California Fall & Halloween Guide

Fall & Halloween Events

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  Bald Eagle Sports Camps

  Serving the Peninsula & South Bay Area, CA

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  Fall Youth Sports Programs with Bald Eagle Sports

     Bald Eagle Sports is the Bay Area's Premiere Sports Leadership System for K-12th Graders. Our programming and coaches are certified by the Positive Coaching Alliance, providing our campers with the tools and support needed to be a winner on and off the field. We are passionate towards providing a safe place for all kids to come together and reap the benefits of playing sports. Programs include Summer & Vacation Camps (multisports, basketball, leadership) for TK-12th. We also offer a year-round AAU Basketball Club with programming for beginner to elite level players. (less) ... Read more

  $25 New Family Welcome Credit to Bald Eagle Sports Camps!

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  Birch Aquarium at Scripps

  La Jolla

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  Halloween Aglow!

     The ocean comes alive after dark as Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego casts a spell of science and seasonal fun with Halloween Aglow! This year's event takes place on October 24 and 25 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for two nights of Halloween festivities with an educational twist. New this year - trick-or-treat in Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery as it transforms from day-to-night with special lighting and glowing surprises around every corner. Plus don't miss the science of slime as you embrace your inner scientist! From unusual animals to eerie illuminations, Halloween Aglow celebrates the wonders and mysteries of the ocean in a family-friendly atmosphere. (less) ... Read more

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  California Botanic Garden

  Claremont

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  Nighttime fun for all ages returns to the Garden this October with Things That Go Bump in the Night! Bring your flashlight and explore the nocturnal worlds of plants and animals. Enjoy interactive activities and shows, connect with live animals, make creepy crawly crafts, and grab dinner at a food truck. Partners and exhibitors include Pomona Valley Bird Alliance, Guardians of the Wolves, SoCal Bat Working Group, The Invertebrate Club of Southern California, scientists from the Claremont Colleges, and Night Hike guided by the Sierra Club. For one night only on Friday, and Saturday October 17th and 18th see a live puppet show by Bob Baker Marionette Theater! Get your tickets now for this highly popular event! Advanced ticket purchase is strongly recommended as this event is likely to sell out on both nights. Pricing: $21 Adult | $17 Student (w/ ID) or Senior | $15 Child (3-12) $16 CalBG Member Adult | $12 CalBG Member Student (w/ ID) or Senior | $10 Member Child (3-12) (less) ... Read more

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  Camp Integem

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  Camp Integem

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  Integem Fall 2025 Classes: AI Foundation & Presidential AI Challenge Prep. We’re in the AI era—smart technologies are transforming careers, communities, and society itself. For today’s K–12 students, learning how to use AI responsibly and creatively is a must-have skill for the future. The Presidential AI Challenge, launched by AI.gov and the U.S. White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, invites K–12 students across the country to design AI-powered solutions for real-world community needs—such as education, health, jobs, safety, transportation, and more. No coding or engineering experience is required. This program is for all students—whether your child loves art, storytelling, computers, engineering, design, or social outreach. Students will use AI as a tool to bring their unique passions into projects that make a real impact in their community. (less) ... Read more

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  Coastal Kiddos

  North County SD and La Jolla

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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 Youth Baseball & Softball is a 501c3 non-profit located in North Hollywood, CA where the 5 and 170 meet. We offer programming for boys and girls ages 3-18 in both our Spring and Fall seasons. Early Spring registration opens November 1st. Early Fall registration opens May 1st.

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  Santa Ana

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  Boo at the Zoo is one of the safest places for young children to trick-or-treat for Halloween, taking home goodies from 10 toys/treats stations. It's a "Merry not Scary" family fun event, and everyone (young and young at heart) is encouraged to come in costume! Our exciting "Boofari" Express Train, Conservation Carrousel, and Fifty Monkey Ferris Wheel rides will be entertaining ghouls and goblins all night long. Parents, don't forget your cameras! Boo at the Zoo provides great photo opportunities that will last a lifetime. **No balloons. Boo at the Zoo is a family event and costumes should be child-friendly, and may not be obtrusive, offensive, or violent. (less) ... Read more

  FREE CHILD ADMISSION with the purchase of an adult admission

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  Friends of Santa Ana Zoo

  Santa Ana

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  50 monkeys at all times...

     That was the unusual request made in 1952 by Joseph Prentice, the founder of the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park. The Santa Ana Zoo now occupies 20 acres and hosts more than 270,000 people annually. Along with at least fifty monkeys, you will find a rain forest, endangered species, an aviary, an electrical train and children's zoo right in the middle of the Orange County urban jungle. The Zoo also offers exciting educational programs for teachers, parents, grandparents and students of all ages. It is a fun place for your whole family to enjoy and rediscover the wonder of the natural world together. (less) ... Read more

  FREE CHILD ADMISSION with the purchase of an adult admission

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  Gilroy Gardens

  Gilroy

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  The Great Big BOO at Gilroy Gardens September 26 - Nov. 1, 2026 The Great Big BOO at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park is full of sweet, silly, and not-too-spooky Halloween fun for the whole family. Enjoy live musical shows, themed rides, trick-or-treating, and more. Open select dates, September 26 through Nov. 1. FREE for Gilroy Gardens Premium Members. Get discount tickets at GilroyGardens.org.

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  Knott's Berry Farm

  Buena Park

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  Knott's Spooky Farm Thurs-Sun, Sept. 25 - Oct. 31, 2025, plus Columbus Day (Oct. 13) Thursdays - Sundays Enjoy the Halloween season at Knott’s Spooky Farm, a family-friendly daytime celebration. Little ghouls can trick-or-treat around the town of Calico’s shops and buildings to collect sweet treats, plus enjoy even more kids' Halloween activities. Families can join in on the Halloween fun as the park is transformed with themed décor and spooky surprises.

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  LEGOLAND California Resort

  Carlsbad

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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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  Living Jazz

  Northern California

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  Living Jazz RootED - Fall!

     A tuition free weekly music and dance education and performance program for under-resourced Bay Area public elementary schools. We’re Now RootED — And Always Have Been Formerly the Living Jazz Children’s Project (LJCP) provides jazz rooted performing arts education. As of spring 2025 the Living Jazz RootED now provides performing arts education to over 1,800 students in 21 public schools.

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  Mad Science - Bay Area

  Bay Area

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  A fun break between school and homework! Complement your child's learning experience with a Mad Science after-school program. Our unique approach gives children a solid scientific foundation that goes beyond the classroom. Our after-school programs are not only educational, but they're also loads of fun. Children engage in hands-on activities, watch spectacular demonstrations, and take home educational science-themed toys that reinforce the concepts they've learned.

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  Madame Tussauds Hollywood

  Los Angeles

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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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  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

  Save up to 15% off at Medieval Times! USE CODE: 15MT

  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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  Night of the Jack

  Calabasas

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  Night of the Jack returns for 2026 with a reimagined one-mile trail unlike anything you've seen before. Step into a cinematic world of glowing pumpkins, dazzling lights, new scenes, and unexpected adventures around every turn. Complete the night with LA's top food trucks and themed drinks inside the Spookeasy. New experiences. New memories. One unforgettable Halloween Trail!

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  Pacific Battleship Center

  Los Angeles

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  FREE Halloween fun aboard Battleship IOWA! Join our crew on Saturday, October 18th from 6pm – 10pm for our fifth annual Halloween STEMebration. Have a safe and fun experience aboard the ship for FREE.

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

  Special Offer: 15% off General Access Passes Discounted Online Ticket Price with Promo Code: FAMGuide Available Dates: Now through 12/31/2026 Family-Friendly Fun: Explore engaging exhib…

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  Rainforest Cafe

  Ontario Mills

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  Wildly Wicked Week - Kids Eat for 0.99 - 10/27 - 10/31

     Kids eat for 0.99 all week long Costumes encouraged! Disclaimer: *With purchase of an adult entree. Limit of one 99¢ kids meal per adult entree. Offer valid for children 10 years old and under. Not valid with any other promotion, discount or offer. Must mention to redeem offer. Not valid at our Disney Springs, Disney Animal Kingdom and Las Vegas locations. Offer valid October 27-31, 2025 only.

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  San Diego Civic Youth Ballet

  San Diego

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  SAN DIEGO CIVIC YOUTH BALLET BALLET FIELD TRIPS!

     San Diego Civic Youth Ballet offers specially discounted performances of The Nutcracker for school groups and scout troops. These popular events give the children of San Diego an opportunity to experience the magic of live performance at an affordable price. All school shows feature a story introduction by the Artistic Director and a post-performance Q & A session with performers. Scout shows feature a personal Meet & Greet with performers after the show to collect dancer autographs. Also, patches unique to each production will be available for sale. ? Thank you to all of the school groups and Scout troops who attended our 2025 production of The Nutcracker! ? SAVE THE DATE - tickets for next year's production go on sale OCTOBER 1, 2026? (less) ... Read more

  Join us for your FREE trial ballet class

  Come explore our facility and meet our wonderful instructors during your free trial ballet class. Experience the joy it will bring to you and your child\'s life before committing for a full schedule.

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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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  Boo at the Zoo - Oct. 25 - 26!

     Join us for a spooktacular day of family fun from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM! Enjoy music, crafts, bubbles, and Halloween candy throughout the event! Come dressed in your best costume and celebrate Halloween with us at the Zoo!

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  Santa Monica Playhouse

  Santa Monica

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  Two For One tickets - Mention LAKIDSGUIDE.COM

     "ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN is ABSOLUTELY GREAT!" raves showmag.com. "An absolute family treat!" exclaims The Tolucan Times. It's the classic Family Theatre Halloween musical for Kids 2 to 102 - On-Demand so you can watch it right in your own living room, kitchen, den - wherever and whenever you like. It's the heartwarming Rudie-DeCarlo tale of the aptly-named Candy, a sweet young girl who learns some surprising lessons about life, love, laughter, and sugar, from a delightful array of characters who take her on a magical All Hallow's Eve adventure. Help Cattypuss, Patty Patches, Stuffy Steve, Lester the Jester and Fifika the French Fortune Teller happily save Halloween for one more year. ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN is one in a series of original Rudie-DeCarlo fairy tale musical comedies that make up the award-winning Family Theatre Musical Matinee Series for Kids 2 to 102 now celebrating its 51st year as it cuts across the imaginary generation gap by providing an experience the entire family can enjoy. Helmed by Graham Silbert from Chris DeCarlo's original direction, with book, music & lyrics by DeCarlo, Evelyn Rudie & Matthew Wrather, ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN features Celeste Akiki, Tiffany Haile, Sarai Jimenez, Mei Tam, Rodney Walker, with special guest Cate Johannessen from the UK and Silbert as everybody's favorite feline Cattypuss. The ingenious costumes are created by Silbert and award-winning designer Ashley Hayes, with production and graphic design by The Attic Room. What's the one holiday show you absolutely cannot miss? ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN of course! October 1-31 only! Santa Monica Playhouse is supported in part by the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the Ahmanson Foundation, the Rotary Club Foundation, and Playhouse PALS. (less) ... Read more

  TWO-FOR-ONE FAMILY THEATRE TICKETS

  For US Family Guide readers only, and to celebrate its 66th Anniversary, Santa Monica Playhouse is offering 2-for-1 tickets to all Family Theatre musical matinees between February 1 and Dece…

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  SaveNature.Org

  San Francisco

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  Celebrate Halloween with a spooky twist on science! The Insect Discovery Lab introduces your group to creepy crawly creatures like hissing cockroaches, whip scorpions, beetles, and monstrous millipedes. Our engaging presenters reveal their eerie behaviors and fascinating adaptations — all while emphasizing their importance in the web of life. A spine-tingling way to spark curiosity and learn something new this spooky season!

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  Shawn's Pumpkin Patch

  Los Angeles

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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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  The Tech Interactive

  San Jose

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  Laser Halloween - Oct. 30 and 31

     Get ready for a spooktacular experience like no other! Laser Halloween is a mesmerizing laser light show that will cast a spell on you this Halloween season. Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of eerie colors and patterns as our state-of-the-art lasers dance across the darkness. 30mins Seating is not assigned in the IMAX Dome Theater. Please arrive early to pick your preferred seats. For your safety, no late arrivals will be permitted. All Laser ticket purchasers who park at the Convention Center Garage and or 2nd and San Carlos Parking Garage will receive $5 parking validation! Just present your parking ticket at Visitor Services for validation. Note: Not valid if City has imposed a Special Event fee. Same Day ticket purchase only. (less) ... Read more

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  Tina's Pumpkin Patch

  Sherman Oaks

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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 1 - NOV 1, 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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  Rainforest Cafe

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  Wildly Wicked Week - Kids Eat for 0.99 - 10/27 - 10/31

     Kids eat for 0.99 all week long Costumes encouraged! Disclaimer: *With purchase of an adult entree. Limit of one 99¢ kids meal per adult entree. Offer valid for children 10 years old and under. Not valid with any other promotion, discount or offer. Must mention to redeem offer. Not valid at our Disney Springs, Disney Animal Kingdom and Las Vegas locations. Offer valid October 27-31, 2025 only.

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  Tina's Pumpkin Patch

  Sherman Oaks

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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 1 - NOV 1, 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.