Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Chatsworth 2026

22 family-friendly fall activities near Chatsworth.

This Halloween season, Chatsworth families have 33 local events to choose from, spanning everything from major theme park celebrations like Six Flags Kids Boo Fest in Valencia to smaller, community gatherings. Whether you're seeking farm-fresh pumpkin patches or vibrant street fairs, there's a neighborhood event to mark the occasion.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 16 Santa Monica Halloween Bar Crawl Santa Monica

Self-guided bar crawl across Santa Monica with drink vouchers and after-party.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 18 Reign of Terror Haunted House Thousand Oaks

Southern California's largest indoor walk-through haunted house with 145 rooms.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 15 Landmark's Nuart Theatre - The Rocky Horror Picture Show Los Angeles

Interactive screening featuring live shadow cast Sins O' The Flesh.

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 33 West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval West Hollywood

Massive street celebration featuring live DJ sets, food trucks, and costumed crowds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which weekend is best for family Halloween events in Chatsworth?

The first weekend of October has full activities and the thinnest crowds; the two weekends before Halloween are wall-to-wall wagons. If you want the buzz, go peak; if you want photos without strangers in them, go early. Late September often means opening deals. For trunk-or-treats and costume parades, the weekend before Halloween is usually the only option, so book patches around it.

Are hayrides at Chatsworth farms okay for babies and toddlers?

Daytime, non-spooky hayrides are generally fine from infancy if a lap adult holds the child the whole ride; wagons bounce hard over field ruts. Sit toward the center, away from wheel edges, and skip rides where kids sit on loose hay bales without sides. Evening "haunted" versions with actors are a different product, so check which one you're queueing for.

How do we make Halloween costumes work in cold or wet Chatsworth weather?

Build the costume a size up over a thermal base layer, and choose designs where a coat reads as part of the look, capes, robes, and animal onesies win October. Face paint beats masks in drizzle, and clear ponchos exist for downpour parades. For evening events, add reflective tape and glow bracelets. Test the full layered outfit at home once before the night.

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