Santa Monica Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

20 family-friendly fall activities in Santa Monica and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Ghost Camping Paint and Sip Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Ghost Camping Paint and Sip) Sat17Oct Pug Nation's Annual Pugtacular SpooktacularLawndale 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) Sun18Oct Palos Verdes 2026 Lunada Bay Harvest Festival!Palos Verdes 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!) Sun18Oct 36th Annual Pumpkin RaceManhattan Beach Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (36th Annual Pumpkin Race) thru31Oct Pierce CollegeWoodland Hills Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Pierce College) thru31Oct 🎃 Fallstivities Pumpkin Patch is Back!Cerritos 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!)

Other Halloween categories in Santa Monica

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins Santa MonicaHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties25 parties & tastings Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon Santa MonicaHaunted Experiences15 haunted attractions Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk Santa MonicaHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment17 shows & screenings Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon Santa MonicaUnique Halloween Events39 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Santa Monica

As autumn approaches, Santa Monica and nearby communities offer a bounty of family Halloween events. You'll find popular attractions like Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch and local gatherings such as the Halloween Costume Contest on Third Street Promenade, with many activities suitable for younger children.

Consider events ranging from ticketed pumpkin patches to free community carnivals. Whether you prefer a downtown Santa Monica experience or a drive to a neighboring city, these events provide opportunities for seasonal enjoyment.

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