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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!
Disney’s Fantasia in Concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
October 18: Hear the Pacific Symphony perform Disney’s Fantasia in Concert, pairing classical masterpieces with the animation.
Culver City Art Walk & Roll Festival
October 18: Stroll, dance, and explore art, music, and food at the Culver City Art Walk and Roll Festival. 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.
Boo at The Zoo at Wild Wonders
October 18-19 & 25-26: Join Wild Wonders for some spooky fun the last two weekends in October. Go on a flashlight tour to see nocturnal animals, plus enjoy candy stations and apple cider.
Boo at the LA Zoo
October 18-19 & 25-26: The Halloween spirit will be in full swing with trick-or-treating stations featuring premium Mars candies, plus animal pumpkin feedings, themed photo ops, education stations, an extinct animal graveyard, and more. Costumes are encouraged!
Boo at the Santa Ana Zoo
October 18-19 & 25-26: Halloween family festival including trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt, and rides (ride tickets required).
Fairbrook Manor Home Haunt in Long Beach
October 18-19 & 25-26: Pack up your family and friends and visit Fairbrook Manor for spooky photo ops, laughs, and screams. This home haunt in Long Beach welcomed 3,200 guests last year.
Japanese Artisan and Cultural Fair at the Huntington Beach Central Library
October 18–19, 2025 Experience the beauty, craftsmanship, and traditions of Japan at this free two-day cultural celebration co-hosted by the Huntington Beach Sister City Association and the governments of Niigata... View Article
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!
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!
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.
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!
Bricktober at Toys “R” Us
October 18: Exclusive in-store event to build your own giraffe while supplies last. Check for participating locations.
Fang-tastic Halloween Party at Trade Market Place in Irvine
October 18: Trick-or-treat, craft, and play during Trade Market Place’s 2nd Annual Fang-tastic Halloween Party in Irvine. 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!
Howl-o-ween Festival at El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach
October 18: Trick-or-treat along the trails at El Dorado Nature Center, with animal encounters, crafts, food trucks, and more.
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!
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!
Halloween Movie: Hocus Pocus at Bolsa Chica Park in Huntington Beach
October 18: Enjoy games, crafts, a costume contest, and an outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus during the free Halloween Spooktacular at Bolsa Chica Park in Huntington Beach. FREE!
Cinespia: ParaNorman at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
October 18: Watch ParaNorman under the stars at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, with DJs, food, and a free photo booth.
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.
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!
Battleship IOWA Halloween STEMebration
October 18: Trick-or-treat through a real battleship at the USS IOWA’s Halloween STEMebration. Make slime in the “Spooky Lab,” launch spider rockets, and test your skills in games like Pumpkin Toss and Witch’s Ring. FREE!
Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk in Manhattan Beach
October 19: The Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk rallies thousands every October for a fun-filled celebration at the beach, where families and friends gather to walk from Manhattan Beach Pier to Hermosa Beach Pier and back in support of children with special needs.
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!
Chemistry Day at Santa Ana Zoo
October 19: Local college students will guide kids through exciting chemistry experiments and interactive exhibits exploring this year’s theme, The Hidden Life of Spices.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
Día de Los Muertos at Fullerton College
October 23: Enjoy an evening filled with music, food, activities, vendors, and performances that honor ancestors.
Spooky Campover at Lions Tigers & Bears
October 24-25: Camp out in the countryside and sleep under the stars. This spooky overnight event includes campfire songs and s'mores, animal trivia, pumpkin carving, and a Halloween costume contest.
Annual Ghost Haunt at Calico Ghost Town
October 24-26 & October 31 - November 2: This annual event includes, trick-or-treating, costume contests, pumpkin carving, kids’ carnival tent, campfire and ghost stories, games, live entertainment stage shows, haunted attractions and more.
Halloween at Redondo Beach Pier
October 24: Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating along the pier and boardwalk, sponsored giveaways, and a themed selfie station. FREE!
Haunted Hangar Halloween Bash – Goonies Edition at the USS Midway
October 24: Step aboard the USS Midway for the Haunted Hangar Halloween Bash, a Goonies-themed night of pirate crafts, treasure hunts, live entertainment, and big costume prizes.
Halloween Aglow at Birch Aquarium
October 24-25: Trick-or-treat, play games, and see underwater pumpkin carving at Birch Aquarium’s Halloween Aglow.
Halloween Street Fest at the Whittier Museum
October 25-26: Trick-or-treat, see cool cars, and explore the Whittier Museum’s haunted “Folklore Gone Wrong” maze at the Halloween Street Fair and Car Show. FREEish!
Pumpkin Diving in Mission Viejo
October 25: Jump in and pick your pumpkin as the Sierra pool is transformed into a floating pumpkin patch. Decorate your pumpkin and play fun carnival games.
The Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade
October 25: Celebrate Anaheim’s Fall Festival with costume contests, live music, vendors, and a returning classic car show—then stay for the famous Halloween Parade at 7 PM. FREE!
Harbor Hayride at Ocean Institute in Dana Point
October 25: Enjoy live music, apple cider, temporary tattoos and trick-or-treating all while cruising the beautiful Dana Point Harbor on the R/V Sea Explorer.
Día de los Muertos at Gloria Molina Grand Park in LA
Oct 25–Nov 2: A 9-day exhibition to celebrate Día de los Muertos. Special ceremonies with glowing altars, live music, and art honoring immigrant legacies on 10/25 and 11/2. FREE!
Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Fest at Santa Anita Park
October 25-26: Enjoy pony rides, pumpkin painting, inflatables, games, and more at Santa Anita Park’s Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Fest.
Dia de los Muertos Festival on Olvera Street in Los Angeles
October 25 - November 2: Featuring nightly novenario processions, outdoor altar displays, Aztec blessings, live music, and performances. FREE!
Monster Dash 5K & Creepy Crawl Fun Run in San Clemente
October 25: Run through downtown San Clemente in the Monster Dash 5K & Creepy Crawl, featuring live music, costumes, and a pancake breakfast.
Family Night Hike: The Ghoulish Garden at The LA Arboretum
October 25: Take a guided night hike at the Arboretum to explore carnivorous and creepy plants on a spooky family adventure.
Halloween Zoo-tacular at OC Zoo
October 25: Visit the OC Zoo for a scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating, and spooky crafts.
Festival of Flight at Long Beach Airport
October 25: Explore aircraft on static display, enjoy live music, activities for kids, food and beer trucks, and helicopter rides for purchase. FREE!
Haunted Jail at the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station
October 25: Cruise into the Cerritos Haunted Jail & Car Show for spooky cars, vendors, a kid zone with Paw Patrol fun, and family activities all day long.
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!
