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Mrs. Doubtfire at Sergerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
SELECT DATES, SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 6: Everyone's favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Segerstrom Center! Rob McClure will reprise his Tony-nominated Broadway performance in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call "wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny"ย (Manchester Evening News) and "a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers"ย (The Hollywood Reporter).
LAZERDOME: Mousical Movie Magic at Orange Coast College Planetarium
SEPTEMBER 24: Enjoy your favorite songs from popular family films and experience them in an entirely new way as Laser Movie Magic reimagines them using vibrant laser light. Soundtracks include The Lion King, Star Wars, Encanto, Frozen, Moana and many more.
Vampirates Dinner Show in Buena Park
SEPTEMBER 25 - NOVEMBER 3: If youโve been to Pirateโs Dinner Adventure, youโre in for a whole new swashbuckling Halloween themed treat this October! Costume contest on select nights.
SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream
SEPTEMBER 27 - NOVEMBER 2: Howl-O-Scream has arrived to transform the peaceful SeaWorld San Diego park into something sinister featuring haunted houses, scare zones, roaming haunts, live entertainment, thrilling rides, and more. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Monster Mash at Anaheim GardenWalk
SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 27: Enjoy a fun and chilling experience at the GardenWalk's Monster Mash, a monthlong family-friendly celebration featuring market vendors, live music, photo ops, haunted house experience, and more.
Prancers Farm Pumpkin Patch in Santa Paula
SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 31: Explore 40 acres of pumpkins and enjoy activities and attractions including pumpkin bowling, corn expedition, zipline, pumpkin axe throwing, and lots more. Enjoy live entertainment from fire dancers, jugglers, magicians, and musicians.
Ninja Kidz! Live on Stage in Riverside
SEPTEMBER 27: The Ninja Kidz are leaping out of your screens and into your city with Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities. The fate of the universe hangs in balance as imposters threaten to infiltrate a stage near you. Join for the first ever Ninja Kidz live action adventure filled with audience participation, physical challenges, games, and epic battles. What happens when two worlds collide? The audience holds the key to shape how each adventure unfolds with an infinite number of possible outcomes.
Family Nite at Columbia Memorial Space Center
SEPTEMBER 27: Visit Columbia Memorial Space Center for a free Family Nite event, open to the public.
Pumpkin Fest at Cal Poly Pomona
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 27: Pick the perfect pumpkin, enjoy a marketplace of vendors, see agriculture-themed demos, visit the farm stand, go through mazes, enjoy photo ops, and lots more!
Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 31: The farm will transform into a giant Pumpkin Patch, Pick Your Own & Fall Harvest experience filled with games, rides, photos ops, live entertainment, themed weekends, bands and more! Weekends will include all live entertainment.
Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch at OC Fairgrounds
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 31: Visit the OC Fair & Event Center for a pumpkin patch featuring kiddy rides, petting zoo, inflatable slides, bounce house, and obstacle course.
Fallstivities Pumpkin Patch at The Outlets at Orange
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 31: Free activities include DIY coloring masks, fun photo ops, and outdoor movies. Paid attractions include inflatables, obstacle courses, big trikes track, scooters ride track, and spider bungee jump.
World Gorilla Day: Walk on the Wild Side at LA Zoo
SEPTEMBER 28: Follow a self-guided tour to see western lowland gorillas and other primates, uncover fascinating facts, and count your steps along the way. With engaging animal keeper talks, special feedings, and enriching activities, this event promises a wild adventure.
Los Angeles Libros Festival
SEPTEMBER 28: The Los Angeles Public Library will host the city's largest celebration of bilingual books featuring performances, storytelling, art workshops, and authors for all ages.
Birds of Prey at the ENC Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
SEPTEMBER 28: Witness these fascinating creatures up close as expert naturalists showcase hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons. Learn about their unique biology, hunting techniques, nesting habits, and their important role in maintaining ecological balance.
Laguna Hills Heritage Day
SEPTEMBER 28: Join the City of Laguna Hills for Heritage Day with family activities, crafts and games, live entertainment, food and drinks, and more.
Fall Camp at Colorz Kidz in Los Alamitos
SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 4: Register for Fall Camp with Colorz Kidz!ย Artists will explore painting, drawing, and mixed media. Plus, learn about significant artists and art history. Sign up for by the week or choose individual days.
Kids Free in October at San Diego Museums
OCTOBER 1-31: All month long, kids free admission with a paid adult to more than 50 of San Diego Countyโs favorite museums, historic sites, aquariums, gardens and more.
Pumpkin City’s Pumpkin Farm in Laguna Hills
OCTOBER 1-31: Meander through thousands of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes in a charming farm atmosphere. Enjoy amusement rides, game booths, and activities.
Tina’s Pumpkin Patch in Sherman Oaks
OCTOBER 2 - NOVEMBER 3: Join the fun at Tina's Pumpkin Patch with pony rides, petting zoo, train ride, bouncer, slide, obstacle, and free straw maze.ย
The Haunted Car Wash in Anaheim
OCTOBER 3-31: Experience a world-class car wash through a haunted tunnel! The Tunnel of Terror car wash is a carefully curated experience, with scary and creepy performers popping up throughout the wash, and special effects providing a terrifying ambiance.
OC Auto Show in Anaheim
OCTOBER 3-6: See hundreds of new vehicles, check out the massive indoor EV test track and learning center, and enjoy test drives. Kids can participate in the scavenger hunt, enjoy photo ops, meet Hank the Robot, go on a virtual off-road driving experience, and test drive a mini electric vehicle.
Boney Island at the Natural History Museum in LA
OCTOBER 3-31: An immersive Halloween light up experience with exhibits, shows, photo ops, food trucks, and more. Costumes are encouraged.
HalGLOWeen at San Diego Zoo
OCTOBER 4-27: The zoo's Halloween-themed extravaganza features interactive performances, Skeleton Band, scarecrow stilt-walkers, Python Path, talented acrobatic spider performers, Dr. Zoolittle's Tricks & Treats, bubble dance party, and more. New this year, walk through an ethereal adventure with mystical surprises around every corner.
Lil’ Chef – October Workshops & Parent’s Night Out (Fall/Halloween Themes!)
OCTOBER: Lilโ Chef School provides a fun, exciting and unique atmosphere for Lilโ Chefs to develop hands-on skills and techniques to be creative within a safe and controlled environment. October workshops include Fall and Halloween themed menus!
The Haunted Carwash in Lakewood & Anaheim
OCTOBER 4 - NOVEMBER 2: The Haunted Carwash features an immersive experience with creepy performers, haunting special effects, and unexpected surprises each night. Thrill-seekers brave the experience all from the safety of their own vehicle.
Community Science Night at Orange Coast College
OCTOBER 4: Enjoy kid friendly activities and demonstrations in Chemistry, Marine Science, Astronomy, Geology, Engineering, Health Science, Biology, Archaeology, Psychology and more. Explore the OCC campus including the Aquarium, Planetarium, Horticulture gardens and enjoy free hot dogs.
Halloween Festival at Aspen Hope Ranch in Malibu
OCTOBER 24: Enjoy a pumpkin carving, petting zoo with mini cows, zebras and more, trick-or-treating, spooky activities, bounce houses, and festive decorations.
Fearplex Presents: Lights Out at Fairplex in Pomona
FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 4-27: Activities include navigating mazes with zombies, clowns, and phobias, as well as visiting scare zones filled with terrifying characters. Try ZombieBall where you shoot the undead with gellyball markers and enjoy creepy snacks. Take selfies with horror characters, enjoy chilling brews and cocktails, and browse Horror-themed products.ย
Silent Scare Silent Disco at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
OCTOBER 4: Join Segerstrom for a night of hauntingly good fun with glowing headphones, eerie beats, and a costume contest. Get ready for a night of silent screams and non-stop dancing under the moonlight!
Absolutely Halloween – A Santa Monica Playhouse Family Theatre Musical
OCTOBER 5-27: A heartwarmingย musical tale that tells the story of a sweet girl named Candy, who learns lessons about life, love, laughter, and sugar from a delightful array of colorful characters, who take her on a magical adventure to save Halloween.
Hana Field Pumpkin Patch in Costa Mesa
OCTOBER 5-27: Pick your own pumpkin, pick your own flowers, wander through flower fields and corn maze, and visit the barnyard.
Autumn Festival at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
OCTOBER 5-27: 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.
Pumpkin Palooza Festival at Discovery Cube OC
OCTOBER 5-27: Dress the kids in their favorite costumes and dance to Halloween-themed music. Plus, bumper cars, spellbinding science activities, trick-or-treating, pumpkin science demos, corn maze, glow in the dark slime, and so much more.
Pumpkin Express at Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo
OCTOBER 5-27: Ride decorated vintage railcars through the San Diego back country, enjoy pumpkin decorating, outdoor pumpkin patch, and see a collection of haunted train cars.
Sunset Safari Tours at Wildlife Learning Center
OCTOBER 5 and 12: Visit with the animals as the sun sets during guided group tours while chilling out with complimentary snow cones, lemonade, and iced tea. Tours also include meeting a hedgehog and tortoise.
Rods & Rails at Southern California Railway Museum
OCTOBER 5: Join the City of Perris for the annual car and motorcycle show, plus games, entertainment, and live music for the whole family.
Festa Italiana in Downtown San Pedro
OCTOBER 5: Kick off Italian-American Heritage Month and showcase the best that Italian culture has to offer. Enjoy an afternoon of fun and entertainment, authentic food, music, merchandise vendors, and kids' activities.
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in Culver City
OCTOBER 5-31: Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch offers Los Angelesโarea families a spooky, fun environment. This year, the patch will feature an expanded Pumpkin Village, a boo-tique filled with Halloween favorites, the tipi village, pumpkin decorating, a VIP area, and incredible activities for all ages.
Pumpkin Patch at Forneris Farms in Mission Hills
OCTOBER 5 - NOVEMBER 3: Enjoy the annual pumpkin patch with a tractor-pulled train ride, pick-your-own pumpkin, plus corn maze, hay bale mini maze and hay bale pyramid. The narrated train ride travels through the farm and stops in the pumpkin field.
Spooky Science at Discovery Cube LA
OCTOBER 5 - NOVEMBER 3: Explore a haunted hay maze, hop on ride-on tractors, and enjoy pumpkin catapults while gathering treats at trick-or-treat stations. Celebrate Dia de los Muertos and capture memories at various photo ops throughout the center.
Water Harvest in El Segundo
OCTOBER 5: Participate in a number of fun, educational activities including tours of the water recycling facility, stage shows, interactive water education booths, games, kidsโ costume contests, opportunity drawings, and more!
The “Not Too Scary” Halloween Train Ride at Griffith Park in LA
WEEKENDS, OCTOBER 1-31: "I Spy" Halloween Train Ride with activities, games, and photo opportunities โ Each ticket includes a themed map for the train ride, a mile-long loop with family-friendly Halloween decor, a small treat, and access to the activities area.
Irvine Global Village Festival
OCTOBER 5: The annual festival features a variety of food items and global cuisine, music and dance performances, homemade goods and art, art exhibitions, cultural displays, and the expanded Kids Village with petting zoo, crafts, and interactive activities.
Family Matinees at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles
SATURDAYS, OCTOBER: Frankenstein, Oct. 5 | Bride of Frankenstein, Oct. 12 | Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, Oct. 26
Pup-tober Fest at the Hunt Branch Library in Fullerton
OCTOBER 5: Join in for a day of fun for the whole family and furry friends! Watch your furry friends race to the finish line, enjoy a beer garden, food trucks, and at the Kids' Lane play games, do activities and more!
OC Pride Parade & Festival
OCTOBER 5: Join in for a day filled with love, acceptance, and celebration. Enjoy live music, drag performances, community zones, art, workshops and more! Kids Zone includes soccer inflatable, hair color station, festival games, drag story-time, and temporary tattoos.
Mid-Autumn Festival in Santa Ana
OCTOBER 5: Enjoy cultural performances, lion dance, kids zone, fashion show, food vendors, and exhibitors.
Magical Musical Kingdom – Free Family Concert in Long Beach
OCTOBER 6: Children and their families will enjoy an afternoon of music, dance, crafts, and interactive activities as Long Beach Symphony presents the RuMBa Foundation Family Concert, A Magical Musical Kingdom at the Terrace Theater and Plaza. Andย thanks to the Rumba Foundation of Long Beach, KIDS GET IN FREE!
Carnival Colossal & Food Truck Festival in San Clemente
OCTOBER 10-13: Enjoy rides, food, games, music, and more!ย
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