Antique Tractor Show in Vista
2025-10-25 - 2025-10-26 | Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA, 92083
October 18-19 & 25-26, 2025
See history come to life at the Fall Antique Tractor Show, featuring live demos of steam and gas engines powering sawmills, tractors, and antique machinery.
Watch the daily Parade of Power, visit the West Coast Clock Museum, and explore hands-on exhibits in blacksmithing, weaving, and spinning.
Kids can try tractor driving, play games, and make crafts, while families enjoy wagon rides, model trains, food, and vendors celebrating a Vista autumn.
Highlights:

Antique tractor and engine displays
Blacksmithing, weaving, and spinning demos
Model trains and antique clocks
Daily parades and tractor driving
Kids’ crafts, games, and food vendors

Admission is $10.

The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert Hollywood Bowl
2025-10-25 - 2025-10-26 | Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90068
Saturday & Sunday, October 25-26, 2025
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this fan-favorite Halloween tradition as The Nightmare Before Christmas comes to life at the Hollywood Bowl. Danny Elfman reprises his role as Jack Skellington alongside Janelle Monáe as Sally, Keith David as Oogie Boogie, Riki Lindhome as Shock, and John Stamos as Lock. Conductor John Mauceri leads the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and Choir in a live performance of the film’s full score, accompanied by dazzling projections and special guest performances.
Arrive early for the full Halloween Town experience with a Tim Burton-inspired costume contest, photo ops, and trick-or-treating throughout the venue.
Admission is required.

Marina Spooktacular at Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey
2025-10-25 - 2025-10-26 | Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey
Saturday & Sunday, October 25–26, 2025
Celebrate Halloween by the harbor at Marina Spooktacular, a two-day festival of family-friendly fun and seaside scares. By day, enjoy crafts, trick-or-treating, and themed activities for all ages. As night falls, the frights turn up with haunted mazes, spooky photo ops, and eerie entertainment along the waterfront. With different scare levels for every visitor, there’s something for both brave souls and little pumpkins alike.
Admission is free with RSVP.

Aquashella LA: America's Largest Aquarium Expo at Pomona Fairplex
2025-10-25 - 2025-10-26 | Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, California, 91768
October 25-26, 2025
Dive into the largest aquarium marketplace in America at Aquashella 2025! Explore hundreds of exhibits featuring the best in freshwater and saltwater aquariums, reptiles, and aquatic art. Meet your favorite creators from YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, join live Q&A sessions, and learn from expert speakers covering topics from beginner care to advanced aquascaping.
Families can enjoy the interactive Kids Zone, complete with crafts, games, and the Fluval Kids Aquascaping Contest. Don’t miss the mermaid meet-and-greets, charity raffle, and exciting aquatic competitions happening all weekend.
Admission required.

Dia de los Muertos Festival on Olvera Street in Los Angeles
2025-10-25 - 2025-11-02 | Olvera Street, 845 Alameda St., Los Angeles, 90012
October 25 – November 2, 2025
Featuring nightly novenario processions, outdoor altar displays, Aztec blessings, live music, and performances like “La Danza de la Muerte.” Special events will take place on October 26-27 and November 1-2, with face painting, traditional foods, free sweet bread and beverages, and 5K race.
Event is free.

Monster Dash 5K & Creepy Crawl Fun Run in San Clemente
2025-10-25 07:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Join the City of San Clemente for the annual Monster Dash 5K and Creepy Crawl Fun Run.
Runners can race through downtown San Clemente in the 5K or join the 1-mile Creepy Crawl, complete with live music, costume contests, and a pancake breakfast for all participants. Registered runners receive race shirts, timing results, and a free post-race smoothie or beer (21+).

Free Saturday Family Theatre in Long Beach
2025-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Beverly O’Neill Theater, 330 E Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA, 90802
March 1, May 3, and June 21, September 13, and OCtober 25, 2025
Free Saturday Family Theatre Series is a free opportunity for kid of all ages to experience the magic of theatre. These free shows are open to all. Reservations are required.
2025 Shows:
March 1: Let Them Eat Books
Reading becomes an active rather than a passive endeavor as the works of Sandburg, Carroll, Thurber, Twain and others come to life on stage, paying close attention to the elements of poetry and prose and how words affect the imagination.
May 3: A Feast from the East
What better way to understand what is shared and what distinguishes the myriad of Eastern, Mid-Eastern, and Pacific rim cultures than through their stories.
June 21: The Spirit of Black Folklore
Depth of spirit, pride, and a willingness to laugh in the face of it all are the central themes in this program of folktales and literature from African and African American cultures.
September 13: Cuentos de la Familia
Performed bi-lingually, a richness of heritage, a love of the language and the essence of family values ring through these stories indigenous to Latino culture.
October 25: Proud to be Me
Self-esteem, self-acceptance, and respect for each other are the themes about which these stories from several different cultures revolve.

YMCA of OC Trunk or Treats
2025-10-25 | Orange County
October 17-25, 2025
Get ready for a spooktacular celebration this October at the YMCA of Orange County’s annual Trunk or Treat events! Families can enjoy safe trick-or-treating, decorated trunks, costumes, games, music, and plenty of festive fun at branches across the county.
Newport Beach – October 17
Laguna Niguel – October 18
Huntington Beach – October 24
Mission Viejo – October 24
Fullerton – October 25
Event is free.

Family Night Hike: The Ghoulish Garden at The LA Arboretum
2025-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA, 91007, United States
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Step into the shadows for a Halloween-themed night hike through the garden and uncover nature’s creepiest plants.
From carnivorous species to thorny and poisonous specimens, this guided walk explores the fascinating ways plants use their “spooky” traits to survive.
Families can enjoy hands-on activities, sensory exploration, and Halloween thrills in a fun, educational setting under the stars.
Tickets: Members $15 | Non-Members $20 | Children under 12 months free (registration required)

Lil' Chef October Halloween Fun Cooking Classes
2025-10-25 | 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.

Zombie Car Wash in Garden Grove
2025-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Chapman Car Wash, 9732 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, CA, 92841
Weekends October 17 – November 1, 2025
This terrifying twist on a classic car wash immerses guests in a full-blown zombie apocalypse, complete with shrieking undead, eerie lighting, and spine-chilling surprises at every turn.
As your car gets scrubbed clean, zombies will try to break in!

Spooky Splash at Heal the Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica
2025-10-25 08:00 - 2025-10-26 17:00 | Heal the Bay Aquarium, 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, 90401
October 25–26, 2025
Dive into Halloween fun at Heal the Bay Aquarium’s Spooky Splash! Families can explore the Shivering Shipwreck pirate ship, create creepy crafts, and snap photos among spooky ocean props. Get hands-on with tide pool creatures, come face-to-face with friendly sharks and moray eels, and meet the giant sea bass in the aquarium’s under-the-pier exhibit. It’s a weekend of aquatic thrills and chills for all ages!

Autumn in the Garden at the Fullerton Arboretum
2025-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, CA, 92831
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Celebrate the season at Autumn in the Garden, a family-friendly fall event featuring hands-on activities and workshops hosted by interns and volunteers. Enjoy discovery stations, trick-or-treating, and a composting workshop, or create your own floral masterpiece during the U-Pick Bouquet event. Costumes are encouraged for little gardeners joining in the Halloween fun!
Admission: Free entry for all visitors.
U-Pick Bouquet event is free for Arboretum Members, Titan Card Holders, and children under 12; $10 for the general public.

Water Harvest at the Recycling Facility in El Segundo
2025-10-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility, 1935 S. Hughes Way, El Segundo, CA, 90245
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Celebrate sustainability and learn how water is recycled at Water Harvest 2025, hosted by the West Basin Municipal Water District. Families can enjoy interactive exhibits, guided facility tours, and hands-on demonstrations highlighting the importance of water conservation and sustainable living. Experts will share tips and resources for protecting our most precious resource through fun, educational activities for all ages.
Event is free.

Disney's Pixar Coco & Día de los Muertos Crafts at the Autry Museum in LA
2025-10-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, 90027
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Families can enjoy hands-on crafts, a scavenger hunt through the galleries, and a talk about Día de los Muertos traditions by curator Esperanza Sanchez.
The day concludes with a special screening of Disney/Pixar’s Coco (2017)—a heartwarming film about family, music, and remembrance.
Admission: Regular museum admission; free for Autry members. Advance registration required.

Fall Corgi Beach Day: Howl-O-Ween Edition in Huntington Beach
2025-10-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Huntington Beach Pier, 325 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 92648
Saturday, October 25, 2025
The corgis are back for a spooktacular day by the sea! Celebrate Fall Corgi Beach Day: Howl-O-Ween Edition just south of the Huntington Beach Pier for a full day of sand, surf, and short-legged fun. Enjoy dog-friendly vendors, food trucks, and thousands of adorable corgis dressed in their Halloween best.
Event is free.

Halloween Zoo-tacular at OC Zoo
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00 | OC Zoo in Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, 92869
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Activities include a scavenger hunt*, trick-or-treating*, and spooky crafts for kids! Come see the zoo animals receive treat-filled pumpkins throughout the day!
Reservations are not needed. Activities are free with paid zoo admission ($2 per person, ages 2 and under are free).
*Trick-or-treating candy & scavenger hunt prizes available while supplies last.

Festival of Flight at Long Beach Airport
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Long Beach Airport – Festival of Flight (Cherry Entrance), 3590 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, cA, 90807
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Explore aircraft on static display, enjoy live music, activities for kids, food and beer trucks, and helicopter rides for purchase.
This community event is free and open to the public, where thousands of people of all ages are expected to attend.
Location & Entrance: The entrance is located at on the west end of the airfield off Cherry Ave. at 3590 East Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA. 90807. Do not put “Long Beach Airport” into your maps, or you will end up on the wrong side of the airport.

Haunted Jail at the Cerritos Sheriff's Station
2025-10-25 10:00 - 20:00 | Cerritos Sheriff’s Station, 18135 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos, CA, 90703
Saturday, October 25, 2025
A full day of Halloween fun returns to the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station!
Start with the Haunted Car Show (10 AM–3 PM), featuring awards for spooky and creative rides, food, and live music.
Shop local vendors at the Haunted Boo-tique and explore the Safety Expo before venturing into the Haunted Jail (opens 1 PM).
Little ones can enjoy the Scare-Free Kidz Zone with Paw Patrol activities, an inflatable obstacle course, and a costume contest for ages 10 and under. Face painting, games, and food make this a fun day for the entire family.

Enchanted Halloweekend at Discover Cube LA
2025-10-25 10:00 - 2025-10-26 17:00 | Discovery Cube – Los Angeles, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar, CA, 91342, United States
Weekends, October 4 – November 2, 2025
Discovery Cube LA transforms into a world of science and sorcery for Enchanted Halloweekends.
Families can enjoy themed trick-or-treat stations (with reusable Cube bags included), carnival-style games at the Magical Midway, and the Wonders of Wizardry stage show blending science with magic.
Kids can explore the Haybale Maze and brand-new Corn Maze, ride Tractor Trails, launch pumpkins from catapults, and join the costume contest each weekend.
New this year is the Mystery at the Cube escape room challenge, where glowing clues help solve the missing moonlight. Visitors can also honor loved ones at a Día de los Muertos ofrenda adorned with candles and marigolds.
Admission $17-25 per person.

I-Spy Halloween Train Ride & Festival Griffith Park Southern Railroad in LA
2025-10-25 10:00 - 2025-10-26 17:00 | Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90027
Weekends, October 25–26 & November 1–2, 2025
All aboard for a not-too-spooky adventure through Griffith Park! The I-Spy Halloween Train Ride & Festival invites families to hop aboard a mile-long, Halloween-decorated track for a fun “I Spy” game spotting hidden pumpkins and festive surprises.
After your ride, enjoy nostalgic carnival games, photo ops, and seasonal activities in the GPS Activity Area.
Each ticket includes a special map, a treat, and a printed keepsake photo.
Admission: $10 per person. Children 5 and under must ride with an adult; infants 18 months and under ride free.

Monster Mash at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
2025-10-25 10:30 - 17:00 | Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90036, United States
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Spend a frightfully fun day at the Academy Museum during Monster Mash, a celebration of horror, special effects, and the feminine side of film’s most iconic monsters. Enjoy live makeup demonstrations by Oscar-winning artists, meet classic Universal monsters like Frankenstein and his bride, and explore spooky scripted tours of the museum’s galleries. Families can also join tarot and palm readings, try a scream-acting workshop, and attend themed film screenings throughout the day.
Free with general admission.

Boo at the Bay: Family Halloween Party at Upper Newport Bay
2025-10-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Visit the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center for a fun family Halloween party featuring spooky stories, creepy crafts, wacky science experiments, bizarre animals, and hair-raising games.
See booths and exhibits from the OC Bird of Prey Center and Environmental Nature Center.
Costumes encouraged!

Urban Wildlife Week & P-22 Day Festival at Griffith Park in LA
2025-10-25 11:00 - 15:30 | Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90027
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Celebrate 10 years of wildlife advocacy and community connection at the annual P-22 Day Festival, the grand finale of Urban Wildlife Week. This free, family-friendly celebration honors the legacy of the famous Hollywood cougar who inspired the #SaveLACougars movement.
Explore immersive wildlife exhibits, hands-on educational booths, and art installations that highlight Los Angeles’ thriving urban ecosystems. Enjoy live music, community storytelling, performances, food trucks, giveaways, and more—all set in the heart of Griffith Park.

Japan Family Day in Santa Anita Park in Arcadia
2025-10-25 11:00 - 2025-10-26 17:00 | Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, 91007
October 25–26, 2025
A weekend filled with Japanese culture, food, and entertainment for all ages. Enjoy horse racing, live performances, and family activities in a vibrant festival atmosphere.
Savor authentic Japanese festival foods from local and Japan-based vendors, including sake tastings to refresh your day. Enjoy pop culture through anime, merch, and an exciting cosplay contest open to all. Catch a live Taiko drum performance on the grandstand stage, and bring the whole family to the Matsuri section, featuring YO-YO fishing, character games, masks, and a bounce house.
Admission required.

Floating Pumpkin Patch at Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center
2025-10-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center, 13806 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, CA, 90638, United States
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Swimmers of all ages are invited to Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center for a floating pumpkin patch. Jump into the pool, choose a pumpkin to take home or decorate, and enjoy festive crafts and ghostly delights.
Registration required and costs $10 per participant.

Pumpkins by the Sea at Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach
2025-10-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Celebrate fall coastal-style at Pumpkins by the Sea! Families can enjoy games, prizes, treats, and a photo booth at this free event by the City of Redondo Beach. The highlight of the day is the costume parade, featuring categories like Family, Most Creative, Boo-Dorable, and Spooky. Bring your little pumpkins and join in the seaside fun for an afternoon full of autumn magic.
Event is free.

Hangar Halloween at Yanks Air Museum in Chino
2025-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Yanks Air Museum, 15121 Stearman Drive, Chino, CA, 91710
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Join Yanks for a fun trick or treat event and activities. Kids in costume receive free admission.

Haunted Hangar at Yanks Air Museum
2025-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Yanks Air Museum, 15121 Stearman Drive, Chino, CA, 91710
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Take flight into Halloween fun at Yanks Air Museum’s Haunted Hangar Trick-or-Treat event. Families can enjoy a stress-free afternoon of candy collecting and festive activities surrounded by vintage aircraft. Kids in costume get free admission with a paid adult ticket (limit three per adult), and Yanks members enter free.
Admission: $20 per adult, free for kids in costume with paid adult.

Happy Hauntings at Point Fermin Lighthouse in San Pedro
2025-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Point Fermin Lighthouse, 807 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Get spooky and enjoy walking through a haunted lighthouse.
Admission is free.
