Family Halloween Carnival
Community carnival with games, a haunted house, and a costume parade.
Manhattan Beach Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
43 family-friendly fall activities in Manhattan Beach and nearby.
Halloween events in Manhattan Beach and nearby towns are hosted at diverse venues, from bustling pumpkin patches and parks to piers and even a battleship. You can find everything from ticketed attractions like the Magic of the Jackolanterns to free community gatherings.
Consider the scale of the event, if you want a large local celebration or a smaller community event. Options span across neighboring cities, offering a breadth of experiences for families looking to celebrate the season.
All Family-Friendly Fall Activities Around Manhattan Beach
Treats-n-Suites Halloween Bash
Trick-or-treating, carnival games, and a costume parade for families.
Fall Harvest Block Party
Community potluck picnic, live band music, and harvest games in Long Beach.
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Santa Monica Halloween Bar Crawl
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Self-guided bar crawl across Santa Monica with drink vouchers and after-party.
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Haunted Museum 2026
Los Angeles
Member-exclusive after-hours Halloween evening with scientists, music, and special exhibits.
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Landmark's Nuart Theatre - The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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Interactive screening featuring live shadow cast Sins O' The Flesh.
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LA Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour
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Explore the haunted history and restless spirits of Hollywood's darkest corners.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best free or nearly free family Halloween activities in Manhattan 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.
What should we expect to pay at a pumpkin patch near Manhattan Beach?
Budget in layers: many farms charge $5-15 admission or per-activity wristbands, pumpkins run by size or weight on top, and food, face painting, and pony rides stack quickly. A family of four commonly lands at $60-100 with a pumpkin each. Cheaper plan: free-admission farm stands for the pumpkin itself, and pay for one activity bundle instead of a la carte everything.
How do we keep a farm visit near Manhattan Beach from blowing the budget?
Decide before arrival: one wristband bundle or two single activities per kid, one pumpkin each with a size cap, and one treat. Eat lunch beforehand, bring your own water, and set the souvenir answer to no in the car. Weekday and season-opening discounts are common, and the free stuff, animals, hay mountains, and photo spots, is what kids remember anyway.