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Los Angeles Korean Festival | Seoul International Park, Los Angeles
October 1-4: Celebrate Korean culture with street food, shopping, live performances, traditional games, crafts, Hanbok photo opportunities, and more. FREE!
Kids Free San Diego
October 1-31: During the entire month of October, kids 12 and under receive free admission with a paid adult to more than 70 of San Diego County's favorite museums, historic sites, aquariums, gardens and more. Many are even free for the whole family!
Tiller Days Festival | Columbus Tustin Park
October 2-4: Enjoy a parade, carnival rides, entertainment, vendors, brewfest, and more.
California Avocado Festival | Downtown Carpinteria
October 2-4: Celebrate 40 years of the California Avocado Festival with 60+ bands, food, vendors, a Youth Stage, Strong Arm Contest, Guacamole Contest, and more. FREE!
Greek Festival | Los Angeles
October 2-4: Savor Greek food, wine, dancing, kids’ activities, and cathedral tours at the LA Greek Fest.
Pacific Airshow® Huntington Beach
OCTOBER 2-4: Looking for your next big family day out? ✈️ Pacific Airshow® Huntington Beach takes over the coastline with unbelievable aerial action, world-class performers, skydivers, live entertainment and plenty happening on the beach. Get your crew up close to the action, engage in STEM activities, meet your heroes and watch some seriously impressive flying overhead. And with the ocean as your backdrop, it’s a pretty epic way to spend a weekend together.
Boo-tastic Halloween Party | Adventure City, Anaheim
Select nights, October 2-30: Trick-or-treat, enjoy 11 rides, hop aboard the Halloween Express Train, explore the Cosmic Vortex, join a scavenger hunt and dance party, and more.
Things That Go Bump in the Night | California Botanic Garden, Claremont
October 2-3: Explore the Garden after dark with live animals, night hikes, creepy-crawly crafts, the World Famous Spider Show, and Bob Baker Marionette Theater.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire | Long Beach Arena, Long Beach
October 3–4: Watch monster trucks hit the Long Beach Arena for Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire. Fan favorites return alongside the live debut of Rhinomite™, plus freestyle motocross stunts, a transforming robot, enhanced pyro effects, and special kids pricing.
Scare Down in Downtown | Historic Downtown Torrance, Torrance
October 3: Dress up for Trunk or Treat, live entertainment, games, prizes, spooky vendors, photo ops, and more at Downtown Torrance's Halloween celebration. FREE!
Open House | Discovery Isle Preschool, San Diego County
October 3: Tour the school, meet the teachers, and explore programs for infants (6 weeks) through Pre-Kindergarten. Learn about the Links to Learning curriculum, which offers a balance of learning and play to support growth through every stage.
Festival of Butterflies | Los Rios Park & Historic Town Center Park, San Juan Capistrano
October 3: Celebrate pollinators with family activities, environmental education, native gardening, and more in San Juan Capistrano.
Roscoe’s Thank You LA Festival | Shoreline Aquatic Park, Long Beach
October 3: Roscoe’s Thank You LA Festival returns to Long Beach for its second year with a celebration of food, music, culture, and community.
Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair | Manhattan Beach
October 3-4: Enjoy live music, arts and crafts, a Community Showcase, plus Kid Country with a petting zoo, pony rides, games, and face painting. FREE!
Reptile Super Show | Anaheim Convention Center
October 3-4: Explore the world of reptiles with thousands of snakes, lizards, and amphibians at this massive two-day expo.
Rare Books LA | Union Station, Los Angeles
October 3-4: Browse rare books, first editions, maps, prints, and more from 50+ exhibitors, plus a special Interview with the Vampire 50th anniversary exhibit, author talks, and curator-led tours.
Spooktacular Family Sleepover | Battleship IOWA, San Pedro
October 3-4: Spend a spooktacular night aboard the Battleship IOWA with Halloween activities, after-hours exploration, dinner, breakfast, and an overnight stay in real sailor bunks. Costumes encouraged!
Mehregan Festival | Great Park Live, Irvine
October 3-4: Celebrate Persian culture with live music, folk dances, traditional arts, Persian cuisine, cultural exhibits, and children's activities.
Los Angeles County Dragon Boat Festival | Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Baldwin Park
October 3: Watch teams race head-to-head during the Los Angeles County Dragon Boat Festival, featuring competition, community, and cultural festivities at Santa Fe Dam.
OC Fire Authority Station Open Houses | Orange County
October 3: Meet firefighters, explore emergency vehicles, learn about fire and life safety, and enjoy hands-on activities at participating OCFA stations throughout Orange County. FREE!
Hot Wheels Legends Tour | Mattel Global Headquarters, El Segundo
October 3: See one-of-a-kind custom cars compete for the chance to become an official Hot Wheels die-cast vehicle at the Hot Wheels Legends Tour. FREE!
Japanese Classic Car Show | Marina Green Park, Long Beach
October 3: See classic Japanese cars and celebrate more than two decades of Japanese automotive heritage and car culture.
Harvest Festival | Gardena
October 3: Celebrate fall with music, vendors, and kids’ activities at Gardena’s Harvest Festival. FREE!
Battle of Dominguez Hill Reenactment | Rancho Dominguez
October 3: Come see a live reenactment of the Battle of Dominguez Hills. This historic event welcomes vendors, a taco truck, military encampments, activities, and, of course, a battle reenactment. FREE!
Muertos Artwalk | Olvera Street, Los Angeles
October 3: Shop artwork and handmade goods from 35+ local artists, plus enjoy live music, performances, face painting, and more at Olvera Street. FREE!
Great American Train Show | Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar
October 3-4: See huge model railroad displays, ride a Thomas the Tank Engine train, climb aboard real railcars, shop for trains and collectibles, and more. Kids 11 and under are free.
Lucky Strike Family Fest | Participating Lucky Strike Locations
October 3-4: Enjoy free bowling, arcade play for kids, food samples, a DJ, face painting, balloon art, giveaways, and more. RSVP required. FREE!
West Covina Moon Festival | West Covina City Hall, West Covina
October 3: Celebrate the Moon Festival with lion dancers, live entertainment, a cosplay contest, car show, Family Fun Zone, food, vendors, and more. FREE!
Pumpkin Dive | Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, Mission Viejo
October 3: Jump into a floating pumpkin patch, pick your pumpkin, decorate it, play carnival games, and more. Event admission is FREE; pumpkins are $5-10.
International Street Fair & Diversity Festival | Pioneer Boulevard, Artesia
October 3: Celebrate cultures from around the world with international food, cultural performances, vendors, family activities, and a live performance by The Two Lips. FREE!
Country Night | Lomita Railroad Museum, Lomita
October 3: Enjoy live music, dancing, food trucks, local vendors, museum tours, and family fun at Country Night at the Railroad Museum.
Dribble for Victory Over Cancer | UCLA
October 4: The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and UCLA have teamed up to launch the 19th annual Dribble for Victory Over Cancer. Every dribble helps put an end to childhood cancer. Meet college basketball players, coaches, and alumni while giving kids and their families battling cancer a chance for a brighter tomorrow.
Laguna Beach Classic Car Show & Oktoberfest | Laguna Beach
October 4: See classic cars, hot rods, and muscle cars, plus enjoy Oktoberfest food and live music from the Bavarian Beergarden Band.
Mehregan Family Festival | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
October 4: Celebrate Mehregan with hands-on art, face painting, live music and dance performances, and a traditional Iranian sweet treat. FREE!
KCRW Family Day | Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles
October 4: Enjoy live music, interactive jam sessions, songwriting, artmaking, garden activities, museum galleries, and more at KCRW Family Day. FREE!
Free Ride Days: California Clean Air Day | Metrolink & Arrow
October 7: Ride Metrolink and Arrow trains for free all day, plus enjoy free rides on participating connecting transit systems across Southern California. FREE!
Carnival Colossal | Vista Hermosa Sports Park, San Clemente
October 8-11: Enjoy four days of carnival rides, midway games, food trucks, plus weekend live music and a beer garden. Thursday includes a sensory-friendly hour. Admission is FREE!
Spooktacular Season Fan Event: Hocus Pocus & The Nightmare Before Christmas | El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood
October 9 & 16: Celebrate Spooktacular Season with special Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas in 4D Fan Events featuring introductions, a live drawing demo, photo ops, and more.
Annual Night Sky Festival | Twentynine Palms
October 9-10: Explore the Mojave Desert's night skies with telescope viewing, hands-on science, Family Space Camp, astronomy lectures, a Glow Party, and a Night Star Party.
Noche Latina | Renaissance High School for the Arts, Long Beach
October 9: Celebrate Noche Latina with student performances, cultural demonstrations, a Latin street food fest, art activities, an inflatable obstacle course, and more. FREE!
A Great Day in the Stoke | Huntington Beach Pier
October 10: Hit the beach for a surf competition, 5K run/walk, free surf lessons, wellness activities, Double Dutch, live music, vendors, and more. FREE!
CatCon in Pasadena
October 10-11: Celebrate cat culture with kittens, cat celebs, pop-up shops, workshops, giveaways, and more. All ages welcome.
Soar into STEM: Glider Day | Flight Path Museum & Learning Center, Los Angeles
October 10: Build and tune your own glider while learning about aerodynamics, then test your creation in a flight-line distance competition. Advance registration required.
Placentia Heritage Festival | Tri City Park, Placentia
October 10: Celebrate America's 250th anniversary and Placentia's centennial with a parade, car show, and live entertainment. Bounce on inflatable games, browse food vendors, and visit the beer and wine garden.
Turtle & Tortoise Day | Madrona Marsh Nature Center | Torrance
October 10: Meet live turtles and tortoises up close during this hands-on, all-ages event. This popular event is back again for another year. FREE!
Barks & Boos | Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia
October 10: Bring your pup for adoptable pets, free dog portraits, an agility course, garden strolls, vendors, food, and a Halloween dog costume contest.
Turtle and Tortoise Day | Madrona Marsh Preserve, Torrance
October 10: Meet baby turtles and tortoises, learn about these amazing animals, and discover adoption opportunities during a special visit from the California Turtle and Tortoise Society.
Irvine Global Village Festival | Great Park, Irvine
October 10: Celebrate 25 years of Irvine Global Village with international food, music and dance, cultural exhibits, a global marketplace, Kids Village activities, and more. FREE!
Fall Fantasy Book Faire | Autry Museum Lawn, Los Angeles
October 10-11: Enter a fantasy world of books, authors, cosplay, magical merchants, storytime, live knights, crafts, games, and immersive activities. Kids 10 and under are free.
Fur-Ever Friends Fall Festival | Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, Mission Viejo
October 10: Meet adoptable dogs, cats, bunnies, and reptiles, plus enjoy kids crafts, hands-on activities, wildlife education, and animal meet-and-greets.
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!
