Danish artist Thomas Dambo's giant trolls return to South Coast Botanic Garden for a new whimsical installation. Find all 12 trolls tucked away in various corners of the Garden's 87 acres. General admission includes Thomas Dambo's TROLLS: A Field Study. For an additional ticket (ranging $12 - $33) sign up for Troll Treks, a 40-minute […]
More than 10,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns will illuminate South Coast Botanic Garden this fall as Mafic of the Jack O'Lanterns returns to Palos Verdes. The family-friendly Halloween event will welcome guests on select nights from Sept. 18 - Nov. 1. Set along a mile-long walking trail, Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns transforms the garden’s winding pathways […]
Join Underwood Family Farms at its 29th Annual Fall Harvest Festival. From Sept. 26 - Oct. 31 the farm transforms into a fall playground, with harvest displays, corn stalk labyrinth, Farmer Craig's Chicken Show, pumpkin house, giant pumpkin patch, giant spiders and hay climbing pyramids. Themed weekends include "Antique Tractor," "Wild West" and more.
Tapia Bros. Pumpkin Patch is back at their farm with train rides, pony rides, petting zoo, corn maze and plenty of pumpkins to choose from. Activities require additional tickets, which can be purchased on site.
One Sea Star's 3rd Annual 5K Walk returns to the Santa Monica beachfront on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Check-in opens at 9:30 a.m. on Ocean Front Walk near Perry's Cafe, […]
More than 10,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns will illuminate South Coast Botanic Garden this fall as Mafic of the Jack O'Lanterns returns to Palos Verdes. The family-friendly Halloween event will welcome guests on select nights from Sept. 18 - Nov. 1. Set along a mile-long walking trail, Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns transforms the garden’s winding pathways […]
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch returns to Culver City Oct. 2 with its signature Pumpkin Village, seasonal photo ops, live entertainment, food, family-friendly activities and more. Enjoy special guest animal appearances, extended evening hours on select Fridays and Saturdays, Mr. Bones' 3rd annual Día de los Muertos celebration on Oct. 25, featuring Danza Azteca performances, cultural […]
Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch returns to Torrance for the 2026 fall season from October 2 through November 1. The South Bay pumpkin patch features pumpkins in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes, seasonal photo opportunities and family-friendly fall activities. Guests can visit to find the perfect pumpkin or enjoy an afternoon […]
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.
From Oct. 2–Nov. 1, Descanso Gardens transforms into an enchanted autumn wonderland, Carved. The annual fall celebration features hundreds of glowing jack-o’-lanterns, giant, elaborate hand-carved pumpkins, a pumpkin house, seasonal food and beverages and immersive installations for all ages. Attend Halloween night for trick or treating and more family fun.
Pumpkins in the Pines returns to SkyPark in Skyforest this October, bringing the sights, flavors and traditions of fall to the San Bernardino Mountains. Every Saturday and Sunday, October 3–31, families can enjoy a parkwide pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, fall cookie decorating, seasonal entertainment and activities surrounded by towering pines and changing autumn colors. Located approximately […]
Visit the pumpkin patch at Forneris Farms to select your favorite. Enjoy fall decor and shop decorative winter squash and produce at the Farm Market. Note there is no corn maze this year and the patch is cash only.
Paséa Hotel & Spa hosts a family-friendly, oceanfront airshow experience. Look to the sky, as the world's best display teams perform spectacular stunts flying right over the Pacific Ocean at Huntington Beach's annual Airshow. Tickets include General Admission or VIP viewing on the Ocean Lawn for the family, and VIP viewing at rooftop bar and […]
A cherished fall tradition for over 46 years, Shawn's Pumpkin Patch is back with an abundance of straw bales, pumpkins and gourds. Bounce houses, pony rides, petting zoo, a train ride, a mini straw maze, giant inflatable slides, games, kiddie rides and face painting and to the fall fun.
Join the Melodia Mariposa Chamber Orchestra at The Arboretum for a magical, family-friendly introduction to the orchestra. Lions roar, swans glide and elephants dance as the instruments bring the animal […]
Cal Poly Pomona’s annual fall celebration returns to Kellogg Ranch. Every weekend from Oct. 10 - 31, enjoy farm adventures, live entertainment, hands-on activities, plenty of photo ops and, of course, a pumpkin patch. Admission includes a scenic hayride, interactive mazes, petting farm and more. Each weekend has a special theme for extra fall fun.
A Faery Hunt shows are outdoor, interactive, and immersive performances. The musical stories are designed to inspire creativity, imagination, and fun. Winner of the Nickelodeon Award for Best Children's Theater […]
CicLAvia celebrates its 16th year and 68th car-free open streets event, CicLAvia—Heart of LA, which connects Echo Park, DTLA, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Arts District and Boyle Heights through 6.5 miles […]
Cal Poly Pomona’s annual fall celebration returns to Kellogg Ranch. Every weekend from Oct. 10 - 31, enjoy farm adventures, live entertainment, hands-on activities, plenty of photo ops and, of course, a pumpkin patch. Admission includes a scenic hayride, interactive mazes, petting farm and more. Each weekend has a special theme for extra fall fun.
Moonbeam, a nonprofit surf organization for girls, is hosting a completely free all-girls surf clinic at El Porto in Manhattan Beach on Sunday, Oct. 11. Girls ages 7-18 of all […]
Add a little spooky sparkle to your Halloween season with illuminated Surrey Night Rides at Shoreline Village in Long Beach! Throughout October, Wheel Fun Rentals is debuting an all-new Halloween theme featuring customized LED lights that transform its iconic four-wheel Surrey cycles into a rolling Halloween light show in ghoulish green, spooky purple, and festive […]
Make this Halloween season glow with a one-of-a-kind nighttime adventure at Echo Park Lake. Throughout October, Wheel Fun Rentals invites guests to experience its all-new Halloween Swan Boat Night Rides, featuring iconic pedal-powered Swan Boats illuminated in ghoulish green and purple LED lights and a floating display of glowing jack-o’-lanterns. Pedal across the lake beneath […]
Cal Poly Pomona’s annual fall celebration returns to Kellogg Ranch. Every weekend from Oct. 10 - 31, enjoy farm adventures, live entertainment, hands-on activities, plenty of photo ops and, of course, a pumpkin patch. Admission includes a scenic hayride, interactive mazes, petting farm and more. Each weekend has a special theme for extra fall fun.
Cal Poly Pomona’s annual fall celebration returns to Kellogg Ranch. Every weekend from Oct. 10 - 31, enjoy farm adventures, live entertainment, hands-on activities, plenty of photo ops and, of course, a pumpkin patch. Admission includes a scenic hayride, interactive mazes, petting farm and more. Each weekend has a special theme for extra fall fun.
The City of Calabasas brings its namesake festival to Juan Bautista de Anza Park for a day full of everything pumpkin-- from a pumpkin path and professional pumpkin carving to pumpkin pies and beer in the beer garden and more. Plus games, rides, live music, reptile and bug shows, photos and dance parties with Halloween […]
Experience magical evenings under the stars at Paséa Hotel & Spa’s Outdoor Movie Nights. Gather on the Ocean Lawn for a spellbinding Halloween screening of "Hocus Pocus." Enjoy spooky sips, hauntingly good snacks, and ocean breezes as you settle in for a wickedly fun night by the sea. Complimentary admission. BYO blankets encouraged. Movie-themed food […]
The Halloween spirit will be in full swing for two fun-filled weekends (Oct. 24-25 & Oct. 31-Nov. 1) at the L.A. Zoo, with trick-or-treating stations, special keeper talks, pumpkin animal enrichment sessions, themed photo-ops, live performances and more. Costumes are encouraged. Boo at the L.A. Zoo is free with paid Zoo admission or an active […]
Cal Poly Pomona’s annual fall celebration returns to Kellogg Ranch. Every weekend from Oct. 10 - 31, enjoy farm adventures, live entertainment, hands-on activities, plenty of photo ops and, of course, a pumpkin patch. Admission includes a scenic hayride, interactive mazes, petting farm and more. Each weekend has a special theme for extra fall fun.
Kids dive for pumpkins in the pool at this City of Pasadena Halloween event — a floating pumpkin patch at the Kennedy Pool. Organized by City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services. Online registration required at CityOfPasadena.net/Reserve.
Cal Poly Pomona’s annual fall celebration returns to Kellogg Ranch. Every weekend from Oct. 10 - 31, enjoy farm adventures, live entertainment, hands-on activities, plenty of photo ops and, of course, a pumpkin patch. Admission includes a scenic hayride, interactive mazes, petting farm and more. Each weekend has a special theme for extra fall fun.
Bring a blanket and picnic to Will Rogers State Park for a spooky sunset gathering with Bob Baker Marionette Theater. At 3 p.m. enjoy a docent-led children's nature walk, followed by a cyanotype workshop at 3:30 p.m. and ending with a special Bob Baker Marionette Spooktacular Show at 5:30 p.m.
Join LA Arboretum for their first ever celebration of Día de los Muertos with a family-friendly evening of art, music, nature and reflection. Browse a magical marketplace showcasing local, Latin-owned makers, artists, food and drinks. Engage in various creative activities honoring the holiday's beauty and meaning. Kids can partake in crafts, face painting and more.
The Halloween spirit will be in full swing for two fun-filled weekends (Oct. 24-25 & Oct. 31-Nov. 1) at the L.A. Zoo, with trick-or-treating stations, special keeper talks, pumpkin animal enrichment sessions, themed photo-ops, live performances and more. Costumes are encouraged. Boo at the L.A. Zoo is free with paid Zoo admission or an active […]
Haunt the trails for a few tricks and treats along the 11 a.m. or 3 p.m. hikes, sink your claws into hands-on creature crafts, and discover the mysterious creatures of […]
Cal Poly Pomona’s annual fall celebration returns to Kellogg Ranch. Every weekend from Oct. 10 - 31, enjoy farm adventures, live entertainment, hands-on activities, plenty of photo ops and, of […]