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.

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!

October 3-5: A visual feast of exhilarating non-stop aerial action with the backdrop of one of California’s most beautiful beaches over 3 days. See performances by the USAF Thunderbirds, A-10 Demo Team and F22 Raptor Demo Team and many, many more.

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

October 3-5: Enjoy a parade, carnival rides, entertainment, vendors, brewfest, and more.

October 3–5: Celebrate everything avocados in Carpinteria, featuring 60+ bands, tons of food, and the return of Glowcado Groove dance party for the kids.

October 3-5: Savor Greek food, wine, dancing, kids’ activities, and cathedral tours at the LA Greek Fest.

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.

October 3: Sing along to High School Musical, Camp Rock, and Cheetah Girls hits live.

October 3: Make slime, control robots, and create exploding gummy bears at the Science Nite at Golden West College. FREE!

October 3: Celebrate culture and community at Noche Latina in Long Beach. Enjoy lowriders, music, food, dancing, and family fun. FREE!

October 3: Bring family, friends and neighbors out to Irvine Terrace Park to enjoy some fresh air, free popcorn, free candy, free activities, and a live screening of "Lilo and Stitch."

October 3-5: Experience lanterns, performances, and seasonal traditions at night.

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.

October 4-5: Event features live entertainment from artists and performers, alongside a variety of attractions such as Beer and Wine Gardens, game booths, and a dedicated Kid Country area with face painting, petting zoo, face painting and more. FREE!

October 4: Trick-or-treat, meet Addams Family’s Sean Cassidy, and explore Spooky Trails. FREE.

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).

October 4–5: Explore 50+ rare book exhibitors and Frankenstein-themed talks at Union Station.

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

October 4–5: Decorate Tama cases, snap pics with characters, and check out exclusive merch at the Tamagotchi Road Trip stop in Irvine. FREE!