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Lil Chef Cooking Classes – Costume Party and Ghostly Cakes “Spooky” Style
OCTOBER 14 & 28 - Kids will love making Ghostly Cakes “Spooky” Style on the 14th; and a fun Parent's Night Out Costume Party on the 28th. Register early!
Play at Palms Movie Night Under the Stars in Lakewood
OCTOBER 14: Bring the entire family and enjoy an evening of free family fun and movie screening of Ghostbusters: After Life (rated PG-13) under the stars at Palms Park.
The World’s Biggest Bounce House in La Habra
OCTOBER 14-16 & 21-23: The World's Biggest Bounce House is over 13,000 square feet and is joined by three other inflatable attractions and obstacle courses. Enjoy climbing zones, basketball hoops, slides, ball pits, confetti blasts, dodgeball competitions, and live DJ entertainment.
Peter and the Starcatcher at Laguna Playhouse
OCTOBER 14-16: Go on a thrilling adventure, as Peter fights to save the treasure, and comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up. Don't miss this imaginative backstory for Peter Pan and your favorite characters!
90s Monster Mash at Pigeon’s Roller Rink in Long Beach
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14: Skate to 90s hits all night and dress up like a character from your favorite 90s Halloween movie and be entered to win tickets to other Halloween-themed nights.
Taste of Santa Ana
OCTOBER 15: Sample unlimited bites and sips from 40+ local restaurants. Enjoy live music, a kid's zone, photo booth, lawn games, charity raffle, and more.
CoComelon Live! in Long Beach
OCTOBER 15: Join all your favorite characters for a toe-tapping, fun-filled journey through the world of CoComelon.
Dog Man: The Musical at La Mirada Theatre
OCTOBER 15: Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man.
Orange County Fire Authority Open House in Santa Ana
OCTOBER 15: Fire Stations 71 and 75 will be open to visitors.
Día de los Muertos Maker Market at Bella Terra
OCTOBER 15: Enjoy live entertainment, marketplace with 40+ artisans and vendors, art installations, face painting, games and kids activities. Plus, complimentary chips, salsa, and guacamole.
Taste of Bixby Knolls
OCTOBER 16: Visit Bixby Knoll's restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops to try delicious food samples. Family-friendly fun includes live music, games, car show, street entertainment, activities, and lots more.
La Mirada Symphony: Halloween Tales
OCTOBER 16: Enjoy this free classical concert featuring scores from your favorite Halloween tales including Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Read Aloud & Booking Signing with Alicia Lyons
OCTOBER 16: Join children's author Alicia Lyons as she reads her first book, The Adventure of Super Addy and her Sidekick Wonder Dog Taffy.
Cemetery Lane: Trick R Treat Experience at Heritage Square Museum in LA
OCTOBER 19-30: Explore a neighborhood of Victorian manors and haunted houses where the neighbors are dying to celebrate Halloween. Cemetery Lane features 13 themed trick-r-treat stops and other surprises for kids of all ages.
Trick-or-Treat at Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana
OCTOBER 20: Join Jack Skellington on a trick-or-treat journey through Fairhaven's Magical Doorways. Walk the half-mile route through all the holidays with displays and treats.
Young Eagles Day – Free Flights for Youth in Pacoima
OCTOBER 22: Enjoy a free introductory flight! Meet your pilot, learn how airplanes work, look at aeronautical charts, explore the interior of the airplane and instrument panel, and review safety policies. Flights are 15-20 minutes and follow the basic steps in the flight pattern.
Pacific Symphony: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice in Costa Mesa
OCTOBER 22: Learn about the magical, mystical powers of the orchestra through the eyes of a wizard’s young apprentice. Hear selections from A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and even Harry Potter.
Howl-Oween Festival at El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach
OCTOBER 22: Join the boo-tiful El Dorado Nature Center for a hare-raising good time as you trick-or-treat your way along the trails. Visit the animal education village or bounce yourself silly in the Ooh-possum Patch. There will be storytelling and face painting, food trucks and crafts.
Celebrate the Native American Bear
OCTOBER 22: Honor the Native American Bear, learn about the music, dance, and traditions of the native Americans.
Young Eagles Day – Free Flights for Youth in Chino
OCTOBER 23: Free introductory flight! Meet your pilot, learn how airplanes work, look at aeronautical charts, explore the interior of the airplane and instrument panel, and review safety policies. Flights are 15-20 minutes and follow the basic steps in the flight pattern. Plus, go on a self-tour of Planes of Fame Air Museum.
Tustin Block Party at Old Town Tustin
OCTOBER 27: The evening will include live music, fun games, face painting, shopping vendors, food and drinks, trick-or-treating, raffle prizes, and more. Costumes encouraged.
Casa Creepy Haunted House at Casa Romantica in San Clemente
OCTOBER 27-29: Walk through 2.5 acres of a 1920s-themed haunted house and gardens. Werewolves, vampires, and ghosts are waiting behind every corner of the historic home and creepy-crawlies in the garden.
Anaheim Día de los Muertos
OCTOBER 28: Enjoy a night of community and culture at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center. Event features local talent, including different dance times and choirs.
Haunted House at the Whittier Museum
OCTOBER 28-30: Based on the infamous legends of Turnbull Canyon, Beyond the Gates of Turnbull is a haunted house-maze with scare actors and special effects designed to scare all visitors.
The Boo Bop Halloween Music Party in LA
OCTOBER 28: Join the outdoor Halloween music party will have costumes, trick or treating stations, games, activities, giveaways, and special music performances by Minibop and more.
Trunk-or-Treat with Fullerton Police Department
OCTOBER 28: Wear your costume, and trick-or-treat with some of the officers that keep your neighborhoods safe.
Spooky Seas at Ocean Institute in Dana Point
OCTOBER 29: Visit the Mad Scientist Lab, play bioluminescence laser tag, trick-or-treat throughout the night, check out the Artifact Graveyard, and enjoy aquarium access, music, plus food and drinks for purchase.
Spooky Treat Trolley in Dana Point
OCTOBER 29: The Spooky Treat Trolley will be making stops at the following park locations and handing out treats for children up to 12 years of age.
Fall Fest at The Pike Outlets in Long Beach
OCTOBER 29: Halloween character meet and greets, balloon and caricature artists, $2 kids crafts, kids interactive jam session and dance party, plus center-wide trick-or-treating. Free.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert at Segerstrom
OCTOBER 29: Relive the film that started it all. Watch the wand choose the wizard, a troll run amok and magic mirrors in high-definition while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score.
Howl-O-Ween at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace
OCTOBER 29: Don't miss a larger than life hay maze, pupkin patch, dog trick-or-treat trail, kids scavenger hunt, crafts, haunted photo ops, snacks and more fall activities that everyone, including four-legged friends will love.
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About A Terrible Monster at Segerstrom
OCTOBER 29-30: Leonardo! tells the story of a monster who longs to be scary and the big decisions about identity and empathy that we all must make. This live theater production is adapted from the beloved children’s books by Mo Willems, and realized through live actors, 3D puppets, DIY cinema, and immersive sound.
Family Workshop: Decorating Sugar Skulls at Sherman Gardens
OCTOBER 29: Celebrate Día de los Muertos by learning how to decorate sugar skulls.
Movie in the Park: Beetlejuice in Mission Viejo
OCTOBER 29: Watch a free screening of Beetlejuice at Cordova Park. Movie begins at dusk. Refreshments are available along with fun games and music beginning at 6pm.
Trick-or-Treat Through the City at Pretend City
OCTOBER 30: Come in costume and trick-or-treat thru the city. Make a pumpkin and a monster, enjoy themed story times, and a Halloween-themed sensory activity.
Día de los Muertos at Kidspace
NOVEMBER 1-6: Join a celebration at life with Kidspace's six-day festival with music, art, and a community ofrenda.
All Things Wicked & Wonderful at South Coast Botanic Garden
OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 30: This season, South Coast Botanic Garden on the Palos Verdes Peninsula has something for everyone and every scare level with All Things Wicked & Wonderful.
“Celebration of Christmas” Christmas Boutique at Roger’s Gardens
DAILY, THROUGH DECEMBER 31: The seasonal Christmas Boutique at Roger's Gardens is now open. Discover new treasures of festive decór, whimsical ornaments, and gifts for all ages.
Snow White at South Coast Repertory
NOVEMBER 4-20: Forget everything you thought you knew about this classic! Snow White is reclaiming her story and acting out what really happened after her new mother took over as queen. Two incredibly talented actors take on all 14 roles in a super-fast, whip-smart, hilarious game of switcheroo that tickles your imagination and delights at each twist and turn.
The Harvest Feast at Riley’s Farm
SELECT DATES, NOVEMBER 4-18: Enjoy a sumptuous feast as the public house comes alive, with countrymen far and wide, for a harvest celebration. Witness a duel, enjoy 18th century dancing, live colonial music, drama, and fun activities like tomahawk throwing.
Christmas Nights at 123 Farm in Cherry Valley
NOVEMBER 4 - JANUARY 8: From acres of lavender, to century-old olive grove and towering oaks, the farm turns into a festive event with over one million lights. Enjoy food and drink, horse-drawn carriage tours, s'mores pits, and Santa.
Warrior Queen: Anahit the Brave in Burbank
NOVEMBER 5-18: Follow the swashbuckling adventure of a young peasant woman, Anahit, and her remarkable journey as she transforms into a royal warrior, inspires her people, raises an army of women, and rescues the King and entire kingdom from evil forces.
Nature POP! at South Coast Botanic Garden
NOVEMBER 5 - JANUARY 24: This new exhibition from artist Sean Kenney features more than 40 sculptures made from LEGO® pieces. The sculptures, sprinkled throughout the garden’s 87 acres, explore the beauty of nature through contemporary, stylized and colorful displays that stand in striking contrast with their surroundings.
Art & Nature Family Festival at Laguna Art Museum
NOVEMBER 5: Go on a a docent-guided tour from the Main Beach Cobblestones through Heisler Park to view Pyramidon and back to the museum, plus enjoy hands-on activities and educational stations.
Holiday Faire in Irvine
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5: More than 100 local and regional artisans will showcase unique handmade gifts for purchase, including holiday decorations, hand-blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, folk crafts, clothing, and more.
Día de los Muertos in Long Beach
NOVEMBER 5: Rainbow Lagoon will transform into a spectacular celebration and street extravaganza with a festive parade, arts and crafts, dance, world-class music and entertainment, and food and drinks.
Códice Maya de México: Accordion Book Workshop at The Getty Center
NOVEMBER 6, 13, and DECEMBER 4: Celebrate the oldest book of the Americas by creating your own accordion-style manuscript. Learn more about Indigenous bookmaking materials and the zigzag folding structure unique to ancient Mesoamerican books.
Holiday Glass Fusing Workshop at Urban Workshop in Costa Mesa
NOVEMBER 6, 13, and DECEMBER 4: Get hands-on experience cutting glass in your style and design of choice to make your very own festive ornaments, coasters, or dishware. Participants will be guided through the process from start to finish.
Mexican Day of the Dead Festival at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
NOVEMBER 6: Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and more.
Lil’ Chef School November Events & Camps
NOVEMBER 11, 18, 21-23 AND 25: Veterans Day Mini Camp, Thanksgiving Baking Camp, Black Friday Mini Camp, Parents Night Out & more. Lil’ Chefs will be making holiday goodies, while learning basic cooking skills, working together as a team to complete delicious recipes. All Lil’ Chefs will taste everything they make.
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