California Fall & Halloween Guide

Fall & Halloween Events

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  Balboa Park

  San Diego

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  Harvest Festival at Balboa Park

     We invite you to a family festival with lots of fun, food, shopping, dance performances, dance lessons, and dancing! Welcome to Balboa Park - the nation's largest urban cultural park. Home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo, the Park has an ever-changing calendar of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts, and classes"all in the beautiful and timeless setting of this must-see San Diego attraction.

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  California's Great America

  Santa Clara

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  The Great Pumpkin Fest Saturdays and Sundays from September 30 - October 29

     The Great Pumpkin Fest runs Saturdays and Sundays, from September 30-October 29 and includes Halloween activities for kids and the entire family. Kids 12 and under can wear their costumes and Trick-or-Treat with the PEANUTS Gang, race through a hay maze, decorate mini pumpkins, color PEANUTS pictures, dance in a foam pit and more.

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  Coastal Kiddos

  North County SD and La Jolla

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  Coastal Kiddos

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  Full Day camps available for all major holiday breaks with specialized themes based on the season.

     Coastal Kiddos is an after school and full day outdoor education and adventure program based in San Diego. We offer a weekly 2.5 hour program or 5 hour program based in Encinitas or La Jolla.

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  East Valley Baseball

  Metro LA

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  East Valley Baseball's Spring 2024 online registration opens on or about November 1st, 2023. This year, East Valley Baseball will be celebrating our 20th anniversary serving our baseball community. We offer baseball for players ages 3-18. Player's ages are based on how old they will be on April 30th, 2024. Please go to our website at http://www.eastvalleybaseball.org and register today.

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  Enchanted Country Pumpkin Patch

  BREA

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  Enchanted Country Pumpkin Patch

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  FESTIVAL Thrill with Family Fun at our Enchanted Country Pumpkin Patch and Festival. Gorrilla , Tiger and Titantic Slides, Oh My! Happy fun with obstacle courses, Child Tractors, Animal Farm and Feeding, and Picture taking stations. Family Pumpkin picking with selection galore. Orange County's most fun longest running Pumpkin Patch since 1981. Food trucks include funnel cakes, tacos, snow cones, kettle corn and more. Voted best Pumpkin Patch in Orange County for Family FUN. Come and make memories. $5 entrance cash Entrance Fee Enchanted Country Pumpkin Patch next to BUMC. At Lambert and State College off the 57 Freeway. Free parking in adjacent Brea Park N Ride. 480 North State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821-look for the HUGE TENT!! (less) ... Read more

• Friends of Santa Ana Zoo

  Santa Ana

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  Boo at the Zoo is back October 19, 20, 26 and 27, from 5:30p - 7:30p Halloween family festival including: trick-or-treating lights & decorations nocturnal animal presentations scavenger hunt rides (ride tickets required) Tickets may be purchased here.

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  Gilroy Gardens

  Gilroy

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  The BOO is Back | Sept 27 - Oct 27

     The Great Big BOO: Halloween Adventures at Gilroy GardensInspired by popular "The Great Big BOO!" musical show, Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park has transformed the entire Halloween season into an immersive experience that brings visitors right into the imaginary world of BOO Alley. Families are encouraged to come in costume to enjoy themed rides, amazing light displays, and special tricks and treats throughout the park - while teaming up with wacky characters like Wolfgang Werewolf, Vinnie the Vampire, and Cranium the Mad Scientist to help save Halloween from the curse of Wendella the Witch. Open select dates through October 31. Buy discount tickets and memberships online at gilroygardens.org. (less) ... Read more

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  Knott's Berry Farm

  Buena Park

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  Knott's Berry Farm

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  Knott's Spooky Farm Daytime Thursdays-Sundays, September 26 – October 31, 2024, plus Columbus Day Enjoy the Halloween season at Knott's Spooky Farm, a family-friendly fall time celebration. Little ghouls can trick-or-treat around the town of Calico's shops and buildings to collect sweet treats from the friendly townsfolk plus enjoy even more kids' Halloween activities. Families can join in on the Halloween fun as the park is transformed with themed decor and spooky surprises.

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  LEGOLAND California Resort

  Carlsbad

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  LEGOLAND California Resort

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  Legoland Brick-or-Treat!

     Our signature Halloween event is better than ever! LEGO Monsters are taking over the kids' Halloween celebration at LEGOLAND California Resort. The Brick-or-Treat Monster Party transforms the Resort into a fun-filled Halloween escape with tons of candy, not-so-scary new shows, and silly monster LEGO characters. PLUS, all frighteningly fun festivities are included with general admission.

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  Madame Tussauds Hollywood

  Los Angeles

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  Madame Tussauds Hollywood

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  This fall, enjoy world-famous fun with the family at Madame Tussauds Hollywood. Meet Katniss Everdeen, sing with Selena Quintanilla, save the day with the Marvel Superheroes and much more! Visit www.madametussauds.com/Hollywood for more information.

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  Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

  Buena Park

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  Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

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  Audiences of all ages gather to cheer for their knight at Medieval Times in Buena Park!

     Set inside an 11th-century style castle, the two-hour action-packed tournament begins. Cheer for your knight as he competes to be named Champion of the Realm. Dine on a "hands-on" four-course feast and witness authentic jousting, sword fighting, and medieval games of skill. Watch in awe as magnificent Andalusian stallions perform the beautiful art of dressage and a rare falcon takes flight above the Grand Arena. (less) ... Read more

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  Set inside an 11th-century style castle, the two-hour action-packed tournament begins. Cheer for your knight as he competes to be named Champion of the Realm. Dine on a "hands-on" four-cours…

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  Pacific Battleship Center

  Los Angeles

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  Pacific Battleship Center

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  Join the Battleship IOWA crew on Saturday, October 26th from 6pm - 10pm for our third annual Halloween STEMebration! Have a safe and fun experience aboard the ship for FREE! Candy Stations Game Stations Witch's Ring Toss Boooo-wling Spider Rockets Eyeball Bounce STEM/Craft Stations Halloween Simple Circuits Spooky Tangrams Slime Factory Candy Tower Challenge Spooky Reading Corner Halloween-themed movie on the Fantail at 8pm. (Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.) (less) ... Read more

  15% off General Access Passes at the Battleship IOWA Museum!

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  Rainforest Cafe

  Ontario Mills

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  Halloween Special - Kids Eat for 99¢

     THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 Dine in your SPOOKIEST COSTUME for good eats before the hunt for treats! Reserve online or call your preferred location for reservations. *Only valid on October 31, 2024 with the purchase of an adult entrée. Limit of one 99¢ kids meals per adult entrée. Offer valid for children 10 years and under. Not valid with any other promotion, discount or offer. Must mention to redeem offer. Valid for dine-in only. Not valid at our Las Vegas, Disney Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs locations. Not valid at franchise or international locations. For more details, please contact your local Rainforest Cafe.

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  Rainforest Cafe

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  Halloween Special - Kids Eat for 99¢

     THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 Dine in your SPOOKIEST COSTUME for good eats before the hunt for treats! Reserve online or call your preferred location for reservations. *Only valid on October 31, 2024 with the purchase of an adult entrée. Limit of one 99¢ kids meals per adult entrée. Offer valid for children 10 years and under. Not valid with any other promotion, discount or offer. Must mention to redeem offer. Valid for dine-in only. Not valid at our Las Vegas, Disney Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs locations. Not valid at franchise or international locations. For more details, please contact your local Rainforest Cafe.

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  San Diego Zoo

  Balboa Park

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  The Zoo, located adjacent to downtown San Diego in Balboa Park, is 100 acres in size and houses over 12,000 animals across 680 different species and sub-species from the forests and jungles of the world. It is viewed in several ways, first and foremost by walking along pathways, into aviaries, and through bioclimatic zones. There is a 35-minute Guided Bus Tour that gives a good overview of the Zoo, along with an Express Bus that stops at several locations to assist guests in accessing different areas. We suggest taking the Guided Bus Tour upon your arrival to acquaint yourself with the various areas where you would like to spend additional time. The Zoo is a unique walking experience that exhibits animals in the most natural way possible, adding shows and animal presentations throughout the day for additional enjoyment. We recommend a minimum visit time of at least three to four hours. (less) ... Read more

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  San Francisco Zoo & Gardens

  San Francisco

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  Hooray Fall at the SF Zoo!

     Some say that the Fall is the best time of year to visit SF Zoo with the warm late summer weather and the return of everyone’s favorite Fall activity – our giant hay maze! Happy Hollow Hay Maze As the largest hay structure in San Francisco, come navigate the Happy Hollow Hay Maze made up of over 600 strategically placed and stacked straw covering an expanse of 5,000 square feet. With short stacks and high stacks, kids of all ages can work to find their way through a labyrinth of bundled straw, from start to finish, and see what surprises they’ll discover along the way (hint: perhaps a hay pit?)! Hay Maze is open now until November 4. PURCHASE TICKETS Boo at the Zoo Everyone’s favorite Halloween event is back! Boo at the Zoo will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 26 & 27 with the highlight as always, a chance to dress up in costume for the 12 noon Costume Parade and Contest as families, groups, and individuals come as their favorite super hero, animal species or the latest kids’ craze. New this year is the Franken-stomp Dance Party which will take place after the costume party at the playground area. We hope you will all join the music and fun! Not to miss is the return of the Haunted Nature Trail, decorated especially for the occasion with ghosts, goblins and more and the Insect Zoo will be decked out with some naturally creepy crawlers like giant cockroaches, flesh-eating beetles and giant tarantulas. Classic bug horror movies will be played on the video monitor inside the exhibit. And the best part of the day will be the chance to see Zoo animals gobble up gourds and enjoy Halloween-themed enrichment treats at various habitats throughout the weekend – don’t forget to snap a photo of the schedule of the day’s events. Boo at the Zoo Schedule (October 26 and 27) 10 am: Zoo Opening Time 11 am – 4 pm: Haunted Nature Trail and Insect Zoo 12:00pm – 12:30pm: Kid’s Costume Contest (Location: Playground) 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Franken-Stomp Contest Dance Party (Location: Playground) 4 pm: Last Entry Into the Zoo 5 pm: Zoo Close Time (less) ... Read more

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  SaveNature.Org

  San Francisco

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  Step into a world of creepy crawlies this Halloween! Meet eerie beetles, monstrous millipedes, hissing cockroaches, and more! Our presenters will guide you through the mysterious realm of insects and arthropods, revealing their vital roles in nature's web of life. Unearth secrets of their haunting behaviors, spine-tingling survival skills, and more as you delve into the eerie science of the insect world with SaveNature's Insect Discovery Lab! (less) ... Read more

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  Shawn's Pumpkin Patch

  Los Angeles

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  Shawn's Pumpkin Patch

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  Located in the heart of the city, Shawn's Pumpkin Patch offers an array of enchanting activities for all ages. Delight in face painting, a petting zoo, carnival games, and thrilling attractions like pumpkin bouncers and giant slides. Our "country" ambiance with straw bales, corn stalks, and abundant pumpkins and gourds will whisk you away to a cozy fall wonderland. Admission is free on weekdays and just $2.50 per person (12 years and above) on weekends. Don't miss the lively experience we have in store. From bounce houses to pony rides, train rides and more, there's something for everyone!

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  Steve & Kate's Camp

  Pasadena

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  Register for Steve & Kate's Pasadena Thanksgiving and Holiday Camps

     Since 1980, Steve & Kate's Camp has put kids in charge at summer camp - allowing them to choose from a variety of activities in real-time. Activities include sewing, stop-motion animation, coding & gaming, sports & recreation, maker crafts, baking, & more. As children are empowered to make their own choices at camp, they discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity as they learn to make course corrections & trust themselves and as they go. Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time - no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. Either way, any unused Passes are automatically refunded at summer's end. Ages: 4 - 12 | Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am - 6pm) included. (less) ... Read more

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  Tina's Pumpkin Patch

  Sherman Oaks

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  Tina's Pumpkin Patch

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  Tina's Pumpkin Patch is fun for the whole family!

     Lots of activities including pony rides and a petting zoo with goats, sheep, baby pigs, rabbits and an alpaca. Take the train around the patch and have fun on the bouncers, giant slide and straw maze. Of course, plenty of pumpkins to choose from and lots of great photo opportunities! Free Admission Oct. 2 - OCT 31 and Nov. 2-3, SUN-THURS 10 am to 8 pm. FRI-SAT 10 am to 9 pm. Westfield Fashion Square Sherman Oaks in the parking lot off Woodman and the 101 Fwy.

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  Tina's Pumpkin Patch

  Sherman Oaks

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  Tina's Pumpkin Patch

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  Tina's Pumpkin Patch is fun for the whole family!

     Lots of activities including pony rides and a petting zoo with goats, sheep, baby pigs, rabbits and an alpaca. Take the train around the patch and have fun on the bouncers, giant slide and straw maze. Of course, plenty of pumpkins to choose from and lots of great photo opportunities! Free Admission Oct. 2 - OCT 31 and Nov. 2-3, SUN-THURS 10 am to 8 pm. FRI-SAT 10 am to 9 pm. Westfield Fashion Square Sherman Oaks in the parking lot off Woodman and the 101 Fwy.