Fountain Valley Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2025

Teens and tweens can get into the Halloween spirit by crafting their own decorative soaps. This fun, in-person workshop provides all the necessary supplies, ensuring a creative and enjoyable experience for participants. It's a perfect opportunity to make something unique...

Get ready for Creep It Real FESTIVE, a unique holiday celebration blending spooky Halloween spirit with festive cheer. Held at the historic Heritage Museum of Orange County, this event features live entertainment, a vast marketplace with over 100 vendors, themed...

Join the Halloween Trick-or-Treat event at Bella Terra for a delightful afternoon of festive fun. Children can collect treats from participating retailers, identified by special window decals. A free branded trick-or-treat bag will be provided while supplies last. The event...

Get ready for a night of spooky fun at the Westminster Halloween Spooktacular! This exciting event features a popular Trunk or Treat, where creatively decorated car trunks hand out candy. Following the treat-collecting fun, settle in for a family-friendly movie...

Westminster's 4th annual Fall Festival returns from September 25-28, 2025, promising a weekend packed with excitement. Attendees can look forward to thrilling carnival rides, a diverse lineup of live entertainment, and a wide array of food trucks. The festival also...

Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween celebration in Downtown Huntington Beach! This family-friendly event transforms Main Street into a thrilling extravaganza with trick-or-treating, a 'Monster March' parade, and a costume contest. Meet local heroes and support a good cause by...

Get ready for the Jack O'Lantern Jamboree, a family-friendly fall celebration! Kids can enjoy a pumpkin patch, carnival games, face painting, and inflatable obstacle courses. Educational reptile shows and craft stations add to the fun. Costumes are encouraged for this...

Discover the joy of fall at Tanaka Farms' Hana Field Pumpkin Patch. Families can select the perfect pumpkin from a vast patch, explore the engaging Barnyard Exhibit, and learn about farming on scenic tours. It's a quintessential autumn experience for...

Celebrate the autumn season at the Costa Mesa Scarecrow Festival! This free, family-friendly event at Lions Park features a popular scarecrow contest, a lively kids' costume parade, trick-or-treat stations, face painting, and live entertainment. It's a perfect afternoon for families...

Join the pack for Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge Southern California! This family-friendly celebration runs throughout October, offering a 'not-so-scary' Trick-or-Treat Trail, themed games like Monster Bash Dance Party and Boo Bingo, and festive drinks for all ages. It's a...

Get ready for the 8th Annual Halloween Spooktacular at Mariners Park! This free community event offers a fantastic afternoon of family fun, featuring a trunk-or-treat area, exciting carnival games, and energetic bounce houses. Dare to enter the haunted walkthrough, enjoy...

Experience a "Merry not Scary" Halloween at the Santa Ana Zoo's Boo at the Zoo event. This family-friendly festival offers safe trick-or-treating with 10 treat stations, enchanting lights and decorations, and exciting nocturnal animal encounters. Enjoy rides on the "Boofari"...

Step into a world of spooky enchantment at the Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party. This separate ticketed event transforms Disney California Adventure Park into a family-friendly, frightfully fun after-hours celebration. Collect treats from immersive trails, enjoy special...

Get ready for a month of spooky fun at Anaheim GardenWalk's Halloween Fright Fest Market. They are hosting three weekends of thrilling and chilling experiences filled with live music, unique spooky vendors, and free craft activities. It's the perfect place...

Get ready for a spooktacular time at The District at Tustin Legacy's Halloween Boo-Bash! This free, family-friendly event invites everyone to don their costumes for an afternoon of festive fun. Enjoy trick-or-treating, engaging creepy crafts, and entertainment from balloon twisters...

Adventure City transforms into a Halloween wonderland for its annual Boo-tastic Halloween Party. Families can enjoy 11 thrilling rides, a special Halloween-themed Express Train, and a dizzying journey through the Cosmic Vortex Tunnel. Kids can collect free candy on Trick-or-Treat...

Join the annual Halloween Howl for a night of spooky fun and community spirit. This festive event features a highly anticipated costume contest, where participants of all ages can showcase their creative and ghoulish attire for a chance to win...

Anaheim's beloved Fall Festival and Halloween Parade returns to Downtown Anaheim for a day of festive fun. Enjoy a lively festival with local artists, live entertainment, and delicious treats, culminating in a spectacular Halloween Parade. Don't miss the revival of...

Join the College Park Elementary community for a festive Trunk-or-Treat Family Night! Kids can collect candy from decorated car trunks, enjoy games, and listen to a live DJ. This free event, held in the school's staff parking lot, also features...

Experience a magical Toy Story-themed market day filled with fun for the whole family. Meet characters, enjoy games, and shop from over 30 local vendors. Free entry and parking make it an accessible adventure.

Experience the magic of autumn at Tanaka Farms' Pumpkin Patch! Wander through fields of vibrant pumpkins and flowers, enjoy exciting wagon rides, and get lost in the Jurassic Fright corn maze. This family-friendly event offers unique photo opportunities, seasonal treats,...

Knott's Spooky Farm offers a delightful daytime Halloween celebration perfect for families. Little ghouls can trick-or-treat through Calico's shops, enjoy interactive games, and join a costume party with Snoopy. The park transforms with festive décor, and attractions like the Timber...

Dive into a ghoulishly good time at Monster Splash, an aquatic event filled with spooky fun and wave-making excitement. This family-friendly party transforms the pool into a Halloween wonderland, perfect for a festive afternoon.

Discover the 69th Annual Silverado Days, a vibrant community festival in Buena Park. This beloved event features a thrilling carnival, diverse food options from over 15 booths, and a marketplace with more than 40 arts and crafts vendors. Engage in...

Bring your furry friend for a tail-wagging Halloween celebration at El Dorado Frontier! This unique event features a dog costume contest, a 'Rip the Runway' dog fashion show, and a special train ride. Dogs can enjoy a bubble zone and...

Celebrate the arrival of fall at the 7th Annual El Dorado Frontier Pumpkin Patch. Families can enjoy a variety of festive activities, including selecting the perfect pumpkin, taking memorable photos, and experiencing seasonal decor. Various ticket options are available, from...

Join the City of La Palma for their Annual Halloween Carnival, a free, family-friendly event offering a safe and fun alternative to trick-or-treating. Kids and families can enjoy a variety of carnival games, exciting costume contests for all categories, and...

Bring your little goblins to the Cops 'N' Goblins Fall Spooktacular for a delightful Halloween and trick-or-treat experience. This event, presented by the Buena Park Police Department and Community Services Department, offers a fun and safe way for families to...

Join the beloved Trick-or-Treat on 2nd Street event for a festive Halloween afternoon. Local businesses, marked with special Jack-o'-Lantern signs, will be distributing treats to costumed children. Capture memorable moments at the Chase Bank photo op and enter the Instagram...

Get ready for OktoBOOfest in Fullerton! This exciting Halloween event transforms the Downtown Fullerton Plaza into a festive hub. Kids can join a special parade to collect treats from local shops, and a fun pie-eating contest awaits. Adults can relax...

Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of global cultures at Lakewood's Fest-of-All. This multicultural festival features two stages with diverse musical and dance performances, a global food court with delicious offerings, and a free Family Fun Zone. Explore the Craft...

Join the 24th annual Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade, a beloved Long Beach tradition where dogs and their humans don their most creative costumes. Spectators can enjoy the festive parade, while participants can enter their furry friends for a chance to...

Artesia Park transforms into a Halloween wonderland for the annual Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat. Families can enjoy a night filled with music, candy, and friendly competition. Show off your best costumes for a chance to win prizes in various...

Join the FREE Halloween Spooktacular event at Cerritos Towne Center for an afternoon of family fun. Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating, creative crafts, and entertainment from balloon twisters. Meet beloved characters and groove to a live DJ spinning festive tunes. It's...

Discover a fall wonderland at the Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch! This family-friendly event offers a delightful train ride through scenic Irvine Regional Park, leading to a vibrant pumpkin patch filled with activities. Kids can enjoy carnival games, cookie decorating,...

Get ready for a spook-tacular afternoon at Bixby Park's 5th annual Kids' Halloween Festival! This free event offers a delightful array of activities for all ages, including bag and pumpkin decorating crafts, fun Halloween-inspired games like the skull toss, and...

Step into a world of imagination at Pretend City Children's Museum's Halloween Extravaganza! This interactive museum offers a unique, child-sized city where little ones can explore real-world roles and ignite their creativity. Through engaging exhibits and hands-on activities, children develop...

Discover a festive fall wonderland at the Fallstivities Pumpkin Patch. Families can capture memorable photos with themed Disney-inspired backdrops and enjoy live seasonal entertainment. Little ones will love the dedicated soft play area, while older kids can enjoy a jumper...

Step into Southern California's oldest pumpkin patch, established in 1976, for a festive fall experience. Discover a vast selection of pumpkins, gourds, and fall decor. Enjoy family-friendly attractions like tractor rides, carnival games, inflatables, and a petting zoo with baby...

MOLAA's annual Day of the Dead festival returns in 2025 with the theme RESILIENCE, celebrating community and ancestral legacies. This free, family-friendly event features live performances by folklorico and mariachi ensembles, a lively DJ set, a captivating Catrina contest, and...

Get ready for a spooktacular time at La Mirada's annual Halloweenfest! This family-friendly event at the historic Neff Estate offers a haunted maze, a thrilling costume contest, and engaging carnival-style games. Little ones can enjoy a dedicated trick-or-treat area, while...

Join the festive 40th Annual Arturo Sanchez Sr. Halloween Parade & Costume Contest in Norwalk. This family-friendly event features music, vibrant costumes, and community spirit. March alongside costumed participants or enter the contest for a chance to win prizes. Local...

Dive into a spooky Halloween adventure at the Aquarium of the Pacific's Scarium Family Night. This event offers a unique blend of aquatic exploration and festive fun, perfect for all ages. Families can enjoy trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, and interactive...

The Placentia Heritage Festival returns for its 60th year, celebrating community spirit with a vibrant parade and lively festival. Attendees can enjoy a variety of food and drinks, including a Beer Garden, while exploring the event grounds. Detailed maps are...

Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR time at the Anaheim Hills Festival's Halloween Spooktacular! This exciting event invites goblins, ghosts, and ghouls of all ages to join in the Halloween fun. Attendees can enjoy trick-or-treating at participating stores and restaurants, groove...

Celebrate the fall season at Orange County's premier harvest festival. Explore a charming farm atmosphere filled with thousands of pumpkins, enjoy a variety of amusement rides and game booths, and relax in the festive Oktoberfest Beer Garden. It's the perfect...