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!  

Dates:
Location:
The Wallis 9390 N Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA

Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at Mainplace Mall Santa Ana

OCTOBER 26: Features a day of art, culture, and community with interactive activities for all ages, including live art demonstrations, cultural games, and educational experiences.

Dates:
Location:
MainPlace Mall 2800 N Main St. C, Santa Ana, CA
Cost:
Free

Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat in Dana Point

OCTOBER 26: Activities include games, crafts, entertainment, and the Dana Point Police Services Trunk or Treat display. Come meet the Bloodhounds, Bomb Squad, K-9 Unit, Mounted Patrol, and the dedicated staff that keeps Dana Point safe. A kid’s costume parade will take place at 5:00pm on the baseball field with prizes.

Dates:
Location:
Dana Point Community Center 34052 Del Obispo, Dana Point, CA
Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
Cerritos Sheriff's Station 18135 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos, CA

Halloween Spooktacular with City of Newport Beach

OCTOBER 26: Enjoy live music, trunk-or-treat area, a haunted house, carnival games, bounce houses, costume contests, food trucks, and fun for the whole family!

Dates:
Location:
Mariners Park - Newport Beach 1300 Irvine Ave, Newport Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

The Boo Bop Halloween Music Party in Pasadena

OCTOBER 26: A Halloween musical event featuring live music, trick-or-treating, and a soft play zone. Enjoy a welcome bag, raffle giveaways, professional family photos, free samples, and more for a fun-filled afternoon!

Dates:
Location:
Grant Park - Pasadena 232 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena, CA
Cost:
$50

Trunk-or-Treat Community Event at IKEA

OCTOBER 26: Join Power of One Foundation for a trunk-or-treat event open to the public. 

Dates:
Location:
IKEA Costa Mesa 1475 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
Cost:
Free

Día de los Muertos Festival in San Pedro

OCTOBER 26: Celebrate and honor the memories of the deceased with colorful displays, Grammy-winning MariachiDivas, altar competitions, crafts for kids, food vendors, and more.

Dates:
Location:
San Pedro's Día de los Muertos Festival 398 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA
Cost:
Free

Dia de los Muertos at La Mirada Theater

OCTOBER 26: Enjoy a show of music, dance, pageantry and tradition. See the diversity of how Mexico celebrates Dia de los Muertos from state to state since the Pre-Hispanic era!

Dates:
Location:
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada, CA
Cost:
$5

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.

Dates:
Location:
Whittier Historical Society & Museum 6755 Newlin Ave., Whittier, CA

Trunk-or-Treat in Los Alamitos

OCTOBER 26: This spooktacular event features trunk-or-treating, free pumpkin (one per household until supplies last), costume contest, free moon bounces, free spooky train ride, free carnival games, free calming sensory activity area, food and artisan vendors, pie eating contest (for grown-ups), and a beverage garden.

Dates:
Location:
Little Cottonwood Park 4000 Farquhar Ave., Los Alamitos, CA
Cost:
Free

Spooky Seas at Ocean Institute in Dana Point

OCTOBER 26: A fangtastic night of family fun with bioluminescence laser tag, costume contest, and more. 

Dates:
Location:
Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA

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.

Dates:
Location:
Cost:
Free

Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade in Long Beach

OCTOBER 27: See 400+ costumed dogs as they parade around. Halloween costume contest for kids and adults with prizes too.

Dates:
Location:
Belmont Pool 4320 E. Olympic Plaza, Long Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

Downey Día de los Muertos Art Festival

OCTOBER 27: Celebrate with live music, traditional Folkorica dances, delicious food trucks, and more. Event features arts & crafts, Calaveras decorating, face painting, bilingual story time, puppet show, and chalk walk. 

Dates:
Location:
Downey Civic Center 11111 Brookshire Ave., Downey, CA

Halloween Spooktacular at Cerritos Towne Center

OCTOBER 27: Family-friendly entertainment, including trick-or-treat candy stations, character meet and greets, balloon twisters, kids' crafts and a live DJ spinning festive Halloween-themed music!

Dates:
Location:
Cerritos Towne Center 12989 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA
Cost:
Free

Trick-or-Treat at the Whittier Museum

OCTOBER, 27: Explore the decorated museum and trick-or-treat, no scare actors or effects just lots of fun and candy!

Dates:
Location:
Whittier Historical Society & Museum 6755 Newlin Ave., Whittier, CA
Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA

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.

Dates:
Location:
Rancho Los Cerritos 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
Soka Performing Arts Center 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA
Cost:
$5 – $28

Battleship IOWA Halloween STEMebration

OCTOBER 27: Activities include six candy stations, trunk-or-treating with first responders, game stations like witch’s ring toss and pumpkin bean bag toss, STEM and craft stations, a reading corner, and a special performance by Franklin’s Marionettes.

Dates:
Location:
Battleship USS Iowa 250 S. Harbor Blvd., Berth 87, San Pedro, CA
Cost:
Free

Dia de los Muertos at Heritage Museum OC

OCTOBER 27: Celebrate with live entertainment, food, vendors, community altar, arts and crafts and more!

Dates:
Location:
Heritage Museum of Orange County 3101 W. Harvard Steet, Santa Ana
Cost:
Free

Spooktacular Halloween at the Bella Terra in Huntington Beach

OCTOBER 28: The event features extended hours with a costume parade, music, games, and live creepy crawlers from Doodle Bugs.

Dates:
Location:
Bella Terra 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
Pacific City 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, CA

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.

Dates:
Location:
Anaheim Hills Festival 8020 E Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, CA

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.

Dates:
Location:
Pretend City Children's Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA

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.

Dates:
Location:
Orange Coast College - Planetarium 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA
Cost:
$17

Cops N’ Goblins with City of Buena Park

OCTOBER 31: Bring your little goblins out for a Halloween and trick-or-treat experience as brought to you by your Buena Park Police Department and Community Services Department.

Dates:
Location:
Buena Park City Hall & Civic Center 6650 Beach Blvd., Buena Park
Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
Huntington Beach Huntington Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

Trick or Treat in Downtown Santa Monica

OCTOBER 31: Enjoy a block party, candy from participating businesses, and dress up in costume. 

Dates:
Location:
Third Street Promenade Santa Monica 1200 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica
Cost:
Free

Halloween Spooktacular at Lakewood Center

OCTOBER 31: Visit Lakewood Center for crafts, store-to-store trick-or-treating, and photo ops.

Dates:
Location:
Lakewood Center 67 Lakewood Ctr Mall, Lakewood, CA
Cost:
Free

Halloween Spooktacular at Stonewood Center

OCTOBER 31: Visit Stonewood Center for crafts, photos with the Addams family, and store to store trick-or-treating.

Dates:
Location:
Stonewood Center 251 Stonewood St., Downey, CA

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.

Dates:
Location:
Neff Estate 14300 San Cristobal Drive, La Mirada

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.  

Dates:
Location:
2nd & PCH 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach
Cost:
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! 

Dates:
Location:
Downey Adult School 12340 Woodruff Avenue, Downey
Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
Los Cerritos Center 239 Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos, CA

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.

Dates:
Location:
Artesia Park - City of Artesia 18750 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia

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.

Dates:
Location:
Hermosillo Park - Norwalk 11959 162nd St., Norwalk, CA
Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir 15100 Fairfield Ranch Rd, Chino Hills, CA

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.

Dates:
Location:
San Diego San Diego, CA
Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
East West Ice Palace 11446 Artesia Blvd., Artesia

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.

Dates:
Location:
Irvine Spectrum Center 670 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine
Cost:
$12 – $25

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.

Dates:
Location:
Hana Field 427 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA
Cost:
$10

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.

Dates:
Location:
Ventura County Ventura County, CA
Cost:
Free

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!


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