things to do

Events for Kids in Southern California

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September 19

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October 20

Griffith Park,

Los Angeles

September 19 - November 2: Experience a Halloween party at Janelle Monáe's Monáe Manor, take a hayride through Midnight Falls, go trick-or-treating, watch live shows, and take part in attractions like axe throwing and mini escape games.

Wed

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October 1

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October 31

San Diego,

San Diego

October 1-31: During the entire month of October, kids 12 and under receive free admission with a paid adult to more than 60 of San Diego County's favorite museums, historic sites, aquariums, gardens and more. Many are even free for the whole family!

Fri

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October 3

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November 2

Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkins in Torrance,

No venue assigned.

October 3 - November 2: Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch features games and activities include pumpkin bowling, pumpkin decorating, farm animals, and more.

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Sat

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October 4

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October 26

Discovery Cube – Orange County,

Santa Ana

Weekends, October 4–26: Discover spooky science, glowing slime, and eco-friendly fun at Discovery Cube’s Pumpkin Palooza, featuring a dance party with 20-foot DJ pumpkin Jack-o-Lynn.

Tue

7

October 7

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October 7

2nd & PCH,

Long Beach

June – December: Join themed kids’ club parties at 2ND & PCH featuring crafts, performances, animals, and more. Held outdoors on select Tuesdays with extra summer dates.

Thu

9

October 9

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October 9

Knott’s Berry Farm,

Buena Park

September 18 - November 1: The fully transformed theme park features uniquely haunted mazes and attractions, sinister shows, and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking in the fog and hiding in every corner of the park.

Thu

9

October 9

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October 9

Florista & Pine St.,

Los Alamitos

August - October: Enjoy live music, food, and family fun at Nites on Pine, a monthly evening street fair.

Fri

10

October 10

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October 10

Anaheim GardenWalk,

Anaheim

Weekends, October 10-26: Enjoy live music, spooky vendors, free crafts, and giveaways at GardenWalk in Anaheim. FREE!

Fri

10

October 10

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October 10

Knott’s Berry Farm,

Buena Park

September 18 - November 1: The fully transformed theme park features uniquely haunted mazes and attractions, sinister shows, and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking in the fog and hiding in every corner of the park.

Fri

10

October 10

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October 12

Mission Viejo Library,

Missiosn Viejo

October 10-12: Test your problem-solving skills and your ability to work in a team while trying to escape the curse. FREE!

Fri

10

October 10

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October 10

Sherman Library & Gardens,

Corona Del Mar

EVERY FRIDAY: Join Sherman Library & Gardens to share favorite stories, picture books and poems. Perfect for preschool children and their caregivers.

Sat

11

October 11

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October 11

Shoreline Village,

Long Beach

October 11: Zombies take over Shoreline Village in Long Beach with a family-friendly Kids Zone, live music, spooky eats, costume contests, and the iconic Zombie Walk. FREE!

Sat

11

October 11

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October 11

Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures,

Santa Ysabel

September 20 - October 26: Enjoy hayrides, crafts, cider pressing, and live shows.

Sat

11

October 11

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October 12

Pomona Fairplex,

Pomona

2nd Weekends: Climb aboard historic locomotives and explore rail history at RailGiants Train Museum in Pomona.

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11

October 11

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October 12

Segerstrom Center for the Arts,

Costa Mesa

October 11-12: Bring the whole family to Samueli Theater for an afternoon of bilingual, kid-friendly music from Latin GRAMMY nominee, Sonia De Los Santos!

Sat

11

October 11

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October 12

Southern California Railway Museum,

Perris

Weekends, January 11 - October 26: Take a ride on the Museum Railway on a real operating trolley or behind a locomotive every weekend. Parking, entry to grounds, and entry to open exhibits are free (except during special ticketed events).

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11

October 11

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October 12

Natural History Museum,

Los Angeles

Select Weekends, Aug-Oct: Meet adoptable cats and kittens at NHM’s Fierce! Catio Lounge.

Sat

11

October 11

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October 11

Anaheim GardenWalk,

Anaheim

Weekends, October 10-26: Enjoy live music, spooky vendors, free crafts, and giveaways at GardenWalk in Anaheim. FREE!

Sat

11

October 11

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October 11

Knott’s Berry Farm,

Buena Park

September 18 - November 1: The fully transformed theme park features uniquely haunted mazes and attractions, sinister shows, and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking in the fog and hiding in every corner of the park.

Sat

11

October 11

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October 11

Ocean Institute,

Dana Point

2nd Saturdays, May-December: Set sail aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines, and steer the ship, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.

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