Harbor Hayride at Ocean Institute in Dana Point
2025-10-25 | Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Set sail for a festive fall adventure aboard the R/V Sea Explorer!
Families can enjoy apple cider, trick-or-treating, and temporary tattoos while cruising through the scenic Dana Point Harbor.
Choose from evening hayrides at 5 PM, 6 PM, or the special Glow Cruise at 7 PM.
Tickets: $35 | Infants/Toddlers (0–18 months): $10
Ticket also include access into Spooky Seas in the evening.

Halloween Fright Fest Market at Anaheim GardenWalk
2025-10-25 | 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.

Autumn Festival at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
2025-10-25 | San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido
Weekends, October 4-26, 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).

Día de los Muertos at Gloria Molina Grand Park in LA
2025-10-25 | Gloria Molina Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90012
October 25 – November 2, 2025
Each year, Gloria Molina Grand Park transforms into a vibrant space of remembrance and cultural pride with Downtown Día de los Muertos.
This nine-day, free exhibition features 19 community-created altars. Visitors are invited to contribute photos or messages to the community ofrenda.
Event Highlights:
Opening Celebration
Saturday, Oct 25 | 11 AM – 4 PM

Live performances by Mariachi Las Catrinas, Ballet Folklorico, and DJ El Marchante.
Sacred Indigenous blessings, family workshops, sugar skull crafts, and wellness activities.
Part of Grand Ave Arts: All Access.

Nine-Day Exhibition
Oct 25 – Nov 2 | 8 AM – 9 PM

View community altars created by artists, organizations, and families across LA.

Closing Celebration (Noche de los Muertos)
Sunday, Nov 2 | 3 PM – 7 PM

A luminous evening of reflection featuring Latin GRAMMY®-nominated Lupita Infante and Boleros with Attitude (BWA).
Lantern-making, marigold dye art, mercado artisans, and candlelit offerings illuminate the park.

Event is free.

Halloween-Themed Public Skates at the Rinks (Various Locations)
2025-10-25 | The Rinks
October 25–31, 2025
Glide into the spooky season with themed public skating sessions at local ICE rinks! Families can enjoy music, games, prizes, and trick-or-treating on ice—costumes encouraged.
Locations & Times:
Yorba Linda ICE: Trick or Treat Skate – Oct. 25, 11:30 AM–1 PM
KHS ICE: Halloween Fright Night – Oct. 25, 6:15–7:45 PM
Great Park Ice: Spooky Skate – Oct. 26, 2–4 PM
Anaheim ICE: Monster Party – Oct. 31, 3–4:30 PM & 7:15–8:45 PM
Lakewood ICE: Trick or Skate – Oct. 31, 4–5:30 PM
Yorba Linda ICE: All Hallows Skate – Oct. 31, 7–8:30 PM
Skaters wearing costumes receive free skate rentals at select locations.
Admission varies by location.

Boo at the Zoo at The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
2025-10-25 - 2025-10-26 | The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark
October 18-19 & 25-26, 2025
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College hosts their annual “Boo at the Zoo” event.
Enjoy two weekends of family fun with interactive trick or treating, pumpkin bingo, photo opportunities, wildlife programs & meet & greets.
Tickets are $10-15.

Boo at The Zoo at Wild Wonders
2025-10-25 - 2025-10-26 | Wild Wonders, 5712 Via Montellano, Bonsall, CA, 92003
October 18-19 & 25-26, 2025
Join Wild Wonders for some spooky fun the last two weekends in October. Go on a flashlight tour to see nocturnal animals, plus enjoy candy stations and apple cider.

Boo at the LA Zoo
2025-10-25 - 2025-10-26 | Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90027
October 18-19 & 25-26, 2025
The Halloween spirit will be in full swing with trick-or-treating stations featuring premium candies, plus animal pumpkin feedings, themed photo ops, education stations, an extinct animal graveyard, and more. Costumes are encouraged!

Boo at the Santa Ana Zoo
2025-10-25 - 2025-10-26 | Santa Ana Zoo, 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, 92701
October 18-19 & 25-26, 2025
Halloween family festival including trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt, and rides (ride tickets required).
Admission: $35 for adults, $30 for children.

Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Fest at Santa Anita Park
2025-10-25 - 2025-10-26 | Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, 91007
October 25-26, 2025
Celebrate the season with Santa Anita Park’s Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Fest. Families can enjoy pumpkin painting, pony rides, cookie decorating, carnival games, and a straw maze, plus inflatable jumpers and a trackless train ride. Early bird wristbands and fun packs include bundled activities, pumpkins, and even plush horses, while food and racing add to the festive atmosphere. Free parking available at Gate 6.
Tickets: Adult Admission $5 (kids 17 & under free) | Activity packs $10-$35 early bird pricing

Fairbrook Manor Home Haunt in Long Beach
2025-10-25 - 2025-10-26 | Fairbrook Manor, 5426 E. Fairbrook St., Long Beach, CA, 90815
October 18-19 & 25-26, 2025
Pack up your family and friends and visit Fairbrook Manor, a neighborhood home haunt, for a spooky time.
More info TBD.

Fierce! Catio Lounge at the Natural History Museum in LA
2025-10-25 - 2025-10-26 | Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90007
Select Weekends, August 23 – October 26, 2025
Spend 15 minutes relaxing, playing, and discovering adoptable cats and kittens. This calm, cozy lounge complements the Fierce! The Story of Cats exhibition and offers families a chance to connect with furry friends who may just become your new forever companion.
All cats are provided by a local rescue organization and are available for adoption the same day. Sessions are timed, first-come, first-served, and available for onsite purchase only.

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 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.
