Simi Valley Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

34 family-friendly fall activities in Simi Valley and nearby.

Simi Valley families can find local Halloween events from pumpkin patches to costume contests. Consider the Simi Valley Halloween Street Fair for a community celebration.

For those willing to travel, Six Flags Kids Boo Fest in Valencia offers ticketed attractions, while Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark provides a more traditional fall harvest experience.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 9 6th Annual Halloween Party with Live Tributes to Iron Maiden, Mötley Crüe, and White Zombie Simi Valley

Features a costume contest with prizes and a haunted house experience.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 11 Reign of Terror Haunted House Thousand Oaks

Southern California's largest indoor walk-through haunted house with 145 rooms.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 11 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 Harvest Days at the Skirball Los Angeles

Celebrate the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot with seasonal activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are hayrides at Simi Valley farms okay for babies and toddlers?

Daytime, non-spooky hayrides are generally fine from infancy if a lap adult holds the child the whole ride; wagons bounce hard over field ruts. Sit toward the center, away from wheel edges, and skip rides where kids sit on loose hay bales without sides. Evening "haunted" versions with actors are a different product, so check which one you're queueing for.

How do we make Halloween costumes work in cold or wet Simi Valley weather?

Build the costume a size up over a thermal base layer, and choose designs where a coat reads as part of the look, capes, robes, and animal onesies win October. Face paint beats masks in drizzle, and clear ponchos exist for downpour parades. For evening events, add reflective tape and glow bracelets. Test the full layered outfit at home once before the night.

What's the best time of day to take toddlers to Halloween events in Simi Valley?

Work around the nap, not the event schedule: 9-11 am at pumpkin patches means empty photo spots, fresh animals, and cool air, while the 3-5 pm slot catches post-nap energy before dinner meltdowns. Skip evening events entirely for under-3s unless they're short and close to home. Weekday mornings beat weekends by a mile if your schedule allows it.

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