DTLA Halloween Festival for Kids
Family Halloween festival with trick-or-treating, puppet shows, and carnival games.
Los Angeles Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
24 family-friendly fall activities in Los Angeles and nearby.
Los Angeles families have many ways to celebrate Halloween, with events hosted by museums, parks, and neighborhood street celebrations. From large-scale public gatherings to smaller, focused activities, there's a Halloween experience for every family.
Consider the expansive Halloween Festival for Kids at Grand Hope Park for a large public event, or look into smaller community gatherings. If you prefer local streets, many neighborhoods offer trick-or-treating opportunities.
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Haunted Little Tokyo Block Party
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Spooky seasonal events presented by the Little Tokyo Ghost Club.
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Medieval Torture Museum with Ghost Hunting Experience
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The largest interactive historical torture museum in the United States.
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Halloween in Haddonfield: Night Frights LA
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Screening of the 1978 slasher classic alongside indie shorts and vendors.
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Gloria Molina Grand Park's Downtown Día de los Muertos
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Free outdoor exhibition of community ofrendas, live music, and cultural arts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if rain washes out a family event we booked in Los Angeles?
Read the policy before buying: farms usually offer rain checks for another day that season rather than refunds, while ticketed indoor events run regardless. Light drizzle often means a gloriously empty farm, so don't auto-cancel. Keep one indoor backup, a museum day, library event, or home carving afternoon, planned for each outdoor weekend so the costume doesn't go to waste.
What are the best costume choices for kids attending outdoor Halloween events in Los Angeles?
Pick costumes that survive walking, climbing hay bales, and a bathroom trip in under two minutes: no floor-length hems, no masks that block vision, and nothing that can't fit a jacket underneath. Sneakers always beat costume shoes. Add reflective tape for evening events, and pack a backup shirt because face paint, snow cones, and petting zoos will find white fabric.
What hygiene plan makes petting zoos at Los Angeles farms less risky?
The rule: animals, then handwash, then food, in that exact order, every time. Use the farm's wash stations rather than sanitizer alone when hands touch animals or fences, keep pacifiers and sippy cups in the bag near animals, and don't let kids eat inside the enclosure. Strollers stay outside pens. It's two minutes of routine that prevents the classic post-farm stomach bug.