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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.
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.
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.
Halloween Train Ride at Wilson Park in Torrance
OCTOBER 25-26: Enjoy a train ride around the park, costumes encourages!
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.
Halloween Fun Fishy Fest at Heal the Bay Aquarium
OCTOBER 26-27: Get in the Halloween spirit with Fishy Fest at Heal the Bay Aquarium! Join us for a festive costume contest, a deep-sea puppet theater, a candy-filled adventure along the Santa Monica Pier - and much more.
Spooky Science STEM Lab at Orange Coast College Planetarium
OCTOBER 26: Learn how scientists explore the natural world with fun Halloween themed science experiments! Core candy bars, build skeleton hand grabbers, and make fluorescent slime as you master the methods scientists use in the field.
La Habra Community Open House
OCTOBER 26: The City of La Habra invites you to its Community Open House featuring demonstrations by the police department, public works projects and large equipment, kids' activities, Children's Museum Mobile Museum, games, and lots more.
15th Birthday Quinceañera at Columbia Memorial Space Center
OCTOBER 26: Celebrate CMSC's 15th birthday with a quinceañera -themed celebration! Enjoy free admission, hands-on activities, performances, desserts, and photo ops throughout the day!
Falloween in Huntington Beach
OCTOBER 26: Join the City of Huntington Beach at the Thomas Ridley Bandstand in Central Park for a fall-themed celebration with a pumpkin patch, carving and painting station, games, inflatables, movie, food trucks and more.
Jack O’ Lantern Jamboree at Atlantis Play Center in Garden Grove
October 25: Enjoy crafts, obstacle courses, a reptile show, and pumpkins for kids at Garden Grove’s Jack O’Lantern Jamboree.
Happy Hauntings at Point Fermin Lighthouse in San Pedro
OCTOBER 26: Kids receive a treat bag and walk through a trick or treat pathway and booth. Free snacks for kids in costume.
Stay Spooky Groovy Halloween Maker Market and Trick-or-Treating at Bella Terra
OCTOBER 26: Visit the Bella Terra for a fun-filled Halloween event with live music, local vendors, trick-or-treating, meet and greets, and entertainment for the whole family!
Alphabet Rockers at The Wallis in Beverly Hills
OCTOBER 26: GRAMMY-winning artist Alphabet Rockers make music that makes change. Explore elements of hip hop together, have shared moments to express and uplift affirmations, reflections and get our bodies MOVING in celebration and joy!
Haunted Jail at Cerritos Sheriff’s Station
OCTOBER 26: Visit Cerritos Sheriff's Station for the haunted jail, car show, safety expo, boo-tique, inflatables, kids costume contest, music, food and drinks.
Trunk-or-Treat Community Event at IKEA
OCTOBER 26: Join Power of One Foundation for a trunk-or-treat event open to the public.
Disney Pixar’s Coco Live-to-Film Concert at The Soraya
OCTOBER 26-27: The Disney Pixar’s beloved Coco comes to life on stage with the heartwarming smash hit film’s score. Disney fans of all ages will enjoy this unforgettable night of Disney magic.
Whittier Museum Haunt
OCTOBER 26: This year's haunted house theme is inspired by phobias and fears, come face to face with dolls, clowns, insects, and monsters. Walk through the Halloween Market and car show with strange, vintage, spooky vehicles.
Dia de los Muertos at Forest Lawn
OCTOBER 27: The lively community festivals honor the memories of the dead while illuminating the rich history of the holiday with community altars, cultural expressions, folkloric dance group, and mariachi music.
Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse in Concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
OCTOBER 27: Concert will feature the movie showcased on HD screen, complemented by a diverse ensemble of musicians and instrumentalists performing the film’s iconic score and soundtrack live. This lineup includes a full orchestra, a skilled scratch DJ on turntables, as well as percussion and electronic instrumentalists.
Día De Los Muertos Celebration at Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach
OCTOBER 27: Come celebrate with live music, traditional arts and crafts, and beautifully adorned altars (ofrendas) honoring loved ones. Enjoy delicious food, activities like crown making and face painting, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural traditions of this meaningful holiday. Dress up as Catrinas and Catrines to fully embrace the spirit of the day.
Kids Imagine Nation at Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo
OCTOBER 27: Join Kids Imagine Nation for an exciting Halloween-themed interactive musical dance party! Kids are encouraged to come in costumes to enjoy dancing, receive a balloon animal, and meet the musicians afterward to collect a free trading card.
Halloween and Movie Night at Pacific City in Huntington Beach
OCTOBER 30: Join Pacific City in costume, win prizes, play games & activities, and end the evening watching Ghost Busters: Frozen Empire.
Halloween Spooktacular at Anaheim Hills Festival
OCTOBER 31: Calling all goblins, ghosts, and ghouls to join the Halloween Spooktacular! The event will feature trick-or-treating throughout the shopping center at participating tenants and restaurants, live DJ, face painting, balloon twisting, photo opportunities, and more.
Halloween at Pretend City
OCTOBER 31: Whether you’re a tiny trick-or-treater or a daring ghost hunter, this event is packed with spooky surprises and fun-filled activities.
Halloween LAZERDOME Shows at OCC Planetarium
OCTOBER 31: Looking for Halloween thrills that go beyond trick-or-treating? Enjoy an electrifying blend of music and lasers, creating a mesmerizing experience that’s perfect for teens and adults seeking a fresh Halloween adventure. Costumes are welcome, so feel free to don your spookiest attire for a night of ghoulish fun.
Trick-or-Treat at Huntington Beach Fire Stations
OCTOBER 31: Stop by any of the 8 Huntington Beach fire stations between 3-5pm for candy and festive fun.
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.
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 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.
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!
