Get ready for some family-friendly Halloween fun with our list of local fall events! These special events are perfect for families and won’t give anyone a fright. While some require advance ticket purchases, others allow you to buy tickets on-site. Be sure to check the event websites or social media pages for the latest details before you go, so you're all set for a fun-filled experience!
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Boney Island (Los Angeles)- An interactive Halloween light-up experience! The Natural History Museum invites you to wander through the whimsically transformed Nature Gardens for a night of spooky fun for guests of all ages! Explore ghoulishly glowing exhibits, fascinating creatures of the night, and our prehistoric past, along with thrilling surprises at every turn! Open on select dates from October 3 -31, 2024
Dia De Los Muertos at Castle Park -(Riverside) Experience a family-friendly daytime celebration of Mexican and Latin American traditions at Dia de los Muertos at Castle Park! From live music and festive decor to dance parties and an all-new “Duke’s Trick or Treat Trail.” Go trick-or-treating around Castle Park and see the kingdom with a traditional ambiance. Saturdays and Sundays through November 3. Purchase your tickets online! Open Now - Saturdays and Sundays through November 3
Cinema Botanica - E.T. (Claremont) - Botanical movie nights in the Garden are back with a Spooky Season evening of cinematic fun! Pre-movie activity station, Trivia, Watch E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (PG) with the CalBG Redwood Grove in the background., Wear your costume! Prizes will be given for Best Critter Costume, Most Original Costume, and Best Native Plant-Themed Costume; food and drink will be available for purchase. One day only: Friday, October 19
Things That Go Bump in the Night (Claremont) Nighttime fun for all ages returns to the Garden this October with Things That Go Bump in the Night! Bring your flashlight and explore the nocturnal worlds of plants and animals. Enjoy interactive activities and shows, connect with live animals, make creepy crawly crafts, and grab dinner at a food truck. One weekend only, October 18 & 19
Dave & Munsters Halloween Party (Ontario) Costume Contest, Live DJ, Dance Contest! Tickets are $25 for Adults: $25 Includes: $10 Powercard, 1 Drink Ticket, boneless wings & fries. Kids: $15 Includes: $10 Powercard, Boneless Wings and Fries. One Day Only, October 31
Ghost Walk (Riverside) California Riverside Ballet is thrilled to be back in Riverside for the 33rd annual Ghost Walk this October. Join them for an unforgettable evening of family-friendly fun at Ghost Walk Riverside -Nevermore! As the sun sets and the shadows lengthen, immerse yourself in gothic elegance mixed with the macabre writings of Edgar Allan Poe. Encounter live performances filled with iconic scenes from Poe’s works and the delightfully morbid humor of the Adams’ favorite daughter, Wednesday.
Two Ways to Enjoy Ghost Walk Riverside in 2024: Make a Tour Reservation – tour reservations include park admittance and a tour outside the park at the time on your ticket to the event. Tours will visit four story stops outside of White Park and all guests will have access to the many attractions inside the park. Tickets $20
Park Admission Only – there will be so much to see and do within White Park itself – visit the “Quad” for carnival games, vendors and treats, be entertained at the Rav’N dance party led by DJ Richter Scale, hear tantalizing tales at custom in-park story sites, Thriller Dance and so much more! Tickets $10 Friday, October 25 & Saturday, October 26
Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns - (Whittier Narrows, LA) The Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns in Los Angeles, California, delights all ages on a glowing trail of thousands of magnificent, hand-carved pumpkins. A magical light show illuminates larger-than-life displays. A nautical sea-scape, a pirate ship, dinosaurs, dragons, and much more softly aglow throughout the event. You’ll find magic around every corner!- Tickets start at $24.99 - Open through November 2
Knott's Spooky Farm -(Buena Park) Enjoy the Halloween season at Knott’s Spooky Farm, a family-friendly daytime celebration. Little ghouls can trick-or-treat around the town of Calico’s shops and buildings to collect sweet treats, plus enjoy even more kids' Halloween activities. Families can join in on the Halloween fun as the park is transformed with themed décor and spooky surprises. The fall daytime Seasons of Fun event is included with regular park admission or your Season Pass. Open Select Days through October 31
Adventure City's Boo-tastic Halloween Party - (Anaheim) 8 Nights of Adventure City Boo-Tastic Halloween Party! Come join Adventure City for this super family-fun Halloween adventure! Go on 11 exciting rides, enjoy a fun Halloween Scavenger Hunt, boogie along at our Spooktacular dance party, go through a spinning vortex, get candy and toys at their Trick-or-Treat Street and much more! Purchase your tickets online, as this event sells out! Event runs 8 days ONLY on select days in October only! October 4th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 30th or 31st 2024
Nights of the Jack - (Calabasas) Nights Of The Jack is a family-friendly walk-thru Halloween experience. Follow the 2/3 mile trail at King Gillette Ranch, glimmering at every turn with blazing gourds around every corner. Be sure to have your cameras ready to take some amazing pictures. Expect to see larger-than-life pumpkin installations and detailed artist depictions of your favorite movie stars, sports heroes, and animated characters. Visit the Spookyeasy bar for hot cider or a seasonal cocktail. Event Runs Until November 2
Enchanted Halloween Evenings - (Sylmar) Get ready for a spooktacular adventure at Discovery Cube Los Angeles! Join us for our enchanting Halloween event filled with science, magic, and Halloween fun. It’s a night you won’t want to miss! Museum Access, Trick-or-Treating Stations, Magical Midway Mayhem, Magic Show, Wonders of Wizardry Stage Show, Tractor Trails, Costume Contest, Haybale Maze, Pumpkin Catapults, Radiant Rings of Enchantment, Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda, Photo Ops, Food Trucks, Music & LED Robot Dance Party. The event runs on Saturdays - October 12, October 19 & October 26.
HalGLOWeen @ the San Diego Zoo (San Diego) This popular October event is back, and bigger than ever! Join the San Diego Zoo on weekends—all month long—to help them light up the night starting at 5:00pm! There's fun for the whole family, with musical entertainment, dance parties, special performances, and more—plus Dr. Zoolittle, Zoo characters, and tempting food specials. HalGLOWeen is included in all memberships and all admission tickets. - Event Days Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October
Carved at Descanso Gardens (La Cañada Flintridge) Spooky season returns to Descanso Gardens. Carved is a family-friendly event for all ages. Hundreds of carved pumpkins will line a 1-mile walk through the Camellia Forest and Oak Grove for three weeks in October. Along with pumpkins, there will be exciting oversized sculptures made of sticks and other natural materials. The famous Pumpkin House, a hay maze, and themed food and beverages will all help to create a fun harvest festival ambiance. **Advance tickets required Event runs through October 30
Pumpkin Palooza Festival at Discovery Cube - (Santa Ana) This October, Discovery Cube Orange County invites all witches, wizards, ghosts, and goblins to join in the spellbinding fun of Pumpkin Palooza presented by OC Waste & Recycling. From Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 27, immerse yourself in two floors of thrilling activities, special party night festivities, and spooky science that’s perfect for all ages! This year we are adding a spooktacular twist with Pumpkin Palooza Party Nights during select dates, where the fun continues after dark with an electrifying nighttime version of our dance party and festival! To attend the festival and dance party, you must purchase an event ticket in addition to your general admission ticket or membership. General Admission ticket is $12, and Membership admission is $10.Every Friday-Sunday through October 27.
Tom's Farms Haunted Train Ride & Pumpkin Patch - (Corona) Join Tom's Farms and explore their haunted grounds from 7 pm to 9:30 pm! Haunts run from Friday to Sunday in October. The Haunted Train Ride is back for its 6th year with even more scares! Tickets are $8. (This haunted train ride is family-friendly but does have some scare actors, so it is up to the parent's discretion)-Event Runs Friday - Sundays in October
Boo at the Hesperia Zoo- (Hesperia) A tradition for over 20 years, The Hesperia Zoo transforms into a 1-hour living storybook of Myths, Legends and Spooky Tales Tour. A safe place for trick-or-treating. This year, they added a Haunted Animal House! Weekends only. Opening Day - Saturday, October 14 - The event runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday night in October
Tombstone Cinema - Beetlejuice - (Riverside) Come watch a movie in a historic cemetery! Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery is a screening "Beetlejucie" "PG". One day only: Saturday, October 19
Halloween Family Night at Aquarium of the Pacific - (Long Beach) Dive into fun and spooky Halloween activities for the whole family! You can dress up in your coolest costume and explore the Aquarium’s animal exhibits at night. Touch sharks, rays, and sea jellies as you venture on a self-guided scavenger hunt. Event highlights include a costume contest, Pacific Pals, trick-or-treating with provided goodie bags, a vampire magician, and kids' activity booths! One Day Only - Friday, October 18, 2024
Get Air Halloween Spooktacular (Pomona) Join Get Air for their Halloween Spooktacular on October 21 from 7 to 10 PM! Be prepared for a night full of jumping, games, prizes, candy and spooky music! And don’t forget to dress up for our costume contest! One day only - Saturday, October 19
Get Air Halloween Toddlerween (Pomona) Bring your little ones to Get Air Trampoline Park for a Toddlerween celebration on October 27 from 8 to 10 AM and October 29 and 31 from 10 AM to Noon! We will be hosting a Halloween party full of jumping, games, spooky music and candy for jumpers under 46″ tall! Remember to wear your costume! Saturday, October 27, 29 & 31
BOO at the Santa Ana Zoo -(Santa Ana) Boo at the Zoo is one of the safest places for young children to trick-or-treat for Halloween taking home goodies from 10 toys/treats stations. It’s a “Merry not Scary” family fun event, and everyone (young and young at heart) is encouraged to come in costume! The exciting “Boofari” Express Train, Conservation Carrousel, and Fifty Monkey Ferris Wheel rides will entertain little ghouls and goblins all night. Parents, don’t forget your cameras! Boo at the Zoo provides great photo opportunities that will last a lifetime. Boo at the Zoo is only open for four nights in October, so get your tickets now. Event Days- Saturday, October 19/20 & 26/27
Boo at the L.A. Zoo- (Los Angeles) Two weekends of sweet-and-spooky fun! Free with paid Zoo admission or GLAZA membership. The Halloween spirit will be in full swing for two frightfully fun weekends at the L.A. Zoo, with trick-or-treating stations featuring premium Mars candies, animal pumpkin feedings, themed photo ops, story readings, and an extinct animal graveyard. Costumes are encouraged. Event Days, October 19/20 and 26/27
A Burton Halloween at The Ioamosa - (Rancho Cucamonga) oin Historic Ioamosa for a weekend of fun family festivities! Meet all kinds of characters from the Tim Burton movies, including Nightmare Before Christmas, Alice in Wonderland, Edward Scissorhands & more! Festivities include music, food, vendors, and of course, their famous Beetle House house walk-through. --Adults $22, kids $10 - 5 and under are free. - Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26
Sea World Spooktacular - (San Diego) Set sail on our ALL-NEW pirate-themed Halloween adventure filled with interactive activities, our beloved trick-or-treating and an array of photo-worthy enchanting moments. From swashbuckling pirate parades to magical candy quests, this year's Spooktacular offers a treasure trove of fun that will captivate kids and bring out the adventurer in everyone. With more trick-or-treat stations than ever before, and a charming pumpkin patch, there's festive fun for everyone during this daytime event. SeaWorld Spooktacular happenings on weekends through November 3. SeaWorld Spooktacular is included with park admission. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, through November 3.
Brick or Treat at Legoland- (San Diego) Legoland's Halloween event is better this year! The Brick-or-Treat Monster Party transforms the Resort into a fun-filled Halloween escape with tons of candy, not-so-scary new shows, and silly monster LEGO characters. PLUS, all frighteningly fun festivities are included with general admission. This event is included with park admission. Brick-or-Treat activities run Sat & Sun in October. Open Saturday and Sundays in October
The Count's Halloween Spooktacular - (Sesame Place, San Diego) Come in costume and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven and guests will enjoy trick-or-treating around the park, Halloween-themed shows, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, dance parties, an interactive Spot-The-Ghost Scavenger Hunt, Sesame Street-themed dry & wet rides, games, seasonal merchandise, and unique photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume! The event runs Saturday and Sunday through November 3
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