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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.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
September 22 – October 11: Watch Disney's Beauty and the Beast take the stage in its first North American touring production in over 25 years. The beloved musical features all-new sets, dazzling costumes, and the classic Oscar-winning score.
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
Free Day at The Huntington Library
EVERY FIRST THURSDAY: The first Thursday of every month is Free Day. Admission is free of charge with advance reservation.
Los Angeles Korean Festival | Seoul International Park, Los Angeles
October 1-4: Celebrate Korean culture with street food, shopping, live performances, traditional games, crafts, Hanbok photo opportunities, and more. FREE!
Tiller Days Festival | Columbus Tustin Park
October 2-4: Enjoy a parade, carnival rides, entertainment, vendors, brewfest, and more.
California Avocado Festival | Downtown Carpinteria
October 2-4: Celebrate 40 years of the California Avocado Festival with 60+ bands, food, vendors, a Youth Stage, Strong Arm Contest, Guacamole Contest, and more. FREE!
Greek Festival | Los Angeles
October 2-4: Savor Greek food, wine, dancing, kids’ activities, and cathedral tours at the LA Greek Fest.
Pacific Airshow® Huntington Beach
OCTOBER 2-4: Looking for your next big family day out? ✈️ Pacific Airshow® Huntington Beach takes over the coastline with unbelievable aerial action, world-class performers, skydivers, live entertainment and plenty happening on the beach. Get your crew up close to the action, engage in STEM activities, meet your heroes and watch some seriously impressive flying overhead. And with the ocean as your backdrop, it’s a pretty epic way to spend a weekend together.
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.
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Things That Go Bump in the Night | California Botanic Garden, Claremont
October 2-3: Explore the Garden after dark with live animals, night hikes, creepy-crawly crafts, the World Famous Spider Show, and Bob Baker Marionette Theater.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire | Long Beach Arena, Long Beach
October 3–4: Watch monster trucks hit the Long Beach Arena for Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire. Fan favorites return alongside the live debut of Rhinomite™, plus freestyle motocross stunts, a transforming robot, enhanced pyro effects, and special kids pricing.
Scare Down in Downtown | Historic Downtown Torrance, Torrance
October 3: Dress up for Trunk or Treat, live entertainment, games, prizes, spooky vendors, photo ops, and more at Downtown Torrance's Halloween celebration. FREE!
Open House | Discovery Isle Preschool, San Diego County
October 3: Tour the school, meet the teachers, and explore programs for infants (6 weeks) through Pre-Kindergarten. Learn about the Links to Learning curriculum, which offers a balance of learning and play to support growth through every stage.
Festival of Butterflies | Los Rios Park & Historic Town Center Park, San Juan Capistrano
October 3: Celebrate pollinators with family activities, environmental education, native gardening, and more in San Juan Capistrano.
Roscoe’s Thank You LA Festival | Shoreline Aquatic Park, Long Beach
October 3: Roscoe’s Thank You LA Festival returns to Long Beach for its second year with a celebration of food, music, culture, and community.
Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair | Manhattan Beach
October 3-4: Enjoy live music, arts and crafts, a Community Showcase, plus Kid Country with a petting zoo, pony rides, games, and face painting. FREE!
Reptile Super Show | Anaheim Convention Center
October 3-4: Explore the world of reptiles with thousands of snakes, lizards, and amphibians at this massive two-day expo.
Rare Books LA | Union Station, Los Angeles
October 3-4: Browse rare books, first editions, maps, prints, and more from 50+ exhibitors, plus a special Interview with the Vampire 50th anniversary exhibit, author talks, and curator-led tours.
Spooktacular Family Sleepover | Battleship IOWA, San Pedro
October 3-4: Spend a spooktacular night aboard the Battleship IOWA with Halloween activities, after-hours exploration, dinner, breakfast, and an overnight stay in real sailor bunks. Costumes encouraged!
OC Fire Authority Station Open Houses | Orange County
October 3: Meet firefighters, explore emergency vehicles, learn about fire and life safety, and enjoy hands-on activities at participating OCFA stations throughout Orange County. FREE!
Hot Wheels Legends Tour | Mattel Global Headquarters, El Segundo
October 3: See one-of-a-kind custom cars compete for the chance to become an official Hot Wheels die-cast vehicle at the Hot Wheels Legends Tour. FREE!
Japanese Classic Car Show | Marina Green Park, Long Beach
October 3: See classic Japanese cars and celebrate more than two decades of Japanese automotive heritage and car culture.
Harvest Festival | Gardena
October 3: Celebrate fall with music, vendors, and kids’ activities at Gardena’s Harvest Festival. FREE!
Battle of Dominguez Hill Reenactment | Rancho Dominguez
October 3: Come see a live reenactment of the Battle of Dominguez Hills. This historic event welcomes vendors, a taco truck, military encampments, activities, and, of course, a battle reenactment. FREE!
Muertos Artwalk | Olvera Street, Los Angeles
October 3: Shop artwork and handmade goods from 35+ local artists, plus enjoy live music, performances, face painting, and more at Olvera Street. FREE!
Great American Train Show | Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar
October 3-4: See huge model railroad displays, ride a Thomas the Tank Engine train, climb aboard real railcars, shop for trains and collectibles, and more. Kids 11 and under are free.
West Covina Moon Festival | West Covina City Hall, West Covina
October 3: Celebrate the Moon Festival with lion dancers, live entertainment, a cosplay contest, car show, Family Fun Zone, food, vendors, and more. FREE!
Pumpkin Dive | Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, Mission Viejo
October 3: Jump into a floating pumpkin patch, pick your pumpkin, decorate it, play carnival games, and more. Event admission is FREE; pumpkins are $5-10.
Country Night | Lomita Railroad Museum, Lomita
October 3: Enjoy live music, dancing, food trucks, local vendors, museum tours, and family fun at Country Night at the Railroad Museum.
Sensory-Friendly Sunday | Children’s Museum, La Habra
May 3: Explore the museum with reduced noise, dim lighting, and a calm, sensory-friendly environment.
Dribble for Victory Over Cancer | UCLA
October 4: The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and UCLA have teamed up to launch the 19th annual Dribble for Victory Over Cancer. Every dribble helps put an end to childhood cancer. Meet college basketball players, coaches, and alumni while giving kids and their families battling cancer a chance for a brighter tomorrow.
Laguna Beach Classic Car Show & Oktoberfest | Laguna Beach
October 4: See classic cars, hot rods, and muscle cars, plus enjoy Oktoberfest food and live music from the Bavarian Beergarden Band.
KCRW Family Day | Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles
October 4: Enjoy live music, interactive jam sessions, songwriting, artmaking, garden activities, museum galleries, and more at KCRW Family Day. FREE!
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!
Free Ride Days: California Clean Air Day | Metrolink & Arrow
October 7: Ride Metrolink and Arrow trains for free all day, plus enjoy free rides on participating connecting transit systems across Southern California. FREE!
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
Annual Night Sky Festival | Twentynine Palms
October 9-10: Explore the Mojave Desert's night skies with telescope viewing, hands-on science, Family Space Camp, astronomy lectures, a Glow Party, and a Night Star Party.
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
A Great Day in the Stoke | Huntington Beach Pier
October 10: Hit the beach for a surf competition, 5K run/walk, free surf lessons, wellness activities, Double Dutch, live music, vendors, and more. FREE!
CatCon in Pasadena
October 10-11: Celebrate cat culture with kittens, cat celebs, pop-up shops, workshops, giveaways, and more. All ages welcome.
Sensory Friendly Saturdays | GRAMMY Museum, LA
2nd Saturdays: Explore the GRAMMY Museum in a calmer, sensory-friendly environment with softer lighting and reduced noise levels.
Barks & Boos | Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia
October 10: Bring your pup for adoptable pets, free dog portraits, an agility course, garden strolls, vendors, food, and a Halloween dog costume contest.
Fall Fantasy Book Faire | Autry Museum Lawn, Los Angeles
October 10-11: Enter a fantasy world of books, authors, cosplay, magical merchants, storytime, live knights, crafts, games, and immersive activities. Kids 10 and under are free.
Fur-Ever Friends Fall Festival | Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, Mission Viejo
October 10: Meet adoptable dogs, cats, bunnies, and reptiles, plus enjoy kids crafts, hands-on activities, wildlife education, and animal meet-and-greets.
Shakespeare Bridge Centennial Parade & Block Party | Los Feliz, Los Angeles
October 10: Celebrate the Shakespeare Bridge with a 1926-inspired parade featuring costumes, dogs, and vintage cars, followed by a block party with live music, kids crafts, food, and more. FREE!
Scarecrow Festival | Lions Park, Costa Mesa
October 10: Enjoy trick-or-treat stations, a kids costume parade, scarecrow contest, photo ops, live entertainment, music, and more. FREE!
$5 Play Day | The Children’s Museum at La Habra
February - December: The Children's Museum at La Habra hosts its first $5 Play Day with full access to all exhibits. Ride the carousel, explore the Dino Garden, and hop aboard the historic train car.
Antique Aircraft Display Days at Fullerton Airport
2nd Sunday of the Month: Owners of classic aircrafts are invited to display their aircrafts and visitors are invited to view the displays.
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!
