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Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in Culver City
OCTOBER 5-31: Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch offers Los Angeles–area families a spooky, fun environment. This year, the patch will feature an expanded Pumpkin Village, a boo-tique filled with Halloween favorites, the tipi village, pumpkin decorating, a VIP area, and incredible activities for all ages.
Pumpkin Patch at Forneris Farms in Mission Hills
OCTOBER 5 - NOVEMBER 3: Enjoy the annual pumpkin patch with a tractor-pulled train ride, pick-your-own pumpkin, plus corn maze, hay bale mini maze and hay bale pyramid. The narrated train ride travels through the farm and stops in the pumpkin field.
Spooky Science at Discovery Cube LA
OCTOBER 5 - NOVEMBER 3: Explore a haunted hay maze, hop on ride-on tractors, and enjoy pumpkin catapults while gathering treats at trick-or-treat stations. Celebrate Dia de los Muertos and capture memories at various photo ops throughout the center.
Water Harvest in El Segundo
OCTOBER 5: Participate in a number of fun, educational activities including tours of the water recycling facility, stage shows, interactive water education booths, games, kids’ costume contests, opportunity drawings, and more!
The “Not Too Scary” Halloween Train Ride at Griffith Park in LA
WEEKENDS, OCTOBER 1-31: "I Spy" Halloween Train Ride with activities, games, and photo opportunities – Each ticket includes a themed map for the train ride, a mile-long loop with family-friendly Halloween decor, a small treat, and access to the activities area.
Family Matinees at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles
SATURDAYS, OCTOBER: Frankenstein, Oct. 5 | Bride of Frankenstein, Oct. 12 | Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, Oct. 26
Pup-tober Fest at the Hunt Branch Library in Fullerton
OCTOBER 5: Join in for a day of fun for the whole family and furry friends! Watch your furry friends race to the finish line, enjoy a beer garden, food trucks, and at the Kids' Lane play games, do activities and more!
OC Pride Parade & Festival
OCTOBER 5: Join in for a day filled with love, acceptance, and celebration. Enjoy live music, drag performances, community zones, art, workshops and more! Kids Zone includes soccer inflatable, hair color station, festival games, drag story-time, and temporary tattoos.
Mid-Autumn Festival in Santa Ana
OCTOBER 5: Enjoy cultural performances, lion dance, kids zone, fashion show, food vendors, and exhibitors.
Magical Musical Kingdom – Free Family Concert in Long Beach
OCTOBER 6: Children and their families will enjoy an afternoon of music, dance, crafts, and interactive activities as Long Beach Symphony presents the RuMBa Foundation Family Concert, A Magical Musical Kingdom at the Terrace Theater and Plaza. And thanks to the Rumba Foundation of Long Beach, KIDS GET IN FREE!
“Sparkle, Shimmer & Shine!” Holiday Boutique at Roger’s Gardens
OCT 10 - DEC 31: Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with "Sparkle, Shimmer, and Shine!" Experience a festive shopping wonderland at Roger's Gardens Christmas Boutique.
Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest
OCTOBER 11-13 & 18-20: Tour the decorated historical grounds during special park hours, enjoy Halloween-themed photo ops, find your way through the hay maze, and complete a scavenger hunt for ghoulish goodies.
La Habra Lions Corn Festival
OCTOBER 11-13: Enjoy a corn festival parade, live performances, vendors, and more. There will be a corn eating contest on October 14.
SCREAM-TACULAR Season at El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles
OCTOBER 11-31: Watch and see props from your favorite spooky movies! Frankenweenie & Edward Scissorhands, Oct. 11-17 | Nightmare Before Christmas, Oct. 18-31
Movie Night at Palms Park in Lakewood
OCTOBER 11: Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a free viewing of Ghost Busters: Frozen Empire under the stars. Hot chocolate and popcorn will be available, while supplies last.
Cypress Community Festival
OCTOBER 12: Enjoy a car show, vendor booths, chili and salsa contest, and a kids area with rock wall, swing chairs, surfboard simulator, and more!
Halloween in the Garden at the LA Arboretum – Trick or Treat, Workshop, Night Hike and “Thrill the World”!
OCTOBER: Spooky season is here, enjoy trick or treating, workshops and a world-record-breaking-attempt to perform "Thriller" with communities all over the world, at the same time - all happening at the Los Angeles Arboretum.
Gems on the Hill: Annual Gem & Mineral Show in Signal Hill
OCTOBER 12-13: Displays of gems, crystals, rocks, slabs, and fossils. Plus, children's activities, rock painting, gold panning, raffles, and more.
Cars ‘N Copters in Huntington Beach
OCTOBER 12-13: Get the unique opportunity to see helicopters and unique hypercars such as Koenigseggs, Bugattis, Paganis, Mclarens, Lamborghinis, Aston Martins and many more.
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch at Segerstrom Center
OCTOBER 12-13: This heartwarming puppet play from Vancouver-based Axis Theatre Company examines the effect that kindness can have on a lonely existence. Join washerwomen Betsy, Edna, and Molly as they bring Mr. Hatch’s story to life and help him search for his secret admirer!
Prehistoric OC at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park
OCTOBER 12: Join OC Parks for Prehistoric OC, a free event inviting families to explore the natural and cultural history of Orange County. Enjoy fun and educational activities presented by OC Parks archaeologists and paleontologists.
Huntington Beach Fire Department Open House
OCTOBER 12: Huntington Beach Fire Department will host its annual Open House featuring vehicle extrication, live fire scenarios, interactive activities for kids, photos with Sparky, fire station tours, fire safety tips, and complimentary grilled hot dogs, chips and water.
Farmtastic BOOtique at Manassero Farms in Irvine
OCTOBER 12: Enjoy the market, face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, a photobooth, heirloom pumpkins, and more.
Fest-of-All: Lakewood’s Multicultural Food & Music Festival
OCTOBER 12: Community festival featuring music, dancing, multicultural food court, family fun zone, craft village, and children's cultural booth.
Public Star Party at Griffith Observatory
OCTOBER 12, NOVEMBER 9, DECEMBER 7: Bring the whole family to look at the Sun, Moon, visible planets, and other objects, to try out a variety of telescopes, and to talk to knowledgeable amateur astronomers about the sky and their equipment.
Sunset Sail with Los Angeles Maritime Institute
OCTOBER 12: Sail out of Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach and enjoy a special visit and pirate lessons from a cast of characters! Enjoy the sunset over Long Beach Harbor from the deck of a tall ship as you sit back and relax or become part of the crew.
Coraline at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery
OCTOBER 12: Watch the beloved spooktacular classic and enjoy the night with DJ set and photo booth.
Taste of Santa Ana at MainPlace
OCTOER 12: Sample unlimited dishes from Santa Ana's food scene, with local restaurants, food trucks and beverage vendors for one ticket price. There will be live music, kid's zone, photo booth, lawn games, and more.
Depot Day at the Travel Town Museum
OCTOBER 13: Tours of historic train cars, food trucks, live music, blacksmith, wood carver, costume contest, and more.
“The Scary Night” Art Workshop at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
OCTOBER 13: This Vincent van Gogh-inspired art project is sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! Teaching artist Erna van Dyk will guide you through creating your own spooky masterpiece using watercolors and markers.
Second Sundays: Spooky Season at Huntington Library in San Marino
OCTOBER 13: Get in the Halloween spirit this season with hands-on art making and an up-close encounter with some creepy-crawlies. Join arachnid educator Tyler Young for a Spider Meet and Greet, create a unique Halloween mask, and decorate a papier-mâché pumpkin!
Harvest Festival in Ranchos Palos Verde
OCTOBER 13: The event will include a giant pumpkin patch (one per person), fun maze, food trucks, arts and crafts, hay rides, live music and much more!
Lila Downs: Dia De Los Muertos at Sergerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
OCTOBER 13: Lila brings her unique interpretation of traditional Mexican and Mesoamerican music, with renditions of classic rancheras and her original songs to convey the concept of Día de Muertos. You're encouraged to come dressed in imaginative Día de Muertos costumes and make-up, to bring remembrances of their loved ones to share in the celebration.
Brass Rubbing Medieval Arts in Long Beach
OCTOBER 15 - NOVEMBER 9: History will come alive as you experience the drama and imagery of the Middle Ages through the simple hands-on craft of brass rubbing. Learn about medieval times by way of docent talks, and creating a lasting piece of art—created with metallic waxes on paper over facsimile brasses like those found on the churches of England.
Spook-A-Nanny with Bob Baker Marionette Theater in LA
OCTOBER 16: See a collection of hand-picked, meticulously curated Halloween video snippets and classic puppet numbers.
Space Shuttle Inspiration Travels Through the Streets of Downey
OCTOBER 17: After being in storage for over 10 years, the space shuttle Inspiration will be traveling through the streets of Downey. All seven large-scale compartments will be carefully transported down Bellflower Blvd. (between Steve Horn Way and Washburn Road) starting at 9am.
Silverado Days in Buena Park
OCTOBER 18-20: Bring the family and join the fun with carnival rides, games, contests, food, entertainment and raffles.
Circus Vargas in Torrance
OCTOBER 18 - NOVEMBER 4: The 2024 production showcases different cultures and nationalities, joining hand in hand, coming together to entertain, laugh, live, love and celebrate as one! Featuring the world's finest in circus acrobatic and aerial artistry presented with the magical voice of Johnathan Lee Iverson!
Centennial Farm Discovery Days
OCTOBER 18 - JUNE 2: During a Discovery Day, “farmers” are stationed around the farm available to answer questions and provide information.
Pumpkin Patch at Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana
OCTOBER 18: Visit Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary for free pumpkins (one per family while supplies last), hayride, and more. Costumes encouraged.
Los Angeles Lantern Art Expo at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia
OCTOBER 18 - NOVEMBER 17: Enjoy 66 themed lanterns, a food festival with 140 vendors, unique merchandise, traditional Hanfu attire, live performances, and family-friendly activities including dinosaur rides, all in one unforgettable celebration of heritage and creativity.
Trunk or Treat at Santiago Canyon College
OCTOBER 18: Dress up in your favorite costume and trick-or-treat through the campus, also enjoy music, games, and plenty of festive activities.
Rock-tober Fest in Fountain Valley
OCTOBER 18: Enjoy a spooky concert, food, games, trick or treating booths, a costume contest and a scare zone!
Peanuts Spooktacular at Laguna Lake in Fullerton
OCTOBER 18: 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.
Stratford School Fall Open House
OCTOBER 19: Visit Stratford School to meet dedicated leaders, teachers, and staff. Learn how Stratford's balanced, STEAM-infused curriculum builds student confidence and inspires critical thinking, innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Heritage Festival in Placentia
OCTOBER 19: Join the City of Placentia for a car show, parade, live music, family-fun games, crafts, local vendors, food, beer, a business expo, and military appreciation!
Halloween Fandemonium! at Segerstrom Center of the Arts
OCTOBER 19: A spooktacular celebration featuring music from Disney Animation, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel Studios, and eerie orchestral classics performed by Pacific Symphony. Dress up in your best cosplay and check out themed activities for kids, including coloring, photo, and S.T.E.A.M. station.
Family Camp in Lakewood
OCTOBER 19-20: Parents and their children ages 3-11 can enjoy an outdoor experience together and spend a night out under the stars at Monte Verde Park. Activities include games, crafts, nature walks, roasting marshmallows and singing around the campfire. All meals and snacks are prepared so parents can sit back, relax and enjoy nature with their children.
Boo at the Zoo! at Wild Wonders in Bonsall
OCTOBER 19-20 & 26-27: Wild Wonders' annual Halloween tours are a treat for the entire family. Go on a flashlight tour to get to know some of the nocturnal animals.
Art & Science Family Festival at the Getty Center
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19-20: See how light can dazzle and delight by making your own suncatcher and creating pictures with the power of the sun! Explore the medieval idea of the cosmos by making your own piece of wearable art based on your astrological sign.
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