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Thomas Dambo Trolls

Trolls: A Field Study

South Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Estates

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 […]

$12 – $33
Magic of the JackOLanterns

Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns

South Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Estates

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 […]

Underwood Fall Festival

Fall Harvest Festival

Underwood Family Farms 3370 Sunset Valley Rd., Moorpark

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, […]

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Tapia Bros. Pumpkin Patch

Tapia Bros. Farm 5251 Hayvenhurst Ave., Encino

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 […]

Mr Bones Pumpkin Patch

Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch

Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch 10100 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City

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 […]

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Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch – Torrance

Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch 17520 Prairie Ave., Torrance

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 […]

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Things That Go Bump in the Night

California Botanic Garden 1500 N. Collage Ave., Claremont

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.

Carved

Carved

Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge

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 […]