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Warrior Princess Training at Play & Parties in Orange
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: Let's get down to business! Mulan, Raya, and Merida will lead you through games and activities that will prepare you to become a real warrior.
Pop-Up Roller Rink Opens at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: Pigeon's Roller Rink, a pop-up roller skate venue offers excitement on eight wheels for all ages with a variety of reservation-based public skate sessions, classes, and private parties. Entrance to the rink requires a reservation at all times.
Pumpkin Patch at Irvine Park Railroad
SEPTEMBER 18 - OCTOBER 31: Irvine Park Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch in Orange County is fun for the entire family. Enjoy the many activities for kids of all ages. Enjoy a not too spooky haunted house, hay maze, hay pyramid, picture stands, and lots of other fun activities.
Pirate Festival at Southern California Railway Museum in Perris
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: Join Southern California Railway Museum for a day full of pirate festivities. Families can experience family-friendly entertainment including Mermaid/Mermen Pod, games, treasure hunt, and Pirate Academy. Learn how to talk and dress like a pirate and hear about real pirates!
Family Fun Celebration at The District at Tustin Legacy
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: Donate school supplies and enjoy interactive activities such as robotics demos and legos, science, sports activities, finger skateboarding, arts and crafts, teacher appreciation notes, interactive bubbles with BubblePOP, meet and greet "Dash the Dino", live DJ, giveaways, and more.
Kids Fest: Free Bowling for Every Child at Bowlmor Lanes
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: It's your family's favorite day to bowl, eat, and have fun. Bring the whole family and celebrate with 1 free hour of bowling and shoe rental for kids (under 18), free $5 arcade card, and deals on food and bowling for adults
LA Soundscapes: Extra Ancestral – Rhythm & Dancing for the Entire Family
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19: Powerful rhythms from around the world come together in the hands of this drumming group. This family-focused LA Soundscapes event also features a pre-concert wall art workshop for the entire family.
Seaweeds & Sea Creatures Beach Walk at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19: Explore the huge variety of seaweeds on a guided Seaweeds & Sea Creatures Beach Walk and discover the countless species of marine algae; green, red, and brown which are found on the beach.
Autumnal Equinox Sunset Hike at Crystal Cove State Park
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22: The fall equinox marks the end of summer, and beginning of fall, when the days and night are equal length. Join a park naturalist on this moderate up-hill one-hour hike.
Gold Over America Tour starring Simone Biles at Honda Center in Anaheim
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24: The Gold Over America Tour starring Simone Biles is a celebration of powerful female athletes who, together, are a united force proudly representing the sport of women’s gymnastics and inspiring the next generation of athletes.
Community Art Day with Muzeo in Anaheim
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25: Join MUZEO and Jack Knight (Jack the Artist) for a free painting workshop at Ponderosa Park in Anaheim. Participants will learn from Jack and paint their own canvases. Artwork will be donated to a local healthcare clinic.
Peltzer Pumpkin Farm Opening Day Party in Temecula
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25: Enjoy a Pumpkin Lighting, multiple stages of live music, local food trucks, giveaways and more. Pumpkin Farm attractions include mini John Deere carts, pony rides, train rides, petting farm, gem panning, face painting, carnival games, and tractor garden.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live at Pechanga Arena in San Diego
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25-26: Fans of all ages will enjoy an exciting new and expanded lineup of epic monster trucks as they experience the thrill of watching the iconic Hot Wheels monster truck toys comes to life in a full-size, kid-focused, immersive Hot Wheels experience.
Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Expo in Lakewood
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25: See fire trucks and sheriff vehicles, chat with public safety reps, visit booths, watch live demonstrations, enjoy giveaways, fun games and jumpers for kids, and food trucks.
Parent & Me Painting Class: Hummingbird at Sherman Gardens in Corona del Mar
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25: Create your own nature journal and fill the first page with a hummingbird! You will work together to observe the colors and qualities of this cool creature and use step-by-step watercolor techniques to create your own portrait.
Gold Over America Tour starring Simone Biles at Staples Center in Los Angeles
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25: The Gold Over America Tour starring Simone Biles is a celebration of powerful female athletes who, together, are a united force proudly representing the sport of women’s gymnastics and inspiring the next generation of athletes.
Urban Death Tour of Terror: Haunted Theatre Attraction in Hollywood
SELECT NIGHTS, OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 1: The family-friendly tour aims to scare and delight haunters of all ages in a dark and twisting haunted maze and spooky theatre attraction. After facing the maze, guests are treated to a family-friendly live show. Recommended for ages 8 and up. The more horrifying version of the tour is recommended for ages 17 and up.
Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch in Los Angeles & San Diego
OCTOBER 1-31: Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch is now open with games, activities, attractions, and parties along with online ordering, delivery, and curbside pick-up. Games and activities include photo station, maze, pumpkin decorating, pumpkin putting, games, slides, animal viewing, bounce house, and lots more.
Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch in Santa Clarita
OCTOBER 1-31: Enjoy Fall on the farm with wool spinning demos, forging demos, goat milking, pig races, food, music, performances, horse & pony rides, farm animals, pumpkin sling shots, straw maze, archery, axe throwing, and more!
Spooky Science with the Monster Academy at Discovery Cube
OCTOBER 1-31: Join costume parades, create your own monster at Dr. Pumpkinstein's Monster-Making Lab, explore the Perilous Pumpkin Launch, make your own unique Día de Los Muertos mask, enjoy animal shows, and more! On Halloween weekend, enjoy special trick-or-treating throughout the museum.
Pumpkin Patch at the Beverly Center
OCTOBER 1-31: Guests can enjoy farm-fresh pumpkins, Instagrammable photo moments and surprises and delights all season long. Pumpkin sales will be offered at the Concierge Desk.
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge in Anaheim
OCTOBER 1-31: Great Wolf Lodge will feature a variety of fa-BOO-lous events and treats to celebrate the spooky season including Boo Bingo, grab-n-go crafts, Halloween-themed yoga, trick-or-treat trail, story time, Monster Bash dance party, and learn to draw critter cartoons. Events are included with an overnight stay.
Halloween Boo-tacular at Chuck E. Cheese
OCTOBER 1-31: Enjoy fun games, ghoulish goodies, and Free Game Play for kids in costume (with minimum $5 games purchase). Plus, don’t miss Boo-tacular Nights with a new show and candy every night starting at 6 p.m.
Dan & Claudia Zanes at Segerstrom in Costa Mesa
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2: Dance and sing along in a joyful, homespun, musical celebration with Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes and Haitian American music therapist/Jazz vocalist, Claudia Zanes.
Annual Muck Motor Car Show at The Muckenthaler in Fullerton
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2021: See the oldest and longest running car show in North Orange County. Classics, hot rods and customs, vintage motorcycles and vintage travel trailers will all be on display.
Sew a Giant Pumpkin Plushie Workshop at The Muckenthaler in Fullerton
OCTOBER 5 & 7: This soft sculpture is perfect for decoration for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Classes for TK & Mommy, youth & teens, and family.
SOAR – Monarch Migration at South Coast Botantic Garden
THROUGH NOVEMBER 30: Come experience SOAR – Monarch Migration and discover the journey of the mighty monarch butterfly family. SOAR guides will help you become a butterfly detective, while their host and nectar garden will be planted with everything our western monarchs love.
“Cabinet of Curiosities” Halloween Boutique at Roger’s Gardens
NOW - OCTOBER 31: The seasonal Halloween Boutique is now open at Roger's Gardens. Experience the thrill of classic horror as you explore eerie and unusual rooms. Curated themed boutiques include Frankenstein's Laboratory, Dracula's Dining Hall, The Mummy's Tomb, The Creature's Black Lagoon, and The Bride of Frankenstein's Chamber.
Pumpkin Patch at Zoomars Petting Zoo
SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 31: Visit Zoomars Petting Zoo to see and feed animals, go on train rides, jump on a mini excavator, drive in a mini tractor, and get a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch.
The Pumpkin Factory in Corona
OCTOBER 1-31: Experience the wonder of the pumpkin patch with rides, slides, ponies, petting zoo, games, and food. Attractions include carousel, spinning pumpkins, fun house, swings, archery, and more.
Horror Car Wash in Lakewood
FRIDAYS - SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 8-31: Get a horrifying car wash from ghosts and ghouls! Theatrical special effects will leave you on the edge of your seat--- Keep you seat belt secured and your hands and arms inside at all times!
Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch in Los Angeles
OCTOBER 8-31: Shawn's Pumpkin Patch features mountains of pumpkins, straw bales, corn stalks, gourds, and more. There's also lots of attractions including bounce houses, ponies, petting zoo, ball house, train rides, obstacle courses, straw maze, slides, carnival games, and guaranteed fun for the whole family.
The Pumpkin Patch in Placentia
OCTOBER 8-31: Visit Southern California's oldest pumpkin patch! Pet and feed baby animals, go on tractor rides, play carnival games, bounce on inflatables, run inside a human hamster ball, go gold mining, pick out beautiful gemstones, enjoy face painting, photo ops, and of course, mosey through the pumpkin patch.
Symphony on the Go – Free Outdoor Concert in Fullerton
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9: Enjoy a free outdoor Pacific Symphony concert at Independence Park. There will be a five-piece woodwind ensemble performing. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic dinner to the park.
Archaeology Dig at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, NOW - OCTOBER 31: Sift and sort to find replicas of ancient artifacts buried beneath the sand, weigh and examine your findings, and analyze clues. Join Skirball for Archaeology Month! Throughout October, junior archaeologists can participate in special projects such as making their own amulet, creating a personalized cuneiform clay tablet, and more.
Turtle and Tortoise Show at the El Dorado Nature Center, Long Beach
OCTOBER 9: Members of the Southern California Turtle and Tortoise Club will display turtles from all over the world. Free event, Parking $8
Spooktacular Halloween Event at Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary
OCTOBER 9: Enjoy frightfully fun games, pumpkin painting, photo booth and spooky extreme feeds at Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary. Only $8 per person.
Haunted Trivia & Film Festival at The District at Tustin Legacy
FRIDAYS, OCTOBER 1-29: The District is celebrating Halloween this year with a family-fun "Haunted Trivia & Film Festival" on Friday nights. Bring chairs and blankets, play an interactive digital trivia on your device, and watch Goosebumps (10/15), Frankenweenie (10/22), Nightmare Before Christmas (10/29). Spots can be reserved as early as 4pm.
Haunt of Halloween: Haunted Maze Attraction in Mission Viejo
NOW - OCTOBER 31: An intense and terrifying maze designed to shock senses, test limits, and bring out your deepest fears. On weekends, the maze shifts to a kid-friendly not-so-scary haunted maze. Enjoy a "less haunted" version of the maze featuring trick-or-treating throughout the maze and fun activities. More attractions include pumpkin carving and decorating, photo ops, scary sideshows, Halloween acts, and George the Giant's Strange Museum of Oddities & Wonders.
Temecula Terror: Terrifying Mazes & Scare Zone
THURSDAYS - SUNDAYS, NOW - OCTOBER 31: Three terrifying mazes plus a giant scare zone. Enjoy live entertainment and performances and Family Fright hours on Fridays & Saturdays , 5-7pm.
A Grand Night for Singing at Musical Theatre West in Long Beach
SELECT DATES, OCTOBER 15-31: The show features 36 songs from 11 Rodgers and Hammerstein shows ranging from some of their lesser-known shows like Allegro, Pipe Dream and Me and Juliet, to their classics including South Pacific, The King and I, Oklahoma! and Cinderella.
Fall Festival at Lakewood Equestrian Center
OCTOBER 15 & 17:Join Pony Time for glow in the dark pony rides, carnival games, prizes, face painting, petting zoo, animal feeding, and a Halloween-themed picture pony booth.
Haunted Mini Golf at SpeedZone
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, NOW - OCTOBER 31: Choose from two spooky courses filled with shocking scares. The Dawn of Daytona course is family-friendly with a silly pumpkin patch and cemetery, followed by a forest of spirits and witches. The Spirts of Sebring course begins in a pumpkin patch, but a toxic spill has caused the pumpkins and scarecrows to come to life.
Hallo-Saurus Nights at Cabazon Dinosaurs
FRIDAYS - SUNDAYS, NOW - OCTOBER 31: Celebrate a family-friendly yabba dabba Hallo-saurus at Cabazon Dinosaurs roadside attraction. Enjoy larger-than-life, Flintstone-themed painted dinosaurs, go on a colorfully lit up night walk, take photos, and get treats from the Wafflesaurus truck!
Pirate’s Cave Haunt – Home Haunt Walkthrough
SELECT NIGHTS, OCTOBER 16-31: Walk through this amazing home haunt put on by father and son team for over 22 years. This year's theme, Curse of Calico Jack, will have you walking through a mine cave with things lurking in the shadows. The cave is open for a kid-friendly candy hunt the last two weekends.
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden Grand Reopening at CSULB
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16: Enjoy family fun in the garden. Scan your barcode at the gate (with the new mobile app) for entry into the raffle. Crafts, giveaway, and fun! Free parking in Lot G4.
Spooky Science at Columbia Memorial Space Center
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16: Celebrate a spooky-themed day of science! Flying bats, falling ghosts, and LED jack-o-lanterns are just a few of the stations you and your family will be able to enjoy. Pre-purchased registration required.
Lakewood Recreation and Community Services Family Camp
Participate in fun activities including games, crafts, nature walks, roasting marshmallows and singing around the campfire at this overnight camp for ages 3 and up.
Spooky Expo at Frank & Son Collectible Show
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 & 17: Check out 70+ spooky vendors at one of the biggest collectible shows around. Free admission, free parking.
Free Kids’ Fishing Derby at Mile Square Regional Park in Fountain Valley
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16: Join OC Parks for a fun-filled day of fishing at Mile Square Regional Park. The North Lake will be stocked with more than 1,000 pounds of trout and catfish for kids (ages 6-15) to try and catch. Registration is required at the OC Parks check-in table on the day of the event.
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