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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.ย
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 childrenโs musician Laurie Berkner returns to the greater Los Angeles area for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with a โGreatest Hitsโ solo concert for families. Laurieโs 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, Dรญa 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.
Dรญa 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 โ a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these โmakersโ 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.ย
Dรญa 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 Dรญa 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.
Dรญa 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.
Dรญa 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 Pageantโs 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 Burtonโs The Nightmare Before Christmasย 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.
Glow in the Dark Halloween Festival in Norwalk
OCTOBER 27: Game booths, costume contest, raffles, music, crafts, and lots of candy. Festival is held at Norwalk Park, Hermosillo Park, and Lakeside Park.
Dรญa de los Muertos at Pretend City
OCTOBER 28: Create arts and crafts for loved ones. This enchanting celebration is all about honoring and remembering our loved ones in a joyful and meaningful way.
Boonion Station at Union Station LA
OCTOBER 28: Family-friendly Halloween haunt with face painting, dancing, costume contests, crafts, a one-of-a-kind trick-or-treating experience, and more.
Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular at Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
OCTOBER 28: Date confirmed, more details TBA.
Day of the Dead Screenprinting Workshop at Laguna Art Museum
OCTOBER 28: Celebrate 50 years of Chicano and Latino printmaking innovation and excellence in this hands-on silkscreen printing workshop to celebrate Day of the Dead. Participants will learn how to create a handmade stencil with their own design, and silkscreen images with vibrant inks on tote bags.
Dรญa de los Muerto Pop Up Event at Wilmington Cemetery
OCTOBER 28: Shop from over 60 booths and vendors, enjoy face painting, food and dessert, arts and crafts, and more.
Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Long Beach
OCTOBER 28: The event includes trick-or-treating, sensory activities, arts and crafts, mad science lab, performances, and more. Universally designed for children of all abilities.
Movie in the Park: Disney Haunted Mansion (2023) in Mission Viejo
OCTOBER 28: Watch a free screening of Disney Haunted Mansion (2023) at Cordova Park. Movie begins at dusk. Fun games and music beginning at 6pm.
Most Terrifying Objects in Space: Halloween STEM Presentation in Mission Viejo
OCTOBER 28: Join NASA Solar System Ambassadors from Science Heads as they explore the most terrifying objects in space. Vampire stars? Check. Black Widow pulsars? Check. Dark Energy? Check.
Nitro Circus at Honda Center in Anaheim
OCTOBER 28: Nitro Circus returns to electrify audiences with record-breaking thrills, death-defying spills, and side-splitting shenanigans. Watch an elite roster of riders throw down, led by Nitro ringleader Travis Pastrana,
Trunk-or-Treat & Spooky Hearse Cruise-In
OCTOBER 29: Trunk-or-treat at The Zimmerman and enjoy costume contests, folklorico dancers, arts and crafts, hearse cruise-in, and local vendors.
Trick-or-Treat at the Whittier Museum
OCTOBER 29: An all-ages friendly Halloween event where kids can safely receive candy. Free admission and free candy for all visitors without the worry of being frightened.
Sugar Skull! A Dรญa de Muertos Musical Adventure! at The Wallis
OCTOBER 29: Sugar Skull! A Dรญa de Muertos Musical Adventure!, a bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences, uses traditional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story twelve-year-old Vita Flores who thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones.
Free Admission for Veterans at USS Midway Museum
NOVEMBER 1-30: The USS Midway Museum is offering complimentary admission to U.S. military veterans during the month of November.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in Concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall
NOVEMBER 2-3: Experience all the mystery and fun of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, complete with John Williamsโ Academy Award-winning score performed live by Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic while the film is shown at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Live in Concert at Pantages Theatre
NOVEMBER 2-3: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Live in Concert pairs a screening of the Academy Award-winning animated film with live musicians and a DJ scratcher live on stage, featuring a soundtrack that blends symphonic orchestral music with hip-hop.
Amal Walks Across America at The Kia Forum
NOVEMBER 3: The Wallis is proud to be among the venues and 1,000+ global artists welcoming Little Amal, a towering 12-foot puppet representing a refugee Syrian child. Join The Wallis for a joyous free outdoor celebration of this worldwide phenomenon, directed by Debbie Allen, at the Kia Forum.
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