 13: Tours of historic train cars, food trucks, live music, blacksmith, wood carver, costume contest, and more.
“The Scary Night” Art Workshop at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
OCTOBER 13: This Vincent van Gogh-inspired art project is sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! Teaching artist Erna van Dyk will guide you through creating your own spooky masterpiece using watercolors and markers.
Second Sundays: Spooky Season at Huntington Library in San Marino
OCTOBER 13: Get in the Halloween spirit this season with hands-on art making and an up-close encounter with some creepy-crawlies. Join arachnid educator Tyler Young for a Spider Meet and Greet, create a unique Halloween mask, and decorate a papier-mâché pumpkin!
Harvest Festival in Ranchos Palos Verde
OCTOBER 13: The event will include a giant pumpkin patch (one per person), fun maze, food trucks, arts and crafts, hay rides, live music and much more!
Lila Downs: Dia De Los Muertos at Sergerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
OCTOBER 13: Lila brings her unique interpretation of traditional Mexican and Mesoamerican music, with renditions of classic rancheras and her original songs to convey the concept of Día de Muertos. You're encouraged to come dressed in imaginative Día de Muertos costumes and make-up, to bring remembrances of their loved ones to share in the celebration.
Brass Rubbing Medieval Arts in Long Beach
OCTOBER 15 - NOVEMBER 9: History will come alive as you experience the drama and imagery of the Middle Ages through the simple hands-on craft of brass rubbing. Learn about medieval times by way of docent talks, and creating a lasting piece of art—created with metallic waxes on paper over facsimile brasses like those found on the churches of England.
Spook-A-Nanny with Bob Baker Marionette Theater in LA
OCTOBER 16: See a collection of hand-picked, meticulously curated Halloween video snippets and classic puppet numbers.
Space Shuttle Inspiration Travels Through the Streets of Downey
OCTOBER 17: After being in storage for over 10 years, the space shuttle Inspiration will be traveling through the streets of Downey. All seven large-scale compartments will be carefully transported down Bellflower Blvd. (between Steve Horn Way and Washburn Road) starting at 9am.
Silverado Days in Buena Park
OCTOBER 18-20: Bring the family and join the fun with carnival rides, games, contests, food, entertainment and raffles.
Circus Vargas in Torrance
OCTOBER 18 - NOVEMBER 4: The 2024 production showcases different cultures and nationalities, joining hand in hand, coming together to entertain, laugh, live, love and celebrate as one! Featuring the world's finest in circus acrobatic and aerial artistry presented with the magical voice of Johnathan Lee Iverson!
Centennial Farm Discovery Days
OCTOBER 18 - JUNE 2: During a Discovery Day, “farmers” are stationed around the farm available to answer questions and provide information.
Pumpkin Patch at Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana
OCTOBER 18: Visit Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary for free pumpkins (one per family while supplies last), hayride, and more. Costumes encouraged.
Los Angeles Lantern Art Expo at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia
OCTOBER 18 - NOVEMBER 17: Enjoy 66 themed lanterns, a food festival with 140 vendors, unique merchandise, traditional Hanfu attire, live performances, and family-friendly activities including dinosaur rides, all in one unforgettable celebration of heritage and creativity.
Trunk or Treat at Santiago Canyon College
OCTOBER 18: Dress up in your favorite costume and trick-or-treat through the campus, also enjoy music, games, and plenty of festive activities.
Rock-tober Fest in Fountain Valley
OCTOBER 18: Enjoy a spooky concert, food, games, trick or treating booths, a costume contest and a scare zone!
Peanuts Spooktacular at Laguna Lake in Fullerton
OCTOBER 18: Halloween activities inspired by Charlie Brown and The Great Pumpkin, along with crafts, camp stories, and songs. Enjoy free contests like bobbing for doughnuts and mummy wrapping. Face painting, crafts, and snacks will be available for purchase.
Stratford School Fall Open House
OCTOBER 19: Visit Stratford School to meet dedicated leaders, teachers, and staff. Learn how Stratford's balanced, STEAM-infused curriculum builds student confidence and inspires critical thinking, innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Heritage Festival in Placentia
OCTOBER 19: Join the City of Placentia for a car show, parade, live music, family-fun games, crafts, local vendors, food, beer, a business expo, and military appreciation!
Halloween Fandemonium! at Segerstrom Center of the Arts
OCTOBER 19: A spooktacular celebration featuring music from Disney Animation, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel Studios, and eerie orchestral classics performed by Pacific Symphony. Dress up in your best cosplay and check out themed activities for kids, including coloring, photo, and S.T.E.A.M. station.
Los Angeles Printers Fair at The International Printing Museum in Torrance
OCTOBER 19-20: Celebrate the best of letterpress, book arts, and the paper arts. Enjoy hands-on activities and demonstrations. Exhibitors include many of the greatest letterpress and printmaking artists, offering custom posters, printings, hand-printed cards, memorabilia, hand-made paper, and antiquarian books for sale.
Family Camp in Lakewood
OCTOBER 19-20: Parents and their children ages 3-11 can enjoy an outdoor experience together and spend a night out under the stars at Monte Verde Park. Activities include games, crafts, nature walks, roasting marshmallows and singing around the campfire. All meals and snacks are prepared so parents can sit back, relax and enjoy nature with their children.
Boo at the Zoo! at Wild Wonders in Bonsall
OCTOBER 19-20 & 26-27: Wild Wonders' annual Halloween tours are a treat for the entire family. Go on a flashlight tour to get to know some of the nocturnal animals.
Art & Science Family Festival at the Getty Center
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19-20: See how light can dazzle and delight by making your own suncatcher and creating pictures with the power of the sun! Explore the medieval idea of the cosmos by making your own piece of wearable art based on your astrological sign.
Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA at Santa Monica Pier
OCTOBER 19 - DECEMBER 1: Watch acrobatic performances and the art of clowning during at KOOZA. The show is an innovative journey viewed through the perspective of The Innocent, an endearing yet naïve clown looking for his place in the world. Acts include Silks, Double Highwire, Skeleton Dance, and Wheel of Death.
Festival of Flight at Long Beach Airport
OCTOBER 19: Explore aircraft on static display, enjoy live music, activities for kids, food and beer trucks, and helicopter rides for purchase.
Halloween Spooktacular at Long Beach Towne Center
OCTOBER 19: Family-friendly entertainment including trick-or-treat stations, character meet and greets, balloon twisters, crafts, and live DJ.
Spooktacular Interactive Concert with Music for Autism
OCTOBER 19: The Help Group, in partnership with Music for Autism, invites your family to an interactive, autism-friendly concert designed for young people with autism spectrum disorder and their families. The concert features the phenomenal, multi-instrumental duo, ArcoStrum.
Witches Tea Party at Dream Come True Tea & Party Room
OCTOBER 19: An afternoon filled with wickedly fun activities, tasty treats, and bottomless blood orange mimosas. Broom stick craft with crystals and natural elements, spells and rituals. Prize for best dressed witch.
Twilight Tours at Drum Barracks Civil War Museum in Wilmington
OCTOBER 19: Enjoy a candlelit tour of the Barracks as you learn about the paranormal history of the building and trick or treat stations, and a children’s craft.
Owl-O-Ween at Living Coast Discovery Center in Chula Vista
OCTOBER 19: Enjoy a fun-filled Halloween party including animal encounters, trick or treat stations, costume parade, crafts, creepy crawly room, chilling science experiments, spooky storytelling, and more.
Spooky Science Night at Columbia Memorial Space Center
OCTOBER 19: Celebrate a spooky-themed night of science with a robotics lab, costume parade, super slime, and even more fun stations with variety of hands-on science activities.
Country Night at Barnyard Buddies in Lakewood
OCTOBER 19: Join in for country night admission includes the petting zoo, line dance lessons, and the photo booth. Food available for purchase.
Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk in Manhattan Beach
OCTOBER 20: The Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk rallies thousands every October for a fun-filled celebration at the beach, where families and friends gather to walk from Manhattan Beach Pier to Hermosa Beach Pier and back in support of children with special needs.
Family Science Sundays at Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro
EVERY 3rd SUNDAY: Join MMCC every third Sunday of the month for a one-hour journey learning about ocean conservation, marine mammals, and beyond. This event is free and includes access to MMCC’s full visitor experience, including patient viewing and our interactive exhibit hall.
Wheel of Fortune LIVE! in Cerritos
OCTOBER 22: America’s favorite game comes to your hometown! Contestants are randomly selected from the audience to join the host onstage for a chance to spin a replica of the iconic Wheel, solve puzzles, and win incredible prizes such as trips to Paris and Hawaii or up to $10,000 in cash.
Día de Los Muertos at Fullerton College
OCTOBER 24: Enjoy an evening filled with music, food, activities, vendors, and performances that honor ancestors.
LA Fall Fair in South El Monte
OCTOBER 25 - NOVEMBER 3: Check out the largest fall festival in LA County featuring 12 acres of amusement rides, live music on weekends, carnival games, local artisans, and food court.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert at Dolby Theater in LA
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25-26: Concert will feature the movie on HD screen, complemented by a diverse ensemble of musicians and instrumentalists performing the film’s iconic score and soundtrack live.
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. Special events take place Oct. 26-27 and Nov. 1-2 with face painting, tradition foods, 5k race, and more.
Halloween Train Ride at Wilson Park in Torrance
OCTOBER 25-26: Enjoy a train ride around the park, costumes encourages!
Día de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
OCTOBER 26: Event features live performances, a variety of food vendors, dedicated Children's Plaza with activities, Altar Exhibitions, and more.
Halloween Haunt at the Whittier Museum
OCTOBER 26: See unique vintage and modern style hearses on display and shop the market for Halloween and horror movie themed memorabilia.
Historical Cemetery Tour in Long Beach
OCTOBER 26: Enjoy graveside performances by community theater actors portraying the life of the person lying at rest. The tour is appropriate for families and all ages.
Día de los Muertos in Downtown Santa Monica
OCTOBER 26: 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.
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