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Be S.A.F.E. (Summer Activities in a Friendly Environment) Summer Movies in Long Beach
JUNE 21 - AUGUST 27 - Free supervised hours at 11 select parks from 5-8 p.m., that include a variety of family-friendly summer movies.
Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch in Los Angeles & San Diego
OCTOBER 1-31: Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch is now open with games, activities, attractions, and parties along with online ordering, delivery, and curbside pick-up. Games and activities include photo station, maze, pumpkin decorating, pumpkin putting, games, slides, animal viewing, bounce house, and lots more.
Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch in Santa Clarita
OCTOBER 1-31: Enjoy Fall on the farm with wool spinning demos, forging demos, goat milking, pig races, food, music, performances, horse & pony rides, farm animals, pumpkin sling shots, straw maze, archery, axe throwing, and more!
Spooky Science with the Monster Academy at Discovery Cube
OCTOBER 1-31: Join costume parades, create your own monster at Dr. Pumpkinstein's Monster-Making Lab, explore the Perilous Pumpkin Launch, make your own unique Día de Los Muertos mask, enjoy animal shows, and more! On Halloween weekend, enjoy special trick-or-treating throughout the museum.
Pumpkin Patch at the Beverly Center
OCTOBER 1-31: Guests can enjoy farm-fresh pumpkins, Instagrammable photo moments and surprises and delights all season long. Pumpkin sales will be offered at the Concierge Desk.
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge in Anaheim
OCTOBER 1-31: Great Wolf Lodge will feature a variety of fa-BOO-lous events and treats to celebrate the spooky season including Boo Bingo, grab-n-go crafts, Halloween-themed yoga, trick-or-treat trail, story time, Monster Bash dance party, and learn to draw critter cartoons. Events are included with an overnight stay.
Halloween Boo-tacular at Chuck E. Cheese
OCTOBER 1-31: Enjoy fun games, ghoulish goodies, and Free Game Play for kids in costume (with minimum $5 games purchase). Plus, don’t miss Boo-tacular Nights with a new show and candy every night starting at 6 p.m.
Dan & Claudia Zanes at Segerstrom in Costa Mesa
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2: Dance and sing along in a joyful, homespun, musical celebration with Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes and Haitian American music therapist/Jazz vocalist, Claudia Zanes.
Annual Muck Motor Car Show at The Muckenthaler in Fullerton
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2021: See the oldest and longest running car show in North Orange County. Classics, hot rods and customs, vintage motorcycles and vintage travel trailers will all be on display.
Sew a Giant Pumpkin Plushie Workshop at The Muckenthaler in Fullerton
OCTOBER 5 & 7: This soft sculpture is perfect for decoration for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Classes for TK & Mommy, youth & teens, and family.
“Cabinet of Curiosities” Halloween Boutique at Roger’s Gardens
NOW - OCTOBER 31: The seasonal Halloween Boutique is now open at Roger's Gardens. Experience the thrill of classic horror as you explore eerie and unusual rooms. Curated themed boutiques include Frankenstein's Laboratory, Dracula's Dining Hall, The Mummy's Tomb, The Creature's Black Lagoon, and The Bride of Frankenstein's Chamber.
Pumpkin Patch at Zoomars Petting Zoo
SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 31: Visit Zoomars Petting Zoo to see and feed animals, go on train rides, jump on a mini excavator, drive in a mini tractor, and get a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch.
The Pumpkin Factory in Corona
OCTOBER 1-31: Experience the wonder of the pumpkin patch with rides, slides, ponies, petting zoo, games, and food. Attractions include carousel, spinning pumpkins, fun house, swings, archery, and more.
Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch in Los Angeles
OCTOBER 8-31: Shawn's Pumpkin Patch features mountains of pumpkins, straw bales, corn stalks, gourds, and more. There's also lots of attractions including bounce houses, ponies, petting zoo, ball house, train rides, obstacle courses, straw maze, slides, carnival games, and guaranteed fun for the whole family.
The Pumpkin Patch in Placentia
OCTOBER 8-31: Visit Southern California's oldest pumpkin patch! Pet and feed baby animals, go on tractor rides, play carnival games, bounce on inflatables, run inside a human hamster ball, go gold mining, pick out beautiful gemstones, enjoy face painting, photo ops, and of course, mosey through the pumpkin patch.
Symphony on the Go – Free Outdoor Concert in Fullerton
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9: Enjoy a free outdoor Pacific Symphony concert at Independence Park. There will be a five-piece woodwind ensemble performing. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic dinner to the park.
Movie Nights at The Huntington – Moana, A Bug’s Life & Coco
AUGUST 13, SEPTEMBER 10 & OCTOBER 8: Experience the magic of the movies at The Huntington with three outdoor movie nights! Each family-friendly event includes live musical entertainment and a hands-on children’s activity.
Turtle and Tortoise Show at the El Dorado Nature Center, Long Beach
OCTOBER 9: Members of the Southern California Turtle and Tortoise Club will display turtles from all over the world. Free event, Parking $8
Spooktacular Halloween Event at Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary
OCTOBER 9: Enjoy frightfully fun games, pumpkin painting, photo booth and spooky extreme feeds at Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary. Only $8 per person.
Haunted Trivia & Film Festival at The District at Tustin Legacy
FRIDAYS, OCTOBER 1-29: The District is celebrating Halloween this year with a family-fun "Haunted Trivia & Film Festival" on Friday nights. Bring chairs and blankets, play an interactive digital trivia on your device, and watch Goosebumps (10/15), Frankenweenie (10/22), Nightmare Before Christmas (10/29). Spots can be reserved as early as 4pm.
Haunt of Halloween: Haunted Maze Attraction in Mission Viejo
NOW - OCTOBER 31: An intense and terrifying maze designed to shock senses, test limits, and bring out your deepest fears. On weekends, the maze shifts to a kid-friendly not-so-scary haunted maze. Enjoy a "less haunted" version of the maze featuring trick-or-treating throughout the maze and fun activities. More attractions include pumpkin carving and decorating, photo ops, scary sideshows, Halloween acts, and George the Giant's Strange Museum of Oddities & Wonders.
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden Grand Reopening at CSULB
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16: Enjoy family fun in the garden. Scan your barcode at the gate (with the new mobile app) for entry into the raffle. Crafts, giveaway, and fun! Free parking in Lot G4.
Spooky Science at Columbia Memorial Space Center
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16: Celebrate a spooky-themed day of science! Flying bats, falling ghosts, and LED jack-o-lanterns are just a few of the stations you and your family will be able to enjoy. Pre-purchased registration required.
Lakewood Recreation and Community Services Family Camp
Participate in fun activities including games, crafts, nature walks, roasting marshmallows and singing around the campfire at this overnight camp for ages 3 and up.
Spooky Expo at Frank & Son Collectible Show
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 & 17: Check out 70+ spooky vendors at one of the biggest collectible shows around. Free admission, free parking.
Free Kids’ Fishing Derby at Mile Square Regional Park in Fountain Valley
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16: Join OC Parks for a fun-filled day of fishing at Mile Square Regional Park. The North Lake will be stocked with more than 1,000 pounds of trout and catfish for kids (ages 6-15) to try and catch. Registration is required at the OC Parks check-in table on the day of the event.
Unicorn Brunch at Dream Come True Party Room in Long Beach
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16: Yummy unicorn food, craft, games, face painting and more.
Farm Friends Festival at Children’s Museum at La Habra
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16: Celebrate opening week of the new Centennial Farm exhibit at The Children's Museum at La Habra! Join the museum for a petting zoo, live music, farm crafts and games. Included with paid museum admission!
Fall for All at Segerstrom in Costa Mesa
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16: Celebrate fall with different cultural traditions featuring live performances from local community groups and festival activities for the whole family.
Fall Festival at Lakewood Equestrian Center
OCTOBER 15 & 17:Join Pony Time for glow in the dark pony rides, carnival games, prizes, face painting, petting zoo, animal feeding, and a Halloween-themed picture pony booth.
Family Fun Halloween Festival at 2ND & PCH in Long Beach
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17: A day of Halloween fun featuring local makers and vendors, live performance by Jack and Sally (from Nightmare Before Christmas), live music, photo ops, and more.
Día de los Muertos at Gente Market at Heritage Museum of Orange County
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17: Enjoy live performances, outdoor art gallery, food and drinks, sugar skull face painting, kids craft area, raffles, altars, and over 100 vendors to shop. Also, take photos with La Catrina, Carnita the Pot Belly Pig, and Miguel & Hector from Coco.
Downtown Día de los Muertos at Grand Park
OCTOBER 22 - NOVEMBER 2: Contribute to the community altar and stroll through the park to view 20 altars made by professional artists and local organizations. On Saturday, October 23, enjoy the traditional Noche de Ofrenda ceremony honoring the dead with live performances and calavera art workshops for all ages.
Haunted Aquarium at Birch Aquarium in La Jolla
OCTOBER 22-24: Meet slimy sea creatures, learn about mysterious animals from the sea, and get up close with spooky science. Admission includes access to all aquarium exhibits as well as treat bags, and Halloween fun - a “kelp” maze, costume showcase, music and more!
OC Ghostbusters at Pretend City
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23: The Ghostbusters will be at Pretend City to handle all of the ghouls and goblins that try to impede on the fun. Enjoy a spooky good time with hands-on activities and photo ops. Included with museum admission.
A Faery Hunt Show and Fairy Halloween Party in Tarzana
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23: Enjoy an enchanted Faery Hunt show and Halloween Party. Activities include one-on-one time with the fairies, dancing, games, storytelling, fairy unicorn readings, frolic, and fun!
Ohana’s Halloween Town in Garden Grove
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23: A family-friendly event with 50+ vendors and small shops, artists, music, food, drinks, giveaways, photo ops, trick-or-treating, and kids Halloween costume contest.
Halloween at Western Museum of Flight in Torrance
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23: Learn the science of flying broomsticks and other airborne things, story time, and treats. Admission is free for Halloween creatures in costume.
Monthly Park Cleanup – El Dorado Regional Park in Long Beach
OCTOBER 23 & NOVEMBER 27: Help to protect wildlife and beautify the largest park in Long Beach. All ages welcome!
Family Fun Halloween Festival at the Outlets at San Clemente
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23: Get ready for some Halloween fun featuring local makers and vendors, live music, photo ops, face painting, Halloween activities, and meet and greet with Mickey & Minnie! Costumes encouraged.
Howl-o-Ween Storytelling Event at El Dorado Nature Center
OCTOBER 23: Delicious Shivers and Startled Gasps by South Coast Storytellers Guild. Join them for spooky stories as the sun sets over the Nature Center. Free Event, Parking $8.
‘Onward’ Movie in the Park in Fountain Valley
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23: Enjoy the fall weather and come in your best costume for fun trick-or-treating, games, popcorn, and movie screening of Onward. Bring your lawn chairs and blanket.
Hocus Pocus Halloween Movie Night at Heritage Museum of OC
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23: Before the movie begins, run "amuck, amuck, amuck" and enjoy trick-or-treating, themed photo ops, a costume contest, and trivia. Then find your spot, enjoy your picnic, and watch the Disney Halloween classic “Hocus Pocus” under the stars surrounded by beautiful Victorian buildings.
Día de los Muertos at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24: Observe Mexican Day of the Dead as we remember friends and family members who are no longer with us. Celebrate the joy and happiness they brought into our lives with music, dancing, art, and special foods.
Mickey + Friends Boo Bash in Anaheim
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24: Creative Communal and Brewery X presents Boo Bash with Mickey + Friends. Ticket includes entry for 2 adults and 2 children, face painting for 2 children, craft area, dance party with Halloween Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy, followed by meet and greets.
Día de Todos Santos in San Pedro
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24: A lively, intimate celebration to remember your loved ones. Enjoy children's folklorico and mariachi, food trucks, craft booths, traditional ofrendas, and a free screening of the movie Coco.
Halloween at Southern California’s Children’s Museum
OCTOBER 25-31: Enjoy creepy stories during Story & Crafts, a faBOOlous Bilingual Circle time, fangtastic sing-alongs, and visit their colorful mini pumpkin patch. Costumes are encouraged! Halloween Kits also available for purchase.
Storytime in the Native Garden at Rancho Los Cerritos
TUESDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER: Enjoy the best young children’s books from diverse authors read to you in the California Native Garden. They will read stories and sing songs for your family every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. Free!
OctoBooFest at Fullerton’s Farmers Market
OCTOBER 28: Say farewell to the Farmers Market Season at this Halloween event.
Frankenstein Friday at Pretend City
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29: In honor of Mary Shelley’s classic fictional character, Frankenstein, Pretend City is celebrating this green giant with monstrously fun activities. Explore the variations of the color green in the art studio and make your own monster friends using recycled goods and natural materials. Included with admission.
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