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Events for Kids in Southern California

Sun

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September 14

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November 30

Natural History Museum,

Los Angeles

September 14 - November 30: Walk among hundreds of orb weavers, see giant garden spider webs, and check out tarantulas, wolf spiders, and more.

Fri

19

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.

Sat

20

September 20

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October 31

Kidspace Children’s Museum,

Pasadena

September 20 - October 31: March in costume parades, mix potions, bowl pumpkins, and create silly monsters at the Kidspace Halloween Bash in Pasadena, the cutest way to celebrate spooky season.

Thu

25

September 25

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October 31

Knott’s Berry Farm,

Buena Park

September 25 - October 31: Trick-or-treat through Ghost Town, join Snoopy’s costume party, and ride the Halloween Hootenanny log flume at Knott’s Spooky Farm, a daytime celebration made just for kids.

Fri

26

September 26

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November 1

King Gillette Ranch,

Calabasas

September 26 - November 1: Walk through an interactive trail filled with thousands of hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins. Vast grounds of elaborate, larger-than-life pumpkin installations greet visitors as they walk around the history-filled ranch.

Wed

1

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!

Wed

1

October 1

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October 31

Camelot Golfland,

Anaheim

October 1-31: Camelot Golfland transforms to a spooktacular attraction. Play mini golf amid festive lights and decorations.

Fri

3

October 3

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November 2

Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkins in Torrance,

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

Fri

3

October 3

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October 30

Descanso Gardens,

La Cañada Flintridge

October 3-30: Be enchanted by luminous jack-o’- lanterns, fall foliage, and whimsical displays.

Fri

3

October 3

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October 31

Adventure City,

Anaheim

SELECT DATES, OCTOBER 4 - OCTOBER 31: A boo-tastic Halloween party featuring exciting rides, trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, free glow accessories, dance party, and more!

Sat

4

October 4

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October 26

San Diego Zoo,

San Diego

Fridays–Sundays, October: Watch glowing acrobats, meet “spooky” animals, and dance to DJ beats at HalGLOWeen — the San Diego Zoo’s light-up Halloween celebration for the whole family.

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Sat

4

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

Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures,

Santa Ysabel

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

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