In a city as large as ours, finding the right Halloween event for your family can feel overwhelming. We’ve narrowed down our favorite family-friendly Halloween events in L.A. to these 25 spooktacular happenings. From elaborate light displays and haunted houses to daytime trick-or-treating and costume parades, your bound to find spooky fun that suits your family. If pumpkins and hay bales are what you’re after, check out our guide to the best pumpkin patches in L.A.
1. Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns
Through Nov. 1 | South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd. Palos Verdes Estates, 90274
More than 10,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns will illuminate South Coast Botanic Garden this fall as Magic 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 into a glowing landscape filled with pumpkin artistry, radiant light displays and larger-than-life scenes. This year’s illuminated trail brings the garden to life with a whimsical circus scene, a colorful Día de los Muertos tribute and an enchanting journey under the sea. A synchronized pumpkin light show will illuminate the event every 30 minutes, while towering inflatables, interactive activities and seasonal photo opportunities offer more to discover throughout the trail.
2. The Hollow Awakens
Through Nov. 1 | Lakewood Center, 500 Lakewood Center Mall,
Imaginarium’s first-ever Halloween experience “The Hollow Awakens” features nearly 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space of Halloween haunts and spooky fun. The new experience has 9 indoor haunted zones (best for older kids and adults), an all-ages outdoor zone with illuminated pumpkin patch, inflatable obstacle course, ball pit and glow-in -the-dark crafting area, nightly circus acts, trick-or-treating and photo ops galore.
3. Carved
Through Nov. 1 | Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
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.
4. Night of the Jack
Through Nov. 1 | King Gillette Ranch, 26876 Mulholland Hwy. Calabasas, 91302
The immersive Halloween experience for all ages returns to King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas from Sept. 25–Nov. 1. Make your way through a mile-long walking trail past elaborately carved jack-o’-lanterns, larger-than-life displays and spooky surprises. Other attractions include a hay maze, facepainting, food trucks, a “spookeasy” serving up beer, wine and Halloween cocktails for adults and a gift shop.
5. ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN!
Saturdays & Sundays through Oct. 31 | Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St. Santa Monica, 90401
It’s the 20th anniversary of the modern Halloween classic, Oct 3-31 only, a delectable family theatre musical for kids 2 to 102. Join Santa Monica Playhouse for the heartwarming Rudie-DeCarlo tale of the aptly-named Candy, a sweet young girl who learns some surprising lessons about life, love, laughter, and sugar, from a delightful array of characters who take her on a magical All Hallow’s Eve adventure. And you, the audience, help Cattypuss, Patty Patches, Hester the Jester and Fifika the French Fortune Teller save Halloween for one more year.
6. Halloween Surrey Night Rides
Through Oct. 31 | Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Dr., Long Beach, 90802
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 orange.
Gather family and friends, hop aboard a Surrey, and pedal along the waterfront after sunset while enjoying a colorful nighttime adventure. On Dodgers playoff game nights, the Surreys will switch to Dodger blue to cheer on the hometown team, adding a distinctly Southern California twist to the Halloween festivities.
7. The Point Kids Club: Spooktacular Halloween
Oct. 21 | The Point, 850 CA-1, El Segundo, CA 90245
Join The Point on the third Wednesday of each month through October for special themed kids clubs. Plus, visit True Food Kitchen for a Free Kids Meal with purchase of $25+ (Code: KIDSCLUB26). Valid only on kids club event days. Oct. 21 is Spooktacular Halloween featuring trick-or-treating throughout the center and costume parade on the lawn.
8. Scream Fest 2026
Oct. 23 – 25 | Lincoln Middle School, 1501 California Ave., Santa Monia, 90403
For the third year, Lincoln Middle School is bringing back its frightfully fun Haunted House — and this year is sure to be bigger, spookier, and more exciting than ever!
Lincoln Middle School opens its doors to the local community for their annual Fall Festival. Celebrate the season with an evening filled with fall fun, food, games, music, and plenty of spooky surprises. Bring the whole family, grab your friends, and get ready for a night of Halloween thrills and festive fun.
The Haunted House will be open through the weekend. Haunted House “Not-So-Scary Boo Session” runs during the first 30 minutes each night. Fall Festival and Haunted House will be open on Oct. 23 4 – 8 p.m., and the Haunted House and a bake sale will be open Oct. 24, 5 – 7 p.m. and Oct. 25 5 – 7 p.m.
9. Halloween Spooky Night
Oct. 23 | The Shops at Santa Anita, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, 91007
Get ready for a spooktacular evening of thrills, chills and family fun. Join The Shops at Santa Anita on The Promenade for a Halloween Movie Night under the stars featuring Hotel Transylvania (PG). Bring your blanket or chair and settle in for a hauntingly good time that’s sure to get everyone in the spooky spirit!
Enjoy pre-movie fun including spooky trivia, ghoulish games, and plenty of thrills for all ages. Whether you’re a little monster or a big ghoul, there’s something for everyone to enjoy before the show begins.
10. Halloween Aglow
Oct. 23-24 | Birch Aquarium, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, 92037
Trick-or-treat your way around, boo-gie down to music, watch pumpkins get carved underwater and dive into the science of slime during Halloween Aglow, Birch Aquarium’s annual family-friendly Halloween event! Discover the wonders of the ocean after dark in Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery, including glowing surprises around every corner. Be among the first to explore The Axolotl’s Garden. Experience the science of slime as you embrace your inner scientist in the Boo and Goo Lab.
Don’t miss the chance to show off your Halloween costume as you trick-or-treat in the aquarium. Witness Birch Aquarium divers demonstrate their amazing underwater pumpkin carving skills. Plus, dive into ocean science and hands-on exploration with pop-up science stations, classic arcade games and more.
11. Boo at the L.A. Zoo
Oct. 24-25 & Oct. 31- Nov. 1 | Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles 90027
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 L.A. Zoo membership.
12. My PlayClub: Goblin Gathering
Oct. 24 | Elysian Park, 835 Academy Rd. Los Angeles, 90012
Join Shane’s Inspiration for a morning of Spook-Tacular fun at My PlayClub: Goblin Gathering, hosted by Universal Studios Hollywood. Children of all abilities and their families are invited to celebrate Halloween at Solano Canyon Playground in Elysian Park.
Come in costume and enjoy pumpkin decorating, face painting and temporary tattoos, snacks, buddies on the playground, creepy Sensory Spook Tent and a Halloween Costume Parade!
This year, they’re also introducing “Every BOO-dy Has a Voice,” a fun and accessible Kids’ Polling Place where children can cast their votes for their favorite Halloween dance song, playground equipment and Halloween treat. Every child can participate, because every voice matters!
At 11:45 a.m., join the Good Time Share, where kids can take the microphone and share their good news, followed by voting results and special prize drawings from Universal Studios Hollywood. Then, put on your best Halloween costume and join the Costume Parade and dance party featuring the winning song!
13. Haunted Little Tokyo Scavenger Hunt
Oct. 24 | Terasaki Budokan, 249 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, 90012
Join Terasaki Budokan for a family-friendly Halloween scavenger hunt throughout Little Tokyo. Dress your favorite costume, enjoy games and activities and collect stamps for a special treat.
14. The Children & Family Guidance Center Halloween Festival
Oct. 24 | The Children & Family Guidance Center, 9650 Zelzah Ave. Northridge, 91325
Enjoy The Children & Family Guidance Center’s Trick or Treat Village, Carnival Games, Wellness Booths and more at the 5th Annual Halloween Festival to raise awareness about mental health care. Ages 3-12.
15. The Boo Bop Bash: Halloween Family Music Party
Oct. 24 | Evolve, 1921 Blake Ave., Los Angeles, 90039
No tricks, just beats! Join Minibop for a live kids music show, DJ glow dance party and trick-or-treat village in Frogtown.
L.A.’s coolest family Halloween party is back for its 6th year, at Evolve in Frogtown (near Atwater Village and Silver Lake). A live kids music show with the Minibop band, then a DJ glow dance party, kid-sized trick-or-treat houses, crafts, soft play for little ones and a bounce house for big kids, food trucks and local vendors, plus brand new Minibop music played live for the first time. Costumes encouraged.
For ages 0 to 10. Babies under 12 months old are free. Strollers and wagons are welcome.
16. WTCC Movie Night: Hocus Pocus
Oct. 24 | Women’s 20th Century Club of Eagle Rock, 5105 Hermosa Ave., Los Angeles 90041
Join Women’s Twentieth Century Club of Eagle Rock for an indoor picnic and movie night featuring “Hocus Pocus.” Bring your own food or purchase snacks and beverages at the clubouse. Bring a blanket and sit on the floor or borrow a chair. Doors open at 6 p.m. and movie starts at 6:30 p.m.
17. RUNWAY Halloween Bash & Candy Coach Experience
Oct. 25 | RUNWAY Playa Vista, 12775 West Millennium, Los Angeles CA 90094
Join RUNWAY Playa Vista for their 7th Annual Halloween Bash, a spooky, family-friendly Halloween event featuring crafts, photo booth, spooky characters, petting zoo and games. From 1:30 – 2 p.m. trick-or-treat at RUNWAY local businesses. With a separate ticket, hop aboard The Candy Coach for a magical candy experience.
18. A Faery Hunt and the Fairy Halloween Party
Oct. 25 | Tarzana Community and Cultural Center, 19130 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, 91356
A Faery Hunt show is an interactive, immersive, outdoor performance designed for young audiences & families to inspire creativity & fun. On this unique event, join the faery folke on a fun and gentle immersive quest for the Fairy Royalty with A Faery Hunt interactive, musical performance. Most children come in costume, grown-ups get to join the fun too! Come in costume, it is Halloween! Wings, wands, wizard hats are available for purchase at the show. Groups and Birthdays are welcome.
Following the show enjoy A Fairy Fun Halloween Party. The Fairies’ party will include one-on-one time with the fairies, dancing, snacks, games, storytelling, fairy unicorn readings, frolic & fun!
19. Spooky Sunset Picnic
Oct. 25 | Will Rogers State Historic Park, 1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd., Pacific Palisades, 90272
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.
20. LoveBug & Me Halloween Sing Along
Oct. 25 | Tongva Park, 1615 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 90401
Oct. 31 | LoveBug & Me, location available upon ticket confirmation
Halloween magic is coming to Santa Monica and Pasadena! Join LoveBug & Me for their annual Halloween Sing-Alongs—a fun, colorful, and non-scary celebration designed for little ones and their caregivers.
Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy an interactive family concert filled with Halloween classics, themed sensory play, a festive pumpkin art project and a special costumed appearance by LOVEBUG. Sing Along takes place in Santa Monica on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 3–4:30 p.m. and Pasadena on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10–11:30 a.m.
21. Halloween Kids Club
Oct. 28 | The Shops at Sportsmen’s Lodge, 12833 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, 91604
Join The Shops at Sportsmen’s Lodge for a spooktacular evening of trick-or-treating, costume contest, live performers and more festive surprises. Enjoy this frightfully fun night in your Halloween best.
22. Seaside Trick or Treat
Oct. 30 | Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura, 93001
Something spellbinding is brewing by the sea, as visitors put on their favorite costumes and get ready for Seaside Trick or Treat 2026 throughout Ventura Harbor Village on the eve of Halloween, Friday, October 30.
This free community Halloween celebration invites visitors of all ages to dress up and explore participating Village shops and restaurants for treats. Look for the distinctive witch hats with green twirling hair that identify participating treat stops. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own trick-or-treat bags, with treats and complimentary activities available while supplies last. New this year, a Witches Night Market will take over the lawn with vendors, curious finds, and even more treats.
23. Ghouls Night Out
Oct. 30 | 2nd & PCH, 6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, 90803
Join 2nd and PCH for an evening of eerie entertainment, hauntingly good music, costume contests and more.
24. Stone Barn Skele-bration
Oct. 31 | Deukmejian Wilderness Park,3429 Markridge Rd., La Crescenta, 91214
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 the park inside the nature center!
Free Shuttle Service: Leave the broomstick at home! The shuttle runs hourly from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. between Pacific Community Center (501 S. Pacific Ave.) and the park (30-min ride). Funding provided by Metro, a partner in our community.
25. Boonion Station
Oct. 31 | Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St. Los Angeles, 90012
Join Los Angeles Union Station at the 7th annual Boonion Station, a free family-friendly Halloween bash.
Enjoy an afternoon of spooktacular fun with balloon artists twisting up creepy creations, face painting, dancing, crafts and Treats-on-Track trick-or-treating with LAPD and Metro TAP. DJ Keyon in the Mix will be spinning family-friendly tunes all day. A costume contest has categories for 12 & Under, Tween & Teens (13-17), 18+, and Family/Duo judged by LAPD.
This year at Boonion Station, kids can make a monster and bring it to life! Presented by Metro Art, Once Upon a Monster invites little creators to let their imaginations run wild at a hands-on monster-making station stocked with googly eyes, teeth, tongues, horns, wild hair and all manner of weird and wonderful monster parts. Mix, match, glue and create a creature that’s uniquely your own.
Then comes the magic. Bring your monster to the Monster Poetry Booth, where Los Angeles Poet Laureate Brian Sonia-Wallace and friends will meet your creature and spin a short, one-of-a-kind spooky tale inspired by its name, personality and peculiar powers or make a story all your own on a vintage typewriter. Make a monster. Meet a poet. Get a story. Every monster has a tale to tell!
Stilt walkers will be roaming around throughout the event, offering a costumed performance and built-in photo ops for families.
For more Halloween events and other things to do in L.A. with kids, check out our calendar.
