Scarium Family Night
Halloween-themed night at the Aquarium with trick-or-treating.
Long Beach Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
69 family-friendly fall activities in Long Beach and nearby.
Long Beach families have over a dozen Halloween events to choose from, from large amusement park attractions in nearby cities to local neighborhood gatherings.
If you're seeking a free, community-focused celebration, look for neighborhood trick-or-treats. For a bigger outing, consider the theme park entertainment just a short drive away.
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Long Beach Halloween Bar Crawl 2026
Long Beach
Multi-venue Halloween pub crawl with themed drink specials and costume contests.
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Haunted Experiences
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The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor
Long Beach
Haunted festival aboard a historic ship with mazes and carnival rides.
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Monday Horror Movie Nights
Long Beach
Screenings of freaky horror films played with full sound on.
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Historical Cemetery Tour
Long Beach
Graveside theatrical performances bring Long Beach history to life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the smartest arrival plan for a busy farm weekend near Long Beach?
Arrive at opening: parking is close, animals are active, and the photo spots are empty. Do the far activities first, maze, hayride, picking field, then work back toward the food and playground as crowds build. Leaving by early afternoon means missing both the entry line and the exit-lane crawl. Buy timed tickets online where offered; some farms cap capacity on peak Saturdays.
How do we handle food allergies at Halloween events around Long Beach?
Look for teal-pumpkin events offering non-food treats, and bring your own safe candy for a swap-out at the end of trunk-or-treats. Pack safe snacks since farm concessions rarely label allergens well, and ask vendors about shared fryers before ordering. Keep epinephrine on your person, not the car, and brief kids on the nothing-gets-eaten-until-checked rule before the first trunk.
What are the best free or nearly free family Halloween activities in Long Beach?
Trunk-or-treats, library story hours and craft days, downtown merchant trick-or-treat afternoons, and community costume parades are typically free and calendar-published by early October. Add a self-made itinerary: decorated-house drive at dusk, home pumpkin carving with patch-stand pumpkins, and a backyard scavenger hunt. Two free events plus one paid farm day makes a full season without a big spend.