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Trick-or-Treat in the Garden at the LA Arboretum and Botanic Garden
October 17: Kids can collect nature-based treats while learning fun facts about plants and creatures along the route.
Scarium Family Night at Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
October 17: Get ready for spooky fun at the Aquarium with animal exhibits, touch tanks, a scavenger hunt, and a costume contest! Plus, enjoy trick-or-treating, a vampire magician, and kids' activity booths.
Sea Scare at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
October 18: Experience Cabrillo Marine Aquariumโs Sea Scare: Sirenโs Curse with haunted trails, carnival games, crafts, trunk or treat, and a costume contest.
Pumpkin Splash with City of San Clemente
October 18: Visit the San Clemente Aquatics Center and swim in the activity pool and play structure, float around with pumpkins and enjoy Halloween-themed activities. Participants get one pumpkin for decorating (while supplies last). Pre-registration required.
Dรญa de los Muertos in Downtown Santa Monica
OCTOBER 26: Visit Third Street Promenade for festive live entertainment, colorful community altars, pop-up market, and a public art installation by Los Angeles-based artist, Ricado Soltero.
Boo at the Zoo at The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
October 18-19 & 25-26: Enjoy two weekends of family fun with interactive trick or treating, pumpkin bingo, photo opportunities, wildlife programs & meet & greets.ย
Boo at The Zoo at Wild Wonders
October 18-19 & 25-26: 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
October 18-19 & 25-26: The Halloween spirit will be in full swing with trick-or-treating stations featuring premium Mars 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
October 18-19 & 25-26: Halloween family festival including trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt, and rides (ride tickets required).
Free Miniature Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa
THIRD WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH: The Orange County Model Engineers offer public ride days every third full weekend of each month. To ride the trains, children must be able to walk and be at least 31" tall. A typical trip takes about 12 minutes and covers two loops of the park.
Fairbrook Manor Home Haunt in Long Beach
October 18-19 & 25-26: Pack up your family and friends and visit Fairbrook Manor for spooky photo ops, laughs, and screams. This home haunt in Long Beach welcomed 3,200 guests last year.
Lowe’s Workshop for Kids
June 21 - October 18: Lowe's offers monthly in-store workshops where children ages 4 and older are invited to build memories and basic DIY skills with their families.ย Advanced registration required.
Howl-o-ween Festival at El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach
October 18: Trick-or-treat along the trails at El Dorado Nature Center, with animal encounters, crafts, food trucks, and more.
Dia de los Muertos at La Mirada Theater
OCTOBER 26: Enjoy a show of music, dance, pageantry and tradition. See the diversity of how Mexico celebrates Dia de los Muertos from state to state since the Pre-Hispanic era!
Boo at the Oaks at Santiago Oaks Regional Park in Orange
October 18: The night will include fun activities like nature stations, creative crafts, a scavenger hunt for prizes and guided night hikes throughout the evening! Costumes are welcome.
Halloween Carnival at Los Alamitos Race Course
October 18: Families can enjoy a costume contest, 25 kid friendly games, pony rides, and live horse racing. Game tickets are available for 50ยข per ticket. FREEish!
Battleship IOWA Halloween STEMebration
October 18: Trick-or-treat through a real battleship at the USS IOWAโs Halloween STEMebration. Make slime in the โSpooky Lab,โ launch spider rockets, and test your skills in games like Pumpkin Toss and Witchโs Ring. FREE!
Olรฉ Los Angeles at The Ford
October 19: Experience live flamenco dance, music, and art activities in this interactive family program at The Ford.
Haunted Night Market at the Inn at Mission San Juan Capistrano
October 19: Shop 30+ vendors, enjoy live music, trick-or-treating, a pumpkin patch, and costume contests at The Haunted Night Market in San Juan Capistrano.
Autism Families Night at the Aquarium of the Pacific
MARCH 10: Spend a special evening at the Aquarium of the Pacific exclusively for families with adults or children with autism.
Haunted Jail & Safety Expo in Lakewood
October 23: A spooky family event featuring kids spooky maze, haunted jail, games, attractions, and a display of first responder vehicles. FREEish!
Dรญa de Los Muertos at Fullerton College
OCTOBER 24: Enjoy an evening filled with music, food, activities, vendors, and performances that honor ancestors.
Spooky Campover at Lions Tigers & Bears
October 24-25: Camp out in the countryside and sleep under the stars. This spooky overnight event includes campfire songs and s'mores, animal trivia, pumpkin carving, and a Halloween costume contest.
Annual Ghost Haunt at Calico Ghost Town
October 24-26ย & October 31 - November 2: This annual event includes, trick-or-treating, costume contests, pumpkin carving, kidsโ carnival tent, campfire and ghost stories, games, live entertainment stage shows, haunted attractions and more.
Halloween at Redondo Beach Pier
October 24: Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating along the pier and boardwalk, sponsored giveaways, and a themed selfie station. FREE!
Haunted Hangar Halloween Bash – Goonies Edition at the USS Midway
October 24: Step aboard the USS Midway for the Haunted Hangar Halloween Bash, a Goonies-themed night of pirate crafts, treasure hunts, live entertainment, and big costume prizes.
Halloween Aglow at Birch Aquarium
October 24-25: Trick-or-treat, play games, and see underwater pumpkin carving at Birch Aquariumโs Halloween Aglow.
Halloween Street Fest at the Whittier Museum
October 25-26: Trick-or-treat, see cool cars, and explore the Whittier Museumโs haunted โFolklore Gone Wrongโ maze at the Halloween Street Fair and Car Show. FREEish!
Pumpkin Diving in Mission Viejo
October 25: Jump in and pick your pumpkin as the Sierra pool is transformed into a floating pumpkin patch. Decorate your pumpkin and play fun carnival games.
The Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade
October 25: Celebrate Anaheimโs Fall Festival with costume contests, live music, vendors, and a returning classic car showโthen stay for the famous Halloween Parade at 7 PM. FREE!
Harbor Hayride at Ocean Institute in Dana Point
October 25: Enjoy live music, apple cider, temporary tattoos and trick-or-treating all while cruising the beautiful Dana Point Harbor on the R/V Sea Explorer.
Dรญa de los Muertos at Gloria Molina Grand Park in LA
Oct 25โNov 2: A 9-day exhibition to celebrate Dรญa de los Muertos. Special ceremonies with glowing altars, live music, and art honoring immigrant legacies on 10/25 and 11/2. FREE!
Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Fest at Santa Anita Park
October 25-26: Enjoy pony rides, pumpkin painting, inflatables, games, and more at Santa Anita Parkโs Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Fest.
Dia de los Muertos Festival on Olvera Street in Los Angeles
OCTOBER 25 - NOVEMBER 2: Featuring nightly novenario processions, outdoor altar displays, Aztec blessings, live music, and performances. Special events take place Oct. 26-27 and Nov. 1-2 with face painting, tradition foods, 5k race, and more.
Monster Dash 5K & Creepy Crawl Fun Run in San Clemente
October 25: Run through downtown San Clemente in the Monster Dash 5K & Creepy Crawl, featuring live music, costumes, and a pancake breakfast.
Free Saturday Family Theatre in Long Beach
March 1, May 3, June 21, September 13, October 25: A free opportunity for kid of all ages to experience the magic of theatre. These free shows are open to all. Reservations are required.
Family Night Hike: The Ghoulish Garden at The LA Arboretum
October 25: Take a guided night hike at the Arboretum to explore carnivorous and creepy plants on a spooky family adventure.
Halloween Zoo-tacular at OC Zoo
October 25: Visit the OC Zoo for a scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating, and spooky crafts.
Haunted Jail at the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station
October 25: Cruise into the Cerritos Haunted Jail & Car Show for spooky cars, vendors, a kid zone with Paw Patrol fun, and family activities all day long.
Boo at the Bay: Family Halloween Party at Upper Newport Bay
October 25: 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.
Floating Pumpkin Patch at Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center
October 25: Jump into the pool, choose a pumpkin to take home or decorate, and enjoy festive crafts and ghostly delights.
Hangar Halloween at Yanks Air Museum in Chino
October 25: Join Yanks for a fun trick or treat event and activities. Kids in costume receive free admission.ย
Monster Splash at Aquatic Center in Irvine
October 25: Dress in your spooky best and visit the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center for a floating pumpkin patch, decoration station, trick-or-treating, rec swim, floating obstacle course, photo booth, and snacks. Registration required.
Trick-or-Treat at the Whittier Museum
October 25: Explore the decorated museum and trick-or-treat, no scare actors or effects just lots of fun and candy!
Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at Mainplace Mall Santa Ana
OCTOBER 26: Features a day of art, culture, and community with interactive activities for all ages, including live art demonstrations, cultural games, and educational experiences.
Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat in Dana Point
October 25: Enjoy games, Trunk or Treat, bounce fun, spooky maze, and a kidsโ costume parade at the Dana Point Halloween Spooktacular. FREE!
Dรญa de los Muertos Fiesta in Mission Viejo
OCTOBER 26: Enjoy live mariachi music, folkloric dance, face painting, arts and crafts, and authentic food.
Boo Bash at the Bella Terra in Huntington Beach
October 25: Celebrate Halloween at Bella Terraโs Boo Bash with character meet and greets, face painting, giveaways, and a costume raffle for all ages.
Halloween Spooktacular with City of Newport Beach
October 25: Enjoy trunk-or-treating, games, pumpkin decorating, and a costume contest at Newport Beachโs Halloween Spooktacular. FREE!
The Boo Bop Halloween Music Party in Pasadena
October 25: Sing, dance, and trick-or-treat at Minibopโs Boo Bop Halloween Music Fest for babies, toddlers, and families.
Disclaimer:ย The Kidsguide team does their best to keep event details accurate at the time of posting, but information can change without notice! Be sure to double-check with the event organizer before heading out. Kidsguide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes on our calendarโwe’re just here to help you find the fun!
