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Spooky Campover at Lions Tigers & Bears
October 24-25: Camp out in the countryside and sleep under the stars. This spooky overnight event includes campfire songs and s'mores, animal trivia, pumpkin carving, and a Halloween costume contest.
Annual Ghost Haunt at Calico Ghost Town
October 24-26 & October 31 - November 2: This annual event includes, trick-or-treating, costume contests, pumpkin carving, kids’ carnival tent, campfire and ghost stories, games, live entertainment stage shows, haunted attractions and more.
Halloween at Redondo Beach Pier
October 24: Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating along the pier and boardwalk, sponsored giveaways, and a themed selfie station. FREE!
Haunted Hangar Halloween Bash – Goonies Edition at the USS Midway
October 24: Step aboard the USS Midway for the Haunted Hangar Halloween Bash, a Goonies-themed night of pirate crafts, treasure hunts, live entertainment, and big costume prizes.
Halloween Aglow at Birch Aquarium
October 24-25: Trick-or-treat, play games, and see underwater pumpkin carving at Birch Aquarium’s Halloween Aglow.
Halloween Street Fest at the Whittier Museum
October 25-26: Trick-or-treat, see cool cars, and explore the Whittier Museum’s haunted “Folklore Gone Wrong” maze at the Halloween Street Fair and Car Show. FREEish!
Pumpkin Diving in Mission Viejo
October 25: Jump in and pick your pumpkin as the Sierra pool is transformed into a floating pumpkin patch. Decorate your pumpkin and play fun carnival games.
The Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade
October 25: Celebrate Anaheim’s Fall Festival with costume contests, live music, vendors, and a returning classic car show—then stay for the famous Halloween Parade at 7 PM. FREE!
Harbor Hayride at Ocean Institute in Dana Point
October 25: Enjoy live music, apple cider, temporary tattoos and trick-or-treating all while cruising the beautiful Dana Point Harbor on the R/V Sea Explorer.
Día de los Muertos at Gloria Molina Grand Park in LA
Oct 25–Nov 2: A 9-day exhibition to celebrate Día de los Muertos. Special ceremonies with glowing altars, live music, and art honoring immigrant legacies on 10/25 and 11/2. FREE!
Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Fest at Santa Anita Park
October 25-26: Enjoy pony rides, pumpkin painting, inflatables, games, and more at Santa Anita Park’s Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Fest.
Fierce! Catio Lounge at the Natural History Museum in LA
Select Weekends, Aug-Oct: Meet adoptable cats and kittens at NHM’s Fierce! Catio Lounge.
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. FREE!
Monster Dash 5K & Creepy Crawl Fun Run in San Clemente
October 25: Run through downtown San Clemente in the Monster Dash 5K & Creepy Crawl, featuring live music, costumes, and a pancake breakfast.
Free Saturday Family Theatre in Long Beach
March 1, May 3, June 21, September 13, October 25: A free opportunity for kid of all ages to experience the magic of theatre. These free shows are open to all. Reservations are required.
Family Night Hike: The Ghoulish Garden at The LA Arboretum
October 25: Take a guided night hike at the Arboretum to explore carnivorous and creepy plants on a spooky family adventure.
Halloween Zoo-tacular at OC Zoo
October 25: Visit the OC Zoo for a scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating, and spooky crafts.
Haunted Jail at the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station
October 25: Cruise into the Cerritos Haunted Jail & Car Show for spooky cars, vendors, a kid zone with Paw Patrol fun, and family activities all day long.
Boo at the Bay: Family Halloween Party at Upper Newport Bay
October 25: Visit the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center for a fun family Halloween party featuring spooky stories, creepy crafts, wacky science experiments, bizarre animals, and hair-raising games.
Floating Pumpkin Patch at Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center
October 25: Jump into the pool, choose a pumpkin to take home or decorate, and enjoy festive crafts and ghostly delights.
Hangar Halloween at Yanks Air Museum in Chino
October 25: Join Yanks for a fun trick or treat event and activities. Kids in costume receive free admission.
Monster Splash at Aquatic Center in Irvine
October 25: Dress in your spooky best and visit the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center for a floating pumpkin patch, decoration station, trick-or-treating, rec swim, floating obstacle course, photo booth, and snacks. Registration required.
Trick-or-Treat at the Whittier Museum
October 25: Explore the decorated museum and trick-or-treat, no scare actors or effects just lots of fun and candy!
Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at Mainplace Mall Santa Ana
October 25: Features a day of art, culture, and community with interactive activities for all ages, including live art demonstrations, cultural games, and educational experiences. FREE!
Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat in Dana Point
October 25: Enjoy games, Trunk or Treat, bounce fun, spooky maze, and a kids’ costume parade at the Dana Point Halloween Spooktacular. FREE!
Día de los Muertos Fiesta in Mission Viejo
October 25: Enjoy live mariachi music, folkloric dance, face painting, arts and crafts, and authentic food. FREE!
Boo Bash at the Bella Terra in Huntington Beach
October 25: Celebrate Halloween at Bella Terra’s Boo Bash with character meet and greets, face painting, giveaways, and a costume raffle for all ages.
Halloween Spooktacular with City of Newport Beach
October 25: Enjoy trunk-or-treating, games, pumpkin decorating, and a costume contest at Newport Beach’s Halloween Spooktacular. FREE!
The Boo Bop Halloween Music Party in Pasadena
October 25: Sing, dance, and trick-or-treat at Minibop’s Boo Bop Halloween Music Fest for babies, toddlers, and families.
Trunk-or-Treat in Los Alamitos
October 25: This spooktacular event features trunk-or-treating, pumpkin patch, costume contest, and more.
Mini Monsters Bash at Children’s Museum at La Habra
October 25: Trick-or-treat, explore a corn maze, and enjoy a Mad Scientist Show at the Mini Monsters Bash at The Children’s Museum at La Habra.
Spooky Seas at Ocean Institute in Dana Point
October 25: Play laser tag, explore haunted ships, and meet glowing creatures at Spooky Seas at the Ocean Institute.
Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade in Long Beach
October 26: See 400+ costumed dogs as they parade around. Halloween costume parade for kids and adults with prizes too. FREE!
Día de los Muertos Festival at Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton
October 26: Enjoy festive activities for the whole family, live music, local artisans, and arts and crafts for kids. FREE!
Dia de los Muertos Festival at the Museum of Latin American Art
OCTOBER 26: The free family festival includes an all-day DJ on stage, cultural performances including Folklorico and mariachis, Catrina contest, art workshops, face painting, sugar skulls, delicious food and more., plus local merchants and artisans.
Halloween Spooktacular at Cerritos Towne Center
October 26: 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!
Día de los Muertos Festival in San Pedro
October 26: Celebrate life and Latin heritage at San Pedro’s Día de los Muertos Festival with live music, altars, crafts, and a Catrina costume contest. FREE!
Dia de los Muertos at Heritage Museum OC
October 26: Celebrate with live entertainment, food, vendors, community altar, arts and crafts and more!
Free Halloween Dance Class at Burgess Cotillion in Long Beach
OCTOBER 27: Try out Burgess Cotillion at their Halloween-themed "Spooky Spectacular" this month, with a free class for anyone new to the program. Participants enjoy dancing, refreshments, games, and prizes.
Cops N’ Goblins with City of Buena Park
October 29: 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.
Treats in the Streets Autumn Festival in Orange
October 30: More info coming soon
OktoBOOfest at Downtown Fullerton Plaza
October 30: Get spook with a trick-or-treating, kids parade, pie-eating contest, food, and brews at OktoBOOfest in Fullerton. 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.
Old Pasadena Halloween Celebration
OCTOBER 31: Come out for a frightfully good time with the whole family, Friday, 5-8 p.m. Nearly 100 businesses will offer treats to costumed children! It makes for a safe and festive evening along Colorado Boulevard and adjacent streets. Look for the orange Treat Stop signs in the windows to find the goodies!
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: Halloween Carnivals will be held at Biscailuz, Bloomfield, Bolivar, Boyar, Del Valle, Mayfair, Palms and San Martin parks. Activities include: game booths, special contests, prizes and candy. Haunted Houses will be held at Bolivar, Del Valle, San Martin and Palms parks. Inflatable attractions for an additional fee will be at Mayfair Park.
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.
Día de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
November 1: Celebrate life and memory at Hollywood Forever’s Día de los Muertos with altars, live music, food, Aztec dancers, and Disney Pixar's Coco under the stars.
En Memoria at Pomona Fairplex
November 1: This Día de los Muertos celebration blends traditional altar making with the vibrant artistry of lowrider car culture.
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!
