Día de los Muertos
Major cultural festival featuring altars, folklorico dancers, and live musical performances.
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Monrovia 2026
51 family-friendly fall activities near Monrovia.
Halloween at Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadena, a major draw, offers family-focused entertainment. For those seeking a free neighborhood experience, consider the Old Pasadena Halloween Trick-or-Treat.
Monrovia and surrounding towns present numerous Halloween celebrations. You can find events geared toward younger children, or ones in larger venues a short drive away.
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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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Haunted Mansion Holiday
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Ghoul-tide surprises inspired by Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.
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Hallowe'en Spooktacular
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Family-friendly musical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets.
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Día de los Muertos Celebration at Forest Lawn Covina Hills
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In-person community celebration honoring Día de los Muertos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the plan if our kid gets scared at a Halloween event in Monrovia?
Prep beats rescue: preview photos of the event beforehand, name what might feel spooky, and agree on a squeeze-hand signal. On site, enter behind a confident friend, and treat any exit request as instantly honored, no bribing kids deeper. Staff at family events will happily unmask a character or wave from distance if asked. One good retreat preserves next year's willingness.
Can we bring a stroller or wagon to fall festivals and farms in Monrovia?
Wagons are the farm MVP, hauling both tired kids and pumpkins over gravel and grass where umbrella strollers stall. Most farms allow both, but hayrides and some maze paths won't take them, so plan a park-and-carry moment. Bring a bike lock if you'll leave it outside an attraction, and check whether the farm rents wagons before hauling yours.
When's the best light for family photos at pumpkin patches near Monrovia?
The hour after opening and the last hour before sunset give soft light and empty backgrounds; midday sun means squints and harsh shadows on little faces. Shoot the posed photos first, before mud, face paint, and snack stains, then let candids happen. Kneel to kid height, use the pumpkin rows as leading lines, and take a burst, since someone always blinks.