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Festa Italiana in San Pedro’s Little Italy
OCTOBER 7: Free, family-friendly event showcasing the best that Italian culture has to offer. Join for an afternoon of fun and entertainment surrounded by food, music, and merchandise vendors.
Superstars of Magic in Long Beach
OCTOBER 7: Back by popular demand, Superstars of Magic brings together award-winning Las Vegas illusionists for magic, comedy, and variety that’s a delight for all ages!
Bob Baker Marionettes at Soka Performing Arts Center
OCTOBER 8: Back by popular demand! This is one of the most popular and sought after family shows. Kids get to move around and interact with the beautifully crafted marionettes. Handled by master puppeteers, the marionettes are always the stars of the show and captivate children in simple yet fascinating ways.
Story Pirates present The Amazing Adventure Tour
OCTOBER 8: See Story Pirates perform some of your favorite songs like "Cats Sit On You" and "The Dancing Cupcake" and do improv comedy based on the ideas of kids in the audience.
Long Beach Police Department Explorer Program Open House
OCTOBER 11: The Long Beach Police Explorers Program offers youth (ages 14-19) the opportunity to provide volunteer service to their community and learn about career possibilities in law enforcement.
Lil Chef Baking Classes, Halloween Workshops & Parents Night Out
OCTOBER 12, 19, 20, 22 & 27: Enjoy Crazy for Baking Workshops, plus Fun Halloween Treats, Jack-O-Lantern Workshop and Parents Night Out Costume Party.
The Fans Strike Back: A Star Wars Fan Exhibition in Santa Monica
OCTOBER 12 - NOVEMBER 30: An exhibition featuring more than 600 official items from the Star Wars Universe collected by fans and displayed for fans. Immerse yourself in a galaxy far, far away and see photos, posters, costumes, figures, and models of different types and sizes.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Fan Events at El Capitan Theatre
OCTOBER 13 & 20: The Friday the 13th Fan Event features a special introduction by Disney Legend Don Hahn and a Nightmare Before Christmas Zoetrope Vinyl. The Opening Night Fan Event includes the Zero 30th Anniversary popcorn container.
Trunk-or-Treat at Santiago Canyon College in Orange
OCTOBER 13: Join Living Mi Vida Loca for a free family event with vendors, food trucks, and activities. Bring your trick-or-treat bags and costumes encouraged.
It’s Okay to Be Different at Segerstrom Center
OCTOBER 14-15: Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings to life three storybooks by New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Todd Parr using innovative puppetry and playful original music.
Spooky Farm Fun at Manassero Farms
OCTOBER 14-15: Face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, popcorn, homemade pretzels, cozy apple cider, popsicle bar, photobooth and more.
Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing at Mt. SAC Randall Planetarium
OCTOBER 14: Watch planetarium shows highlighting the eclipse (seats are given on a first come, first served basis). Solar telescopes will be set up to view the eclipse safely.
Annual Solar Eclipse Program at Cerritos Library
OCTOBER 14: Meet near the "Tsunami" sculpture in front of the library to view the early morning annular eclipse. Solar viewing glasses for the first 200 participants. After the viewing, enjoy eclipse-related activities.
Solar Eclipse Viewing at Caltech
OCTOBER 14: Join Caltech for a solar telescope viewing event, plus enjoy two short presentations on solar science and meet astrophysicists.
Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing at Griffith Observatory
OCTOBER 14: Griffith Observatory is hosting a public observing event for the partial eclipse of the Sun in Los Angeles. Solar telescopes will be available for visitors.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at Fleet Science Center in San Diego
OCTOBER 14: Bring your family for an awesome celestial experience. Enjoy engaging demonstrations, meet astronomers and eclipse experts, craft your very own solar viewer, and receive free NASA 3-D glasses.
Solar Eclipse at OCC Planetarium
OCTOBER 14: Watch through powerful solar telescopes and eclipse glasses as the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. Plus, enjoy a special dome presentation, drawing for prizes, and meet real astronomers.
Solar Eclipse Event at Anaheim Public Library – Sunkist Branch
OCTOBER 14: Witness a partial solar eclipse with special glasses that will allow you to see it safely. Inside the library, make Solar Eclipse Pancakes, and enjoy coffee and hot chocolate.
Annular Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
OCTOBER 14: Join OC Parks at Caspers Park Nature Center to view an annular solar eclipse. Complimentary eclipse viewing glasses will be available for registered participants.
Eclipse Viewing Party in Mission Viejo
OCTOBER 14: Learn fun facts, participate in eclipse-related activities, and share the experience with the community. Safe solar viewing glasses will be provided (one per family, while supplies last).
Solar Eclipse Party at Yorba Linda Public Library
OCTOBER 14: In celebration of the partial solar eclipse, go to the library to enjoy eclipse activities, crafts, free solar viewing glasses, and more.
Solar Eclipse Family Storytime and Viewing Party
OCTOBER 14: Bring chairs or blankets, relax on the library lawn, receive a free pair of eclipse glasses, listen to stories, and watch the solar eclipse while munching on galaxy themed treats.
Fire Safety Fair in Anaheim
OCTOBER 14: Meet your Anaheim firefighters, learn fire safety tips, how to use a fire extinguisher, city resources, emergency preparedness information, fun activities for kids, giveaways, and more.
Orange County Fire Authority Station Open Houses
OCTOBER 14: Fire station open houses in Aliso Viejo, Buena Park, Coto de Caza, Cypress, Dana Point, Garden Grove, Irvine, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Hills/Laguna Woods, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Silverado, Stanton, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster, and Yorba Linda.
Fountain Valley Fire Department’s Annual Open House
OCTOBER 14: See firefighters, fire trucks, and ambulances, learn about fire prevention, see vehicle cut up with Jaws of Life, and enjoy fun giveaways.
Laurie Berkner at the City National Grove of Anaheim
October 15: Legendary children’s musician Laurie Berkner returns to the greater Los Angeles area for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with a “Greatest Hits” solo concert for families. Laurie’s concerts showcase an array of tunes that encourage kids and grownups alike to get up and dance. Kids should plan to bring their dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for their heads).
Peppa Pig’s Sing-Along Party at the City National Grove of Anaheim
October 19: Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig will be singing along to some of their favorite songs, and they invite children and families alike to join in the fun. Dance, clap, and sing with Peppa and her family along with Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep, and Gerald Giraffe. Blow up those balloons and get the disco ball ready as you and your family party along with Peppa in this 60-minute interactive sing-along adventure!
Fall Outdoor Movie Nights at Muzeo in Anaheim
Get into the spirit of the season with free, family-friendly outdoor movie series in the MUZEO courtyard. Concessions and fall drinks available for purchase. Crafts and contests start at 5pm.
2nd & PCH Movies & Moonlight in Long Beach
OCTOBER 20: Hocus Pocus will be screened. Movies are complimentary to the community; self-seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Halloween & Fabulous Fall Festivals at Segerstrom Center
OCTOBER 21: A celebration of the traditions, the magic and the fun that take place around the world during the fall: Halloween, Día de los Muertos, Mid-Autumn Festival, Diwali, and more.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
OCTOBER 21: Something wizardly comes our way. Party before and after the film with DJ sets, themed treats, and a photo booth that might give you a glimpse into your future.
Día de los Muertos in Santa Fe Springs
OCTOBER 21: Come by Heritage Park for the annual Day of the Dead celebration featuring an evening of traditional music, delicious food, artisan vendors, sugar skull workshops, and entertainment for all.
Pasadena Playhouse Family Play Day
OCTOBER 21: Join Pasadena Playhouse for their first ever Family Play Day featuring children's musicians, dancers, circus acts, arts and crafts stations, face painters, balloon animal artists, food trucks, and more.
Maker Faire Orange County
OCTOBER 21: Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (an Tell) on Earth — a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these “makers” to show hobbies, experiments and projects.
Family Weekend Workshop: Make Your Mark! at The Broad
OCTOBER 21: Create works of art inspired by artists Andy Warhol and Julie Mehretu. Family Weekend Workshops take place outdoors on the East-West Bank Plaza at The Broad and offer free activities and workshops to engage with the art on view in the museum.
Open Main Street Festival in Santa Monica
OCTOBER 21-22: The Open Main Street festival returns to Santa Monica with live music, Day of the Dog collaboration, pickleball pop-up courts, rock climbing wall, and kids corner with sports, face painting, g-rated comedy show, musical story time and more.
In-N-Out Burger 75th Anniversary Festival at Pomona Dragstrip
OCTOBER 22: In-N-Out Burger will celebrate its 75th Anniversary with an all-day family-friendly festival featuring drag racing, large-scale car show with hot rods and muscle cars, unlimited carnival games and rides, cookout trucks, and live music.
Red Ribbon Parade & National Night Out in San Clemente
OCTOBER 23: Join the city in celebrating healthy choices and being drug-free with the Red Ribbon Parade, followed by a community safety fair on the Community Center lawn in celebration of National Night Out.
Special Launch Celebration of Diary of a Wimpy Kid No Brainer with Jeff Kinney in El Segundo
OCTOBER 24: Celebrate the launch of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer with Jeff Kinney. Audience members will be invited to join Jeff on stage and face-off in a brain-challenging game show-style events celebrating libraries.
Día de los Muertos on Olvera Street
OCTOBER 25 - NOVEMBER 2: The nightly celebration begins in the plaza with Novenario Procession, featuring blessings, "living muertos", and free sweet bread. Visit community altars, enjoy live entertainment, face painting, and La Danza de la Muerte, a vibrant theatrical performance that tells the story of Día de los Muertos.
Spooky Skele-bration at Tustin Library
OCTOBER 26: Enjoy a magic show by Brettso the Great and a ton of hocus pocus! Families are invited to join the costume parade, try out not-so-creepy crafts, sweet treats, and other fun photo ops.
Octo-Boo-Fest at Downtown Fullerton Market
OCTOBER 26: Visit the Downtown Fullerton Plaza for trick-or-treating, kids costume parade, bounce house, face painting, food vendors, and more.
Neurodivergent Family Night “Halloween” at Pretend City
OCTOBER 26: Celebrate Halloween by visiting stations for goodies. Event is specifically for families with children of all ages from the neurodiverse community and with other disabilities. Pretend City will be closed to the public.
Día de los Muerto Celebration at Fullerton College
OCTOBER 26: Join Fullerton College for a free evening of music, food, activities, ofrendas, and performances.
Trick or Treat Parade at Garden Grove Main Library
OCTOBER 26: Trick or treat event for all ages. Enjoy a spooky maze, craft, black light bubble party, and trick or treating.
Día de los Muertos Celebration at The Muckenthaler in Fullerton
OCTOBER 26: Enjoy festivities for the whole family, live music, local artisans, and arts and crafts for kids.
Pageant of the Monsters in Laguna Beach
OCTOBER 27, 28, 29 and 31: Get ready to howl with delight because the spooktacular Pageant of the Monsters is clawing its way back to Laguna Beach. Presented by the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, this monstrously delightful Halloween event transforms the Pageant’s backstage into a family-friendly haunted house with an artist twist. Only resurrected every 5 years, it's a must-see Halloween event!
Evening Halloween Train Rides in Torrance
OCTOBER 27-28: Take a ride with Southern California Live Steamers at Torrance's own miniature railway located in Wilson Park. Costumes are highly encouraged.
The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert at Hollywood Bowl
OCTOBER 27-29: Tim Burton‘s The Nightmare Before Christmas in concert featuring Danny Elfman with a live orchestra and special guests to be announced! Go early for a costume contest and trick-or-treating.
Trick-or-Treat at Lakeview Senior Center in Irvine
OCTOBER 27: Bring your little ghouls and goblins to the Lakeview Senior Center for a morning of Halloween fun. Featuring special trick-or-treat stations, snacks, and Halloween activities.
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!
