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Hallowe’en Spooktacular | Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles
September 5 - November 8: Celebrate Halloween with 100+ spirited puppets, silly songs, spooky fun, a Día de los Muertos sequence, and costume parades in October.
Kids Free 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 70 of San Diego County's favorite museums, historic sites, aquariums, gardens and more. Many are even free for the whole family!
Boo-tastic Halloween Party | Adventure City, Anaheim
Select nights, October 2-30: Trick-or-treat, enjoy 11 rides, hop aboard the Halloween Express Train, explore the Cosmic Vortex, join a scavenger hunt and dance party, and more.
Brass Rubbing Medieval Arts Center | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Long Beach
October 13 - November 7: Learn about knights, armor, and medieval customs during a docent talk, then make a take-home brass rubbing using metallic waxes and replica brass plates from English churches. English tea is also available with a reservation.
Banana Ball 2027 Ticket Lottery | Southern California
Through October 31: Enter the Banana Ball Ticket Lottery for a chance to purchase tickets for 2027 games in San Diego, Los Angeles, or Anaheim. FREE to enter!
Halloween Family Night | Downey City Library, Downey
October 20: Trick-or-treat at the library, decorate mini pumpkins, make Halloween crafts, enter costume and painted pumpkin contests, meet author and illustrator Heidi Moreno, and more.
Shark Lagoon Nights | Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
Sep 22, Oct 6, Oct 20, Nov 10, Nov 24: Touch bamboo sharks, see rays, and get up close with large sharks during free after-hours evenings at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Only Shark Lagoon is open; event is weather-dependent. FREE!
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
Family Astronomy Night | The Huntington, San Marino
October 22: Observe Saturn's rings and the waxing gibbous Moon through high-powered telescopes and binoculars. Explore the science, history, and mythology of the Moon and join a green laser-guided constellation tour.
Los Angeles Fall Fair | La Prada Event Plaza, South El Monte
October 23 – November 1: Hop on carnival rides, play games of skill and chance, and browse local artisans at the largest fall festival in Los Angeles County. Live music takes the stage on weekends, and a food court rounds out the 12-acre fair.
Formula Drift Shoreline Showdown | Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach
October 23–24: Catch the season finale of pro drifting, with the PRO championship title on the line. Watch qualifying and Top 32 seeding on Friday, then cheer on tandem elimination battles through the Top 32, Top 16, and Final Four on Saturday.
Bluey’s Big Play | Pantages Theatre, Hollywood
October 23–25: Watch Bluey and Bingo team up to get Dad off the bean bag in a live theatre adaptation of the Emmy award-winning series. Meet the Heelers as puppets, follow an original story, and hear new music.
Halloween Cooking Fun at Lil’ Chef
OCTOBER 16, 17, 23 & 30: Decorate haunted mansions, enjoy a one-day Halloween Camp, attend the annual costume party and trick-or-treat, and make Rice Krispie Spiders –– all at Lil' Chef Cooking School.
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Open House | Heritage Oak Private Education, Yorba Linda
October 24: Tour the campus and learn about programs for children from age 2.5 through 8th grade. Explore a curriculum taught one year ahead of grade level, plus violin, French, Spanish, athletics, and dedicated science, music, and art facilities.
Dog Man: The Musical | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos
October 24: Based on the bestselling series, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming show following the crime-fighting chronicles of Dog Man, who has the head of a dog and the body of a policeman.
Be Like Blippi Tour | Terrace Theater, Long Beach
October 24: Move, play, and explore like Blippi at a live show with Blippi and Meekah. Sing along to songs like "The Excavator Song" and "Dino Dance" during an interactive adventure packed with music, laughter, and surprises.
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical | Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine
October 24: Follow Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog as they start a comics club for 21 baby frogs. Watch the frogs' bickering and big imaginations send their comics off the rails in this musical based on Dav Pilkey's book series.
Yellow Bird Chase | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
October 24–25: Watch a bumbling maintenance crew chase a magical yellow bird across land, sea, and sky in this wordless family show. Puppetry, masks, physical comedy, and playful gibberish tell the story, and the performance is fully accessible to Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences as well as non-English speakers.
Boo at the Zoo | The Teaching Zoo, Moorpark
October 24–25, October 31 & November 1: Dress up in costume and head to trick-or-treat stations, activity booths, festive games, and pumpkin bingo. Pose for family photos and meet wildlife during meet and greets and presentations.
Antique Tractor Show & Festival | Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, Vista
October 17–18 & 24–25: Explore antique tractors, steam and gas engines, and live demonstrations across 55 acres of museum grounds. Watch daily parades, blacksmithing, and sawmill and gristmill operations. Hop on a wagon ride, check out railroad displays and farmhouse baking, and browse vendors.
Orange Up Close | Lemon Street Parking Lot, Orange
October 24: Meet city staff and explore the departments behind local services, including fire, police, public works, and parks. Check out a fire engine, police vehicle, and public works equipment up close. FREE!
Free Kids Pumpkin Carving Workshop | Anaheim Flower Co., Anaheim
October 24: Kids can carve a free pumpkin and enjoy flowers, treats, mini pancakes, face painting, a photo booth, and more. FREE!
Spooky Science Lab | OCC Planetarium, Costa Mesa
October 24: Kids ages 8-11 can make slime, experiment with static electricity, build circuits, and explore the spooky side of STEM.
Water Harvest | Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility, El Segundo
October 24: Blast off into a water education adventure with space-themed activities, photo opportunities, and hands-on STEM games. Try a kids' costume contest, live music, and facility tours while exploring exhibits from local agencies and community partners. FREE!
All Abilities Celebration | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
October 24: Celebrate creativity and the arts with live performances by local artists with disabilities, plus interactive dance and percussion workshops and hands-on activities. Explore a resource and activity fair featuring arts and disability organizations. ASL interpretation is provided for performances and announcements. FREE!
RJS 101 & First Responder Appreciation Event | Fire Station 112, San Pedro
October 24: Celebrate the 101st anniversary of LAFD Ralph J. Scott Fireboat 2 and honor Harbor-area first responders. Meet LAFD firefighters, grab complimentary food and drinks while supplies last, and join in family fun. FREE!
Haunted Little Tokyo Scavenger Hunt | Terasaki Budokan, Los Angeles
October 24: Dress up and explore Little Tokyo on a Halloween scavenger hunt, collect stamps for a special treat, and enjoy family activities at Terasaki Budokan. FREE!
Lucky Strike Family Fest | Participating Lucky Strike Locations
October 24-25: Enjoy free bowling, arcade play for kids, food samples, a DJ, face painting, balloon art, giveaways, and more. RSVP required. FREE!
Japan Family Day | Santa Anita Park, Arcadia
October 24–25: Explore Japanese culture with cultural events, demonstrations, and food. Observe, participate, and catch the Tokyo City Cup Stakes race on Saturday.
Boo @ Bolsa | Bolsa Chica Conservancy, Huntington Beach
October 24: Try spooky science experiments, learn about creepy wildlife, play games, and go trick-or-treating at the "haunted" Interpretive Center.
Fall Family Festival | Rowland Heights Library, Rowland Heights
October 24: Celebrate fall traditions from around the world with a corn maze scavenger hunt, Día de los Muertos marigold crafts, clay mooncakes, games, a photo booth, and more.
38th Annual Family Halloween Carnival | Manhattan Heights Park, Manhattan Beach
October 24: Enjoy carnival games, a haunted house, inflatable maze, cupcake walk, crafts, open gymnastics, and a costume contest and parade at Manhattan Beach's Family Halloween Carnival.
Ektaa Diwali Fest | Great Park Live, Irvine
October 24: Celebrate Diwali with Indian music, cultural performances, food, shopping, henna, a traditional lamp lighting ceremony, and a drone show. FREE!
Halloween Carnival | Signal Hill Park, Signal Hill
October 24: Dress up for Trunk-or-Treat, carnival games, bouncers, and more Halloween fun at Signal Hill Park.
Arts For All Halloween Kids Concert & Fundraiser | OC Guitar Museum, San Clemente
October 24: Dress up for a Halloween kids concert featuring young musicians, live music, raffles, a silent auction, food, and more while supporting music opportunities for children.
5th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival | Norman P. Murray Center, Mission Viejo
October 24: Celebrate Día de los Muertos with mariachi, folklórico dancers, a parade, community ofrendas, costume contests, crafts, face painting, a live butterfly experience, and more. FREE!
Fall Festival | Victory Park, Pasadena
October 24: Celebrate fall with costume contests, carnival games, free food, and family activities at Victory Park. FREE!
Altadena After Dark | Altadena
October 24: Enjoy trunk-or-treating, custom cars, a bounce house, carnival games, live music, a haunted house, performers, and a separate non-scary kids experience. FREE!
Trunk or Treat | Mi Tierra Market, Whittier
October 24: Dress up for trunk-or-treating, a costume contest, candy, games, trivia, raffles, music, local vendors, and more. FREE!
Be Like Blippi Tour | Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim
October 25: Move, play, and explore like Blippi at a live show with Blippi and Meekah. Sing along to songs like "The Excavator Song" and "Dino Dance" during an interactive adventure packed with music, laughter, and surprises.
Antique Tractor Show & Festival | Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, Vista
October 17–18 & 24–25: Explore antique tractors, steam and gas engines, and live demonstrations across 55 acres of museum grounds. Watch daily parades, blacksmithing, and sawmill and gristmill operations. Hop on a wagon ride, check out railroad displays and farmhouse baking, and browse vendors.
1st Annual Trunk or Treat | McKenna Volkswagen Cerritos, Cerritos
October 25: Trick-or-treat from 14 decorated trunks and enjoy games, raffles, prizes, popcorn, hot chocolate, and more. FREE!
Fall Festival | Paséa Hotel, Huntington Beach
October 25: Celebrate fall by the sea with pumpkin decorating, local vendors, and a pet costume parade at Paséa Hotel & Spa’s first-ever Fall Festival in Huntington Beach. FREE!
Día de los Muertos | LA County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia
October 25: Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a grand public altar, immersive garden experiences, music, storytelling, a Catrina contest, kids crafts, local makers, and more.
The Music Man | Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles
October 27 – November 8: Follow a fast-talking salesman who cons a small Iowa town into buying instruments for a boys' band, until he falls for the town librarian. Hear classic songs like "Seventy-Six Trombones," "Trouble," and "Gary, Indiana" in this Tony Award-winning musical comedy for the whole family.
Lenny Pearce Toddler Rave World Tour | The Wiltern, Los Angeles
October 28: Dance along at a toddler rave featuring children's favorites remixed into modern hits. The Toddler Rave World Tour brings toddler techno to families with big beats for little feet.
Fleurs de Villes THE GILDED AGE | Greystone Mansion, Beverly Hills
October 28 – November 4: Explore Greystone Mansion & Gardens transformed with thousands of flowers and floral mannequins inspired by the HBO series The Gilded Age. Catch live floral demonstrations and vote for a favorite design during this 8-day floral experience in Beverly Hills.
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
Halloween Trick-or-Treat & Coco Movie Night | Pacific City, Huntington Beach
October 29: Trick-or-treat around Pacific City, get a Día de los Muertos-inspired airbrush tattoo, snap Halloween photos, and stay for an outdoor screening of Coco. FREE!
Disclaimer: 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 calendar—we’re just here to help you find the fun!
