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Trick or Treat in Downtown Santa Monica
OCTOBER 31: Enjoy a block party, candy from participating businesses, and dress up in costume.
Halloween Spooktacular at Lakewood Center
OCTOBER 31: Visit Lakewood Center for crafts, store-to-store trick-or-treating, and photo ops.
Halloween Spooktacular at Stonewood Center
OCTOBER 31: Visit Stonewood Center for crafts, photos with the Addams family, and store to store trick-or-treating.
HalloweenFest at Neff Estate in La Mirada
OCTOBER 31: Enjoy a haunted maze, costume contests, carnival-like games, crafts, and a trick-or-treat area located at the historic Neff Estate.
Ghouls Night Fall Fest at 2nd and PCH in Long Beach
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024 Celebrate Halloween night at the Ghouls Night Fall Festival at 2ND & PCH, marking the five-year anniversary in thrilling style! The event promises eerie entertainment, hauntingly good music, trick-or-treating, costume contests, and spine-tingling surprises. Admission is free.
Halloween Event and Pumpkin Patch in Downey
OCTOBER 31: An annual Halloween event featuring carnival games, face painting, creepy crawl maze, inflatables, food trucks, and more!
Halloween Festival at Los Cerritos Center
OCTOBER 31: Join the City of Cerritos at Los Cerritos Center for a fun evening with costume parades, entertainment, game booths, food trucks, and rides. Unlimited all-night ride wristbands available for purchase.
Halloween Carnivals with City of Lakewood Parks
OCTOBER 31: Special carnival activities will be held at Biscailuz, Bloomfield, Bolivar, Boyar, Del Valle, Mayfair, Palms and San Martin parks. Inflatable attractions will be at Mayfair for an additional fee.
Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat in Artesia
OCTOBER 31: Visit Artesia Park for a night of music, candy, costume contests, food trucks, laser tag, and decorated trunk or treat vehicles.
Halloween Spooktacular at the Park in Norwalk (Multiple Park Locations)
OCTOBER 31: Join in for a spooky good time with games, costume contests, music, food trucks, arts & crafts, and more! Norwalk Park, Hermosillo Park, Lakeside Park.
BAPS LA Diwali Festival of Lights in Chino Hills
NOVEMBER 1-3: A 3-day Community Diwali Festival with the annakut display, the light & sound spectacular, carnival rides, kids zone, events, shows, activities and special performances.
Fleet Week in San Diego
NOVEMBER 1-11: Join in on inspiring events designed to honor and celebrate our military’s incalculable contributions as defenders of our nation and neighbors in our community. Public events including concert, Ship Tours, Innovation Zone, a cooking competition, Veteran's Day Boat Parade are part of Fleet Week.
Public Skate Sessions at East West Ice Palace in Artesia
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER: Public skate sessions are back at East West Ice Palace on select days. Visit their website for the public skate schedule.
Ice Rink at Irvine Spectrum Center
NOVEMBER 1 - JANUARY 5: Holiday magic starts at Irvine Spectrum Center with the return of the Ice Rink sponsored by the Anaheim Ducks. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Día de los Muertos at Hana Field in Costa Mesa
NOVEMBER 1-3: Enjoy food, music, crafts, face painting, visit barn animals, and create an altar for your loved ones.
Day Out With Thomas at Southern California Railway Museum
NOVEMBER 2-3 and 9-11: Climb aboard and ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and his best friend, Percy. Meet his friends, enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities, musical performances, bounce house, petting zoo and more.
Ventura County Farm Day
NOVEMBER 2: More than 15 Ventura County farms, ranches and agricultural organizations invite the public to experience a day of free agricultural activities and tours.
Beauty and the Beast at Santa Monica Playhouse
NOVEMBER 2-17: A richly humorous performance featuring breath-taking costumes and magical FX that transform the stage into an ornately detailed Medieval castle right before your eyes.
MUMMENSCHANZ “50 Years” at The Soraya
NOVEMBER 2: Take a look back at the world of MUMMENSCHANZ in its most lively and humorous pieces—full of affection and brimming with imagination. For its 50th anniversary production the troupe takes audiences on a journey filled with imagination and poetry, putting on its most beloved sketches of the past five decades, such as the Clay Masks, Toilet Paper Faces, the delicate, air-filled Giants, and plenty of other bizarre objects and shapes brought to life by the troupe!
Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
NOVEMBER 2-3: Jazzy Ash and her band, the Leaping Lizards, invite the whole family on a lively, Crescent City-inspired musical journey! With her catchy tunes and rich storytelling, Ash brings to life traditional songs, rhythms, and rhymes passed down by African-American communities for generations.
Day of the Dead in Historic Gaslamp San Diego
NOVEMBER 2-3: Experience traditional dance performances, face painting by local artists, and hands-on crafts for kids, all set against a lively mercado in the historic Gaslamp district.
Día de los Muertos Grand Parade and Festival in Long Beach
NOVEMBER 2-3: Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Día De Los Muertos featuring a grand parade, traditional music and a festival on Sunday with live performances, food, and children's area.
STEAM Fest at Aquarium of the Pacific
NOVEMBER 2: This event features interactive booths where you can learn about the ocean and the environment, make observations, and ask lots and lots of questions.
Día de los Muertos at Fairhaven Memorial Park
NOVEMBER 2: Celebrate your loved ones with a blessing of the souls, live music, folkloric dancers, prayers and more. Event also features craft booth, face painting, and food trucks.
Día de Muertos Celebration at Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
NOVEMBER 2: Watch live performances from mariachi to baile folklorico, enjoy our traditional food options, and browse vendors.
Dia De Los Muertos & Pop-up at Wilmington Cemetery
NOVEMBER 2: There will be 40 booths and a variety of vendors, informational, various food, dessert, and refreshment items for everyone's palate, arts and crafts specialty gift items, and much more.
Día de los Muertos at St. Isidore Historical Plaza in Los Alamitos
NOVEMBER 2: Enjoy food, altar displays and contest, costume contest, and entertainment.
Cosmic Connection: Family Workshop at the Getty Center
NOV 3, 17 and DEC 8, 15: In the Middle Ages, scientists calculated the position of the stars and planets using tools like volvelles (wheel charts) and mechanical astrolabes. Learn more about these fascinating instruments and create a volvelle to discover your medieval zodiac sign, related planet, constellation, and more.
Family Foodie Fest by California Kids Club and Club Joyful in Venice
NOVEMBER 3: Enjoy a day packed with delicious fun and creative activities like interactive food stations, chef demos, seasonal tastings, and hands-on culinary fun. Event features making your own pizza, decorating donuts, interactive food stations, competitions, and more!
Mexican Day of the Dead Family Festival at Bowers Museum
NOVEMBER 3: A day filled with art, music, dance, and traditional foods. Enjoy sugar skull decorating, live performances, and more.
Exploring Your Universe at UCLA
NOVEMBER 3: Exploring Your Universe (EYU) at UCLA will be hosting science booths and science talks with subjects ranging from astronomy, biology, geology, chemistry, sustainability, psychology, and more.
Dr. Seuss’s: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at the Old Globe in San Diego
NOVEMBER 6 - DECEMBER 31: A whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 27th incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “Santa for a Day,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and “Welcome, Christmas (Fah Who Doraze),” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Fishing with Santa at the Whittier Narrows in El Monte
DECEMBER 7: Celebrate the Holidays with kids ages 5 to 15 years of age, and enjoy a free event "Fishing with Santa" at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.
Free Day at The Huntington Library
EVERY FIRST THURSDAY: The first Thursday of every month is Free Day. Admission is free of charge with advance reservation.
Christmas Nights at 123 Farm
NOVEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 23: Experience the enchanting display of a million lights that light up lavender fields, olive groves, and historic buildings. Take a delightful tractor-pulled wagon ride around the property and be sure to visit the Christmas Village, holiday maze, s'mores pits, and Elvesville.
Alice in Wonderland in Westminster’s Rose Center Theatre
NOVEMBER 8-10 & 15-17: A fantastical musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland will transport you down the rabbit hole to where anything is possible and the unexpected awaits. Experience a fresh take on this classic tale, and embark on a magical musical adventure through Wonderland.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker in Cerritos
NOVEMBER 8: The contemporary dance spectacle remixes and reimagines the classic, merging Hip-Hop dance and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s timeless music into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday treat led by a deejay, a violinist, all-star dancers, and one of Hip-Hop’s founding fathers, MC Kurtis Blow.
Circus Vargas in Lakewood
NOVEMBER 8 - DECEMBER 2: 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!
Winter Frolic at Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadena
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 - JANUARY 5, 2025: Enjoy Sock-Skating, riding trikes through a giant gingerbread house, building winter sculptures with "ice blocks", and dressing up a snowman family.
Ice at Santa Monica
NOVEMBER 8 - JANUARY 20, 2025: Enjoy the holiday season at the ice rinks in Santa Monica, take in the sparkling lights and festive decorations all within four blocks of the Pacific Ocean.
Magic at Bowers Game Night
NOVEMBER 8: Walk through the the new "Fantasy: Realms of Imagination" exhibit and enjoy an evening of Commander games where you're surrounded by history and art. Featuring artist vendors and pizza for purchase.
Citadel Outlets Tree Lighting Concert with Spencer Sutherland
NOVEMBER 9: Over 18,000 LED bulbs will light up California's tallest live-cut Christmas tree! The free concert is a family-friendly holiday tradition with original pop songs and holiday favorites.
Fall Family Fest at The Wallis in Beverly Hills
NOVEMBER 9: Enjoy a fun day with various interactive activities and performances at different locations across The Wallis campus.
Mommy & Me Tea by the Sea in Newport Beach
NOVEMBER 9: Join Once Upon an Island for a seaside experience for moms and daughters. Ariel and her mermaid friends invite you to a hidden beach to enjoy a beautiful tea party. Enjoy bubble play, dress up, story time, sing along, seashell craft, and more.
Christmas Around the World at the Reagan Library
NOV 9 - JAN 9: Christmas Around the World includes 26 exquisitely decorated trees representing the 26 countries that President Reagan visited while in office, as well as a White House Tree.
Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute
NOW - DECEMBER 30: Join the crew of the Research Vessel Sea Explorer for a Whale Watching experience. See whales, dolphins, sea lions, and more as your explore the Pacific Ocean.
Irvine Fine Arts Center’s Holiday Faire at Great Park
NOVEMBER 9: Enjoy festive holiday music and an artisan atmosphere, offering patrons the opportunity to shop from unique and local businesses.
PST ART + Science Family Festival at La Brea Tar Pits in LA
NOVEMBER 9-11: Kid-Friendly Workshops, Food Trucks, Science Performances and Activations where art & science collide. Enjoy activities like making puppets, your own stop motion, friendship bracelets, building with adobe, and more!
Veterans Day Celebration in Long Beach
NOVEMBER 9: Join the City of Long Beach for a free family-friendly festival featuring a welcome ceremony, veterans recognition ceremony and community resource fair, plus DJ entertainment, live musical performances, Kids Zone, food trucks, aquarium on wheels, historic aircraft flyovers, and community showcases.
Art of Service – Veterans Day Celebration in OC Fair and Event Center
NOVEMBER 9: The celebration includes swing dancing and musical performances, arts & crafts, a cookie decorating contest, opportunities to connect with local veterans’ organizations, free hot dogs and drinks, and more!
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