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Mass Zombie Ride at Pixie Toys in Long Beach
October 26: Join the spooky neighborhood bike ride with zombie makeup, music, and prizes for the best costumes. 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 Trick-or-Treat at Ventura Harbor Village
October 26: Trick-or-treat along the waterfront, enjoy magician shows, a kids dance party, crafts, and a skeleton hunt at Ventura Harbor Village. FREE!
Día de los Muertos at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
October 26: Celebrate life and remembrance through dance, music, and hands-on crafts at Día de los Muertos Family Day at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. FREE with RSVP!
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!
Family Rave: Spooky Beats ’n Treats in Long Beach
October 26: Dance under the lights with house DJs, crafts, and a multi-sensory dance floor at the Family Rave: Spooky Beats ’n Treats in Long Beach.
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.
Encuentro de Jaraneros de California at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
November 2: Experience live Son Jarocho music and dance from California and Veracruz ensembles at LA Plaza’s Encuentro de Jaraneros, a full day of rhythm and culture. FREE!
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.
Halloween and Movie Night at Pacific City in Huntington Beach
October 29: Trick-or-treat, dance, and watch The Addams Family under the stars at Pacific City’s Halloween Fun + Movie Night. FREE!
Treats in the Streets Autumn Festival in Orange
October 30: Enjoy trick-or-treating, music, and family fun. Local merchants will hand out goodies and families are encouraged to dress up and join the costume parade.
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.
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!
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.
Jurassic Quest at the Pomona Fairplex
October 31 - November 2: Encounter life-sized dinosaurs, ride animatronic creatures, dig for fossils, and explore themed bounce houses, crafts, and LEGO® models at this immersive family adventure.
Peter Pan Goes Wrong at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
October 31 - November 23: Laugh out loud as Peter Pan Goes Wrong takes over La Mirada Theatre — a family-friendly comedy of flying fails and theatrical chaos.
Halloween Carnival at Veterans Park in Bell Gardens
October 31: Play games, grab food, and watch a dazzling laser show at Bell Gardens’ Halloween Carnival and Día de los Muertos celebration. 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.
Halloween-Themed Public Skates at the Rinks (Various Locations)
October 25–31: Dress up and skate to spooky tunes during Halloween-themed public sessions at ICE rinks across OC and LA—costumes earn free skate rentals at select locations!
Centennial Farm Discovery Days
September 30 - June 1: During a Discovery Day, “farmers” are stationed around the farm available to answer questions and provide information.
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!
Halloween Party at Kidspace in Pasadena
October 31: Join the Children’s Museum at La Habra for a Halloween Parade, face painting, and balloon fun at their daytime Halloween Party!
Halloween Spooktacular at Stonewood Center
October 31: Visit Stonewood Center for crafts, photos with the Addams family, and store to store trick-or-treating.
Halloween Spooktacular at Anaheim Hills Festival
October 31: Trick-or-treat, dance to a live DJ, and enjoy balloon twisting and face painting. FREE!
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!
Ghouls Night Out at 2ND & PCH in Long Beach
October 31: Celebrate Halloween with live music, trunk-or-treating, and costume contests at this free evening event for families. FREE!
Neighborhood Halloween Carnival at Silverado Park in Long Beach
October 31: Enjoy a free community Halloween carnival with games, crafts, and trick-or-treating, plus costume contests and prizes for all ages. 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!
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 Spooktacular in Hawaiian Gardens
October 31: Celebrate Día de los Muertos with games, treats, scare zones, and a community ofrenda at Hawaiian Gardens’ Halloween Spooktacular. FREE!
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.
Family Hike at Black Star Canyon | Irvine Ranch Open Space
March–April (Saturdays): Take a guided 3–4 mile family hike along a flat canyon trail with wildlife spotting and interpretive stops. Registration may be required.
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.
Day Out With Thomas at Southern California Railway Museum
November 1–2, 8–9, & 11: Ride with Thomas, meet Percy, and celebrate 80 years of railway fun with rides, games, petting zoo, and more at the Southern California Railway Museum.
Family Camp in Lakewood
November 1-2: Parents and their children ages 3-11 can enjoy an outdoor experience together and spend a night out under the stars at Monte Verde Park. Activities include games, crafts, nature walks, roasting marshmallows and singing around the campfire. All meals and snacks are prepared so parents can sit back, relax and enjoy nature with their children.
Day of the Dead in Historic Gaslamp San Diego
NOVEMBER 1-2: 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.
Día de los Muertos at Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadena
November 1-2: Celebrate Día de los Muertos with live Aztec dance, mariachi music, crafts, and a community ofrenda at Kidspace.
The Lost Princesses of Oz | Santa Monica Playhouse
November 1–16: Follow three Dorothys on a magical mash-up of fairy tales at Santa Monica Playhouse—an interactive family musical filled with surprises and laughter.
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.
STEM Fest at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
November 1: Explore hands-on exhibits, meet educators, and dive into science, technology, art, and marine discovery during STEAM Fest at the Aquarium.
Compton Woodley Air & Space Fair | Woodley Airport
November 1: Experience flight simulators, VR moon walks, stunt pilots, and STEM fun at Compton’s free Air and Space Fair. FREE!
Family Festival: The World of Medieval Travel at Getty Center in Los Angeles
November 1: Step back in time for medieval music, crafts, storytelling, and live shows at Getty Center’s free family festival. FREE!
The Scared x Pow Wow at Autry Museum in Los Angeles
November 1: Celebrate Native culture with a full day of pow wow dancing, live drumming, and community. Sample Indian tacos and fry bread, browse Native arts and crafts, and learn about traditions through storytelling and cultural exhibits. FREE!
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.
I-Spy Halloween Train Ride & Festival Griffith Park Southern Railroad in LA
October 25–26 & November 1–2: Take a festive train ride through Griffith Park, spot hidden pumpkins, and play games during the I-Spy Halloween Train Ride & Festival in Los Angeles. $10 per person.
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!
