Floating Pumpkin Patch at Victor E. Benstead Plunge in Torrance
2025-10-04 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Victor E. Benstead Plunge – Torrance, 3331 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA, 90503
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Kids can dive in and pick a pumpkin straight from the water before heading to decorate their finds. Splash, swim, and celebrate the season in a fun and festive way. Each registered participant will receive a pumpkin to take home.
Event is $5.

Ektaa Diwali Fest at Great Park Live Amphitheater in Irvine
2025-10-04 13:00 - 21:00 | Great Park Live, 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA, 92618
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Ektaa Diwali Fest brings the community together to celebrate the joyous spirit of Diwali with a vibrant day of culture and connection. Enjoy live Indian music and dance performances, shop from vendors offering ethnic products and services, and sample authentic food from a variety of booths.
The festival also features henna art, family-friendly activities, and the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony.
Event is free.

Pumpkin Rescue at Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center
2025-10-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Rescuing your very own pumpkin from the floating pumpkin patch and decorate your rescued pumpkin. Afterward pumpkins can rest while participants swim in the pool. The inflatable slide will be out, and diving boards will be open!
Admission is $10.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Meet & Greet at The Children's Museum in La Habra
2025-10-04 14:00 - 17:00 | The Children’s Museum at La Habra, 301 S Euclid St., La Habra, CA, 90631
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Get ready for a grr-ific day at The Children’s Museum at La Habra when Daniel Tiger comes to visit! Families can meet everyone’s favorite neighbor during four special meet-and-greet sessions (2, 3, 4 & 5 p.m.). Kids can hug Daniel, say “Ugga Mugga,” and snap a photo to make the memory last.
This event is free with museum admission, but reservations are required and space is limited. Group sizes are capped at six people per group, so be sure to register early.

Bob Baker Marionettes: Halloween Spooktacular at Soka Performing Arts Center
2025-10-04 15:00 | Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656
Saturday, October 4, 2025
The Bob Baker Marionettes return with their popular Halloween Spooktacular, a family-friendly puppet show filled with festive fun and interactive performances.
Enjoy balloon twisting before the show, complimentary snacks, and a chance to engage with beautifully crafted marionettes handled by master puppeteers.
Admission: Children (10 and under) $10, Adults $25

International Street Fair & Diversity Festival in Artesia
2025-10-04 15:00 - 22:00 | City of Artesia, Pioneer Blvd. between 183rd and 187th St.
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Downtown Artesia lights up for the International Street Fair & Diversity Festival, a free community celebration of food, culture, and fun. The streets will be packed with food vendors, live music, cultural performances, a lively beer garden, and a family-friendly Fun Zone.
Pioneer Blvd. between 183rd and 187th St.
Event is free.

Race Day at Sprinkles N Stuff in Lomita
2025-10-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Sprinkles N Stuff, 25626 Narbonne Av., Lomita, CA, 90717
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Start your engines for Race Day at Sprinkles N Stuff! Kids will paint, design, and personalize their own race cars before sending them speeding to the finish line. Along with racing, children can create their own flags to wave for their favorite cars. All materials are provided, making it a hands-on and creative experience for kids of all ages.
Admission is $35 per child

Moon Festival at Arcadia City Hall Lawn
2025-10-04 17:00 - 20:30 | Arcadia City Hall Lawn, 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA, 91007
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at Arcadia City Hall Lawn with an evening of cultural traditions and family fun. Guests can enjoy live entertainment, shop vendors, try delicious food, and take part in hands-on activities, including mooncake making. The festival honors gathering, gratitude, and hopes for the future, making it a joyful night for all ages.
Event is free.

International Observe the Moon Night at Orange Coast College
2025-10-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Orange Coast College – Planetarium, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Celebrate our closest celestial neighbor at OCC Planetarium’s Telescope Farm during this free public event. Guests can view the waxing gibbous moon through high-powered telescopes and learn from astronomy students and faculty sharing insights about lunar craters, mountains, and seas.
Whether you’re a budding astronomer or simply curious about the night sky, it’s a chance to explore the moon up close and enjoy an evening under the stars.
Admission is free.

Julian Autumn Jubilee in Santa Ysabel
2025-10-05, 2025-10-11 | Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, 4425 Hwy 78, Santa Ysabel, CA, 92070
Weekends, September 20 – October 26, 2025
This seasonal celebration offers hands-on activities and entertainment for all ages. The Festival Package includes a hayride, hoedown and jug band show, cider pressing, candle dipping, farm animals, reptile shows, crafts, and a treasure hunt.
The Adventure Package features archery, tomahawk throwing, and a slingshot range, providing a quicker but equally engaging experience. Visitors can plan to stay for just an hour or enjoy a full day at the farm.

Events at Long Beach Public Libraries
2025-10-05 | Long Beach Public Libary, Long Beach, CA
Discover a variety of free events and programs happening at Long Beach Public Libraries! From storytimes and book clubs to hands-on crafts, workshops, and cultural events, there’s something for all ages. Enjoy STEM activities, author talks, tech classes, and more—all designed to educate, inspire, and connect the community.

Autumn Festival at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
2025-10-05 | San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido
Weekends, October 1-26, 2025
Celebrate the season of color with live entertainment, wildlife encounters, and family fun at Safari Park’s annual Autumn Festival. From interactive shows to toe-tapping music, there’s something for everyone throughout the day.
Highlights include:

Safari Parker Shows – Fun facts and storytelling about burrowing owls.
Autumn Festival Jamboree – A lively scarecrow-led country dance party.
Not-So-Scary Scarecrows – Juggling, tricks, and laughs for kids.
A-MAZE-ing Autumn Adventure – A walk-through maze with Southwest wildlife clues.
Live Music – Performances from Ash Meadows and The Barn Owls.
Reflections Lantern Ceremony – A glowing, musical finale at the lagoon.

Plus, enjoy seasonal food and the Safari Park’s very own radio station with trivia and conservation stories all day long.
*Plus, kids receive free admission throughout October. One adult with a valid form of admission can bring up to 5 children (ages 11 and younger).

Laguna Beach Car Show
2025-10-05 09:30 | Laguna Canyon Road Lot, 551 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, CA
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Event showcases a lineup of classic cars, from antiques and hot rods to muscle cars and rare vintage beauties. Enjoy authentic Oktoberfest atmosphere featuring bratwurst, pretzels, German beer, and live performances from The Bluebirds. Families will enjoy activities for kids, games, and plenty of food and drink options, from breakfast burritos to traditional German fare.
Tickets start at $5

Creepy Crawlers in Arboretum & Botanical Garden at CSUF
2025-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, CA, 92831
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Discover the critters that call the garden home during this special family program. Early Childhood Engagement interns will guide kids through fun story times and hands-on arts and crafts inspired by the creatures crawling through the garden. This drop-in program is designed for children and families of all ages.
Event is free.

Community Day at Back Bay Science Center in Newport Beach
2025-10-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Back Bay Science Center, 600 Shellmaker Rd., Newport Beach, CA, 92660
Every Sunday
Spend your Sunday exploring Shellmaker Island at the Back Bay Science Center’s Community Day. Pop in anytime to check out marine life exhibits, touch intertidal animals, and stroll the loop trail for some prime shorebird spotting.
Take a peek inside the teaching and aquatic labs, visit the touch tanks, and swing by the Native Plant Nursery to see what’s growing—and maybe even help with seed collecting, sowing, or weeding.
Stick around between 12–1pm for public animal feeding and some fun facts about the creatures who call the Back Bay home.
What to explore:

Marine life exhibits & touch tanks
Shellmaker Island trail & bird watching
Teaching and aquatic labs
Native Plant Nursery tours & activities
Public Animal Feeding (12–1pm)

Free parking and admission. Open-house style—drop in anytime between 10am–2pm. No pets allowed due to endangered bird activity. Bike racks available behind the building by the touch tanks (no riding on island trails).
More info here.
**Be sure to check online to see if there are any days Community Day is not happening.

Hug & Groom Horses with Free Rein Foundation
2025-10-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center, 18381 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Come learn, hug and groom rescue and therapy horses at Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center. There are normally 4-8 horses that participate in the event. You may meet playful mustangs, a feisty thoroughbred, or a big white mule.
All proceeds go to care and feeding of rescued horses.
Tickets are $25 each, children 2 and under are free. Water and snacks included.

Asian Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at Bowers Museum
2025-10-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA, 92706, United States
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at Bowers Museum, a time that symbolizes unity and togetherness in many Asian cultures. Guests can enjoy live performances, hands-on art activities, and face painting in the museum’s Key Courtyard. Complimentary treats, including traditional mooncake, will also be offered.
Event is free.

Mid-Autumn Festival with Mommy & Me Vietnamese at Pretend City
2025-10-05 11:30 | Pretend City Children’s Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA, 92618
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Join Ms. Tran, Baby Aria, and Cô Phở for a Mid-Autumn Festival–themed Mommy & Me sing-along and dance-along. Families can wiggle, giggle, and learn about the traditions of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.
The program also includes a chance to taste mooncakes and enjoy cultural storytelling. Presented in English, this interactive event invites all families to celebrate together while discovering the meaning behind this special holiday.

PCH Explorer Kids Club at 2ND & PCH in Long Beach
2025-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | 2nd & PCH, 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, 90803
Select Dates, June 3 – December 23, 2025
Families are invited to join the fun at PCH Explorer Kids Club—an ongoing series of free outdoor events designed just for kids. Each themed event features hands-on activities, crafts, performances, and special surprises to keep little ones engaged and entertained.
Events are typically held on the first Tuesday of the month, with extra dates added during summer. Activities are outdoors and weather permitting.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 – Pre- Summer Father’s Day Edition “Superhero Training”
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 – Magic by Joe Selph
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – Red, White, and Blue Bash!
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – Dino Discovery Day
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 – Summer Luau
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – Radical Reptiles Animal Safari
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – Nike Fitness Kids club
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 – Under the Sea Adventure ft. The Aquarium of the Pacific Mobile Truck
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Post Summer Edition
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 – Fall Edition
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 – Holiday Edition
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 – Holiday Edition

Events are free, rsvp online.

Carnival Colossal in San Clemente
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-12 | Vista Hermosa Sports Park, 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA
October 9–12, 2025
Carnival Colossal returns for a weekend of rides, games, food trucks, live music, and Oktoberfest fun. Families can enjoy beer gardens, local bands, and plenty of activities for all ages.
A special hour for younger kids and guests with special needs takes place Thursday from 4–5pm.

Nites on Pine in Los Alamitos
2025-10-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Florista & Pine St., Los Alamitos, CA
A family-friendly evening series on Pine Street with live music, food, and activities for all ages. Each night features a musical theme, a free kids zone, social activities, and creative vendors. Bring a chair and enjoy the community atmosphere.
Upcoming dates are August 14, September 11, and October 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Tron: Ares Laser & Light Show at El Capitan Theatre
2025-10-09 19:30 | El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA, 90028
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Fans can experience the premiere of Tron: Ares, the newest chapter in the sci-fi saga where a digital Program enters the real world for a high-stakes mission. The evening features a Laser & Light Show, themed photo ops, and special collectible items for attendees.
Tickets are $53 and include reserved seating, a collectible tin with popcorn, fountain drink, event credential, and themed lanyard. The screening begins at 7:30pm.

Halloween Fright Fest Market at Anaheim GardenWalk
2025-10-10 | Anaheim GardenWalk, 400 West Disney Way, Anaheim, CA, 92802
Weekends, October 10-26, 2025
Anaheim GardenWalk transforms into a Halloween destination with three weekends of spooky fun. Visitors can enjoy live music, browse themed vendors, take part in free craft activities, and snag special giveaways.
Perfect for families and friends, this festive series offers fall shopping, entertainment, and Halloween vibes in the heart of Anaheim.
Admission is free.

Lil' Chef October Halloween Fun Cooking Classes
2025-10-10 | Lil’ Chef School, 15435 Jeffrey Road, #132, Irvine, 92618
Lil’ Chef School provides a fun, exciting and unique atmosphere for our Lil’ Chefs to develop hands-on skills and techniques to be creative within a safe and controlled environment. Classes have a little something for everyone.

Adult N’ Me – Apple Muffins
Friday, October 10, 2025
5:30-6:30 pm
Tiny Chefs, ages 3-5, still need adults by their side as they learn. Lil’ Chef School focuses on hands-on cooking classes that allow an adult to assist their little ones in measuring dry and wet ingredients. Each adult has the choice to cook alongside their child or just assist, depending on their age and capabilities. Menu: Apple Muffins with Crumb Topping. Ages 3-5, older children welcomed.

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Decorate Haunted Mansions Workshop

Friday, October 17, 2025
5:30-7 pm

Baking Workshops are back! Lil’ Chefs will learn how to properly measure wet and dry ingredients, the importance of exact measurements and how to follow a recipe. Work together in small groups to complete each part of the recipe and each Lil Chef will create and decorate their own to take home. Menu: Everyone will get their own house to decorate with all the fixins’ (candies, sprinkles decorations & frosting). Pizza, candy corn popcorn and frightfully fruity punch will be served…yes it includes an enchanted dinner! Ages 4+.

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Adult N’ Me – Mummy Pizzas
Friday, October 17, 2025
5:30-6:30 pm

Tiny Chefs, ages 3-5, still need adults by their side as they learn. Lil’ Chef School focuses on hands-on cooking classes that allow an adult to assist their little ones in measuring dry and wet ingredients. Each adult has the choice to cook alongside their child or just assist, depending on their age and capabilities. Menu: Mummy pizzas, dough from scratch. Ages 3-5, older children welcomed.
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Parents Night Out – Halloween Fun
October 24, 2025
Friday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm

This is a great workshop for the parents to GO OUT and let their children have a fun-filled FRIDAY evening! Come dressed in your costume and Trick or Treat in their kitchen with all your monster friends. Menu: Bloody Marinara Sauce over squiggly brains (homemade pasta) & Rice Crispy Spiders. Ages 3+.
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Fun Halloween Camp
Saturday, October 25, 2025
9 am -12 pm

Lil’ Chefs, ages 5+, will be making mummy pizzas, a wickedly romantic wedding soup with one-eyed meatballs, DARK chocolate meringue ghosts, and Jack Skellington Oreo pops.

Haunted Escape Room at the Mission Viejo Library
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-12 | Mission Viejo Library, 100 Civic Center, Missiosn Viejo
October 10-12, 2025
Test your problem-solving skills and your ability to work in a team while trying to escape the curse.
Program is free (ages 8 and up).

Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-12 | Heritage Hill Historical Park, 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, 92630
October 10-12 & 17-19, 2025
OC Parks celebrates five years of Fall-O-Ween with festive, family-friendly fun at Heritage Hill Historical Park.
Families can explore the decorated historic grounds, snap photos at themed displays, and join a scavenger hunt for spooky surprises. The event also features a spirited straw maze and plenty of fall photo ops.
The event is free to attend with free parking. Costumes are encouraged, and leashed pets are welcome.

Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach
2025-10-10 10:00 | Upper Newport Bay, 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach, CA, 92660
Every Friday, January – August, 2026
Upper Newport Bay’s long running and popular story time is back! Wild tales is offered every Friday and include an outdoor story time in the newly-renovated amphitheater, an age-appropriate hike, and a craft project in the classroom. Each session will have a new story, hike theme, and craft project.
Activities are designed for ages 2-4 but all are welcome.

Long Beach Zombie Walk & Halloween Party
2025-10-11 | Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, 90802
Saturday, October 11, 2025
The undead return to Long Beach as Shoreline Village transforms into a spooky waterfront playground.
Families can start the evening with a Kids Zone full of crafts, face painting, and live music, then stick around as the atmosphere shifts for teens and adults with live bands, DJs, themed food and drink specials, and a massive costume contest.
Highlights include, the Zombie Walk, where costumed participants shuffle down the boardwalk for one of the most anticipated free Halloween traditions in SoCal.
Kids Zone 4–7pm | Adults 7–10pm

Family Hike at Black Star Canyon | Irvine Ranch Open Space
2025-10-11 | Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park, 12247 Black Star Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA, 92676
Saturdays, March – April 2026
Enjoy a guided family hike through Black Star Canyon in the Irvine Ranch Open Space. This easy, slower-paced outing follows a mostly flat trail, crosses a dry creek bed, and offers opportunities to spot local wildlife such as red-tailed hawks and mule deer along the way.
The hike averages 3–4 miles round trip and includes a medium level of interpretation, making it ideal for families and participants who prefer a relaxed pace. Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, sturdy shoes, and bring water.

Is the event free?
Registration required. Please check with OC Parks for current information.
Where is the event located?
Family Hikes are located at different trails. See website for more information.

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