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Champions of Magic in Anaheim
SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 1: Free Meet & Greet Upgrade Code (details inside)! Experience an evening of impossible illusions and spectacular special effects. The Champions Of Magic cast present incredible interactive magic, a daring escape from Houdini’s water torture cell, a mind-blowing prediction that has to be seen to be believed, levitation high above the stage and a finale beyond explanation.
Promo Deal for Fairmont Schools
AUGUST 10-22: Enroll in Fairmont Schools today to get your registration and application fee waived with promo code: KIDSGUIDE.
2022 Pumpkin Patches in Southern California
Check out the ultimate list of pumpkin patches in Southern California. Plus, fall fun, corn mazes, carnivals, and more.
October Events at Pretend City
Oct 5: Career Day • Oct 6: Mad Hatter Day • Oct 9: Sukkot Begins • Oct 12-16: Fire Prevention Week • Oct 13: Hispanic Heritage Month • Oct 15: White Cane Safety Day • Oct 23: Diwali • Oct 26-29: Costume Week • Oct 27: Read for the Record • Oct 29: Dia de los Muertos • Oct 30: Halloween
Irvine Regional Park 125th Anniversary Celebration
OCTOBER 1: Activities include live music, dance and Shakespeare performances, crafts, historical demonstrations, interpretive programs, commemorative giveaways and more!
Families First Festival at Yanks Air Museum in Chino
OCTOBER 1: Tickets include entrance to the Yanks Air Museum to tour historical aircrafts, rides for kids, special guest visits, and information for parents and children.
Cirque Mechanics – Zephyr—A Whirlwind of Circus
OCTOBER 1: Cirque Mechanics’ ingenious contraptions, exhilarating acrobatics, and emotive storytelling return to CSULB stage for the third time in Zephyr! Always original and unconventional, Cirque Mechanics captures all the excitement of modern circus.
Movie Night: Casper at Long Beach Exchange
OCTOBER 1: Long Beach Exchange is excited to welcome a family fun movie night with Casper the Friendly Ghost. Movies are complimentary to the community; self-seating is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Orange County Children’s Book Festival
OCTOBER 2: Meet and get autographs from some of your favorite superstar authors and illustrators. Enjoy professional storytellers, family-friendly entertainment, food trucks, free admission and parking, and so much more.
FREE Family Concert: Symphony Under the Sea in Long Beach
OCTOBER 2: Kids get in free! Enjoy an instrument petting zoo, musical games and performances, arts and crafts, hula dancing, kid-friendly food trucks, and creative play! Family activities take place from 1-3pm and 4-5pm. Concert performance is from 3-4pm.
Newport Beach Sandcastle Contest
OCTOBER 2: Bring your team to the Annual Sandcastle Contest and have a great day at the beach! This year’s theme is “California Dreamin”
International Noodle Festival at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
OCTOBER 2: Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and more.
Icons of Darkness: The Exhibition in Hollywood
OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 6: See the most extensive, privately-owned collection of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror film artifacts from your favorite films including Dracula, Frankenstein, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and more.
Supersaurus & Pumpkinsaurus at Cabazon Dinosaurs
NOW THRU NOVEMBER: Mr. Rex (Supersaurus) and Dinny (Pumpkinsaurus) are decked out in their fall costumes until the first week of November.
Castle Dark at Castle Park
SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 30: Castle Park transforms into fright-filled Castle Dark as frightening characters on every corner haunt three new mazes. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Visit during the daytime on weekends for a family-friendly Dia de los Muertos celebration.
Spooksieboo Halloween Carnival at Anaheim GardenWalk
SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 30: Enjoy a pumpkin patch, explore a carnival full of spooky fun for all ages, and venture through a vendor market. The event will also have spooky photo ops and family-friendly entertainment.
Shady Pines Asylum in Anaheim
OCTOBER 7-31: Dark Harvest and Pirate's Cave Haunt have teamed up to produce Shady Pines Asylum. This frightful, horror-themed maze experience features gory situations, foul odors, strobe lighting, lasers, fog, and you may get wet.
Hocus Pocus Film Screening & Puppet Show in Los Angeles
OCTOBER 7-8: Join Bob Baker Marionette Theater for a screening of the original Hocus Pocus and puppet show before the movie.
First Fridays Night Market in Huntington Beach
OCTOBER 7 - FEBRUARY 3: It's a farmer's market meets street fair. Enjoy family games, over 75 vendors, axe throwing, food trucks, live music, sweet treats, and more. Free.
CoComelon Live! in San Diego
OCTOBER 8: Join all your favorite characters for a toe-tapping, fun-filled journey through the world of CoComelon.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Children’s Museum at La Habra
OCTOBER 8: Enjoy a sugar skull decorating workshop, a piñata making workshop, a tamale making demonstration and sample, and a Folkloric dance performance!
Rancho Family Fest in Rancho Santa Margarita
OCTOBER 8-9: A fun-filled weekend for the entire family featuring live music and entertainment, a free Kids' Fun Zone, food booths, local vendors, and beer and wine garden.
Labs at Petersen Automotive Museum
OCT 8, NOV 12, DEC 10: Visit Petersen Automotive Museum for labs that explore the history, science, and art behind the car.
Surf City Arts Fest in Huntington Beach
OCTOBER 8: Explore a dozen DIY art projects including printmaking, sculpture, tie-dye, and collage. Grab a snack from food vendors, enjoy live music and dance performances, and enjoy a guided nature walk through the park's Secret Garden.
Birch Park Halloween Series in Santa Ana
THURSDAYS, OCT 8-27: Enjoy pre-show live music, ice cream trucks, and free popcorn for the first 50 guests. Oct 8: Creature from the Black Lagoon • Oct 13: Frankenstein • Oct 20: Bride of Frankenstein • Oct 27: Dracula (Spanish)
Sunday Funday at The Wallis
SELECT SUNDAYS: The Wallis continues its beloved free monthly outdoor Sunday Funday family events with a variety of engaging programming that includes Story Pirates, Parker Bent, Spring Groove, Kiddle Karoo, and more!
CoComelon Live! in Los Angeles
OCTOBER 9: Join all your favorite characters for a toe-tapping, fun-filled journey through the world of CoComelon.
Elvis Festival in Garden Grove
OCTOBER 9: An all day-tribute with fun entertainment for the whole family. See bands on the stage, along with solo performances, the King of Cadillacs Car Show, Elvis fan clubs, strolling Elvi, specialty vendors, and food trucks.
Newport Beach Fire Service Day
OCTOBER 9: Live demos, meet firefighters and lifeguards, see an antique fire engine, enjoy photo ops, bounce house, face painting, and complimentary lunch.
Family Style Food Festival in Los Angeles
OCTOBER 9: The festival pairs streetwear and culinary worlds with real-life entertainment. Family Style features a delicious food lineup, top-tier restaurants, cooking competition, Kid's Area, and a music lineup.
City of Downey Fall Camps
OCTOBER 10, NOVEMBER 11 & 21-23: Fall camps will be held during holidays and school breaks for children 6-14 years of age from 7am-6pm. Field trips, arts and crafts, games and more are included.
Family Science Night at Aquarium of the Pacific
OCTOBER 12: Enjoy free admission science night for Long Beach families. Explore the aquarium after hours and participate in family activities led by aquarium educators.
Meet Mission Viejo Firefighters
OCTOBER 12: Meet your local firefighters from Station 24 in Mission Viejo. Check out the fire engine, learn about fire safety and play interactive games.
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.
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