Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Northridge 2026

20 family-friendly fall activities near Northridge.

Northridge and surrounding areas present over twenty family-friendly Halloween celebrations. From ticketed theme park events like Six Flags Kids Boo Fest in Valencia to free community gatherings, there's a perfect fit for your family's October plans. Consider the distance you're willing to travel, or if you prefer an indoor or outdoor experience, as you browse the listings below.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 16 Santa Monica Halloween Bar Crawl Santa Monica

Self-guided bar crawl across Santa Monica with drink vouchers and after-party.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 19 Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood Universal City

Features eight haunted houses, the Terror Tram, and scare zones.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 17 Landmark's Nuart Theatre - The Rocky Horror Picture Show Los Angeles

Interactive screening featuring live shadow cast Sins O' The Flesh.

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 35 West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval West Hollywood

Massive street celebration featuring live DJ sets, food trucks, and costumed crowds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age can kids handle a corn maze in Northridge on their own?

Most farms let tweens 10-12 run the family maze solo if adults wait at the exit; give them a phone, a photo of the maze map, and a 30-minute check-in rule. Under-10s stay with adults, since identical corn rows disorient fast. Flagship mazes with bridges and checkpoints are better for solo tweens than flat mazes, because staff can spot and redirect wanderers.

What's the plan if our kid gets scared at a Halloween event in Northridge?

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 Northridge?

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.

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