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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 Groveโs Jack OโLantern 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.ย
Dรญa de los Muertos Fiesta in Mission Viejo
OCTOBER 26: Enjoy live mariachi music, folkloric dance, face painting, arts and crafts, and authentic food.
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!ย ย
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.
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.ย
Dรญa 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.
Disney Pixarโs Coco Live-to-Film Concert at The Soraya
OCTOBER 26-27: The Disney Pixarโs beloved Coco comes to life on stage with the heartwarming smash hit filmโs score. Disney fans of all ages will enjoy this unforgettable night of Disney magic.
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!
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.
Dรญa de los Muertos Festival at Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton
OCTOBER 27: Enjoy festive activities for the whole family, live music, local artisans, and arts and crafts for kids.
Downey Dรญa 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.ย
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 filmโs iconic score and soundtrack live. This lineup includes a full orchestra, a skilled scratch DJ on turntables, as well as percussion and electronic instrumentalists.
Dรญa 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.
Dia de los Muertos at Heritage Museum OC
OCTOBER 27: Celebrate with live entertainment, food, vendors, community altar, arts and crafts and more!
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 youโre a tiny trick-or-treater or a daring ghost hunter, this event is packed with spooky surprises and fun-filled activities.
Halloween Celebration in Old Pasadena
OCTOBER 31: Trick-or-treat store-to-store in Old Pasadena. Enjoy a safe and festive evening along Colorado Blvd. and adjacent streets. Look for the Treat Stop signs, while supplies last.
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 thatโs 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.ย
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 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 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!ย 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 militaryโs 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.
Dรญa 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 piecesโfull 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.
Dรญa de los Muertos Grand Parade and Festival in Long Beach
NOVEMBER 2-3: Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Dรญa 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.
Dรญa 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.ย
Dรญa 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.
Dรญa de los Muertos at St. Isidore Historical Plaza in Los Alamitos
NOVEMBER 2: Enjoy food, altar displays and contest, costume contest, and entertainment.ย
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.
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