San Pedro Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

San Pedro $$

Family-friendly Halloween quest to recover Poseidon's stolen trident.

Illustration of a row of cars with open trunks decorated for Halloween at sunset with balloons, pumpkins and costumed kids (Halloween STEMebration)

Halloween STEMebration

San Pedro Free

Free family Halloween experience aboard the historic Battleship IOWA.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Spooktacular Sleepover Family Overnight)

Spooktacular Sleepover Family Overnight

Oct 3 – Oct 4

San Pedro $$$

Family overnight sleepover aboard Battleship IOWA.

Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns

Oct 1 – Nov 1

6 mi $$

Over 7,500 hand-carved pumpkins across themed lands

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (El Dorado Frontier Pumpkin Patch)

El Dorado Frontier Pumpkin Patch

Sat, Sep 26

Long Beach 13 mi $

Amusement park pumpkin patch featuring train rides, carousel, and a 110-foot slide.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Adventure City Boo-tastic Halloween Party)

Adventure City Boo-tastic Halloween Party

Oct 2 – Oct 30

Anaheim 18 mi

Family-friendly Halloween party with rides, trick-or-treating, and a dance party.

Knott's Spooky Farm

Sep 24 – Oct 31

Buena Park 18 mi

Family-friendly daytime celebration featuring trick-or-treating in Calico.

Illustration of costumed children carrying pumpkin buckets along a winding path past glowing cottages at dusk (Cerritos Towne Center Halloween Spooktacular Event)

Cerritos Towne Center Halloween Spooktacular Event

Cerritos 16 mi Free

Free family celebration with trick-or-treat candy stations, crafts, and character meet-and-greets.

Scarium Family Night

Fri, Oct 23

Long Beach 6 mi $$

Halloween-themed night at the Aquarium with trick-or-treating.

Illustration of a ghost, a witch and a pumpkin figure on a dusk street with glowing houses, autumn leaves and pumpkins (Riviera Village Halloween Trick or Treat)

Riviera Village Halloween Trick or Treat

Palos Verdes Peninsula $$

Redondo Beach 8 mi

Outdoor trick-or-treating with local shops along closed Catalina Avenue.

Illustration of clay figures raising foamy beer steins at wooden tables under a striped tent with pumpkins and leaves (Dogtoberfest at South Coast Botanic Garden)

Dogtoberfest at South Coast Botanic Garden

Oct 10 – Nov 1

Bavarian Oktoberfest celebration for dogs and humans with races and live music.

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a town street at dusk with a giant smiling pumpkin float and costumed children (Arturo Sanchez Sr. Halloween Parade)

Arturo Sanchez Sr. Halloween Parade

Norwalk 18 mi Free

Community Halloween parade featuring marching bands and a costume contest.

Scaredown in Downtown Torrance

Sat, Oct 3

Torrance 7 mi Free

Free community celebration featuring a Trunk or Treat and mystical marketplace.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin float rolling down a town street past costumed figures, with orange balloons and confetti (Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade)

Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade

Long Beach 9 mi Free

Hundreds of dressed-up dogs compete in a lively Halloween costume parade.

Family Halloween Carnival

Manhattan Beach 12 mi $$

Community carnival with games, a haunted house, and a costume parade.

Halloween Carnival

Los Alamitos 15 mi $

Trackside carnival with family games, costume contest, and live horse racing.

Halloween Movie in the Park

Torrance 7 mi Free

Outdoor screening of Toy Story 5 paired with pre-show Halloween festivities.

Illustration of a ghost and a small witch carrying a pumpkin bucket on a sidewalk past glowing porches on an autumn street (Trick-or-Treat on 2nd Street)

Trick-or-Treat on 2nd Street

Long Beach 10 mi

Trick-or-treat at participating storefronts featuring a costume photo contest.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Paramount Halloween Festival)

Paramount Halloween Festival

Paramount 14 mi Free

Free community celebration with costume contests, game booths, and an inflatable zone.

Illustration of small cars parked at sunset with orange balloons, tiny houses on their roofs, a pumpkin and string lights (Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat)

Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat

Artesia 15 mi

Features laser tag, costume contests, food trucks, and decorated trunk-or-treating.

Westminster Fall Festival

Sep 24 – Sep 27

Westminster 18 mi Free

Westminster celebration featuring carnival rides, live entertainment, and a drone show.

Pumpkin Palooza

Oct 3 – Nov 1

Santa Ana 25 mi $$

Halloween festival featuring dance parties, bumper cars, and spooky science activities.

Fall Harvest Block Party

Sat, Oct 10

Long Beach 8 mi Free

Community potluck picnic, live band music, and harvest games in Long Beach.

Illustration of a glowing ferris wheel and carousel at dusk with pumpkins, jack-o'-lanterns and small costumed figures (Treats-n-Suites Halloween Bash)

Treats-n-Suites Halloween Bash

Fri, Oct 16

Carson 9 mi $

Trick-or-treating, carnival games, and a costume parade for families.

Illustration of a ghost and two costumed kids trick or treating past glowing houses with pumpkins and autumn leaves at dusk (Halloween on The Pier)

Halloween on The Pier

Fri, Oct 30

Redondo Beach 9 mi Free

Trick-or-treat along the boardwalk with costume prizes and giveaways.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (La Palma Annual Halloween Carnival)

La Palma Annual Halloween Carnival

La Palma 17 mi Free

Family-oriented alternative to traditional trick-or-treating with carnival games and costume contests.

Illustration of striped booths with pumpkins and costumed figures on a town street with orange autumn trees (Westminster Halloween Spooktacular)

Westminster Halloween Spooktacular

Fri, Oct 23

Westminster 18 mi

Features a trunk-or-treat and movie night at Westminster Civic Center.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Hana Field Pumpkin Patch)

Hana Field Pumpkin Patch

Oct 3 – Nov 1

Costa Mesa 24 mi $$

Pick pumpkins off the vine, cut flowers, and meet barnyard animals.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Green Hills Harvest Festival)

Green Hills Harvest Festival

Sun, Oct 11

Rancho Palos Verdes Free

Free community celebration with pumpkin picking, hayrides, and live entertainment.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Palos Verdes 2026 Lunada Bay Harvest Festival!)

Palos Verdes 2026 Lunada Bay Harvest Festival!

Sun, Oct 18

Palos Verdes 8 mi

Features a pumpkin patch, pumpkin race, inflatables, and live music.

Illustration of a giant grinning jack-o'-lantern float and costumed marchers parading along a tree-lined park path at dusk (Pug Nation's Annual Pugtacular Spooktacular)

Pug Nation's Annual Pugtacular Spooktacular

Lawndale 10 mi $

Pug costume contests, silent auctions, and rescue fundraising in the park.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (🎃 Fallstivities Pumpkin Patch is Back!)

🎃 Fallstivities Pumpkin Patch is Back!

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Cerritos 14 mi

Pumpkin patch with free family shows, photo ops, and kids' activities.

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a street with a smiling pumpkin float, costumed children and orange balloons overhead (Bell Gardens Elementary Halloween Parade)

Bell Gardens Elementary Halloween Parade

Fri, Oct 30

Bell Gardens 17 mi

Held on a school minimum day.

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a street with a smiling pumpkin float, costumed children and orange balloons overhead (Surf City Spooktacular)

Surf City Spooktacular

Huntington Beach 18 mi

Main Street transforms into a thrilling Halloween extravaganza.

69th Annual Silverado Days

Oct 16 – Oct 18

Buena Park 18 mi Free

Free community festival featuring carnival rides, live music, and diverse contests.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Boo at the Bay: Family Halloween Party)

Boo at the Bay: Family Halloween Party

Newport Beach 24 mi Free

Spooky stories, creepy crafts, wacky science, and bizarre animal encounters.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Kids' Halloween Festival at Bixby Park)

Kids' Halloween Festival at Bixby Park

Sun, Oct 25

Long Beach 7 mi Free

Free outdoor festival with pumpkin decorating, games, and costume contests.

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Long Beach Fall Into Autumn Arts, Crafts & Food Market Fest 2026)

Long Beach Fall Into Autumn Arts, Crafts & Food Market Fest 2026

Oct 2 – Oct 4

Long Beach 6 mi Free

Outdoor waterfront market featuring artisan booths, food trucks, and live music.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (ICAN Inclusive Halloween Festival 2026)

ICAN Inclusive Halloween Festival 2026

Huntington Beach 14 mi $$

Torrance 6 mi Free

All-abilities festival featuring games, costume contests, and treats.

Illustration of an older person handing out candy to costumed children on a glowing neighborhood porch at dusk (Crenshaw Imperial Plaza Halloween Event)

Crenshaw Imperial Plaza Halloween Event

Sun, Oct 25

Inglewood 14 mi Free

Daytime celebration featuring carnival games, trick-or-treating, and dancing.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Witches Wave Halloween Run)

Witches Wave Halloween Run

Sun, Oct 18

Costume run by the sea featuring contests and finish line festivities.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Paint Night)

Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Paint Night

Long Beach 6 mi $$

Guided painting session using fluorescent paints under black lights.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Type as Image: Halloween Fun 2026)

Type as Image: Halloween Fun 2026

Huntington Beach 17 mi Free

Carson 7 mi

Letterpress printing workshop creating posters and treat bags with wood type

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (CSUDH Central Plant Trick or Treat Tunnel Tours)

CSUDH Central Plant Trick or Treat Tunnel Tours

Wed, Oct 28

Carson 9 mi Free

Tour hidden underground tunnels powering campus sustainability while collecting Halloween candy.

Spooky Paint & Sip

Fri, Oct 23

Lakewood 11 mi Free

Free painting and treats session for kids ages 5 to 12.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Smash Market: The Fall Fest Edition)

Smash Market: The Fall Fest Edition

Sun, Sep 20

Hawthorne 12 mi Free

Brewery market featuring smashburgers, local vendors, and pumpkin painting

Illustration of clay figures shopping at striped market stalls piled with orange pumpkins under autumn trees and bunting (Tails of Autumn Pet Market)

Tails of Autumn Pet Market

Sat, Sep 19

Huntington Beach 17 mi

Pet-focused pop-up featuring local vendors, treats, and photo opportunities.

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Moonlight at Bella Terra: A Mid-Autumn Celebration)

Moonlight at Bella Terra: A Mid-Autumn Celebration

Fri, Sep 25

Mid-Autumn cultural celebration featuring traditional music, dance, crafts, and mooncakes.

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (Ward Halloween Party)

Ward Halloween Party