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BAPS LA Diwali Festival of Lights in Chino Hills
October 18-21: A 3-day Community Diwali Festival with the annakut display, the light & sound spectacular, carnival rides, kids zone, events, shows, activities and special performances.
Art of KPOP Demon Hunters at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra
October 18–November 2: Explore behind-the-scenes artwork from KPOP Demon Hunters at Gallery Nucleus, featuring concept pieces, tributes, and new works from production artists. FREE after Oct 19!
YMCA of OC Trunk or Treats
October 17-25: Families can enjoy safe trick-or-treating, decorated trunks, costumes, games, music, and plenty of festive fun at branches across the county. October 17: Newport Beach • October 18: Laguna Niguel • October 24: Huntington Beach • October 24: Mission Viejo • October 25: Fullerton. FREE!
Zombie Car Wash in Garden Grove
October 17–November 1: Brave the undead at Garden Grove’s Zombie Car Wash, a haunted drive-thru filled with zombies, scares, and a squeaky-clean finish.
Enchanted Halloweekend at Discover Cube LA
Weekends, October 4 - November 2: Trick-or-treat, launch pumpkins, explore mazes, and solve a new escape room mystery at Discovery Cube LA.
Bricktober at Toys “R” Us
October 18: Exclusive in-store event to build your own giraffe while supplies last. Check for participating locations.
Fang-tastic Halloween Party at Trade Market Place in Irvine
October 18: Trick-or-treat, craft, and play during Trade Market Place’s 2nd Annual Fang-tastic Halloween Party in Irvine. FREE!
Victorian Dark Carnival in Riverside
October 18: Sip tea with an undertaker and explore eerie curiosities at the Victorian Dark Carnival at Heritage House in Riverside. FREE!
Howl-o-ween Festival at El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach
October 18: Trick-or-treat along the trails at El Dorado Nature Center, with animal encounters, crafts, food trucks, and more.
Dia de los Muertos at La Mirada Theater
October 18: 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!
Planes & Treats at the Riverside Airport
October 18: Trick-or-treat along the runway at Riverside Airport’s Planes & Treats, featuring planes, music, vendors, and plenty of Halloween candy. FREE!
Halloween Movie: Hocus Pocus at Bolsa Chica Park in Huntington Beach
October 18: Enjoy games, crafts, a costume contest, and an outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus during the free Halloween Spooktacular at Bolsa Chica Park in Huntington Beach. FREE!
Cinespia: ParaNorman at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
October 18: Watch ParaNorman under the stars at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, with DJs, food, and a free photo booth.
Boo at the Oaks at Santiago Oaks Regional Park in Orange
October 18: The night will include fun activities like nature stations, creative crafts, a scavenger hunt for prizes and guided night hikes throughout the evening! Costumes are welcome.
Halloween Carnival at Los Alamitos Race Course
October 18: Families can enjoy a costume contest, 25 kid friendly games, pony rides, and live horse racing. Game tickets are available for 50¢ per ticket. FREEish!
Battleship IOWA Halloween STEMebration
October 18: Trick-or-treat through a real battleship at the USS IOWA’s Halloween STEMebration. Make slime in the “Spooky Lab,” launch spider rockets, and test your skills in games like Pumpkin Toss and Witch’s Ring. FREE!
Julian Autumn Jubilee in Santa Ysabel
September 20 - October 26: Enjoy hayrides, crafts, cider pressing, and live shows.
Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk in Manhattan Beach
October 19: 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.
Events at Long Beach Public Libraries
Ongoing: Explore free events at Long Beach Public Libraries, including storytimes, workshops, book clubs, and hands-on activities for all ages!
Halloween Fright Fest Market at Anaheim GardenWalk
Weekends, October 10-26: Enjoy live music, spooky vendors, free crafts, and giveaways at GardenWalk in Anaheim. FREE!
Autumn Festival at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Weekends, October 4-26: Celebrate the season with wildlife, special entertainment, and culinary comforts. Meet Robert the Zebra, Safari Parker, hoedown with not-so-scary scarecrows, enjoy live music, navigate through a maze, and more.
World Famous Pumpkin Race at Manhattan Beach Pier
October 19: Watch pumpkins roll, race, and sometimes smash at the 35th Annual World Famous Pumpkin Race at Manhattan Beach Pier. FREE!
Olé Los Angeles at The Ford
October 19: Experience live flamenco dance, music, and art activities in this interactive family program at The Ford.
Community Day at Back Bay Science Center in Newport Beach
Sundays: Tour labs, touch sea creatures, wander the trails, and watch animal feeding during this free drop-in open house. FREE!
Chemistry Day at Santa Ana Zoo
October 19: Local college students will guide kids through exciting chemistry experiments and interactive exhibits exploring this year’s theme, The Hidden Life of Spices.
Street Fair in Sherman Oaks
October 19: Enjoy live music, carnival rides, pet adoptions, and local eats at the 33rd Annual Sherman Oaks Street Fair on Ventura Boulevard. FREE!
Celebrate Geoffrey’s Birthday at Toys ‘R’ Us
October 19: Celebrate Geoffrey’s Birthday with free Hot Wheels giveaways, coloring activities, and photo ops at participating Toys“R”Us inside Macy’s. FREE!
Fall Festival at the Paséa Hotel in Huntington Beach
October 19: Celebrate fall by the sea with pumpkin decorating, local vendors, and a pet costume parade at Paséa Hotel & Spa’s first-ever Fall Festival in Huntington Beach. FREE!
Haunted Night Market at the Inn at Mission San Juan Capistrano
October 19: Shop 30+ vendors, enjoy live music, trick-or-treating, a pumpkin patch, and costume contests at The Haunted Night Market in San Juan Capistrano.
Autism Families Night at the Aquarium of the Pacific
MARCH 10: Spend a special evening at the Aquarium of the Pacific exclusively for families with adults or children with autism.
Mello’s Movie Night: Buffy the Vampire Slayer at Tanaka Farms in Irvine
October 22: Watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer under the stars with music, merch, and giveaways at Mello’s Movie Night at Tanaka Farms in Irvine.
Haunted Jail & Safety Expo in Lakewood
October 23: A spooky family event featuring kids spooky maze, haunted jail, games, attractions, and a display of first responder vehicles. FREEish!
Día de Los Muertos at Fullerton College
October 23: Enjoy an evening filled with music, food, activities, vendors, and performances that honor ancestors.
Halloween Fright Fest Market at Anaheim GardenWalk
Weekends, October 10-26: Enjoy live music, spooky vendors, free crafts, and giveaways at GardenWalk in Anaheim. FREE!
LA Fall Fair in South El Monte
October 24 - November 2: 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.
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.
HI-CHEW® House of Mystery at Irvine Spectrum Center
October 24–26: Solve candy-themed challenges and taste test mystery flavors at HI-CHEW®’s House of Mystery pop-up at Irvine Spectrum. FREE!
YMCA of OC Trunk or Treats
October 17-25: Families can enjoy safe trick-or-treating, decorated trunks, costumes, games, music, and plenty of festive fun at branches across the county. October 17: Newport Beach • October 18: Laguna Niguel • October 24: Huntington Beach • October 24: Mission Viejo • October 25: Fullerton. FREE!
Lil’ Chef October Halloween Fun Cooking Classes
OCTOBER 10, 17, 24 & 25: Make Apple Muffins, Decorate Haunted Mansions, Enjoy Halloween Fun Parent's Night Out, along with Adult & Me Mummy Pizzas and a fun Halloween Camp––all in October for ages 3 and up.
Zombie Car Wash in Garden Grove
October 17–November 1: Brave the undead at Garden Grove’s Zombie Car Wash, a haunted drive-thru filled with zombies, scares, and a squeaky-clean finish.
Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach
Every Friday: Wild tales is offered every Friday and include an outdoor story time in the newly-renovated amphitheater, an age-appropriate hike, and a craft project in the classroom. FREE!
Witches Paddle at Ventura Harbor
October 24: Watch witches paddle and kayak through the harbor. Plus, enjoy food, drinks, and live music in Ventura Harbor Village.
Halloween Carnival at Promenade | PV in Rolling Hills Estate
October 24–26: Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, rides, face painting, and a haunted house at Promenade PV. FREE!
Science Night at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa
October 24: Explore science demos, visit the aquarium and planetarium, and enjoy free hot dogs during Science Night at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa. FREE!
Fullerton PD Trunk-or-Treat in Downtown Fullerton
October 24: Trick-or-treat with local officers and enjoy festive fun at Fullerton PD’s annual Trunk-or-Treat downtown.
Halloween Train Ride at Wilson Park in Torrance
October 24-25: Enjoy a train ride and see halloween decorations displayed, costumes encourages!
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.
Haunted Jail Tour & Halloween Celebration at LAPD Harbor Division in San Pedro
October 24: Meet local officers, collect candy, and tour the Haunted Jail during LAPD Harbor Division’s family-friendly Halloween celebration in San Pedro. FREE!
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