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!

Dates:
Location:
Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA
Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
Tarzana Community and Cultural Center 19130 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana
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Cost:
$20 – $35

HUNTR/X Halloween Party with Play & Parties

October 15: Sing, dance, play games, and show off costumes with Rumi and Jinu at the HUNTR/X Halloween Party in Orange.

Dates:
Location:
Play & Parties 1901 N. Tustin Ave., Orange, CA
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Cost:
$30

LA Korean Festival

October 16-19: Celebrate and learn about Korean culture with street foods, regional specialties, a marketplace, and performances from Korean musicians, artists and more.

Dates:
Location:
Seoul International Park 3250 San Marino St., Los Angeles
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Cost:
Free

Haunted Trails in Laguna Niguel

October 16-19: Haunted trails at Crown Valley Park is back again for another unnerving, dreadful year! It’ll be four memorable nights that are sure to haunt your dreams. Not recommended for children under 10 years old.

Dates:
Location:
Crown Valley Park 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel
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Cost:
$15

National Night Out in San Clemente

October 17: San Clemente’s National Night Out brings trick-or-treating, games, and giveaways, plus a close-up helicopter and public safety vehicle displays. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Vista Hermosa Sports Park 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA
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Cost:
Free

Peanuts Spooktacular at Laguna Lake in Fullerton

October 17: Halloween activities inspired by Charlie Brown and The Great Pumpkin, along with crafts, camp stories, and songs. Enjoy free contests like bobbing for doughnuts and mummy wrapping. Face painting, crafts, and snacks will be available for purchase.

Dates:
Location:
Laguna Lake Park 3120 Lakeview Drive, Fullerton, CA
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Scarium Family Night at Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach

October 17: Get ready for spooky fun at the Aquarium with animal exhibits, touch tanks, a scavenger hunt, and a costume contest! Plus, enjoy trick-or-treating, a vampire magician, and kids' activity booths.

Dates:
Location:
Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA
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Sea Scare at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

October 18: Experience Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s Sea Scare: Siren’s Curse with haunted trails, carnival games, crafts, trunk or treat, and a costume contest.

Dates:
Location:
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA
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Cost:
$10 – $20

Pumpkin Splash with City of San Clemente

October 18: Visit the San Clemente Aquatics Center and swim in the activity pool and play structure, float around with pumpkins and enjoy Halloween-themed activities. Participants get one pumpkin for decorating (while supplies last). Pre-registration required.

Dates:
Location:
San Clemente Aquatics Center 987 Avenida Vista hermosa, San Clemente, CA
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Cost:
$7 – $10

Día de los Muertos in Downtown Santa Monica

October 18: Visit Third Street Promenade for festive live entertainment, colorful community altars, pop-up market, and a public art installation by Los Angeles-based artist, Ricado Soltero. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Third Street Promenade Santa Monica 1200 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica
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Cost:
Free

Boo at the Zoo at The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College

October 18-19 & 25-26: Enjoy two weekends of family fun with interactive trick or treating, pumpkin bingo, photo opportunities, wildlife programs & meet & greets. 

Dates:
Location:
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark
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Cost:
$10 – $15

Anime Night Mart at Westminster Mall

October 18-19: Shop 200+ vendors, join the cosplay contest, and enjoy K-pop, games, and giveaways at SoCal Anime & Halloween Fest in Westminster. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Westminster Mall 1025 Westminster Mall, Westminster
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Cost:
Free

Fall Festival at the Original Farmers Market in LA

October 18–19: Enjoy live music, fall crafts, and horse meet-and-greets during the Fall Festival at The Original Farmers Market. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
The Original Farmers Market 6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles, CA
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Cost:
Free

BAPS LA Diwali Festival of Lights in Chino Hills

October 18-21: A 3-day Community Diwali Festival with the annakut display, the light & sound spectacular, carnival rides, kids zone, events, shows, activities and special performances.

Dates:
Location:
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir 15100 Fairfield Ranch Rd, Chino Hills, CA
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Art of KPOP Demon Hunters at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra

October 18–November 2: Explore behind-the-scenes artwork from KPOP Demon Hunters at Gallery Nucleus, featuring concept pieces, tributes, and new works from production artists. FREE after Oct 19!

Dates:
Location:
Gallery Nucleus 210 East Main St,, Alhambra, CA
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Bricktober at Toys “R” Us

October 18: Exclusive in-store event to build your own giraffe while supplies last. Check for participating locations.

Dates:
Location:
Toys"R"Us at Macy's
Cost:
Free

Victorian Dark Carnival in Riverside

October 18: Sip tea with an undertaker and explore eerie curiosities at the Victorian Dark Carnival at Heritage House in Riverside. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Heritage House 8193 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA
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Cost:
Free

Dia de los Muertos at La Mirada Theater

October 18: Enjoy a show of music, dance, pageantry and tradition. See the diversity of how Mexico celebrates Dia de los Muertos from state to state since the Pre-Hispanic era!

Dates:
Location:
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada, CA
Cost:
$5

Planes & Treats at the Riverside Airport

October 18: Trick-or-treat along the runway at Riverside Airport’s Planes & Treats, featuring planes, music, vendors, and plenty of Halloween candy. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Riverside Airport 6951 Flight Rd., Riverside, CA
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Cost:
Free

Boo at the Oaks at Santiago Oaks Regional Park in Orange

October 18: The night will include fun activities like nature stations, creative crafts, a scavenger hunt for prizes and guided night hikes throughout the evening! Costumes are welcome.

Dates:
Location:
Santiago Oaks Regional Park 2145 N. Windes Drive, Orange, CA
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Cost:
Free

Halloween Carnival at Los Alamitos Race Course

October 18: Families can enjoy a costume contest, 25 kid friendly games, pony rides, and live horse racing. Game tickets are available for 50¢ per ticket. FREEish!

Dates:
Location:
Los Alamitos Race Course 4961 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos
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Cost:
$3

World Famous Pumpkin Race at Manhattan Beach Pier

October 19: Watch pumpkins roll, race, and sometimes smash at the 35th Annual World Famous Pumpkin Race at Manhattan Beach Pier. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Manhattan Beach Pier 2 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

Street Fair in Sherman Oaks

October 19: Enjoy live music, carnival rides, pet adoptions, and local eats at the 33rd Annual Sherman Oaks Street Fair on Ventura Boulevard. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Sherman Oaks Ventura Blvd.
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Cost:
Free

Celebrate Geoffrey’s Birthday at Toys ‘R’ Us

October 19: Celebrate Geoffrey’s Birthday with free Hot Wheels giveaways, coloring activities, and photo ops at participating Toys“R”Us inside Macy’s. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Toys"R"Us at Macy's
Cost:
Free

Fall Festival at the Paséa Hotel in Huntington Beach

October 19: Celebrate fall by the sea with pumpkin decorating, local vendors, and a pet costume parade at Paséa Hotel & Spa’s first-ever Fall Festival in Huntington Beach. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Paséa Hotel 21080 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA
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Haunted Night Market at the Inn at Mission San Juan Capistrano

October 19: Shop 30+ vendors, enjoy live music, trick-or-treating, a pumpkin patch, and costume contests at The Haunted Night Market in San Juan Capistrano.

Dates:
Location:
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano 26907 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Cost:
Free

Haunted Jail & Safety Expo in Lakewood

October 23: A spooky family event featuring kids spooky maze, haunted jail, games, attractions, and a display of first responder vehicles. FREEish!

Dates:
Location:
Lakewood Sheriff's Station 5130 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA
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Día de Los Muertos at Fullerton College

October 23: Enjoy an evening filled with music, food, activities, vendors, and performances that honor ancestors.

Dates:
Location:
Fullerton College 321 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA
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Cost:
Free

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!