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Moon Festival at Arcadia City Hall Lawn
October 4: Enjoy mooncake making, live entertainment, and kids’ activities at Arcadia’s Moon Festival. FREE!
International Observe the Moon Night at Orange Coast College
October 4: View the waxing gibbous moon through high-powered telescopes and engage with knowledgeable astronomy students and faculty, who will be on hand to share fascinating insights about the moon's craters, mountains, and seas. FREE!
Julian Autumn Jubilee in Santa Ysabel
September 20 - October 26: Enjoy hayrides, crafts, cider pressing, and live shows.
Events at Long Beach Public Libraries
Ongoing: Explore free events at Long Beach Public Libraries, including storytimes, workshops, book clubs, and hands-on activities for all ages!
Autumn Festival at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Weekends, October 1-26: 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.
Laguna Beach Car Show
October 5: Enjoy a day in Laguna Beach for classic cars, bratwurst, beer, and live Oktoberfest tunes. Family-friendly fun with kids’ activities and coastal vibes.
Creepy Crawlers in Arboretum & Botanical Garden at CSUF
October 5: Explore garden critters with crafts and stories for kids. FREE!
Community Day at Back Bay Science Center in Newport Beach
Sundays: Tour labs, touch sea creatures, wander the trails, and watch animal feeding during this free drop-in open house. FREE!
Hug & Groom Horses with Free Rein Foundation
FIRST SUNDAYS: Come learn, hug and groom rescue and therapy horses. You may meet playful mustangs, a feisty thoroughbred, or a big white mule.
Asian Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at Bowers Museum
October 5: Celebrate with live performances, art making, and a taste of mooncake. FREE.
Mid-Autumn Festival with Mommy & Me Vietnamese at Pretend City
October 5: Sing, dance, and taste mooncakes at a Mid-Autumn Festival–themed family event.
PCH Explorer Kids Club at 2ND & PCH in Long Beach
June – December: Join themed kids’ club parties at 2ND & PCH featuring crafts, performances, animals, and more. Held outdoors on select Tuesdays with extra summer dates.
Carnival Colossal in San Clemente
October 9–12: Enjoy rides, games, food trucks, beer gardens, and live music at San Clemente’s Carnival Colossal, with a special early hour for younger kids on Thursday.
Nites on Pine in Los Alamitos
August - October: Enjoy live music, food, and family fun at Nites on Pine, a monthly evening street fair.
Tron: Ares Laser & Light Show at El Capitan Theatre
October 9: Enter the Grid for Tron: Ares Opening Night with a laser show, photo ops, and exclusive collectible keepsakes.
Halloween Fright Fest Market at Anaheim GardenWalk
Weekends, October 10-26: Enjoy live music, spooky vendors, free crafts, and giveaways at GardenWalk in Anaheim. FREE!
Lil’ Chef October Halloween Fun Cooking Classes
OCTOBER 10, 17, 24 & 25: Make Apple Muffins, Decorate Haunted Mansions, Enjoy Halloween Fun Parent's Night Out, along with Adult & Me Mummy Pizzas and a fun Halloween Camp––all in October for ages 3 and up.
Haunted Escape Room at the Mission Viejo Library
October 10-12: Test your problem-solving skills and your ability to work in a team while trying to escape the curse. FREE!
Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest
October 10–12 & 17–19: Celebrate five years of Fall-O-Ween with costumes, photo ops, a straw maze, and a spooky scavenger hunt at Heritage Hill Historical Park. FREE!
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!
Julian Autumn Jubilee in Santa Ysabel
September 20 - October 26: Enjoy hayrides, crafts, cider pressing, and live shows.
Long Beach Zombie Walk & Halloween Party
October 11: Zombies take over Shoreline Village in Long Beach with a family-friendly Kids Zone, live music, spooky eats, costume contests, and the iconic Zombie Walk. FREE!
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.
Sesame Street Live! Elmo + Friends Say Hello in Cerritos
October 11: Sing, dance, and play along as you help Elmo's puppy, Tango, in a delightful game of hide-and-seek. This interactive experience promises fun and surprises for the whole family.
Halloween Fright Fest Market at Anaheim GardenWalk
Weekends, October 10-26: Enjoy live music, spooky vendors, free crafts, and giveaways at GardenWalk in Anaheim. FREE!
Autumn Festival at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Weekends, October 4-26: 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.
Los Angeles Printers Fair at The International Printing Museum in Torrance
October 11–12: Explore handmade books, letterpress prints, and creative paper arts at the Los Angeles Printers Fair, with hands-on printing and papermaking fun for all ages.
Rail Giants Train Museum in Pomona
2nd Weekends: Climb aboard historic locomotives and explore rail history at RailGiants Train Museum in Pomona.
Fierce! Catio Lounge at the Natural History Museum in LA
Select Weekends, Aug-Oct: Meet adoptable cats and kittens at NHM’s Fierce! Catio Lounge.
Sonia De Los Santos | Bilingual Songs of Hope for All Ages | Segerstrom Center
October 11-12: Bring the whole family to Samueli Theater for an afternoon of bilingual, kid-friendly music from Latin GRAMMY nominee, Sonia De Los Santos!
Navy’s 250th Birthday | USS Midway Museum
October 11: Honor veterans, see model ships, and celebrate the Navy’s 250th birthday with cake, photos, and family activities aboard the USS Midway Museum.
Placentia Heritage Festival
October 11: Celebrate 60 years of tradition with live music, classic cars, food, carnival games, and hometown fun at the Placentia Heritage Festival.
Turtle & Tortoise Day | Madrona Marsh Nature Center | Torrance
October 11: Meet live turtles and tortoises, learn about their care, and explore nature at this free family event at Madrona Marsh Nature Center. FREE!
Irvine Global Village Festival
October 11: Celebrate global cultures with music, art, dance, crafts, and worldwide cuisine at the Irvine Global Village Festival.
Enchanted Realms Book Festival | The Autry
October 11: Enter a world of fantasy at the Enchanted Realms Book Festival with authors, crafts, henna, and kids’ activities in the Enchanted Corner.
California Seaweed Festival | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium | San Pedro
October 11: Dive into ocean fun at the California Seaweed Festival with seaweed crafts, live music, mermaids, touch tanks, and science talks at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. 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.
Halloween Parade and Costume Contest in Norwalk
October 11: This free, community event includes marching bands, costume contests, and parade entries. Parade begins at 11am at the corner of Norwalk Blvd. and Mapledale St. and concludes at Hermosillo Park.
Fur-Ever Friends Fall Fest and Pumpkin Patch | Mission Viejo
October 11: Meet adoptable pets, enjoy a pumpkin patch, kids’ crafts, and wildlife activities at Fur-Ever Friends Fall Fest in Mission Viejo.
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day at The Getty Center
October 11: Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with music, dance, art, poetry, and storytelling during a free family event at the Getty Center. FREE!
Thank You LA – Roscoe’s 50th Anniversary Festival | Shoreline Aquatic Park | Long Beach
October 11: Celebrate 50 years of Roscoe’s with live music, car showcases, vendors, and a Kids Zone with bounce houses, games, and special guests. FREE!
Pup-toberfest | Hunt Branch Library | Fullerton
October 11: Celebrate fall with dog races, costume contests, food trucks, and kids’ games at Pup-toberfest in Fullerton.
Scarecrow Festival in Costa Mesa
October 11: See scarecrows displayed on the lawn, enjoy a kids costume contest, face painting, trick-or-treat stations, pumpkin decorating, music, food trucks, and more.
Toy Story 30th Anniversary Live-To-Film Concert at The Soraya
October 11-12: Celebrate 30 years of Toy Story magic with live orchestra at The Soraya.
Seaside Movie Night: Hocus Pocus at Ventura Harbor Village
October 11: Watch Hocus Pocus by the sea with DJ tunes, games, crafts, giveaways, and costume prizes at Ventura Harbor Village. FREE!
Taste of Santa Ana at MainPlace
October 11: Sample unlimited dishes from Santa Ana's food scene, with local restaurants, food trucks and beverage vendors for one ticket price. There will be live music, kid's zone, photo booth, lawn games, and more.
Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final Los Angeles
October 11: Watch street dancers battle to surprise tracks—where the crowd decides.
Julian Autumn Jubilee in Santa Ysabel
September 20 - October 26: Enjoy hayrides, crafts, cider pressing, and live shows.
Southeast Asia Day at Aquarium of the Pacific
October 12: Enjoy music, dance, cultural craft demonstrations, and other programming representing countries such as Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Laos.
A Faery Hunt Show & Fairy Halloween Party in Tarzana
October 12: Join the faery folke on a fun and gentle immersive quest for the Faery Royalty with a interactive, musical performance. Following the show, enjoy a Halloween Party with one-on-one time with the fairies, dancing, games, storytelling, fairy unicorn readings, frolic, and fun.
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!
